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Event: DMMA 325 Argentino vs Lovanov     
Date:   Jun 22, 2024
#R1#
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif throws a solid leg kick but Driftwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smif.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driftwood's head backwards.
Smif is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smif connects with a solid leg kick.
Smif connects with a looping right hand.
Smif throws a quick inside leg kick.
Driftwood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Driftwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Smif.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Smif avoids it well and moves away.
Driftwood moves out of range of the body kick from Smif.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smif lands with a thumping leg kick.
Driftwood avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Smif throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Smif gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood blocks an uppercut.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driftwood wants a takedown.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Smif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Driftwood has Smif pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smif manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif. #T2#
A short right from Smif on the inside.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driftwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
Smif gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Driftwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Driftwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Driftwood.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Smif.
Smif has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Driftwood wants a takedown.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Driftwoods head.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Smif.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Driftwood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smif pulls his leg out and moves away.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Driftwood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smif. Smif obviously looking to wear him down.
Smif lands an overhand right.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks Driftwood off balance momentarily.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smif sprawls and moves away.
Jumba Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smif sizes up Driftwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smif throws a wild body kick that Driftwood sees coming a mile off.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smif tries to clinch up but Driftwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smif swinging wildly here.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smif throws a head kick but Driftwood moves out of range.
Smif darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smif lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smif plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smif looks to land a body kick but Driftwood moved away.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smif sprawls and moves away.
Smif throws a leg kick but Driftwood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Driftwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smif scores with a jab.
Smif with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smif is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smif misses with a kick to the body.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Smif is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Smif looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Smif looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jumba Smif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Smif misses.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Driftwood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Driftwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Otis Driftwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Smif is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Smif.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Smif scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big left from Smif misses.
Driftwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.#T2#
Smif looks for the body kick but Driftwood saw that one coming.
Smif swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Driftwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smif looks to land a body kick but Driftwood moved away.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
Smif is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Smif misses with a straight left.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smif rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Driftwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smif.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Smif misses with an attempted mid kick.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Smif avoids it well and moves away.
Smif connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Driftwood moves out of range as Smif strikes.#CL2#
Driftwood tries to keep at a distance but Smif has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Driftwood.
A short uppercut from Smif.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
A hook to the body from Smif.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif gets underhooks to prevent Driftwood's takedown attempt.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smif gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Driftwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Driftwood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smif after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Driftwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Driftwood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smif avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driftwood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smif pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Driftwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Driftwood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driftwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smif gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smif.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smif getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smif swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smif.
Smif throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smif throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Smif clinches up against the cage.
Jumba Smif seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Driftwood.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driftwood.
Smif misses with a body punch. #T1#
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Driftwood controls his hands.
Driftwood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smif works on Driftwood's body with a couple of short punches.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smif working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driftwood.
Driftwood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smif gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driftwood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smif after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Driftwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driftwood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smif is defending well.
Driftwood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smif is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Driftwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smif gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driftwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smif gets the underhooks and prevents it. #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.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driftwood's elbow.
Driftwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smif misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumba Smif comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smif 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 24:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumba Smif!

An out of breath Jumba Smif thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 20, 2024
#R1#
Buttowski moves in looking to clinch but Driftwood pushes him off.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski tries to clinch there but Driftwood circles away.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paul Buttowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buttowski tries to clinch there but Driftwood circles away.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Driftwood circles away.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Buttowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buttowski throws a nice looking combination but Driftwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buttowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttowski shoots in for a double leg but Driftwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Driftwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Buttowski throws a series of punches but Driftwood moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buttowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Driftwood blocks a head kick by Buttowski.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Otis Driftwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Buttowski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buttowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Driftwood defends well and Buttowski ends up having to push Driftwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Buttowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buttowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Driftwood sprawls well. He's pushed Buttowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buttowski looks winded!
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Buttowski.
Buttowski darts in looking for a takedown but Driftwood gets double underhooks and turns Buttowski into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buttowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Driftwood, which made it look bad.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski tries to bum rush Driftwood with a series of wild strikes but Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski looks to land a combination but Driftwood avoids it well.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Buttowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Driftwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Buttowski looks for a takedown but Driftwood sprawls well.
Buttowski fails with the takedown.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Buttowski tries to clinch up but Driftwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buttowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driftwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Driftwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buttowski.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buttowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski misses with a head kick.
Buttowski dives in and grabs Driftwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Driftwood pushes down on Buttowski's head and hops out.
Buttowski moves in looking to clinch but Driftwood pushes him off.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Buttowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driftwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buttowski is defended easily by Driftwood.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driftwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Buttowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood dominated that round.
That's time! Driftwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Driftwood as Buttowski shoots in.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski misses with a few strikes there.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Driftwood stuffs the takedown.
Buttowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Otis Driftwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Buttowski.
Buttowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Driftwood swivels and escapes.
Otis Driftwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buttowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Buttowski is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttowski is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski shoots in for a takedown but Driftwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
No luck for Buttowski with that takedown attempt.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buttowski swinging wildly here.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski is looking to clinch.
Driftwood defending well as Buttowski loads up on a big left hand.
Buttowski is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Buttowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Driftwood circles away.#T2#
Buttowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driftwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buttowski can do to turn this around?
Buttowski throws a sloppy head kick and Driftwood moves out of range easily.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski throws a nice looking combination but Driftwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Buttowski goes for a double leg but Driftwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Driftwood continues to drive forward.
Otis Driftwood is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Buttowski with that takedown attempt.
Buttowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Driftwood's waist but Driftwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buttowski off to one side.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Buttowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Buttowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buttowski has a takedown stuffed.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buttowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Driftwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buttowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buttowski shoots in for a takedown but Driftwood shows good takedown defense.
Buttowski throws a right hand that Driftwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Driftwood also avoids with ease.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Driftwood stuffs the takedown.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buttowski.
Driftwood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buttowski is defended easily by Driftwood.
Driftwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buttowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Buttowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Driftwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Driftwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buttowski darts in looking for a takedown but Driftwood gets double underhooks and turns Buttowski into the cage.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buttowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driftwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood dominated that second round.
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#
Driftwood stuffs the takedown.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Driftwood leaves Buttowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski tries to clinch there but Driftwood circles away.
Buttowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Driftwood sprawls well. He's pushed Buttowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Otis Driftwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Buttowski.
Buttowski swinging wildly here.
Driftwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buttowski sprawls and moves away.
Buttowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttowski shoots in but Driftwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.
Buttowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Driftwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Driftwood attempts a counter takedown but Buttowski avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Buttowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Driftwood tries to sprawl out of it but Buttowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Driftwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Driftwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buttowski.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Buttowski swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Driftwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buttowski throws a sloppy head kick and Driftwood moves out of range easily.
Buttowski misses with a kick to the body
letting Driftwood counter with a right hand. #T2#
Buttowski wants to clinch.
Buttowski throws a head kick but Driftwood moves out of range.
Buttowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Driftwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buttowski swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Driftwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Buttowski tries to clinch but Driftwood moves out of range. #T3#
Buttowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Driftwood sprawls well. Driftwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buttowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Buttowski shoots in but Driftwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Buttowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buttowski misses with the body kick
and Driftwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buttowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Driftwood circles away.
Driftwood tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Driftwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Buttowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Buttowski shoots in for a double leg but Driftwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Buttowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Driftwood has got the better of the exchanges.
Buttowski throws a series of punches but Driftwood moves out of range.
Buttowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Driftwood defends well and Buttowski ends up having to push Driftwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buttowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buttowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Driftwood as he avoids it easily.
Driftwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Buttowski dives in and grabs Driftwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Driftwood pushes down on Buttowski's head and hops out.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driftwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Buttowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Driftwood is fending him off so far but Buttowski persists. Nope, Driftwood circles away and we're back to standing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!

After winning the bout, Otis Driftwood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 948 Garuda vs. Krylov     
Date:   Jan 08, 2023
#R1#
Decimal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Driftwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Driftwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Decimal.
Decimal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Driftwood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decimal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Driftwood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Decimal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Driftwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
Decimal scores with a decent looking hook.
Driftwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decimal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Driftwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Decimal. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Driftwood.
Driftwood tests Decimal's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
A head kick by Decimal misses
and Driftwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Driftwood scores with a four punch combination!
Decimal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Driftwood defending well as Decimal loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Decimal looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Driftwood tests Decimal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Driftwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Driftwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driftwood moves forwards but Decimal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Driftwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Decimal avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
Decimal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Driftwood misses with a jab to the body
and Decimal counters with a nice uppercut.
Decimal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Driftwood.
Driftwood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Driftwood.
Decimal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driftwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood throws a lazy uppercut
and Decimal counters with a straight right hand.
Driftwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Decimal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Driftwood lands with a hook. Decimal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Driftwood tests Decimal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decimal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Decimal misses with a straight right.
Decimal walks into a left hand.
Decimal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Driftwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Driftwood misses.
Driftwood with a jab.
Decimal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decimal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
The crowd cheers as Driftwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Decimal doesn't seem phased though.
Driftwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Decimal's sensitive parts.
Driftwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driftwood throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Driftwood clobbers Decimal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Driftwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimal was well out of range. Poor timing from Driftwood.
Decimal missing with a left hand there. Driftwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driftwood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decimal 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.
Driftwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Decimal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decimal throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood connects with a body shot.
Driftwood blocks a head kick by Decimal.
Driftwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decimal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Driftwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Driftwood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Decimal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Decimal misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Decimal in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Decimal misses with a straight left.
Decimal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Driftwood motions for Decimal to come forward. Driftwood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Driftwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Decimal can do to turn this around?
Driftwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decimal misses with a looping right.
Driftwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimal throws out the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Decimal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Driftwood has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Driftwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Decimal can pounce on him.
Driftwood lands with a kick to the temple. Decimal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Decimals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Driftwood misses with the body kick
and Decimal counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
Driftwood swings for the body but Decimal moves out of range.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimal.
Decimal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Driftwood jabs Decimal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Driftwood scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Decimal misses.
Driftwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Decimal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decimal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Decimal misses. #T2#
Decimal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Driftwood. Driftwood obviously looking to wear him down.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Decimal.
Driftwood half committed to a counter leg kick.
Driftwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Decimal.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Decimal moved out of range nicely.
Driftwood lands a nice hook to Decimal's body. Decimal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Driftwood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Driftwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Driftwood moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Driftwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Driftwood.
Decimal blocks a jab.
Decimal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driftwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driftwood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Driftwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
A jab from Driftwood finds it's way through Decimal's defenses.
A slow jab from Decimal misses its intended target.
Decimal misses with a hook.
Driftwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Decimal has time to react.
Driftwood throws a right hand that misses
letting Decimal counter with a right hand.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses
letting Decimal counter with a right hand.
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Driftwood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Decimal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Driftwood connects with a right hand. Decimal shakes it off.
Driftwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Decimal off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Driftwood throws a leg kick
and Decimal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
Decimal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Driftwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Decimal connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Driftwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Decimal doesn't seem phased though.
Decimal misses with a combination
and Driftwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Driftwood dodges the punch combination from Decimal.
Decimal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decimal misses with a looping left.
Driftwood takes a swing at Decimal's ribcage but misses.
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 Otis Driftwood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Driftwood cracks Decimal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decimal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Driftwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Driftwood!
A nice leg kick from Driftwood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decimal misses with a right hand
and Driftwood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Driftwood digs a good body shot into Decimal's ribs.
Driftwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decimal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Driftwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Decimal's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Decimal.
Driftwood lands a body shot.
Driftwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Decimal needs to keep his hands up - Driftwood had a free shot at his head there.
Decimal walks into a left hand.
Driftwood throws a looping overhand right but Decimal ducks down to avoid it.
Decimal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Driftwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Decimal momentarily.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Decimal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Driftwood cracks Decimal with an open hand slap.
Driftwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Decimal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decimal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Decimal misses.
Decimal misses with an uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decimal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Driftwood counters with an outside leg kick.
Driftwood connects with a body shot that sends Decimal's belly button to the back.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimal. #T2#
Decimal misses with a straight left.
Decimal cracks Driftwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decimal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driftwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Driftwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driftwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood throws a hook but Decimal blocks it.
Decimal moves away from the strike by Driftwood.
Decimal scores with a one two! Driftwood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Driftwood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Decimal missing with a left hand there. Driftwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driftwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Driftwood moves out of range of the body kick from Decimal.
Driftwood is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Decimal misses with a straight right.
Driftwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decimal looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Driftwood lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Driftwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Decimal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Driftwood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Decimal is out of range and Driftwood settles back down.
Driftwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Decimal off the cage and back into range.
Decimal 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.
Decimal misses with a right hand
and Driftwood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decimal looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
Driftwood feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Driftwood cracks a nice hook into Decimal's ribs.
Decimal jabs Driftwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Decimal is out of range.
Driftwood connects with a crisp jab.
Driftwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decimal looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
Driftwood throws a counter high kick but Decimal was just alert enough to avoid it.
Driftwood moves out of range of the body kick from Decimal.
Driftwood tries to land a leg kick but Decimal saw it coming and moves away.
Decimal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Driftwood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
Dewey Decimal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otis Driftwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheers as Driftwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Decimal doesn't seem phased though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!

An out of breath Otis Driftwood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 941 CDB vs. Hoost     
Date:   Dec 04, 2022
#R1#
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Andermatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driftwood. That did some damage!
Driftwood lands an overhand right.
Driftwood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andermatt.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt misses with a body shot
and Driftwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driftwood moves forwards but Andermatt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driftwood. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Andermatt there.
Driftwood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andermatt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Driftwood misses with a right hand
and Andermatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Driftwood slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Driftwood throws a big shot that misses.
Andermatt connects with a body shot that sends Driftwood's belly button to the back.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andermatt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Driftwood throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Driftwood cracks Andermatt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Driftwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driftwood scores with a leg kick.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Driftwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driftwood.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Driftwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andermatt defending well as Driftwood loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Andermatt.
Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Driftwood moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Andermatt slips a jab and a cross from Driftwood.
Andermatt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andermatt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Driftwood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
Driftwood is looking to counter punch.
Andermatt's corner calls for a 1-2. Andermatt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andermatt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andermatt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Driftwood rather than just go for the knockout.
Andermatt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a hook. Andermatt ducked under it nicely.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Driftwood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driftwood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Driftwood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andermatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Driftwood scrambles back to his feet.
Driftwood thuds a left hand into Andermatt's body.
Driftwood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driftwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andermatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Andermatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andermatt.#T3#
Andermatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Driftwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt jabs at Driftwood's body.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Driftwood counters with a left to the body.
Driftwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt cracks Driftwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Driftwood.
Andermatt drops his hands momentarily and Driftwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick from Driftwood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driftwood takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Driftwood slips a jab from Andermatt.
Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
A big left from Driftwood misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Andermatt sizes up Driftwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
letting Driftwood counter with a right hand.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Driftwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Driftwood misses.
A shot to the liver by Driftwood. Beautiful body shot.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Driftwood.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driftwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Driftwood avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
And Driftwood counters with a quick kick to the body but Andermatt blocks it.
Driftwood tries to bum rush Andermatt with a series of wild strikes but Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and Driftwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Andermatt will probably get the nod.
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#
Driftwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andermatt throws a front kick aimed at Driftwood's knee but Driftwood avoids it well.
Andermatt takes one to the chin there.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Driftwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
A big left from Driftwood misses.
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Driftwood scores with a nice head shot.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Roger Andermatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Driftwood avoids the punch easily.
Driftwood cracks Andermatt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Andermatt slips a jab from Driftwood.
Andermatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driftwood.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andermatt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Driftwood.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
Driftwood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Driftwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Driftwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andermatt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
It looked like Driftwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driftwood scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Driftwood. #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!
Driftwood throws a combination. Andermatt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Driftwood throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Driftwood defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Driftwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andermatt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Andermatt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Andermatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood scores with a one two! Andermatt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Andermatt scores with a jab. Driftwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driftwood blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Driftwood misses the target.
Andermatt takes one on the button.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Driftwood moves out of range easily.
Driftwood throws a big counter combination but Andermatt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Driftwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andermatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Driftwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driftwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driftwood feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Driftwood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andermatt.
Driftwood throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Driftwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Andermatt off balance momentarily.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Driftwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Driftwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andermatt misses with a left hand
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driftwood scores with a body shot.
That kick from Driftwood tenderised Andermatt's leg. Andermatt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andermatt scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Andermatt throws a lazy body kick
and Driftwood counters with a nice body shot.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood scores with a jab. Andermatt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andermatt wants to land a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range.
Andermatt slips a straight right by Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a low kick but Andermatt moves out of range easily.
Driftwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andermatt throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Driftwood is looking for a counter combo.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Andermatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Driftwood checks it well.
Andermatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Driftwood checks it.
It looked like Driftwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Driftwood takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Driftwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Driftwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andermatt. Andermatt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driftwood.
Driftwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Andermatt lands a leg kick that knocks Driftwood off balance momentarily.
Driftwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Driftwood.
Andermatt swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood connects with a body shot.
Driftwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Andermatt moved out of range nicely.
Andermatt lands a leg kick that knocks Driftwood off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood lands a high kick!
Andermatt with the inside leg kick.
Driftwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andermatt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Andermatt!
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range. #T1#
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Driftwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Driftwood walks into a stiff left hand from Andermatt.
Andermatt connects with a body shot.
Andermatt drops his hands momentarily and Driftwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Driftwood.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Driftwood moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Driftwood.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
Andermatt moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
Andermatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Driftwood misses its target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Driftwood!
Driftwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andermatt's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Driftwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andermatt lands a nice looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Andermatt. #T2#
Driftwood misses with a straight left.
Andermatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Driftwood blocks a low kick nicely.
Andermatt thows a leg kick but Driftwood checks it
letting Driftwood counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Driftwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Driftwood.
A combination from Driftwood does no damage.
Andermatt throws a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Driftwood throws a right hand that misses
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch.
Andermatt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Driftwood throws a hook but Andermatt avoids it easily.
Andermatt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
Driftwood checks a leg kick nicely.
Driftwood's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Driftwood duly obliges.
Driftwood throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Andermatt lands a jab to Driftwood's midsection.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andermatt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
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!
Andermatt swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Andermatt is looking to slow Driftwood down with leg kicks.
Andermatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
The crowd cheers as Driftwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andermatt doesn't seem phased though.
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andermatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Driftwood under the eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Driftwood.
Driftwood throws out a powerful jab.
Andermatt jabs at Driftwood's body.
Driftwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by Andermatt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driftwood throws a big shot that misses.

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 Otis Driftwood.
Well Driftwood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!

Otis Driftwood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 936 Maluga vs. Trollslayer     
Date:   Nov 03, 2022
#R1#
Haa misses with a body kick.
Driftwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Driftwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driftwood. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Haa throws a low kick but Driftwood avoids it.
Haa misses with a body shot
and Driftwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Haa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Driftwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Haa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haa throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
Driftwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Haa.
Haa connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driftwood throws a right hand that Haa ducks under and follows up with a left that Haa also avoids with ease.
Haa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Haa. That snapped Driftwood's head back.
Driftwood moves out of range of the body kick from Haa.
Driftwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good leg kick by Haa.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Haa throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haa misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Haa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Driftwood can pounce on him.
Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood scores with a decent looking hook.
Haa throws a leg kick that misses.
Haa throws a low kick, looking for Driftwood's leg but Driftwood calmly moves out of range.
Haa slips a jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driftwood throws out the jab.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Haa there.
Haa throws a leg kick but Driftwood checks it. #KD#
Haa lands a big uppercut and Driftwood crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Driftwood looks OK. Haa waves Driftwood back to his feet!#ROC#Driftwood is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Haa finish him?
Driftwood misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Haa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Driftwood can pounce on him.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Driftwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haa throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Driftwood has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driftwood throws out the jab.
Haa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Driftwood takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Driftwood.
Driftwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Driftwood moves out of range as Haa strikes.
A low kick lands for Driftwood.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haa, as that shot connected.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haa tries to land a leg kick but Driftwood saw it coming and moves away.
Haa staying out of range there.
Haa misses the shot to the body.
Haa looks to land a body kick but Driftwood moved away.
Driftwood flicks out a counter leg kick but Haa steps away.#T3#
Haa misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Driftwood moves out of range as Haa throws a body kick.
Haa misses with a kick to the body
and Driftwood counters with a straight right hand.
Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Driftwood throws out a counter right but Haa avoids it with no problem.
Haa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Driftwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa misses with a leg kick
and Driftwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driftwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haa.
Haa throws a push kick but Driftwood slaps the foot to one side.
Haa scoring well with a low kick there.
Haa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driftwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haa moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
Haa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Driftwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Driftwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Driftwood misses with a low kick as Haa jumps back.
Haa slips a jab and a cross from Driftwood.
Driftwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Driftwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Driftwood.
Haa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Driftwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haa takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Haa throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Haa.
Driftwood is looking to score with low kicks.
Driftwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Driftwood misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Driftwood throws a push kick but Haa slaps the foot to one side.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haa lands a leg kick that knocks Driftwood off balance momentarily.
Driftwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haa connects with an inside leg kick.
Haa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Driftwood.
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 Heismann Haa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Haa is looking to score with low kicks.
Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.
Driftwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driftwood.
Haa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Haa.
Driftwood checks a low kick from Haa.
Driftwood lands a two punch combo.
Driftwood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haa pushes Driftwood away with a front kick.
Haa misses with a hook.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Haa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
A lazy left from Haa finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Driftwood.
A little feinted left hand from Haa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driftwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Driftwood throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily.
Driftwood swings for the body but Haa moves out of range.
Haa misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Haa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haa swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Haa throws a shot from downtown. Driftwood moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Haa throws a chopping leg kick but Driftwood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haa.
Haa throws a wild body kick that Driftwood sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Haa throws a right hand that misses
and Driftwood counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haa's knee momentarily.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Driftwood lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driftwood jabs at Haa's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Driftwood's front leg but catches the back leg as Driftwood tries to avoid it.
Driftwood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Driftwood connects with a leg kick.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driftwood misses with a looping right.
Haa staying out of range there.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Driftwood misses with a straight left.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Haa.
Driftwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Driftwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Driftwood tests Haa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Haa throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Driftwood.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haa is looking to slow Driftwood down with leg kicks.
Haa throws a front kick aimed at Driftwood's knee but Driftwood avoids it well.
Haa misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Driftwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Haa misses with a body shot
and Driftwood counters with a straight right hand.
Driftwood works the jab nicely.
Haa misses with a straight left.
Haa is looking to score with low kicks.
Driftwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haa connects with a right hand. Driftwood shakes it off.
Haa throws a leg kick but Driftwood moved away.
Driftwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Haa off balance momentarily.#T4#
Driftwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Driftwood, as that shot connected.
You can see that Driftwood has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Haa is looking to slow Driftwood down with leg kicks.
Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haa. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haa connects with a crisp jab.
Haa misses with a straight right.
Driftwood punishes Haa's body with a nice straight punch.
Haa throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Haa.
Haa misses with a kick to the body
and Driftwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Haa drops Driftwood with a beautiful combination! Driftwood stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Haa is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Otis Driftwood has been cut.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Haa misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Driftwood!
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Driftwood checks the leg kick.
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Driftwood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
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 Heismann Haa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otis Driftwood's cut.
That's time! Haa'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#
Driftwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Haa misses with a looping left.
Haa lands the left hand.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Haa.
Driftwood scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Haa throws a push kick but Driftwood slaps the foot to one side.
Haa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Driftwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Haa.
Haa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Driftwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haa can pounce on him.
Driftwood staying out of range there.
Driftwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target.
Haa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driftwood.
Haa slips a jab from Driftwood.
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Driftwood feints a counter leg kick.
Driftwood throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Driftwood connects with a body shot that sends Haa's belly button to the back.
A big left from Driftwood misses.
A big left from Haa misses.
Haa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Driftwood punishes Haa's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Driftwood.
Haa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haa scoring well with a low kick there.
Haa looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Driftwood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driftwood's head backwards.
Good shot there by Driftwood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a straight left.
Otis Driftwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Driftwood lands a right hook to the body.
Haa swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Driftwood. That's going to slow Haa down.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
A right-left combo lands from Driftwood.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driftwood.
Haa misses with a straight right.
That kick from Driftwood tenderised Haa's leg. Haa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haa scores with a jab. Driftwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Driftwood moves out of range as Haa throws a body kick.
Haa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driftwood.
Haa misses with an uppercut.
Driftwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Haa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Haa.
Haa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
The fighters circling - Driftwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Driftwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Driftwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Driftwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haa lands the left hand.
Haa tries a head kick but it misses.
Driftwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haa blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Haa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haa.
Haa blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Haa throws a leg kick that misses.
Driftwood throws a front kick aimed at Haa's knee but Haa avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Haa.
A jab from Driftwood misses.
Nice body punch from Driftwood.
Haa cracks Driftwood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Haa tries to score with a low kick but Driftwood moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haa misses with a straight left.
Haa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Driftwood on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Driftwood.
Haa lands a jab to Driftwood's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Haa.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haa.
Haa misses with a low kick as Driftwood jumps back.
Haa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Driftwood walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target.
Haa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Driftwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heismann Haa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Driftwood misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Otis Driftwood.
Well Haa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heismann Haa!

Heismann Haa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 930 Leifsson vs. Bigg     
Date:   Sep 28, 2022
#R1#
Driftwood throws out a powerful jab.
Driftwood 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.
Biden checks a leg kick nicely.
Biden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
The fighters circling - Biden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Driftwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Biden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Biden throws a leg kick
and Driftwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Biden thinking.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biden throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
Driftwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Biden tries to clinch there but Driftwood circles away.
Driftwood connects with a single shot there.
Driftwood misses with a looping right.
A jab from Biden finds it's way through Driftwood's defenses.
Biden misses with a straight right.
Biden misses with a low kick.
Driftwood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Biden looks to land a body kick but Driftwood moved away.
Driftwood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Driftwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Biden. #T1#
Biden misses the shot to the body.
Biden tries to clinch up but Driftwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Driftwood with the counter takedown but Biden avoids it easily.
Biden misses with a body kick.
Biden misses with a low kick.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Driftwood's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Driftwood duly obliges.
Driftwood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Biden's head.
Biden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Driftwood lands with a right hand.
Biden throws a series of punches but Driftwood moves out of range.
Biden misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Biden defends it well.
Biden doesn't manage to clinch there - Driftwood circles away.
Biden throws the left hand but Driftwood avoids the punch easily.
Biden misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
Biden tries to clinch there but Driftwood circles away.
Driftwood misses with a body kick.
Biden misses with a straight left.
Driftwood takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Driftwood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Biden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Biden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Driftwood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Biden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Driftwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biden throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Driftwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biden scrambles back to his feet.
Biden wants to clinch up but Driftwood keeps it at a distance.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Joe Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Driftwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Biden's hands.
Biden scores with a hook to the body. Driftwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Biden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Driftwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
A big left from Driftwood misses. #T3#
Driftwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Driftwood 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.
Driftwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Biden.
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Biden.
A cross from Driftwood lands.
Biden throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood lands with a shot to the body.
Biden moves out of range of the leg kick from Driftwood.
A little feinted left hand from Biden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Driftwood lands a jab to Biden's midsection.
Biden throws a leg kick but Driftwood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Biden just misses with a punch to the body.
Biden misses with a straight right.
Biden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Driftwood throws a looping overhand right but Biden ducks down to avoid it.
Biden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Driftwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
No joy there for Driftwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Driftwood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Driftwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Biden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Biden moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Biden lands.
Biden throws a front kick that sends Driftwood stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Driftwood blocks the low kick.
Biden lands with an uppercut that bounces Driftwood off the cage and back into range.
Driftwood drops his hands momentarily and Biden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Driftwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Biden's hands.
Driftwood misses with a low kick as Biden jumps back.
Biden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Driftwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Driftwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Driftwood ducks right into an uppercut from Biden.
Biden throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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 Joe Biden will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Driftwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Biden connects with a leg kick.
Biden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driftwood throws out the jab.
Biden throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Driftwood! But no joy.
Biden throws out a powerful jab.
Biden misses with a left hand
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Driftwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Biden.
Driftwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Biden tries to clinch but Driftwood is having none of it.
Driftwood with a nice calf kick.
Joe Biden is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Biden misses the target.
Biden lands a jab.
Driftwood walks into a left hand.
Biden wants to slow Driftwood down by chopping away at his legs.
Biden cracks Driftwood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Driftwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biden throws out the jab. #T1#
Biden throws a body kick that misses.
Driftwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Driftwood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Biden is looking to clinch.
Driftwood feints the counter takedown.
Driftwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Biden tries to score with a low kick but Driftwood moves his leg out of the way.
Biden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Driftwood with a hook.
Biden scores with a jab.
Biden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driftwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Biden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Driftwood.
Biden connects with a body shot that sends Driftwood's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Biden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Driftwood feints the counter takedown.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Biden.
Biden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Driftwood scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Driftwood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Biden misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Driftwood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Biden throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Biden staying out of range there.
Driftwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biden is out of range.
Biden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a hook.
Driftwood tries to land a front kick but Biden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Biden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biden works Driftwood's body with a nice hook.
Biden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driftwood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Biden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Driftwood scrambles back to his feet.
Biden throws an off balance right hand
and Driftwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Driftwood throws the left hand but Biden avoids the punch easily.
Biden moves out of range of the body kick.
Biden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Driftwood feints the counter takedown.
Biden tries to clinch but Driftwood moves away
and Driftwood counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Driftwood scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Driftwood misses.
Driftwood blocks a low kick nicely.
Biden misses the shot to the body.
Biden lands with a cross.
Biden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood tried to score with a low kick but Biden checks it.
Biden misses with a looping right.
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Driftwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Biden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Biden looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.#CL#
Biden pushes Driftwood up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Driftwood blocks an uppercut.
Driftwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Biden tries a body shot but Driftwood blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Biden has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Driftwood working aggressively here.
Driftwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biden backwards.
Biden lands with a light punch inside.
Biden blocks an uppercut.
Biden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Driftwood fails to land.
Biden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driftwood tries to circle away but Biden has him pinned against the cage.
Driftwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driftwood digs a right hand underneath Biden's ribcage. Biden let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Driftwood breaks from the clinch.
Driftwood checks a low kick from Biden.
The fighters circling - Biden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Joe Biden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Biden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Biden looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Driftwood throws a leg kick but Biden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Biden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Biden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biden defending well as Driftwood loads up on a big left hand.
Biden lands with a good body shot.
Biden scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Biden catches Driftwood right on the button with a cross.
Biden digs a good hook to Driftwood's body.
Biden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Driftwood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Biden moved out of range nicely.
Driftwood moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Biden.
Biden is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Driftwood avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Biden slips a jab from Driftwood.
Biden throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biden 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.
Biden walks into a jab.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Driftwood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Driftwood throws out a leg kick but Biden moves out of range and Driftwood only half commits.
Biden wants to clinch but Driftwood slips to the side#TD2#
and Driftwood counters with a nice double leg into side control. Biden won't be happy with that.
Driftwood fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Driftwood looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Biden is avoiding damage well.
Biden is not content to let Driftwood control the position.
Driftwood throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Otis Driftwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Biden dodges the ground and pound from Driftwood.
Driftwood trying to control the action but Biden is working from the bottom.
Driftwood with the ground and pound but Biden regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood is keen to just control but Biden is a slippery customer.
Biden tries to get to full guard but Driftwood has control of the leg. #T3#
Biden is not content to let Driftwood control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, if Driftwood 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Driftwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Biden has Driftwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Biden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driftwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biden backwards.
Biden tries a knee to the head but Driftwood blocks it. #BC2#
Driftwood breaks from the clinch.
Driftwood lands a jab to the head.
Biden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Driftwood can pounce on him. #T4#
A jab from Driftwood finds it's way through Biden's defenses.
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Driftwood moves away and avoids it.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Driftwood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Biden throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for Driftwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Biden lands a body shot.
Driftwood scores with a hook to the body. Biden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Biden moves out of range of the strikes.
Driftwood throws a series of punches but Biden avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Biden moves into the clinch.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Biden.
Biden lands a nice uppercut.
Biden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driftwood prevents a body shot from Biden.
Biden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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 Joe Biden.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Biden, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Biden!

A very excited looking Joe Biden 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: SYN 918 Tax Payer vs. Gracie     
Date:   Jul 27, 2022
#R1#
Sitsongrit cracks Driftwood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driftwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Driftwood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - Driftwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Driftwood.
Driftwood tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Driftwood's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Driftwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driftwood connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood 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.#CL#
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.#T1#
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Driftwood's ribcage. Driftwood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Driftwood tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Driftwood back against the cage.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Driftwood controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Driftwood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit presses Driftwood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Driftwood avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit has Driftwood pressed against the cage, preventing Driftwood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driftwood backwards.
Sitsongrit is working Driftwood over against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Driftwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driftwood throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Driftwood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Driftwood.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit cracks Driftwood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Driftwood moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driftwood.
Driftwood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Driftwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Driftwood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Driftwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Driftwood connects with a crisp jab.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Driftwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driftwood.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Driftwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driftwood checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Driftwood will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Driftwood defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Driftwood's legs.
Driftwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Driftwood's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driftwood. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Driftwood.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Driftwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driftwood tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Driftwood.
Driftwood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Driftwood down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit 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#
Driftwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Driftwood keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Driftwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Driftwood blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Driftwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driftwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Driftwood checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Driftwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Driftwood's leg. Driftwood is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driftwood throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driftwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Driftwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Driftwood is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Driftwood misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Driftwood tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Driftwood moved away.
Driftwood drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Driftwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Driftwood lands a jab-cross combination.
Driftwood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driftwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Driftwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driftwood throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Driftwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Driftwood with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Driftwood. #T2#
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Driftwood checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit cracks Driftwood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Driftwood.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Driftwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Driftwood.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Driftwood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Driftwood throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely. #T3#
Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Driftwood misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.#CL#
Sitsongrit pushes Driftwood up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Driftwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Driftwood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Driftwood tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Driftwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Driftwood.
Driftwood wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Driftwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driftwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Driftwood.
Driftwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driftwood can do to turn this around?
A big left from Driftwood misses.
Driftwood slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driftwood tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Driftwood's ribs.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driftwood.
Nice jab there from Driftwood.
Driftwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Driftwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Otis Driftwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driftwood.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driftwood blocks a low kick nicely.
Driftwood drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driftwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Driftwood misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Driftwood manages to break the clinch.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Driftwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driftwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Driftwood circles away. #T1#
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Driftwood tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Driftwood counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.

Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Driftwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Driftwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Driftwood misses with a few strikes there.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
Driftwood with a hook.
Driftwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Driftwood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit cracks Driftwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Driftwood avoids it.
Driftwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Driftwood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Driftwood moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.#T3#
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood misses with a body shot.
Driftwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
Driftwood throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Driftwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Driftwood defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Driftwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Donk. Driftwood catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Driftwood throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Driftwood scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driftwood.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Driftwood 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!
Driftwood 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.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Driftwood slaps the foot to one side.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Driftwood.
Driftwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Driftwood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Driftwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Detkhunjon Sitsongrit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Driftwood with the inside leg kick.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Driftwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Driftwood wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Driftwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Driftwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Driftwood slaps the foot to one side.
Driftwood staying out of range there.
Driftwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Driftwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Driftwood avoids the punch easily.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Driftwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Driftwood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Driftwood.
Driftwood tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Sitsongrit has Driftwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Driftwood can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action. #BC2#
Driftwood breaks the clinch.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the head.
Driftwood thows a body kick. Sitsongrit tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Driftwood.
Driftwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Driftwood throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Driftwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.#T3#
Sitsongrit catches Driftwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driftwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driftwood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Driftwood swinging wildly here.
Driftwood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driftwood.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Nice defenses there by Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Driftwood jumps back.
Driftwood feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.#T4#
Driftwood tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Driftwood tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Driftwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driftwood backwards.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driftwood's efforts to push away.
Driftwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driftwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Driftwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Otis Driftwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Driftwood's shoulder, as Driftwood tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Driftwood blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Driftwood's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Driftwood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Driftwood slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Driftwood moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Driftwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Driftwood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Driftwood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick lands for Driftwood.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Driftwood's head back.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Driftwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Driftwood swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driftwood.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit lunges at Driftwood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Driftwood's hand.
Driftwood thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Driftwood, as that shot connected.
Driftwood checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Driftwood moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Driftwood lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
Driftwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Driftwood tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Driftwood at a distance.
Driftwood checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.#T3#
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Driftwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Driftwood. Those never looked like landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Driftwood scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Driftwood tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Driftwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Driftwood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Driftwood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Driftwood is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Driftwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Driftwood! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Driftwood saw that one coming.
Driftwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Driftwood in the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Driftwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Driftwood.
Driftwood punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Driftwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick from Driftwood misses.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit thumps Driftwood with a low kick.
Driftwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SYN 914 Maluga vs. Leifsson 3     
Date:   Jul 10, 2022
#R1#
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood wants to land a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
A good leg kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Driftwood won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Kutvonen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Driftwood is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kutvonen's best efforts.
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Driftwood is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Kutvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Driftwood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kutvonen stops Driftwood from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Driftwood has hold of Kutvonen's hands but Kutvonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kutvonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kutvonen thows a huge punch but Driftwood dodges it nicely.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Driftwood's head.
Driftwood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Driftwood keeps moving. #T2#
Kutvonen preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen trying to move into half guard but instead Driftwood has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kutvonen pulls Driftwood in close to prevent any damage.
Kutvonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Infamous Duranto Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kutvonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Driftwood wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Driftwood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Driftwood defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Driftwood.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Driftwood tries to avoid it but Kutvonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Driftwood to the ground. Driftwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kutvonen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Driftwood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Driftwood misses with a straight left.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Kutvonen blocks the leg kick.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Kutvonen does no damage.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Driftwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Driftwood moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Kutvonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Driftwood. That one must have hurt.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Driftwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driftwood misses with a body kick.
Kutvonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Driftwood.
Kutvonen cracks Driftwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Driftwood checks a low kick from Kutvonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Driftwood 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 Kutvonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kutvonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Driftwood misses with a leg kick.
Driftwood tries to work over Kutvonen's front leg with a kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood tries a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.#T1#
Kutvonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Driftwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Kutvonen should have avoided that one.
Driftwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Driftwood defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Driftwood.
A low kick from Driftwood misses
and Kutvonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Driftwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kutvonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Driftwood defends it well.
Driftwood throws a leg kick which misses Kutvonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutvonen tries to avoid it.
Kutvonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Driftwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Driftwood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood pushes Kutvonen away with a front kick.
Driftwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Driftwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
Driftwood feints and then cracks Kutvonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kutvonen down.
Driftwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen misses with a looping left.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Kutvonen goes for a double leg but Driftwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Driftwood continues to drive forward.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kutvonen.
Kutvonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Driftwood pinned against the cage. Driftwood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kutvonen jabs at Driftwood's body.
A lazy body kick from Driftwood #TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a single leg into guard. Driftwood didn't expect that.

Driftwood uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kutvonen checks a low kick from Driftwood.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target.
Driftwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Driftwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen throws a front kick aimed at Driftwood's knee but Driftwood avoids it well.
Kutvonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Driftwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Otis Driftwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Driftwood lands with a cross.
Driftwood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Kutvonen as he checks the leg kick.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driftwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Driftwood lands a jab to the head.
Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kutvonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Driftwood but Driftwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Driftwood scores with a jab. Kutvonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is 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!
Kutvonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Kutvonen there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Driftwood, as that shot connected.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Driftwood lands with a hook. Kutvonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kutvonen scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kutvonen moves forwards but Driftwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Driftwood tries to land a leg kick but Kutvonen saw it coming and moves away.
Driftwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driftwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kutvonen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Driftwood - the referee stops the clock and Kutvonen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Driftwood. Kutvonen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kutvonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driftwood.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Driftwood lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen fails to land the takedown.
Driftwood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Kutvonen digs a good hook to Driftwood's body.
Kutvonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Otis Driftwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Driftwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Driftwood. Driftwood obviously looking to wear him down.
Driftwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Driftwood.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kutvonen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Driftwood - the referee stops the clock and Kutvonen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Driftwood. Kutvonen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Driftwood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Kutvonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Driftwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Kutvonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kutvonen.
Driftwood's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Driftwood went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Kutvonen throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
Driftwood scores with a push kick.
Kutvonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood throws a combination that misses
and Kutvonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kutvonen lands a nice uppercut.
Driftwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Driftwood breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Driftwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot.
Kutvonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Driftwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kutvonen scrambles back to his feet.
Driftwood lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Driftwood connects with a leg kick.
Kutvonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Driftwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen wants to clinch.
Driftwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Kutvonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kutvonen shoots for a takedown but Driftwood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Driftwood appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Otis Driftwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Driftwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutvonen clobbers Driftwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Otis Driftwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Driftwood. No joy for Kutvonen on that attempt.
Kutvonen needs to keep his hands up - Driftwood had a free shot at his head there.
Driftwood scores with a nice right hand.
Kutvonen walks into a stiff left hand from Driftwood.#T4#
Kutvonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driftwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Driftwood motions for Kutvonen to come forward. Driftwood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Driftwood throws a wild body kick that Kutvonen sees coming a mile off.
Driftwood misses with a two punch combination.
Driftwood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driftwood connects with a body shot that sends Kutvonen's belly button to the back.
Kutvonen walks into a stiff left hand from Driftwood.
Driftwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kutvonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Driftwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kutvonen misses with a few strikes there.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Otis Driftwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Driftwood misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Driftwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Driftwood, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!

Otis Driftwood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Lusmu Kutvonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.

 

Event: SYN 907 Barrengarry vs. Bangin     
Date:   Jun 18, 2022
#R1#
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
Driftwood scores with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Driftwood 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.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Driftwood circles away.
The crowd cheers as Driftwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Driftwood misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Driftwood throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Driftwood down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Driftwood misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab. #T1#
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Driftwood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Driftwood misses.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Driftwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Driftwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Driftwood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice cross by Driftwood.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Driftwood finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses. #T2#
Driftwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Driftwood takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Driftwood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Driftwood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Driftwood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Driftwood lands with a right hand.
Driftwood scores with a push kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Driftwood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Driftwood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Driftwood tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Driftwood.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Driftwood avoided it.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Driftwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Driftwood down.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Driftwood doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Driftwood misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Driftwood. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely.
Driftwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Driftwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
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 Petchuanglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Driftwood lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Driftwood on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Driftwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driftwood with a nice cross.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Driftwood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Driftwood tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Driftwood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driftwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Driftwood avoids the punch easily.
Driftwood throws a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Driftwood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Driftwood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Driftwood under the eye.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Driftwood under the eye.#T2#
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Driftwood backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Driftwood's ribs.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Driftwood throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Driftwood jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Driftwood staying out of range there.
Driftwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Driftwood.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.#T3#
Driftwood throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Driftwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driftwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driftwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuns Driftwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Driftwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range. #T4#
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driftwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driftwood feints a counter leg kick.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Driftwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit defending well as Driftwood loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Driftwood connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Sitsongrit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Driftwood counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Driftwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Driftwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Driftwood tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Driftwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Driftwood jumps back.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit cracks Driftwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Driftwood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Driftwood.
Sitsongrit lunges at Driftwood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Driftwood's hand.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs Driftwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Driftwood 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.
Driftwood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Driftwood throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Driftwood only half commits.
As Driftwood backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Driftwood on the side of the head.
Driftwood throws a body kick that misses.
Driftwood motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Driftwood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Driftwood misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Driftwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Driftwood momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Driftwood.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Driftwood might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sitsongrit has got the better of the exchanges.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Driftwood avoids it.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Driftwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Driftwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Driftwood's leg but Driftwood calmly moves out of range.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Driftwood settles back down. #T3#
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Driftwood.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Driftwood looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit cracks Driftwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Driftwood throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driftwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driftwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Driftwood's head.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driftwood backwards. #BC2#
Driftwood breaks from the clinch.
Driftwood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Driftwood settles back down. #T4#
Sitsongrit 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Driftwoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Driftwood lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Driftwood.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Driftwood lands with a kick to the temple. Sitsongrit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
Driftwood sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Driftwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Driftwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Driftwood throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Driftwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Driftwood looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Driftwood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Driftwood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Driftwood saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Driftwood checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Driftwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Driftwood.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Driftwood moved away.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Driftwood moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Driftwood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Driftwood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Driftwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Driftwood. Driftwood obviously looking to wear him down.
Driftwood tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Driftwood staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Driftwood.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Driftwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Driftwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driftwood.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Driftwood moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Driftwood.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driftwood lands a front kick.
Driftwood lands a head shot.#T2#
Driftwood moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Driftwood checks it
and Driftwood counters with a three punch combo that has Sitsongrit backing up. Sitsongrit nods at Driftwood to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Driftwood's hands.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Driftwood.
Driftwood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Driftwood throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Driftwood blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.#T3#
Driftwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Driftwood throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Driftwood.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Driftwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Driftwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Driftwood checks it well.
Driftwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit cracks Driftwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driftwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Driftwood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Driftwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Driftwood with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driftwood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Driftwood throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Driftwood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Driftwood walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Driftwood's leg but Driftwood calmly moves out of range.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Driftwood only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Driftwood moved away.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Driftwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driftwood checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Driftwood looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Otis Driftwood 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!#R5#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Driftwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Driftwood.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Driftwood has time to react.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driftwood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Driftwood blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Driftwood.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Driftwood takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Driftwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit defending well as Driftwood loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDriftwood.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Driftwood.
Driftwood feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Driftwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Driftwood
and Driftwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range.
Driftwood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood counters with a body kick.
Driftwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Driftwood avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Otis Driftwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Driftwood. Driftwood obviously looking to wear him down.
Driftwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Driftwood moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
Driftwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driftwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Driftwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Driftwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Driftwood.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Driftwood throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Driftwood off the cage and back into range.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Driftwood jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Driftwood lands a head shot.
Driftwood throws a big shot that misses.
Driftwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Driftwood misses the jab.
Driftwood connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Driftwood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Driftwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Driftwood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Driftwood sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Driftwood 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit jabs Driftwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Driftwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood 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.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Driftwood's body. Driftwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Driftwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Driftwood. Driftwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Driftwood misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!

A very excited looking Petchuanglek Sitsongrit 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: SYN 901 Sector vs. Ko Nachi     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
A solid body kick from Driftwood.
Nice body punch from Driftwood.
Picklesbly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driftwood.
Picklesbly wants to counter the offense by Driftwood and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Picklesbly moves into range and clinches up with Driftwood.
Picklesbly blocking some punches.
Picklesbly cracks Driftwood with a nice body shot.
A short left from Picklesbly.
Driftwood prevents a body shot from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Picklesbly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Driftwood.
Driftwood working aggressively here.
Driftwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Picklesbly backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Driftwood fails to land.
Driftwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Picklesbly can't find room to land a body shot as Driftwood controls the action.
Picklesbly pushes Driftwood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picklesbly blocking some punches.
Driftwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picklesbly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Picklesbly.
Driftwood lands with a right to the head.
Picklesbly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1##BC#
Driftwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Driftwood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picklesbly throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Driftwood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly blocks the body kick.
Picklesbly moves out of range of the body kick.
Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Picklesbly off balance momentarily.
Picklesbly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Picklesbly blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Picklesbly 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 Driftwood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Driftwood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Driftwood.
Picklesbly 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.
Driftwood jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Picklesbly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Driftwood, pushing him back against the cage.
Picklesbly prevents a body shot from Driftwood.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Picklesbly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Driftwood's brow.
Picklesbly throws an elbow but it misses.
Picklesbly blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Driftwood fails to land.
Picklesbly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driftwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Picklesbly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driftwood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Picklesbly. #BC#
Driftwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Picklesbly closes the distance and clinches.
Driftwood misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Driftwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picklesbly struggles to land a body shot inside as Driftwood controls his hands.
Picklesbly stalling in the clinch but Driftwood improves position.
Picklesbly misses with some punches.
Picklesbly blocking some punches.
Driftwood blocks an uppercut.
Driftwood avoids a wild elbow strike from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driftwood scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picklesbly.
Driftwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Driftwood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Driftwood is trying to break the clinch but Picklesbly has him pressed against the cage.
Driftwood lands a nice uppercut.
Driftwood tries to throw a body punch but Picklesbly avoids it by throwing Driftwood back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Driftwood.
A short right from Picklesbly on the inside. #BC#
Driftwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Driftwood.
Picklesbly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Driftwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driftwood looks to land a combination but Picklesbly avoids it well.
Picklesbly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Driftwood with a body shot.
Driftwood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picklesbly slips under a jab.
Driftwood throws a wild body kick that Picklesbly sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Picklesbly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Picklesbly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Picklesbly tries to work over Driftwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Picklesbly scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Driftwood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picklesbly.
Driftwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Picklesbly misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picklesbly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driftwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly lands a right hand.
Picklesbly struggles to land a body shot inside as Driftwood controls his hands.
Driftwood blocks the elbow strike.
Driftwood misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly misses with an elbow over the top.
Picklesbly misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Driftwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Picklesbly.
Driftwood misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Picklesbly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picklesbly.
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 Otis Driftwood will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Picklesbly avoids the head kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driftwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Picklesbly under the eye.
Picklesbly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Picklesbly misses with a shot to the body
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Driftwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Picklesbly misses with a left hand
and Driftwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Driftwood connects with a nice looking jab.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Picklesbly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood keeps Picklesbly at a distance using the push kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Driftwood. That snapped Picklesbly's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Picklesbly. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picklesbly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Picklesbly catches Driftwood right on the button with a cross.
Picklesbly tries to clinch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Picklesbly throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Driftwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driftwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picklesbly wants to counter with a clinch but Driftwood pushes him away.
Picklesbly defending well as Driftwood loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Picklesbly misses its intended target.
Driftwood misses with a straight left.
Driftwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Picklesbly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Picklesbly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Driftwood pushes Picklesbly away with a front kick.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Picklesbly has managed to clinch.
Picklesbly takes a shot to the head.
Picklesbly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driftwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Picklesbly.
Driftwood scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Driftwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Driftwood misses with a body punch.
Picklesbly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driftwood backwards.
Driftwood digs a right hand into Picklesbly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Picklesbly's gas tank.
Driftwood working aggressively here.
Driftwood misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Driftwood fails to land.
Driftwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Picklesbly.
Driftwood working aggressively here.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Driftwood pushes Picklesbly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driftwood scores with a shot to the side of Picklesbly's head.
Driftwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Picklesbly lands a damaging elbow.
Picklesbly pushes off an throws an elbow but Driftwood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Driftwood manages to break the clinch.
Picklesbly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly fails to land with a series of punches.
Driftwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Picklesbly in his tracks. #T3##CL2#
Picklesbly rushes Driftwood and presses him up against the cage.
Driftwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picklesbly's elbow.
Picklesbly has a couple of punches blocked by Driftwood.
A shot in the inside from Picklesbly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driftwood.
Driftwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Picklesbly backwards.
Picklesbly pushes off an throws an elbow but Driftwood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Driftwood dodges an elbow strike from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly lands a nice uppercut.
Driftwood misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Driftwood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Picklesbly tries to work over Driftwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Picklesbly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Driftwood.
Picklesbly lands with a left to the head.
Driftwood dodges an elbow strike from Picklesbly.
Driftwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Picklesbly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driftwood misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Picklesbly lands a hook that snaps the head of Driftwood backwards.
Picklesbly throws a head punch that misses.
Driftwood has a couple of punches blocked by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly misses with an elbow over the top.
Driftwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Picklesbly blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Driftwood manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Picklesbly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood checks a low kick from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly moves away from the strike by Driftwood.
Picklesbly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picklesbly.
Driftwood moves out of range as Picklesbly strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Picklesbly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Picklesbly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
Picklesbly misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Picklesbly misses with a right hand
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Picklesbly. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driftwood throws a jab when Picklesbly was well out of range.
Picklesbly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Driftwood.
Driftwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Driftwood swings for the body but Picklesbly moves out of range.
Picklesbly slips a jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut. Picklesbly saw that one coming.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driftwood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Driftwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picklesbly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Driftwood under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood lands with a kick to the temple. Picklesbly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Picklesbly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picklesbly walks into a straight right hand from Driftwood.
Picklesbly tries to clinch but Driftwood is having none of it.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a shot to the body.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Picklesbly. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picklesbly connects with a single shot there.
Driftwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Picklesbly tries to clinch but Driftwood moves away
and Driftwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Picklesbly thinking.
Picklesbly takes a kick to the side of the head.
Picklesbly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driftwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Driftwood throws a hook to the side of Picklesbly's head but Picklesbly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picklesbly misses the jab.
Picklesbly scores with a nice strike.
Driftwood misses with a right hand
and Picklesbly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picklesbly misses with a straight left.
Driftwood misses with a straight left.
Driftwood lands a jab to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picklesbly throws a right hand that Driftwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Driftwood also avoids with ease.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Picklesbly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Picklesbly lands a body shot.
Picklesbly misses with an uppercut.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picklesbly throws out the jab.
Otis Driftwood is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Driftwood finds it's way through Picklesbly's defenses.
Driftwood misses with a body shot.
Picklesbly takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Picklesbly catches Driftwood right on the button with a cross.
Driftwood looks to throw the jab but Picklesbly is out of range.
Driftwood misses with a hook. Picklesbly ducked under it nicely.
Picklesbly tries to clinch but Driftwood is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Picklesbly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Driftwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driftwood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Picklesbly counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Picklesbly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Picklesbly moves into the clinch.
Driftwood blocks an elbow strike from Picklesbly.
Driftwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Driftwood prevents a body shot from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driftwood takes an elbow to the temple.
Picklesbly lands an elbow just above Driftwood 's eye.
Driftwood pushes Picklesbly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Picklesbly throws an elbow that misses.
Picklesbly scores with a shoulder strike.
Picklesbly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driftwood's elbow.
Driftwood working aggressively here.
Picklesbly struggles to land a body shot inside as Driftwood controls his hands.
Picklesbly lands an elbow inside that Driftwood shrugs off.
Driftwood tries to throw a body punch but Picklesbly avoids it by throwing Driftwood back against the cage.
Picklesbly blocking some punches.
Driftwood prevents a body shot from Picklesbly. #T4#
Picklesbly takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood can't find room to land a body shot as Picklesbly controls the action. #BC#
Driftwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Picklesbly clinches.
Driftwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Picklesbly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driftwood lands a nice uppercut.
Picklesbly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picklesbly is working Driftwood over against the cage.
Picklesbly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Driftwood's defenses.
Picklesbly blocking some punches.
Picklesbly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driftwood's elbow.
Driftwood blocks the elbow strike.
Driftwood has a couple of punches blocked by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Picklesbly struggles to land a body shot inside as Driftwood controls his hands. #BC#
Driftwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Picklesbly misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Otis Driftwood did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Picklesbly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Driftwood throws a body punch but Picklesbly moves out of range.
Picklesbly misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Driftwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Picklesbly moves to clinch but Driftwood breaks away
letting Driftwood counter with a right hand.
Picklesbly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Driftwood throws the left hand but Picklesbly avoids the punch easily.
Picklesbly cracks a nice hook into Driftwood's ribs.
Driftwood feints and then cracks Picklesbly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Picklesbly down.
Picklesbly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Driftwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picklesbly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driftwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Picklesbly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Driftwood counters with a three punch combo that has Picklesbly backing up. Picklesbly nods at Driftwood to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Picklesbly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Driftwood.
Picklesbly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Driftwood throws the left hand but Picklesbly avoids the punch easily.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Picklesbly clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Driftwood manages to break the clinch.
Picklesbly throws a good cross that connects.
Picklesbly dips to his left and cracks Driftwood with an uppercut!
Picklesbly staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Driftwood.
Driftwood defending well as Picklesbly loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Picklesbly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Picklesbly misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Picklesbly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driftwood circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Picklesbly.#T2#
Picklesbly avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
Picklesbly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driftwood 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 swing and a miss from Driftwood.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Picklesbly to counter with a crisp jab.
Driftwood takes a swing at Picklesbly's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Driftwood.
A punch combination from Picklesbly misses.
Picklesbly scores with a hook to the body. Driftwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Driftwood!
Driftwood works Picklesbly's body with a nice hook.
Driftwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Driftwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Picklesbly has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Driftwood.
Driftwood takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3##CL2#
Picklesbly has closed the distance and engaged Driftwood in a clinch.
Driftwood lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Driftwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Picklesbly throws a big shot that misses.
Picklesbly misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Driftwood misses its intended target.
Driftwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Picklesbly throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Picklesbly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
Picklesbly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Picklesbly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Driftwood backs up against the cage.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Picklesbly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Driftwood. Driftwood obviously looking to wear him down.
Driftwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood scores with a body shot.
Driftwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driftwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Driftwood lands with a hook. Picklesbly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Driftwood throws a body punch but Picklesbly moves out of range.
Picklesbly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Picklesbly moves away from the strike by Driftwood.
Picklesbly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Driftwood connects with a jab.
Picklesbly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Picklesbly throws a body shot but no joy.
Picklesbly moves out of range as Driftwood throws a body kick.
Picklesbly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Driftwood connects with a body shot.
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Picklesbly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Picklesbly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Otis Driftwood will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Driftwood slips under a jab from Picklesbly.
Driftwood swings widly with a right hand
and Picklesbly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driftwood lands with a right hand.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Picklesbly has closed the distance and engaged Driftwood in a clinch.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driftwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Picklesbly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Picklesbly taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Driftwood fails to land.
Picklesbly misses with the head strike.
A short right from Driftwood on the inside.
Picklesbly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Driftwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driftwood lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Driftwood throws a head punch that misses.
Picklesbly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picklesbly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Driftwood's defenses.
A short uppercut from Driftwood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driftwood.
Picklesbly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Picklesbly blocks a body shot from Driftwood.
Picklesbly swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Driftwood breaks the clinch.
Picklesbly throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Picklesbly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driftwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driftwood with a nice calf kick.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picklesbly.
Driftwood is looking to counter punch.
Driftwood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Picklesbly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picklesbly tries to clinch but Driftwood is having none of it.
Adrian Picklesbly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Driftwood lands a slapping body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Driftwood - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Picklesbly misses with a shot to the body
and Driftwood counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Driftwood darts in and clinches Picklesbly up against the cage.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Picklesbly looking to stall.
Picklesbly cracks Driftwood with a nice body shot.
Driftwood blocking some punches.
Picklesbly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driftwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Picklesbly on the inside.
Picklesbly scores with a shoulder strike.
Driftwood looking to stall.
Picklesbly doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Driftwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Driftwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Driftwood blocks an uppercut.
Driftwood misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Driftwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Picklesbly pushes off an throws an elbow but Driftwood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Driftwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driftwood can't find room to land a body shot as Picklesbly controls the action. #BC#
Driftwood manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Picklesbly has managed to clinch.
Picklesbly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driftwood misses with the head strike. #BC#
Driftwood breaks from the clinch.
Picklesbly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Picklesbly.
Driftwood closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picklesbly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picklesbly.
Driftwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picklesbly.
Driftwood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Picklesbly walks into a left hand.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picklesbly manages to avoid it.
Picklesbly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driftwood defending well as Picklesbly loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Driftwood lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Picklesbly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Driftwood looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Driftwood was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Picklesbly misses the shot to the body.
Otis Driftwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Picklesbly takes one to the chin there.
Picklesbly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!

During a confident post fight interview, Otis Driftwood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Adrian Picklesbly stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ain't this a pickle?'.

 

Event: SYN 894 Williams vs. Kidd     
Date:   May 01, 2022
#R1#
Driftwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Driftwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Pique circles away.
Pique is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Driftwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Driftwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Pique off the cage and back into range.
Driftwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pique fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range.
Driftwood throws a jab when Pique was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Pique tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood throws a low kick but Pique moves out of range easily.
Pique throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Pique lands a lovely overhand right.
Pique throws out a leg kick but Driftwood moves out of range and Pique only half commits.
Pique throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pique takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Driftwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driftwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pique pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pique takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pique missing with a left hand there. Driftwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pique, as that shot connected.
A big right from Pique misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Driftwood misses.
Pique misses with a hook.
Pique looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Driftwood misses with a low kick as Pique jumps back.
Driftwood scores with a push kick.
A big left from Pique misses.
Driftwood is looking to land body kicks.
Driftwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pique avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pique pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pique lands with a shot to the body.
Pique lands a jab to Driftwood's midsection.
Driftwood walks into a jab.
Driftwood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Driftwood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Driftwood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pique jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driftwood 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.
Pique swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Pique.
Driftwood lands a slapping body shot.
Driftwood tries to clinch up but Pique circles away and keeps his distance.
Pique goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pique lands a nice shot to the body.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Pique throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pique keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Pique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driftwood blocks a head kick by Pique.
Pique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Pique throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driftwood connects with a leg kick.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pique scores with a nice body kick.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Pique avoids the head kick by Driftwood. #T3#
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Pique keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driftwood.
Pique looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A punch combination from Driftwood misses.
Pique takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Driftwood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pique connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Driftwood scrambles back to his feet.
Driftwood tried to score with a low kick but Pique checks it.
Pique throws a shot from downtown. Driftwood moves away and avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Driftwood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pique - the referee stops the clock and Driftwood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pique. Driftwood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Driftwood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pique checks it well.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Pique moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Pique.
Pique takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pique lands a right hook to the body.
Pique jabs Driftwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Driftwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pique. Pique circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pique swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range. #T4#
Driftwood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pique.
Pique blocks the body kick.
Pique takes one on the button.
Pique lands a nice looking body shot.
Pique throws a solid leg kick but Driftwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pique.
A jab from Driftwood misses.
It appears Pique was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pique thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Pique just misses with a punch to the body.
Pique misses with a straight right.
Pique throws the kick towards the body but Driftwood avoids it.
Pique avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pique misses the target.
Pique misses with the body kick
and Driftwood counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Driftwood moves out of range of the body kick from Pique.
It seemed like Driftwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Driftwood moves into the clinch successfully.
Driftwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Otis Driftwood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Driftwood swings for the body but Pique moves out of range.
Pique cracks Driftwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pique throws an off balance right hand
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Driftwood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pique avoids a kick to the body.
Otis Driftwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pique changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pique walks into a straight right hand from Driftwood.
The fighters circling - Pique throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driftwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pique thumps Driftwood with a low kick.
Driftwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pique misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Driftwood is looking to clinch.
Pique on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood throws the left hand but Pique avoids the punch easily.
Pique lands a leg kick that knocks Driftwood off balance momentarily.
Driftwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Driftwood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pique tries to bum rush Driftwood with a series of wild strikes but Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pique.
Pique avoids a punch combination nicely.
Driftwood thows a body kick. Pique tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pique looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Pique blocks a jab.
Pique misses with a body shot.
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driftwood moves out of range as Pique throws a body kick.
Pique avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pique fires out a quick counter leg kick but Driftwood just manages to avoid it.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Pique moves away and avoids it.
Driftwood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pique connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Driftwood scrambles back to his feet.
Pique scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Pique.
Driftwood raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Pique takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood blocks a low kick nicely.
Driftwood misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pique throws a nice inside leg kick.
Driftwood thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pique if he has to take too many more of those.
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Pique.
Driftwood lands with a shot to the body.
Pique throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pique tries to land a leg kick but Driftwood saw it coming and moves away.
Pique darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Pique scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Pique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Driftwood.
Driftwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pique manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Pique finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Driftwood lands a nice shot that snaps Pique's head back.
Pique with the inside leg kick.
Pique tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driftwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pique moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Driftwood lands a really nice looking cross but Pique seems unphased.
Driftwood throws a leg kick which misses Pique's front leg but catches the back leg as Pique tries to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Pique. Beautiful body shot.
Driftwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Pique's head.
Pique throws a low kick but Driftwood avoids it.
A nice side step and Driftwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pique looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
Driftwood throws a sloppy head kick and Pique moves out of range easily.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Pique throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pique throws a push kick but Driftwood slaps the foot to one side.
Driftwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Pique cracks a nice hook into Driftwood's ribs.
Pique lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Driftwood swings for the body but Pique moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Driftwood blocks the leg kick.
Driftwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Driftwood works Pique's body with a nice hook.
Pique lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Driftwood. That's going to slow Pique down.
Pique connects with a nice looking jab.
Driftwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Pique loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
A nice side step and Driftwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Driftwood throws a low kick, looking for Pique's leg but Pique calmly moves out of range.
Pique stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pique goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Driftwood slips a jab from Pique.
Driftwood throws a looping overhand right but Pique ducks down to avoid it.
Pique throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driftwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Juan Pique 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pique throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Driftwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pique checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pique is looking to chop away at Driftwood's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pique.
Pique throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Driftwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pique looks for the body kick but Driftwood saw that one coming.
Pique throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Pique sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pique is looking to counter punch.
Pique misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Driftwood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pique looks for the body kick but Driftwood saw that one coming.
Pique connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Driftwood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pique. Pique obviously looking to wear him down.
Pique has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Driftwood.
Driftwood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Driftwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Driftwood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Driftwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pique moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pique tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Pique.
Driftwood throws a solid leg kick but Pique takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Driftwood.
Pique takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Driftwood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood with a nice cross.
Driftwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pique.
Driftwood misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pique misses the target.
Pique lands a nice shot that snaps Driftwood's head back.
Pique connects with a solid leg kick.
Driftwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pique's hands.
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!
Pique defending well as Driftwood loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.#T2#
Pique misses with a straight left.
Driftwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pique.
Driftwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pique misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Driftwood.
Pique moves forwards but Driftwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Driftwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Driftwood lands a right hook to the body.
Pique throws a low kick but Driftwood moves out of range easily.
Pique scores with a kick to the body.
Pique ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Pique pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pique will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Pique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood throws a leg kick but Pique sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Driftwood looks to throw the jab but Pique is out of range.
Driftwood lands a body shot.
Driftwood lands with a hook. Pique tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pique lands a nice shot that snaps Driftwood's head back. #T3#
Pique scores with a nice right hand.
Pique misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Driftwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Pique digs a good hook to Driftwood's body.
Pique looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pique swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Pique tries to work over Driftwood's front leg with a kick but Driftwood checks it.
Pique throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Driftwood counters with a body kick.
Driftwood works Pique's body with a nice hook.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Pique throws a push kick but Driftwood slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Driftwood.
A jab from Pique finds it's way through Driftwood's defenses. #CL2#
Driftwood closes the distance and pushes Pique back into the cage.
Driftwood tries to throw a body punch but Pique avoids it by throwing Driftwood back against the cage.
Driftwood blocks an uppercut. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Pique.
Pique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pique swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pique blocks an uppercut.
Driftwood misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pique fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pique.
Pique lands a nice shot to the body.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Pique.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pique.
Pique trying to control the position but instead, Driftwood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pique into the cage.
Pique misses with a punch on the inside.
Driftwood lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Driftwood.
Driftwood blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Pique - that landed with a thud.
Pique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Otis Driftwood.
Well Driftwood 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Otis Driftwood!

Our winner, Otis Driftwood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SYN 890 O'Neill vs. Randleman     
Date:   Apr 02, 2022
#R1#
Driftwood blocks a low kick nicely.
Kidd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Driftwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Driftwood moves out of range as Kidd strikes.
Kidd throws a leg kick which misses Driftwood's front leg but catches the back leg as Driftwood tries to avoid it.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driftwood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kidd's head.
Kidd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kidd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kidd connects with a nice looking jab.
Driftwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Kidd.
Driftwood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kidd avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driftwood is looking to counter the offense by Kidd and move into the clinch.
Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driftwood.
Kidd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Kidd.
Kidd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Driftwood moves out of range of the body kick from Kidd.
Kidd catches Driftwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Driftwood swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd thuds his right hand into Driftwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
Driftwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driftwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Kidd needs to keep his hands up - Driftwood had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Driftwood.
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Kidd throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood is looking to slow Kidd down with leg kicks.
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!
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Kidd.
Driftwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kidd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Driftwoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Driftwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Driftwood slips a jab from Kidd.
Kidd cracks Driftwood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kidd lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Kidd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Kidd.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Kidd throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Kidd throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a good low kick that Kidd was not able to check.
Kidd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kidd throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Driftwood checks the leg kick.
Kidd scoring well with a low kick there.
Kidd misses with a left hand
and Driftwood counters with a thumping low kick.
Kidd throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Driftwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Driftwood as he connects with a hook.
Kidd throws a leg kick which misses Driftwood's front leg but catches the back leg as Driftwood tries to avoid it.
A big left from Kidd misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Driftwood misses its target.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
Driftwood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Driftwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Driftwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kidd misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Kidd tries to land a front kick but Driftwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driftwood checks a low kick from Kidd.
Kidd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kidd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kidd misses with a looping right.
Driftwood thumps Kidd with a low kick.
Driftwood connects with a jab.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Driftwood takes one to the chin there.
Kidd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about 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!
Kidd with a hook.
Driftwood stuns Kidd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
Driftwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Driftwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Driftwood staying out of range there.
Driftwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Driftwood.
Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driftwood.
Kidd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kidd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Driftwood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kidd is out of range and Driftwood settles back down.
Kidd throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killer Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kidd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kidd throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Driftwood misses the jab.
Kidd tests Driftwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Kidd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Driftwood walks into a stiff left hand from Kidd.
Kidd scores with a jab.
Kidd avoids the head kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Driftwood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Driftwood clinches up against the cage.
Driftwood blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kidd.
A head punch on the inside from Kidd fails to land.
Driftwood pushes Kidd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kidd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kidd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kidd.
Kidd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driftwood's elbow.
Kidd lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kidd breaks from the clinch.
Kidd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
Driftwood cracks Kidd with an open hand slap.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driftwood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kidd is able to avoid easily.
Kidd misses with an uppercut
letting Driftwood counter with a right hand.
Driftwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Driftwood lands the left hand.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driftwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Driftwood 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 Kidd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kidd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kidd looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Kidd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Driftwood lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kidd will feel that in the morning.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood misses with a hook.
Kidd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. Driftwood saw that one coming.
Driftwood has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driftwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kidd connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Kidd blocks the body kick.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Driftwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Kidd.
Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driftwood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kidd to score with a decent uppercut.
Driftwood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driftwood's head backwards.
Kidd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Driftwood dips to his left and cracks Kidd with an uppercut!#T2#
Jab from Kidd.
Kidd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kidd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kidd. Kidd obviously looking to wear him down.
Driftwood walks into a jab.
Driftwood takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Killer Kidd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Kidd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Nice body punch from Driftwood.
Driftwood throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kidd throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
It looked like Driftwood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kidd.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Kidd.
Driftwood looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Driftwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Driftwood jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Driftwood checks the leg kick nicely there.
Driftwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kidd tries to work over Driftwood's front leg with a kick but Driftwood checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kidd.
Nice defenses there by Driftwood.#T3#
Kidd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Driftwood on the side of the head.
Kidd scores with a jab.
Kidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Driftwood cracks Kidd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kidd scores with a decent looking hook.
Kidd with a jab.
Driftwood checks a low kick from Kidd.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Driftwood with a jab.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.#CL#
Driftwood gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kidd breaks the clinch.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood 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.
Driftwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Driftwood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kidd misses the jab.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kidd throws out the jab.
Driftwood looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Kidd misses with a looping right.
Driftwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Driftwood.
It seemed like Kidd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kidd misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Driftwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Driftwood moves out of range of the body kick.
Driftwood half committed to a counter leg kick.
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kidd slips a jab from Driftwood.
Kidd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Driftwood with a body shot.
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
Kidd throws out a counter right but Driftwood avoids it with no problem.
Driftwood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Driftwood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Driftwood lands a jab to Kidd's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driftwood. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kidd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood moves in looking to clinch but Kidd pushes him off.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Driftwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Driftwood throws a leg kick which misses Kidd's front leg but catches the back leg as Kidd tries to avoid it.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Kidd uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kidd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kidd tries to work over Driftwood's front leg with a kick but Driftwood checks it.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kidd lands with an uppercut that bounces Driftwood off the cage and back into range.
Kidd throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Kidd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kidd misses with an uppercut
and Driftwood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Driftwood staying out of range there.
Kidd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kidd connects with the punch.
Kidd 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.
Driftwood thinks about countering with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
No joy there for Driftwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Driftwood is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.
Kidd lands a slapping body shot.
Kidd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Kidd coming out on top.
Kidd throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Driftwood lands the left hand.
Driftwood scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Driftwood throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Kidd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Driftwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Driftwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
Driftwood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely.
Driftwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Kidd's head.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Driftwood went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Driftwood takes the fight into the clinch.
Driftwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Kidd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driftwood is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Kidd lands an overhand right.
Driftwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Driftwood misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Kidd misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
Driftwood thuds a left hand into Kidd's body.
Otis Driftwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Driftwood throws the kick towards the body but Kidd avoids it.
Kidd looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Kidd scores with a sloppy right hand. Driftwood should have avoided that one.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Driftwood's ribs.
Kidd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Driftwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Kidd should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Kidd as he connects with a hook.
Kidd throws a low kick but Driftwood avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Driftwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
Driftwood ducks right into an uppercut from Kidd.
Driftwood throws a low kick but Kidd avoids it.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Driftwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Kidd finds it's target.
Kidd clobbers Driftwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Driftwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kidd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kidd only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Kidd connects with a crisp jab.
Driftwood tries to clinch but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kidd misses with a straight left.
Driftwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Driftwood walks into a left hand.
Driftwood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Driftwood throws a leg kick but Kidd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kidd cracks Driftwood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kidd thuds his right hand into Driftwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kidd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kidd misses with a straight right.
Driftwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driftwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Kidd catches Driftwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
Driftwood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Driftwood scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Kidd throws a poor cross that misses
and Driftwood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Driftwood lands with an overhand left.
Driftwood misses with a hook. Kidd ducked under it nicely.
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kidd avoids it.
Kidd lands a leg kick that knocks Driftwood off balance momentarily.
Kidd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kidd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kidd lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Kidd. Beautiful body shot.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Kidd loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Driftwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Killer Kidd.
Well Kidd 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kidd!

Killer Kidd gave a mention to Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: SYN 885 Clash Of Champions     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022
#R1#
Driftwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Driftwood if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Driftwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Driftwood tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Driftwood throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Driftwood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Driftwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.#CL2#
Driftwood instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Driftwood avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. #BC2#
Driftwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Driftwood 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.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Driftwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Driftwood down.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Driftwood is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Driftwood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Driftwood settles back down.
Driftwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Driftwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Driftwood finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Driftwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Driftwood moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Driftwood under the eye.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Driftwood saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Driftwood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Driftwood in a clinch. #T2#
Driftwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Driftwood blocks it. #BC2#
Driftwood breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Driftwood wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Driftwood misses with a double jab.
Driftwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Driftwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit sets himself, and Driftwood steps forward looking for the clinch! Sitsongrit avoids it this time.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Driftwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driftwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driftwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Driftwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Driftwood connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Driftwood's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Driftwood jumps back.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Driftwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Driftwood.
Driftwood tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.#CL2#
Driftwood moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Driftwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Driftwoods head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Driftwood blocks it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driftwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Driftwood has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Driftwood lands a body punch.
Driftwood blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Detkhunjon Sitsongrit 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#
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Driftwood's head back.
Sitsongrit stuns Driftwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
Driftwood lands with a right hand.
Driftwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Driftwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Driftwood was not able to check.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Driftwood tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Driftwood moves his leg out of the way.
Driftwood takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Driftwood right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Driftwood.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Driftwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Driftwood needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit sizes up Driftwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Driftwood wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Driftwood moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Driftwood! But no joy.
Driftwood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Driftwood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driftwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Driftwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Driftwood scores with a body shot.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Driftwood's defenses.
Driftwood looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Driftwood! But no joy.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Driftwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Driftwood saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Driftwood is looking for the big counter here.
Driftwood throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Driftwood just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Driftwood blocks a low kick nicely.
Driftwood defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Driftwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
Driftwood staying out of range there.
Driftwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Driftwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood lands with a kick to the temple. Sitsongrit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Driftwood checks a leg kick.
Driftwood throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Driftwood.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Driftwood's hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Driftwood takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Driftwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses.
Driftwood keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Driftwood misses.
Driftwood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Driftwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Driftwood checks it.
Driftwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit sizes up Driftwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Driftwood as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Driftwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Driftwood looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Driftwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Driftwood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit. #BC2#
Driftwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driftwood staying out of range there.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Driftwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Driftwood with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Driftwood there.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Driftwood's leg but Driftwood calmly moves out of range.
Driftwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Driftwood moves out of range of the body kick.
Driftwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts. #T2#
Driftwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Driftwood. That one must have hurt.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit blocks it well.
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Driftwood avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Driftwood misses with some punches.
Driftwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit presses Driftwood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit pushes Driftwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Driftwood seems unphased. #T3#
Driftwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Driftwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Driftwood looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Driftwood throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Driftwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Driftwood has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Driftwood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Driftwood defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Driftwood misses its intended target.
Driftwood lands a body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Driftwood's shoulder, as Driftwood tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Driftwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Driftwood pushes him off.
Driftwood with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Driftwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Driftwood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Driftwood walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Driftwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Driftwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Driftwood throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Driftwood circles away.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driftwood's head backwards.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Driftwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A solid leg kick lands there for Driftwood.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Driftwood slips under a jab.#T1#
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Driftwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Driftwood tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Driftwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Driftwood misses with a straight left.
Driftwood scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a body shot.
Driftwood checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Driftwood 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Driftwood misses its intended target. #T2#
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Driftwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
Driftwood connects with a body shot.
Driftwood throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Driftwood misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Driftwood. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Danga de danga de dang - Driftwood scores with a four punch combination!
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Driftwood.#T3#
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driftwood throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Driftwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Driftwood takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Driftwood checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit sets himself, and Driftwood steps forward looking for the clinch! Sitsongrit avoids it this time.
Driftwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Driftwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Driftwood circles away.
Driftwood wants to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Driftwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Driftwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driftwood staying out of range there.
Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Driftwood sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Driftwood digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driftwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Driftwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driftwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Driftwood checks it.
Driftwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driftwood throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Detkhunjon Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Driftwood is having none of it.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut.
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
Driftwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Driftwood wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit defending well as Driftwood loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Driftwood is looking to land body kicks.
Driftwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Driftwood lands a slapping body shot.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Driftwood thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Driftwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Driftwood tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit jabs Driftwood right on the nose. Driftwood blinks but takes it well.
Driftwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Driftwood.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Driftwood's body.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Driftwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otis Driftwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Driftwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit punishes Driftwood's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Driftwood looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Driftwood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Driftwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Driftwood slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Driftwood counters with a good low kick that Sitsongrit was not able to check.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Driftwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit tests Driftwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit jabs Driftwood right on the nose. Driftwood blinks but takes it well.
Driftwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Driftwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Driftwood takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Driftwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot by Driftwood.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Driftwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Driftwood has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Driftwood is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit. #T4#
Driftwood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Driftwood takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driftwood can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Driftwood misses with the head strike.
Driftwood working aggressively here.
Driftwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Driftwood.
Driftwood lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Driftwood misses with a hook from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Detkhunjon Sitsongrit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 877 Valentines Massacre     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
Driftwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Axius throws a leg kick but Driftwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Driftwood throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Axius 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.
Driftwood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Axius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Axius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Driftwood throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Axius misses with an uppercut
and Axius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driftwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gemellus Axius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Axius feints and then cracks Driftwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Driftwood down.
Driftwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Axius throws a sloppy head kick and Driftwood moves out of range easily.
Axius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driftwood avoids a kick to the body.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Driftwood's shoulder, as Driftwood tries to avoid the shot.
Axius throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Axius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Axius blocks a head kick by Driftwood. #T1#
Axius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Driftwood moves out of range as Axius strikes.
Driftwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axius can pounce on him.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Driftwood checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target.
A combination from Axius does no damage.
Axius cracks Driftwood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Axius throws the kick towards the body but Driftwood avoids it.
Axius connects with a crisp jab.
Axius avoids the head kick by Driftwood.
Axius scores with a hook to the body. Driftwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Driftwood checks the leg kick.
Driftwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Driftwood tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axius connects with a right hand. Driftwood shakes it off.
Driftwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Axius off balance momentarily.#T2#
Axius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driftwood. That did some damage!
Driftwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Driftwood 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 Axius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Axius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Axius is looking to counter punch.
Axius throws a leg kick but Driftwood moved away.
Axius throws a right hand that Driftwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Driftwood also avoids with ease.
Axius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Driftwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Axius clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Axius decides to pull guard.
Driftwood looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Axius working for a triangle but Driftwood defends it easily.
Axius is trying to hold Driftwood in close to prevent damage but Driftwood has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Driftwood performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Axius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Driftwood seems content to control.
Axius is looking to escape.#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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Driftwood in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Axius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Driftwood is thwarting Axius's attempts to control the position.
Driftwood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Axius is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Axius looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Axius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Axius throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Axius thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Driftwood keeps Axius at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Driftwood looks to land a body kick but Axius moved away.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Axius.
Axius lands a head kick. Driftwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Axius catches Driftwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Driftwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Driftwood stuns Axius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Axius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driftwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axius.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Axius.
Axius wants to clinch.
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Driftwood lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Axius.#T1#
A big left from Axius misses.
Driftwood tries a quick counter leg kick but Axius is wise to it.
Axius just misses with a punch to the body.
Axius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Driftwood blocks the low kick.
Driftwood connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Driftwood misses.
Gemellus Axius is winning the standup battle so far.
Axius lands a jab to the nose.
Axius takes one to the side of the head.
Axius jabs Driftwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Axius throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Driftwood's shoulder, as Driftwood tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Driftwood.
Axius connects with a crisp jab.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Axius lands with a nice body kick.
Axius looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Driftwood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Axius. Axius obviously looking to wear him down.
Axius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Driftwood looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Axius throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.#T2#
Driftwood dodges the punch combination from Axius.
Driftwood slips a jab from Axius.
Driftwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Axius throws a right hand that Driftwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Driftwood also avoids with ease.
Axius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Axius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Driftwood is able to avoid easily.
Driftwood punishes Axius's body with a nice straight punch.
Axius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Axius tries to clinch there but Driftwood circles away.
Driftwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood slips a jab from Axius.
Axius slips a jab from Driftwood.
Axius throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Driftwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Axius misses the body punch
and Driftwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Axius has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Axius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Driftwoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
Axius scores with a kick to the midsection.
Driftwood 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.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Axius forces Driftwood back against the cage and clinches.
Driftwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Driftwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driftwood's elbow.
Driftwood gets through Axius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Driftwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Axius ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Axius no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Axius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driftwood is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Axius throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Driftwood escapes and throws Axius's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Axius can't do much from the bottom here.
Axius is looking to regain half guard here but Driftwood keeps moving and retains side control.
Driftwood remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Axius tries to land a front kick but Driftwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Axius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axius misses with a head kick.
Driftwood defending well as Axius loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Axius as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Driftwood moves into the clinch successfully.
Driftwood tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Driftwood back against the cage.
Driftwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Driftwood.
A short body shot lands from Axius as the two fighters clinch.
Otis Driftwood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Axius tries a body shot but Driftwood blocks it.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Driftwood controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Driftwood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Driftwood controls the action. #T1#
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driftwood.
Driftwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Driftwood presses Axius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driftwood tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Driftwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driftwood taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driftwood.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Driftwood.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Driftwood avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driftwood tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Driftwood back against the cage.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driftwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Nice body punch from Driftwood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius. #T2#
Driftwood'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.#TD#
Axius gets control of Driftwood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Axius will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Axius looking for subs off his back but Driftwood has passed one foot through into half guard.
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!
Axius wants to control but Driftwood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Driftwood trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Axius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Axius trying to control but Driftwood postures up.
Driftwood is taking a breather. Axius 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axius is trying to maintain the position but Driftwood is very close to passing his half guard.
Driftwood is controlling the pace.
Axius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Driftwood is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Driftwood tries to stand but can't do so whilst Axius controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Axius ducks right into an uppercut from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a few strikes there.
Axius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Axius catches Driftwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Driftwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Axius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Axius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Axius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Axius takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Driftwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Axius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood really 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.#R4#
Axius motions for Driftwood to come forward. Axius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Axius scores with a jab to the body.
Axius throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axius sets himself, and Driftwood steps forward looking for the clinch! Axius avoids it this time.
Axius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driftwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axius in his tracks.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Driftwood.
Driftwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driftwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driftwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Axius misses.
Axius throws a push kick but Driftwood slaps the foot to one side.
Axius throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood works the jab nicely.
Driftwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Axius tries to clinch but Driftwood moves away
and Driftwood counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood cracks Axius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Driftwood, as that shot connected.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Driftwood misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Axius cracks Driftwood with a good jab.
Axius is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Driftwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Axius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Driftwood throws a series of punches but Axius avoids them all with ease.
Driftwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Driftwood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Axius takes a step back to recover.
Axius slips under a jab.
Driftwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Axius scores with a head kick. Driftwood tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driftwood scores with a body shot.
Axius scores with a leg kick.
Axius throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Axius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Axius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Driftwood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Driftwood lands a hook that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius misses with some punches.
Driftwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Axius.
A right hand to the body from Driftwood.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driftwood's elbow.
Driftwood lands an uppercut.
Driftwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Driftwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driftwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Driftwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driftwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Driftwood as the two fighters clinch.
Axius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driftwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Driftwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Axius.
Driftwood working aggressively here.
Driftwood blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driftwood.
Driftwood scores with a shot to the side of Axius's head.
Driftwood lands a body shot.
Driftwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Driftwood lands a shot to the body.
Driftwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driftwood can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Driftwood backwards.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
Driftwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Driftwood controls the action.
Driftwood lands a shoulder strike.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Axius. #BC2#
Driftwood breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood walks into a straight right hand from Axius.
Driftwood checks the leg kick.
Axius scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Driftwood.
Axius takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Driftwood throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.
Driftwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Axius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axius throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driftwood.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Axius throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Axius misses.
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Otis Driftwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Nice cross by Axius.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Axius.
Axius throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood pushes Axius away with a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Driftwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Driftwood.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Axius blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Axius misses.
Axius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driftwood lands a high kick!
Axius looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driftwood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Axius is able to avoid easily.
Axius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big left from Axius misses.
Axius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Driftwood throws a head kick but Axius moves out of range. #T1#
Driftwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Driftwood blocks a head kick by Axius.
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axius misses with a hook.#CL#
Axius takes the fight into the clinch.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Driftwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Driftwood.
Axius will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#TD#
Axius jumps guard. #SUB#
Axius has an active guard here but Driftwood has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Axius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB#
Axius looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Driftwood performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Axius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Driftwood is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Axius looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Driftwood pushes past his half guard into mount!
Axius wants to control but Driftwood is having none of it.#T3#
Axius is desperately trying to improve his position but Driftwood has a good base and remains in mount.
Axius tries to hold on but Driftwood postures up.
Axius is looking to get to half guard.
Driftwood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Axius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Driftwood content just to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Axius tries to hold on but Driftwood postures up.
Driftwood content just to control the position here.
Axius tries to hold on but Driftwood pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!

An out of breath Otis Driftwood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 872 Barbarian vs. Knox     
Date:   Jan 29, 2022
#R1#
Driftwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Crawler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Driftwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Driftwood lands a right hook to the body.
Driftwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crawler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Driftwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Crawler's head.
Crawler throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Driftwood is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Driftwood defending well as Crawler loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood cracks a nice hook into Crawler's ribs.
Driftwood 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.#T1#
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses.
Driftwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crawler circles away quickly and effectively.
Driftwood wants to slow Crawler down by chopping away at his legs.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Driftwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood connects with a leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a straight right.
Crawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Driftwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Driftwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawler misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Driftwood misses
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Crawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Driftwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crawler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crawler throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driftwood.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Driftwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood feints and then cracks Crawler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crawler down.
Crawler lands a nice hook to Driftwood's body. Driftwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawler backing away here, and Driftwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice cross by Driftwood.
Crawler avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Crawler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Driftwood.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Driftwood misses.
Crawler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Driftwood wants to land a leg kick but Crawler is out of range. #T4#
Driftwood slips a straight right by Crawler.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Driftwood throws a series of punches but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Driftwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driftwood feints a jab promting Crawler to slip. Driftwood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crawler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crawler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Driftwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Crawler's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crawler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crawler catches Driftwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood misses with a low kick as Crawler jumps back.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Driftwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crawler jabs Driftwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crawler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Driftwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crawler's sensitive parts. #T1#
Crawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood throws out a counter right but Crawler avoids it with no problem.
Driftwood works the jab nicely.
Crawler slips under a jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a body punch
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Crawler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crawler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Driftwood.
Driftwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood. #T2#
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.
Crawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crawler misses with a hook.
Driftwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Driftwood.
Driftwood lands a nice hook to Crawler's body. Crawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target. #T3#
Driftwood moves out of range as Crawler strikes.
Crawler misses with a body punch
and Driftwood counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Driftwood misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Crawler. That snapped Driftwood's head back.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driftwood tries to land a leg kick but Crawler saw it coming and moves away.
Crawler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Driftwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Driftwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Crawler off the cage and back into range.
Crawler swings widly with a right hand
and Driftwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driftwood scores with a hook to the body. Crawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawler sizes up Driftwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Driftwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Driftwood misses.
Crawler connects with a right hand. Driftwood shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Driftwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a straight right.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Crawler avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Driftwood misses.
Crawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Crawler gets a clinch.
Crawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Driftwood.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Driftwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driftwood. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Driftwood lands a head shot.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Driftwood.
Crawler looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crawler.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Driftwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
Crawler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Crawler moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
Crawler moves out of range of the body kick from Driftwood.
Driftwood looks to land a right hand but Crawler moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Crawler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driftwood throws a body punch but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driftwood looks to land a body kick but Crawler moved away.#T3#
Driftwood jabs at Crawler's body.
Driftwood lands a jab to Crawler's midsection.
Crawler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
And Driftwood responds with a good body kick, but Crawler manages to step out the way in time.
Driftwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Driftwood throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Crawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Crawler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Driftwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crawler scrambles back to his feet.
Crawler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Driftwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood connects with a right hand. Crawler shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Driftwood misses.
Driftwood 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.
Crawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Driftwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crawler throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
Otis Driftwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Driftwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Driftwood 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!

A relieved looking Otis Driftwood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 867 Barbosa vs. Sitsongrit     
Date:   Jan 09, 2022
#R1#
Shalit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driftwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driftwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shalit has time to react.
Shalit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driftwood throws a lazy head kick
and Shalit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shalit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shalit throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driftwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Shalit is just out of range.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut. Shalit saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shalit moves out of range as Driftwood throws a body kick.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Driftwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shalit finds it's way round the side to connect with Driftwood's head.
Driftwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Shalit blocks the leg kick.
Driftwood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood delivers a nice body kick.
Driftwood with a nice calf kick.
Shalit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driftwood.
Shalit fails to land with a series of punches.
Shalit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Driftwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shalit.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut.
Shalit misses with a looping right.
Shalit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Driftwood swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit is looking to counter punch.
Shalit looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Shalit loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Driftwood.
Shalit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shalit cracks Driftwood with an open hand slap.
Shalit throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
Driftwood takes one on the button.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Driftwood misses its intended target.
It looked like Shalit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driftwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalit swings widly with a right hand
and Driftwood 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Driftwood throws a sloppy head kick and Shalit moves out of range easily.
Shalit throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.#T2#
A big left from Shalit misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalit misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shalit.
Shalit slips a jab from Driftwood.
Shalit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shalit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Driftwood.
Shalit moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shalit.
Driftwood cracks a nice hook into Shalit's ribs.
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalit lands a jab to the nose.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Driftwood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice defenses there by Driftwood.
Shalit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Driftwood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Shalit misses with a right hand
and Driftwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Driftwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driftwood throws a chopping leg kick but Shalit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shalit slips a straight right by Driftwood.
Shalit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shalit throws out a loose jab but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
Shalit misses with a hook.
Shalit misses with an uppercut. Driftwood saw that one coming.
Shalit throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Driftwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Driftwood.
Shalit throws the left hand but Driftwood avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Driftwood.
Driftwood throws an overhand right that lands on Shalit's shoulder, as Shalit tries to avoid the shot.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit misses with a hook.#T4#
Shalit tries to bum rush Driftwood with a series of wild strikes but Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driftwood throws a body punch but Shalit moves out of range.
Driftwood connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Shalit sizes up Driftwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Driftwood misses with a hook.
Shalit ducks right into an uppercut from Driftwood.
Driftwood tries to land a front kick but Shalit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Shalit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shalit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit digs a good hook to Driftwood's body.
Driftwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Shalit moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shalit throws a right hand that misses
and Driftwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shalit thinking.
Shalit throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Driftwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit slips a straight right by Driftwood.
Driftwood looks for the body kick but Shalit saw that one coming.
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 Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Driftwood throws an overhand right that lands on Shalit's shoulder, as Shalit tries to avoid the shot.
Driftwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Driftwood defending well as Shalit loads up on a big left hand.
Shalit misses with a looping right.
Driftwood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shalit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driftwood's head backwards.
Driftwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shalit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Driftwood's hands.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Shalit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shalit checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shalit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Shalit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driftwood lands a jab to Shalit's midsection.
A slow jab from Shalit misses its intended target.
Shalit lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood staying out of range there.#T1#
Shalit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driftwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shalit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood throws a sloppy head kick and Shalit moves out of range easily.
Shalit catches Driftwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Driftwood digs a good hook to Shalit's body.
Shalit throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Shalit misses with an uppercut.
Driftwood throws the kick towards the body but Shalit avoids it.
Shalit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shalit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shalit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
Shalit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shalit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Shalit.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shalit throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Driftwood.
Driftwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Driftwood connects with a right hand. Shalit shakes it off.
Shalit looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Shalit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shalit lands a jab to the head.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Shalit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shalit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Driftwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shalit throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target.
Shalit throws a series of punches but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driftwood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Driftwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shalit misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Driftwood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shalit's head.
Shalit throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Driftwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shalit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood. #T3#
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalit misses with a looping left.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Shalit throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood throws a head kick that half lands.
Shalit throws a shot from downtown. Driftwood moves away and avoids it.
Shalit connects with a crisp jab.
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shalit misses with a left hand
and Driftwood counters with a straight right hand.
Shalit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Driftwood counters with a nice leg kick.
Shalit misses with an uppercut.
Shalit moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
Shalit throws an overhand right that lands on Driftwood's shoulder, as Driftwood tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Shalit blocks the leg kick.
Driftwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Driftwood throws out a counter right but Shalit avoids it with no problem.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
Driftwood throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Driftwood lands a head kick. Shalit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Driftwood.
Shalit misses with a hook
and Driftwood counters with a three punch combo that has Shalit backing up. Shalit nods at Driftwood to acknowledge the strikes.
Elazar Shalit is winning the standup battle so far.
Shalit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driftwood throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Driftwood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Driftwood thinks about the counter body kick.
Shalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Nice shot lands for Shalit.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shalit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Shalit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Driftwood eats them both and turns towards Shalit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shalit misses the jab.
Driftwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Driftwood.
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 Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Shalit throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Shalit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Driftwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.
Driftwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shalit with a body shot.
Shalit slips a jab and a cross from Driftwood.
Driftwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shalit missing with a left hand there. Driftwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Shalit.
Shalit misses with a right hand
and Driftwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Shalit misses.
Shalit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDriftwood.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Shalit.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Shalit avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shalits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Driftwood lands a slapping body shot.
Driftwood throws a front kick aimed at Shalit's knee but Shalit avoids it well.
Shalit throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driftwood lands with a straight right. Shalit didn't see that one coming.
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!
Shalit takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Shalit looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Driftwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Shalit throws a right hand that misses
and Driftwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shalit blocks a leg kick.
Shalit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Shalit.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
Shalit throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Shalit misses its intended target.
Shalit missing with a left hand there. Driftwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driftwood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Driftwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shalit.
Driftwood defending well as Shalit loads up on a big left hand.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Otis Driftwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Driftwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Driftwood flicks out a counter leg kick but Shalit steps away.
Shalit tests Driftwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shalit misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shalit looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely.
Driftwood only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shalit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
Driftwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shalit looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Driftwood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shalit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Driftwood coming out on top.
Shalit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driftwood counters with a three punch combo that has Shalit backing up. Shalit nods at Driftwood to acknowledge the strikes.
Shalit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shalit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driftwood connects with a body shot that sends Shalit's belly button to the back.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Driftwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Shalit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Driftwood throws a hook but Shalit avoids it easily.
Shalit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Driftwood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shalit back to the cage. Driftwood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Shalit is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Elazar Shalit has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Driftwood.
A shot to the liver by Driftwood. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Driftwood.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elazar Shalit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Driftwood fakes the leg kick and cracks Shalit in the body.
Shalit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Driftwood counters with a crisp right that sends Shalit to the canvas! Driftwood follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otis Driftwood!
Otis Driftwood made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the Devil, and I am here to do the Devil's work.'.

 

Event: SYN 860 Al Din vs. Hopkins     
Date:   Dec 18, 2021
#R1#
Driftwood connects with a high kick.
Pique throws a leg kick but Driftwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pique waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driftwood.
Driftwood moves out of range as Pique throws a body kick.
Pique misses with a lunging right hand
and Driftwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Pique throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a nice body shot.
Pique swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Driftwood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pique lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pique 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.
Driftwood swings for the body but Pique moves out of range.
Driftwood is looking to chop away at Pique's legs.
Driftwood looks to land a body kick but Pique moved away.
Pique slips a straight right by Driftwood.
Driftwood throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pique to counter with a crisp jab.
Pique throws out a loose jab but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Driftwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pique manages to avoid it.
Pique misses with a straight left.
Driftwood throws a counter high kick but Pique was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Driftwood. Pique does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driftwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pique.#T1#
Nice cross by Pique.
Driftwood throws a leg kick but Pique sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Pique was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driftwood. Pique does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driftwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pique.
Pique keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pique moves away.
Driftwood takes one to the side of the head.
Driftwood throws a looping overhand right but Pique ducks down to avoid it.
Driftwood swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pique to counter with a crisp jab.
Pique misses with a looping right.
Driftwood pushes Pique away with a front kick.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut
and Pique counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pique looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Driftwood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Pique tries to score with a low kick but Driftwood moves his leg out of the way.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Pique.
Driftwood is looking to wear down Pique with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Pique throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driftwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pique misses with a body shot.
Driftwood scores with a spinning back kick!
Pique misses with a right hand
and Pique takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driftwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pique.
Pique keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Driftwood.
Pique scoring well with a low kick there.
Pique jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pique is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Driftwood had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pique lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driftwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Driftwood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pique throws a lazy body kick
and Driftwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Pique looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pique takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Pique fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Driftwood scores with a leg kick.
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Driftwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pique under the eye.
Driftwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pique doesn't seem bothered though.
Driftwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Pique.
Driftwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pique.
Driftwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pique misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pique bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Driftwood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pique counters with an outside leg kick.
Pique scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pique takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Driftwood delivers a nice body kick.
Pique throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood. #T4#
Pique swings widly with a right hand
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Pique throws a low kick, looking for Driftwood's leg but Driftwood calmly moves out of range.
Pique moves out of range of the leg kick from Driftwood.
A low kick from Pique misses
and Pique takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driftwood scores with a nice head shot.
Pique avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
Pique avoids a punch combination nicely.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Pique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pique throws a leg kick but Driftwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pique takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pique lands a nice shot to the body.
Driftwood looks to land a right hand but Pique moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pique scores with a sloppy right hand. Driftwood should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pique. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pique throws a body shot but no joy.
Pique throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driftwood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Otis Driftwood will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Pique doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood stuns Pique with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pique throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Pique connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pique misses with a straight left.
Pique digs a good hook to Driftwood's body.
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pique slips a straight right by Driftwood.
Pique connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Pique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pique throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Otis Driftwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Driftwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pique.
A countering left hand to the body from Pique misses.#T1#
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pique.
Driftwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pique has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Driftwood lands a jab.
Pique throws a right and a left that Driftwood avoids nicely.
Driftwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Driftwood scores with a three punch combo!
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Pique misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Driftwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pique throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Driftwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pique looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Pique.
A big right from Pique misses. #T2#
Pique fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pique. That's going to slow Driftwood down.
Pique misses with a looping right.
Pique misses with a left hand
and Driftwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pique lands a slapping body shot.
Pique moves out of range of the leg kick from Driftwood.
A low kick from Pique misses
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Pique.
Pique has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Driftwood.
Pique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Driftwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pique stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pique scores with a sloppy right hand. Driftwood should have avoided that one.
Driftwood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pique dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pique takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Pique throws a body kick that misses.
Pique throws a chopping leg kick but Driftwood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pique fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a sloppy head kick and Pique moves out of range easily.
Pique misses with a kick to the body
and Driftwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Pique sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pique! But no joy.
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Pique scores with a hook to the body. Driftwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pique connects with a single shot there.
Pique has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pique throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pique tries to clinch
and Driftwood counters with a good low kick that Pique was not able to check.
Driftwood throws a hook to the side of Pique's head but Pique sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driftwood swings for the body but Pique moves out of range.
Pique misses with an uppercut. Driftwood saw that one coming.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pique. #T4#
Driftwood looks to land a right hand but Pique moved out of range.
Driftwood jabs Pique to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Pique slips the punch.
Pique is looking for the big counter here.
Driftwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pique under the eye.
Pique with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Driftwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pique with a nice calf kick.
Driftwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pique tries to clinch but Driftwood is having none of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Driftwood. Pique shrugs it off though.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Pique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driftwood takes a swing at Pique's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driftwood looks to throw the jab but Pique is out of range.
Driftwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pique.
Pique's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pique tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driftwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Otis Driftwood will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood defending well as Pique loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood throws a leg kick
and Pique counters with a good low kick that Driftwood was not able to check.
Pique throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pique with a jab.
Driftwood misses with the body kick
and Pique counters with a body kick that stops Driftwood in his tracks momentarily.
Pique throws a low kick but Driftwood moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Driftwood.
Pique throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood lands a jab to the head.
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Pique sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pique keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pique.
Pique looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pique slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Driftwood throws a looping overhand right but Pique ducks down to avoid it.
Pique ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Driftwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Driftwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pique is looking to land body kicks.
Driftwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Pique scoring well with a low kick there.
Driftwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Pique counters with a body kick.
Pique connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Pique misses.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pique.
Driftwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pique. Pique circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Driftwood misses with a body shot.
Driftwood backing away here, and Pique unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pique jabs Driftwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Driftwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pique counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pique throws a low kick but it's checked well by Driftwood.#T2#
Pique fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Driftwood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pique.
Juan Pique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pique throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
Driftwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Pique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pique swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pique catches Driftwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pique fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood lands with a good body shot.
Pique lands with a cross.
Driftwood wants to land a leg kick but Pique is out of range.
Driftwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Pique misses. #T3#
Driftwood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pique throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
Driftwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Driftwood.
Pique throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Driftwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pique throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Driftwood, as that shot connected.
Pique takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Driftwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Driftwood defending well as Pique loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pique has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Pique.
Pique scores with a nice strike.
Driftwood with the inside leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pique scores with a jab to the head.
Pique pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pique throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pique throws out a leg kick but Driftwood moves out of range and Pique only half commits.
Nice jab there from Pique.
Pique looks to land a body kick but Driftwood moved away.
Driftwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pique takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pique with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Driftwood.
Driftwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pique throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Driftwood counters with a thumping low kick.
Pique tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Otis Driftwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some bone on bone action there as Driftwood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Driftwood is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Pique.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Pique.
Well Driftwood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!

Post fight, Otis Driftwood stared into the camera and said 'I am the Devil, and I am here to do the Devil's work.'.

 

Event: SYN 855 Maluga vs. Knox     
Date:   Nov 28, 2021
#R1#
Driftwood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Day on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Driftwood. Driftwood obviously looking to wear him down.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood connects with a body shot.
Day throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Day misses.
Day moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
Driftwood misses with a right hand
and Driftwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driftwood throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Driftwood stuffs the takedown.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Day avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Day misses with a takedown attempt - Driftwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Day lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.#TD#
Day is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Driftwood's half guard.
Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Driftwood trying to control but Day postures up.
Day trying to control from half guard but Driftwood is working away.
Driftwood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Day. #T2#
Day not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Day wants to pass the guard but Driftwood is defending well.
Day not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driftwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Day.
Day content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Driftwood leaves Day with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driftwood scores with a leg kick.
Driftwood moves out of range as Day throws a body kick.
Day loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Driftwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driftwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Driftwood lands a slapping body shot.
Day misses with a body shot.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day misses with a looping left.
Day thuds a left hand into Driftwood's body.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driftwood.
Driftwood with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Day misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Driftwood as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Day.
Day defending well as Driftwood loads up on a big left hand.
Day scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Day connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Day has Driftwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Driftwood.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Driftwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
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#
Day dodges the punch combination from Driftwood.
Driftwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day misses with a leg kick.
Driftwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Driftwood does it's job there.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day lands with an uppercut that bounces Driftwood off the cage and back into range.
Driftwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Day shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Driftwood scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood thuds his shin into the meat of Day's side.
Driftwood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Day.
Driftwood lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Driftwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Day scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Day checks the leg kick.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otis Driftwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day punishes Driftwood's body with a nice straight punch.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day tries to score with a low kick but Driftwood moves his leg out of the way.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
An attempted straight right counter from Day misses the target.
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driftwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Day thuds his right hand into Driftwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Driftwood throws a wild body kick that Day sees coming a mile off.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Driftwood's shoulder, as Driftwood tries to avoid the shot.
Driftwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Otis Driftwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day is looking to counter punch.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Driftwood lands a slapping body shot.
Driftwood throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Day drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Driftwood throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Driftwood. No joy for Day on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day moves away from the strike by Driftwood.
Day is looking to counter punch.
Day slips a straight right by Driftwood.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
Day wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Driftwood, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Driftwood throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Driftwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Day looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Day with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Driftwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Driftwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Day can pounce on him.
Driftwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Driftwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day misses with a leg kick.
Driftwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Driftwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Driftwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Driftwood.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day blocks a jab.#T4#
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Day.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Day.
Day moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDriftwood.
Driftwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Days jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
As Driftwood backs away, Day returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driftwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Day should have avoided that one.
Day misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Driftwood flicks out a counter leg kick but Day steps away.
Driftwood misses with a hook
letting Day counter with a right hand.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Driftwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
Driftwood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Day works Driftwood's body with a nice hook.
Driftwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Driftwood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Day is able to avoid easily.
Driftwood throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Driftwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Day misses its target.
Driftwood avoids a kick to the body.
Driftwood throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Day off balance momentarily.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driftwood.
Driftwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Driftwood lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day cracks Driftwood with a good jab.
Driftwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Day on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Day throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Driftwood misses the jab.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Day tries to clinch but Driftwood is having none of it.
Day shoots in looking for a takedown. Driftwood tries to sprawl out of it but Day keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Driftwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Driftwood counters with an outside leg kick.
Day looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Driftwood is fending him off so far but Day persists. Nope, Driftwood circles away and we're back to standing.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Driftwood can pounce on him.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Day.
Day looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Day swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Day.
Driftwood with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Day blocks a jab.
Driftwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Day on the side of the head.
Day throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Driftwood thuds his right hand into Day's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Driftwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driftwood throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day throws a low kick but it's checked well by Driftwood.
Driftwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Day with a body shot.#TD#
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Day showed some decent athleticism there.
Day throwing shots but Driftwood is blocking nicely. #T3#
Driftwood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Day.
Day content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Driftwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Driftwood is looking to escape.
Day is stalling here. Driftwood is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Day seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Driftwood has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Driftwood has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Driftwood staying calm.#T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Day is looking for a sweep.
Day is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!

Post fight, an emotional Otis Driftwood said 'I am the Devil, and I am here to do the Devil's work.'.

 

Event: SYN 844 Sosa vs. Ho Joy     
Date:   Oct 24, 2021
#R1#
Driftwood throws a series of punches but Crawler avoids them all with ease.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawler.
Driftwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Driftwood scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mystic Gym of the Outworld in the buildup to the fight.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawler. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driftwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawler.
Driftwood lands with a shot to the body.
Driftwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Driftwood throws a head kick but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood misses with a body punch
and Driftwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawler looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Crawler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDriftwood.
Driftwood misses with a hook to the body
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Driftwood misses
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driftwood misses with a body shot
and Crawler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crawler misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.
Crawler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Crawler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Driftwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Driftwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
Crawler throws a shot from downtown. Driftwood moves away and avoids it.
Crawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.
Driftwood misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Driftwood avoids it with no problem.
Driftwood misses with a left hand
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Driftwood throws a head kick but Crawler moves out of range. #CL#
Driftwood clinches up against the cage.
Crawler cracks Driftwood with a nice body shot.
Crawler throws a head punch that misses.
Crawler lands with a left to the head.
Crawler misses with some punches.
Crawler lands a left hand.
Driftwood tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Driftwood back against the cage.
Driftwood controlling the action here for a moment.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Driftwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Driftwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driftwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
Driftwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crawler or not.
Crawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawler blocking some punches.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Crawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driftwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Driftwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driftwood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Driftwood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crawler is keeping busy.
Driftwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crawler as Driftwood tries to tie him up.
Driftwood trying to control the position but instead, Crawler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Driftwood into the cage.
Driftwood seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Crawler is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Crawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driftwood backwards.
Crawler presses Driftwood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driftwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawler's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crawler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Driftwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawler misses with some punches.
Driftwood tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
Crawler lands with a right to the head.
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 Otis Driftwood will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Driftwood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driftwood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawler throws the left hand but Driftwood avoids the punch easily.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Crawler.
Driftwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Driftwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crawler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
A big right from Crawler misses.
Crawler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Driftwood looks to throw the jab but Crawler is out of range.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Driftwood misses with a hook
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawler wants to counter the offense by Driftwood and move into the clinch position.
Driftwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crawler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Driftwood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driftwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crawler counters with a nice body shot.
Driftwood jabs Crawler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.#CL#
Driftwood clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
Crawler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Driftwood is leaning against Crawler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Crawler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Driftwood controls the action.
Night Crawler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Driftwood lands a shoulder strike.
Driftwood lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Driftwood on the inside.
Driftwood looking to slow down the pace here.
Crawler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driftwood misses with a body punch.
Crawler lands a shoulder strike.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Driftwood takes a shot to the head.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Driftwood controls the action.
Driftwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Crawler - that landed with a thud.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Driftwood tries to work over Crawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Driftwood lands a shoulder strike.
Driftwood misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Crawler on the inside.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Driftwood 's eye. #T4#
Driftwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Driftwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
Driftwood takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Driftwood tries to work over Crawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawler misses with a body punch.
Driftwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Driftwood avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Driftwood is leaning against Crawler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Driftwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
Crawler misses with a body punch.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Driftwood controls the action.
Driftwood prevents a body shot from Crawler.
Driftwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Driftwood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Driftwood 's eye.
Driftwood lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Night Crawler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Driftwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Driftwood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crawler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Otis Driftwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Driftwood throws a combination that misses
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driftwood misses with a shot to the body
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler defending well as Driftwood loads up on a big left hand.
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Crawler throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Crawler blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crawler throws a right hand that misses
and Driftwood counters with a right hand to the body.
Crawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
Driftwood is looking to wear down Crawler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Driftwood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Driftwood misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawler. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Driftwood.#T2#
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Driftwood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crawler.
Crawler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Driftwood scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driftwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crawler throws a poor cross that misses
and Driftwood counters with a nice body shot.
Crawler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
Driftwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crawler momentarily.
A combination from Driftwood does no damage.
Driftwood moves out of range as Crawler strikes.
It looked like Driftwood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crawler.
Driftwood misses with a body punch
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Driftwood is rocked!
Driftwood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Driftwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Driftwood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Crawler. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood seems to have got his legs back now.
Crawler cracks a nice hook into Driftwood's ribs.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Night Crawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawler 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Night Crawler!

 

Event: SYN 826 Sitsongrit vs. Ho Joy     
Date:   Aug 22, 2021
#R1#
Williams jabs Lê right on the nose. Lê blinks but takes it well.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Lê misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lê takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Lê moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams misses with a straight right. #T1#
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams slips a jab from Lê.
Williams moves away from the strike by Lê.
Williams 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.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Lê 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.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams slips under a jab.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lê is looking to clinch.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Lê is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Williams tests Lê's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Lê looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê blocks a jab.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Lê slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams slips under a jab from Lê.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê connects with a single shot there.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lê walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
A big right from Williams misses.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Lê misses.
Williams moves forwards but Lê connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Lê misses the jab.
A left lands for Lê.
Lê cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams slips under a jab from Lê.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.#T4#
Williams moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Lê ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Lê moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams slips under a jab from Lê.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê walks into a jab.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lê. Lê circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams moves away from the strike by Lê.
Lê misses with a hook.
Lê fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams digs a good hook to Lê's body.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Lê looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Williams 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#
Lê looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams misses with a hook.
Lê moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams moves away from the strike by Lê.
Lê scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Lê takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target. #T1#
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lê! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Lê shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams moves away from the strike by Lê.
Williams staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lês jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Lê misses.
Good shot there by Williams.
Lê wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lê stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lê in his tracks.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lê takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lê might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lê throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Lê looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lê in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lê defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Lê takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lê under the eye.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams sizes up Lê with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lê. Lê circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lê blocks a jab.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams slips under a jab from Lê.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Lê off the cage and back into range.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Williams misses.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams moves away from the strike by Lê. #T4#
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Lê's head back.
Good exchange - Lê coming out on top.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Lê misses with a hook.
Lê staying out of range there.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Lê drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Williams dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Lê.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Lê's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lê scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lê on the side of the head.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lê misses with a straight left.
Lê slips under a jab from Williams.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Williams.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.#T1#
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Lê misses.
Lê walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams slips a jab from Lê.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Lê takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê moves away from the strike by Williams.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
A jab from Williams misses.
A big left from Williams misses.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.#CL2#
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Lê. Lê maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê misses with some punches.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Lê scores with a jab.
Lê slips under a jab.
Williams throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Williams throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lê finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Lê misses with a hook.#T3#
A cross from Lê lands.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Williams cracks Lê with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê staying out of range there.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Lê misses.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lê! But no joy.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Lê's head.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target. #T4#
A jab from Williams misses.
Lê throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams digs a good body shot into Lê's ribs.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lê doesn't seem bothered though.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lê throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams jabs at Lê's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lê staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Williams.

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 Wayne Williams.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams!

An out of breath Wayne Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 276 Petrov vs Sitsongrit     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaz.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Boaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boaz misses with a low kick.
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
Lê bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boaz slips a straight right by Lê.
Lê connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Boaz.
Lê throws out a powerful jab.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Boaz saw that one coming.
Boaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lê slips a straight right by Boaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boaz.
Boaz dives in and grabs Lê's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lê pushes down on Boaz's head and hops out.
Boaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boaz throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lê on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Lê tries to clinch but Boaz moves out of range. #CL2#
Lê has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Boaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boaz backwards.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê tries a body shot but Boaz blocks it.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lê.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boaz.
Lê working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boaz can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Boaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Boaz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boaz tries for a takedown but Lê manages to get underhooks.
Boaz blocking some punches.
Boaz throws a head punch that misses.
Lê blocks a body shot from Boaz.
Lê cracks Boaz with a nice body shot.
Lê lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Boaz.
Boaz blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê blocks a body shot from Boaz.
Boaz prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Boaz controls the action.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Boaz controls the action.
A hook to the body from Boaz.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Boaz.
Boaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Lê's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Boaz blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lê blocks it with crossed arms.
Boaz is working Lê over against the cage.#BC2#
Lê escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch but Boaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Lê - just one landing.
Lê checks a leg kick.
Boaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boaz swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Lê throws a leg kick but Boaz moved away.
Boaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boaz shoots in and drives through. Lê sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wamberto Boaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boaz throws the kick towards the body but Lê avoids it.
And Lê responds with a good body kick, but Boaz manages to step out the way in time.
Lê circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boaz misses with a low kick.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boaz scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Lê throws a leg kick
and Boaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Boaz misses its intended target.
Lê cracks a nice hook into Boaz's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boaz.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lê slips under a jab.
Boaz misses the jab.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lê fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boaz.
Boaz loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Lê throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Boaz slips the punch.
Boaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
A little feinted left hand from Boaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lê lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê 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#
Boaz with a hook.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Lê backs away, Boaz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boaz is looking to slow Lê down with leg kicks.
Boaz is looking to clinch but Lê is avoiding it.
Lê scores with a jab.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lê moves out of range as Boaz strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
A jab from Boaz misses.
Lê was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Boaz moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Lê moves into the clinch successfully.
Lê misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boaz tries a body shot but Lê blocks it. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Boaz.
Boaz lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Boaz.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê letting Boaz take a breather here.
Boaz tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boaz.
Good body shot from Boaz. #T2#
Boaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lê.
Boaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lê misses with some punches.
Lê's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boaz tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Boaz back against the cage.
Boaz lands a shot to the body.
Lê lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê tries to break free but Boaz pushes him back against the cage.
Lê gets through Boaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lê blocking some punches.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê scores with a shoulder strike.
Boaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lê breaks from the clinch.
Lê lands a nice hook to Boaz's body. Boaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Boaz.#T3#
Boaz closes the distance and clinches up with Lê, looking for a takedown. Boaz pushes Lê against the cage but Lê circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Boaz does it's job there.
Boaz throws a wild body kick that Lê sees coming a mile off.
Boaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê is looking to slow Boaz down with leg kicks.
Boaz misses the jab.
Lê now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boaz looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
Lê scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Lê throws a body kick that misses.
Lê misses with a hook. Boaz ducked under it nicely.
Boaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boaz misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Boaz throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lê darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lê has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boaz misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lê checks a leg kick.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Boaz staying out of range there.
Boaz throwing a counter right hand but Lê manages to avoid it.
Boaz throws a shot to the body.
Lê tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lê throws a sloppy head kick and Boaz moves out of range easily.
Boaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Boaz moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boaz misses with an uppercut
enabling Lê to counter with a crisp jab.
Boaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Lê misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Quân Lê will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê misses with a low kick as Boaz jumps back.
Boaz misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Lê misses
enabling Boaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Lê avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Boaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lê is able to avoid easily.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Boaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lê scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Lê avoids the head kick by Boaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand.
Lê avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Boaz misses with a body kick.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lê moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Lê throws a body kick that misses.
Boaz slips under a jab from Lê.
A little feinted left hand from Boaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boaz defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Boaz cracks Lê with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boaz throws a shot to the body.
Boaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lê throws a poor cross that misses
and Boaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Boaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lê under the eye.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Boaz moved out of range nicely.
Lê jabs Boaz right on the nose. Boaz blinks but takes it well.
Boaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê tries to clinch but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz slips under a jab.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Wamberto Boaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lê throws a solid leg kick but Boaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lê.
A good leg kick by Boaz.
Boaz throws a push kick but Lê slaps the foot to one side.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
Lê moves away from the strike by Boaz.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boaz.#CL2#
Lê gets a clinch.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boaz tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Boaz back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Boaz lands with a left to the head.
Boaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boaz misses with a body punch.
Boaz blocks a body shot from Lê.
Boaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lê controls his hands. #T3#
Boaz has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz presses Lê against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boaz tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Boaz back against the cage.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê tries a body shot but Boaz blocks it.
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Lê.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Boaz controls his hands.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quân Lê seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Boaz.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Boaz controls the action.
Lê pushes Boaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
Boaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Boaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lê backwards. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê lands with a short shot to the head.
Lê works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boaz lands a left hand.
Boaz tries a body shot but Lê blocks it.
Boaz can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Boaz fails to land.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Boaz misses with a body punch.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Boaz blocking some punches.
Boaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê blocks a body shot from Boaz.
Boaz takes a shot to the head.
Lê working aggressively here.
Lê scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Boaz misses with a short punch on the inside.

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 Wamberto Boaz.
Well Lê has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: PFC 274 Arundel vs Jabbar     
Date:   Jun 20, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Lê clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Lê changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê avoids the body shot from King.
Lê avoids the head kick by King.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as King is landing a low percentage of strikes.
King misses with a body shot.
King misses with a straight left.
Lê lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lê stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King connects with a right hand. Lê shakes it off.
Jab from King.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê. #T1#
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Lê should have avoided that one.
A big right from King misses.
Lê is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a hook.
Lê throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Donk. King catches Lê right on the button with a cross.
Lê misses with a straight right.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.
King looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
King throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Lê replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
Lê punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Lê misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lê but Lê pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King slips a straight right by Lê.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê misses with a looping left.#T2#
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Lê responds with a good body kick, but King manages to step out the way in time.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Lê scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King lands a jab.
King throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
King misses with a head kick.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King scores with a punch to the head.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
Lê moves out of range as King strikes.
King throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lê walks into a straight right hand from King.
Lê drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lê sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lê is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lê trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lê is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lê defends it well. #T4#
King seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King seems to be working for a kimura but Lê defends the submission attempt.
Lê moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Twea King will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lê sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
King shoots in for a takedown but Lê shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lê avoids the head kick by King.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
King missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lê with a nice calf kick.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lê lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King misses with an uppercut.
Lê getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot by King.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Lê looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
A big right from King misses.
King misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lê's head.#T1#
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lê scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King slips under a jab.
Lê takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lê appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King shoots in for a takedown but Lê shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Lê lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut there from Lê.
King throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Lê connects with a nice looking jab.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by King misses
and Lê counters with a solid body kick.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Lê keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Lê.
Lê throws a quick inside leg kick.
King cracks Lê with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lê cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Lê lands a slapping body shot.
King throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Lê lands a head shot.
King misses with a head kick.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King misses with a looping right.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses with an uppercut.
Lê keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from King misses.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from King misses.
A big left from King misses.
King looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
King misses with a head kick.
King lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a 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!
King moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Lê punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
King throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê digs a good hook to King's body. #CL2#
Lê clinches.
Lê lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
King misses with a body shot.
King throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê works King's body with a nice hook.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lê avoids it really well and circles away.
King throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
King moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Lê with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Lê's head back.
Lê gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.#TD#
King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lê doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lê doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lê defends it well. #SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Lê is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
King is pressing down on Lê's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lê is holding on for now. #SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Lê is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Lê controlling the position well. #ES2#
Lê pushes King off and gets back to his feet.
Lê with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
Lê slips a straight right by King.
King walks into a straight right hand from Lê.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King misses with an uppercut.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lê defends it nicely.
Lê avoids the body shot from King.
Lê throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from King misses. #T4#
Lê throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
King misses with a body shot.
Lê lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lê - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lê. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Lê counters with a solid body kick.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
King looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lê cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King avoids the head kick by Lê.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Lê pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A cross from King lands.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê throws a hook but King blocks it.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King checks a leg kick.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King dips to his left and cracks Lê with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lê 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: PFC 269 Marceau vs Jones     
Date:   May 30, 2021
#R1#
Lê takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lê moves away from the strike by King.
A swing and a miss from King.
Lê tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
Lê with a hook.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lê slips a straight right by King.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
It appears Lê was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lê with a hook.
King scores with a hook.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Lê looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Lê counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King misses with a left hand
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lê looks to land a body kick but King moved away.#T1#
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê slips a jab from King.
Lê throws a low kick but King avoids it.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King avoids a kick to the body.
Lê takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from King finds it's way through Lê's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King cracks Lê with a right hand to the side of the head.
King jabs at Lê's body.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Lê darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lê.
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!
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lê.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King digs a right hand into Lê's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lê's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
King blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Lê breaks the clinch.
King throws out a powerful jab.
Lê scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lê lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Lê gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
King prevents a body shot from Lê.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King has had enough of the clinch but Lê keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
King manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lê passes into side control.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
King wants to control but Lê postures up.
King tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Lê stands up and beckons King to his feet.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King avoids the body shot from Lê.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Lê tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lê looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from King misses.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lê sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
King goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lê rolls with the submission and now he's on top in King's guard! Nice work there by Lê!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lê gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lê pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lê is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Twea King 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#
Nice cross by Lê.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lê.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King digs a good hook to Lê's body.
Lê gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
King throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Lê jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
Lê avoids the body shot from King.
King throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. King catches Lê right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
King throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from King.
Lê moves away from the strike by King.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Lê moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King tests Lê's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Lê stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Lê bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King 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.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.#CL#
Lê closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lê tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lê lands a body shot.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Lê is working King over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A short uppercut from Lê.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. #BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê staying out of range there.#T3#
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lê swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lê looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Lê lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King lands a head shot.
Lê walks into a jab.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Lê counters with a leg kick.
Lê bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lê connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lê looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from King misses.
Lê is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Lê moves out of range easily.
King scores with a nice strike.
Lê moves out of range as King strikes.
Lê appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lê looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a thumping low kick.
Lê throws a half hearted mid kick.
King looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King lunges at Lê with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lê's hand.
Lê drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
King slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Lê connects with a body shot.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King staying out of range there.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King lands with a cross.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from King.
Lê quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lê throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lê lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lê's half guard.

Lê pushes King off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê throws a leg kick that misses.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lê swings for the body but King moves out of range.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê misses with a looping right.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Lê. #T1#
Lê takes a jab right on the kisser.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King walks into a left hand.
Lê's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lê scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Lê was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King checks a low kick from Lê.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King cracks Lê with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from King.
Lê appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. King catches Lê right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Lê takes the fight into the clinch.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands. #T2#
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê lands a left hand.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King lands a body punch.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lê just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Lê working aggressively here. #BC#
Lê escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lê bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
King lands a high kick!
Lê throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.
King tests Lê's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Lê looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
Lê throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King avoids the body shot from Lê.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from King.
Lê takes one to the side of the head.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Lê pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
A big right from Lê misses.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lê sprawls well. Lê wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Lê lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
Lê tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King throws out a powerful jab.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lê's head.
King throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from King.
Lê tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Twea King.
I think King 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 264 Bapp vs Marceau     
Date:   May 09, 2021
#R1#
Tattoo Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lê is fending him off so far but Tattoo Guy persists. Nope, Lê circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Lê does it's job there.
Tattoo Guy shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lê trying to control the position here.
Tattoo Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lê controlling Tattoo Guy's posture.
Tattoo Guy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy throws an elbow that misses. Lê uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tattoo Guy's guard. Nice move by Lê!#REVR#
Lê looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Tattoo Guy seems keen to control Lê's posture.
Lê controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Tattoo Guy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tattoo Guy is trying to force a seperation but Lê has the dominant position.
Tattoo Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Tattoo Guy breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Lê coming out on top.
Tattoo Guy misses with a takedown
and Lê counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stupid Tattoo Guy.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Tattoo Guy moves away and avoids it.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Lê moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Tattoo Guy shoots in looking for a takedown but Lê manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tattoo Guy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good exchange - Lê coming out on top.
Tattoo Guy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Lê has Tattoo Guy up against the cage in a clinch.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tattoo Guy.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Lê working aggressively here.
Lê lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Tattoo Guy. #BC2#
Tattoo Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lê. #T4#
Tattoo Guy walks into a straight right hand from Lê.
We've been informed that Tattoo Guy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Tattoo Guy drives through with a takedown into Lê's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Lê manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lê looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tattoo Guy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lê counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lê misses with a low kick as Tattoo Guy jumps back.
Tattoo Guy throws a big counter head kick but Lê avoids it with no problem.
Tattoo Guy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tattoo Guy tries to close the distance and clinch but Lê swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lê defends it nicely.
Lê scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lê cracks a nice hook into Tattoo Guy's ribs.
Tattoo Guy tries to clinch there but Lê circles away.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Lê rushes Tattoo Guy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tattoo Guy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tattoo Guy backwards. #BC2#
Tattoo Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tattoo Guy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lê.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lê scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy is defended easily by Lê.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Tattoo Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tattoo Guy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lê circles away.
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a double leg but Lê sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stupid Tattoo Guy.#T1#
Lê scores with a leg kick.
Tattoo Guy 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.
Lê moves forwards but Tattoo Guy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a takedown but Lê shows good takedown defense.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tattoo Guy.
Lê throws the kick towards the body but Tattoo Guy avoids it.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tattoo Guy darts in looking for a takedown but Lê gets double underhooks and turns Tattoo Guy into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lê. That's going to slow Tattoo Guy down.
Tattoo Guy fails with the takedown
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tattoo Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lê paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tattoo Guy tries to clinch but Lê is having none of it.
Lê scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tattoo Guy in his tracks. #T2#
Tattoo Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tattoo Guy wants to clinch but Lê slips to the side
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê swings for the body but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Lê takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
Tattoo Guy with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
Tattoo Guy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lê throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tattoo Guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tattoo Guy can do to turn this around?
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tattoo Guy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lê to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Lê has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Lê breaks the clinch.
Lê moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tattoo Guy with a poor takedown
and Lê counters with a one-two to the body.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a takedown but Lê shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lê throws a lazy uppercut
and Tattoo Guy counters with a nice uppercut.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Tattoo Guy is out of range.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê throws a body punch but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy looks for a takedown but Lê sprawls well.
A big right from Lê misses.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê lands with an uppercut that bounces Tattoo Guy off the cage and back into range.
Lê clobbers Tattoo Guy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Tattoo Guy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lê to the ground. Tattoo Guy is now in Lê's guard.

Lê wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Tattoo Guy shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice cross by Lê.
A nice leg kick from Lê, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê scores with a nice strike.
Lê thuds a left hand into Tattoo Guy's body.
Lê misses with a head kick.
A big left from Lê misses. #CL#
Lê closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lê lands a hook that snaps the head of Tattoo Guy backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tattoo Guy looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lê.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tattoo Guy goes for a double leg but Lê avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lê continues to drive forward.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid it.
Lê jabs Tattoo Guy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lê misses with an uppercut
and Tattoo Guy counters with a nice uppercut.
Lê's corner calls for a 1-2. Lê obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lê tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tattoo Guy is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tattoo Guy! But no joy.
Good exchange - Lê coming out on top.
Lê lands a head shot.
Tattoo Guy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lê looks for the body kick but Tattoo Guy saw that one coming.
Lê lands a jab.
Tattoo Guy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê scores with a hook to the body. Tattoo Guy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lê fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tattoo Guy on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Tattoo Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lê misses with a hook to the body
and Tattoo Guy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tattoo Guy needs to keep his hands up - Lê had a free shot at his head there.
Tattoo Guy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lê, as that shot connected.
Lê keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stupid Tattoo Guy.#TD2#
Tattoo Guy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lê was covering up waiting for the punch and Tattoo Guy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tattoo Guy tries to stand but Lê is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Tattoo Guy distracts Lê with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tattoo Guy wants to stand and escape but instead Lê has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Tattoo Guy pulls Lê in close to prevent any damage.
Quân Lê overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lê wants to control from the top but Tattoo Guy keeps moving. #T3#
Tattoo Guy wants to stand but Lê is controlling the position.
Tattoo Guy is trying to control the position but Lê postures up. #ES2#
Tattoo Guy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lê misses with a body punch. #T4#
Tattoo Guy is looking to break free of the clinch but Lê has double underhooks.
Tattoo Guy blocks a body shot from Lê.
Tattoo Guy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Tattoo Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range of the body kick.
Tattoo Guy misses with a takedown
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Lê misses
and Tattoo Guy counters with an inside leg kick.
Tattoo Guy walks into a straight right hand from Lê.
Lê fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tattoo Guy avoids the head kick by Lê.
A nice side step and Tattoo Guy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lê tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Lê as Tattoo Guy shoots in.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tattoo Guy fails with the takedown
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lê, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: PFC 258 Golovkin vs Caunt     
Date:   Apr 11, 2021
#R1#
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lê to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams lands the left hand.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê is looking to clinch.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Lê's head back. #CL2#
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Lê. Lê maintains the clinch.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams tries to break free but Lê pushes him back against the cage.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Lê manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
Williams scores with a jab.
Lê swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Williams misses. #T2#
A jab from Williams misses.
Lê tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Lê counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
Lê is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Lê misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams catches Lê with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Lê slips a jab from Williams.
Lê moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Lê takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Lê takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Lê. Lê maintains the clinch.
Lê scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Lê. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Williams wants to break free but Lê has control.
A short body shot lands from Lê as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Lê misses.
Lê slips a jab from Williams.
Lê staying out of range there.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lê looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Lê blocks a jab.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Lê.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Lê throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Lê releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wayne Williams will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Lê was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Williams digs a good hook to Lê's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Lê slips under a jab from Williams.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lê in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A big left from Lê misses.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Williams with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lês jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê feints a counter leg kick.
Lê slips under a jab from Williams.
Lê takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Lê scores with a spinning back kick!
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lê on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Lê throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.#T2#
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê staying out of range there.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lê looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Lê takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Lê is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Lê tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams slips under a jab.
Lê misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lê takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lê looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Williams misses with a hook.
Lê misses with a hook.
Williams stuns Lê with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.#T4#
Lê thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Williams if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lê chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lê is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Williams avoids the body shot from Lê.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
And Lê responds with a good body kick, but Williams manages to step out the way in time.
Lê throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams works Lê's body with a nice hook.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams scores with the left hand. Lê knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Lê throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Lê misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Williams dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lê.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Lê with an uppercut!
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Lê's belly button to the back.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams 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.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Lê takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Lê.#T1#
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams slips a jab from Lê.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Lê's belly button to the back.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Lê throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lê can do to turn this around?
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Williams misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Lê looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lê's head backwards.
Williams throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams 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.
Lê takes one to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Lê there.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê throws a big shot that misses.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A jab from Williams misses.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Lê lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams lands with a cross.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lê finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Williams throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lê stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Lê coming out on top.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
An inside leg kick from Lê misses.
Lê staying out of range there.
Lê looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lê throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lê lands with an overhand left.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lê! But no joy.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Lê keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Lê delivers a nice body 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 Wayne Williams.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams!

Wayne Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PFC 251 Monkey vs Poli     
Date:   Mar 07, 2021
#R1#
Lê misses with an uppercut. Objedkov saw that one coming.
Objedkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Objedkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Lê sprawls well. He's pushed Objedkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Decent striking displayed by Lê there.
Objedkov blocks a jab.
Lê lets loose with a powerful body kick. Objedkov will feel that in the morning.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Objedkov.
Objedkov moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Objedkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lê with a body shot.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
Objedkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lê throws a wild body kick that Objedkov sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Objedkov scores with a takedown into Lê's guard.

Lê kicks Objedkov off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Objedkov takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Lê's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Objedkov backwards. #T1#
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Objedkov.
Lê tries to work over Objedkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Objedkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Objedkov tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Objedkov controls his hands.
Objedkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lê pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Objedkov.
Objedkov is trying to drag Lê to the mat but Lê just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lê throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Objedkovs head.
Objedkov is trying to break the clinch but Lê is controlling him.
Objedkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lê gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Objedkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lê is defending well.
Objedkov blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lê's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Objedkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lê paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Objedkov moves away.
Objedkov throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Objedkov throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Objedkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lê sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lê misses with a kick to the body.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown but Lê shows good takedown defense.
Objedkov wants to clinch.
Lê keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lê goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Objedkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Objedkov.
Lê has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Objedkov throws an elbow that misses. Lê uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Objedkov's guard. Nice move by Lê!#REVR#
Objedkov looking to control.
Objedkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lê has passed into side control.
Lê is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Objedkov's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Objedkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Objedkov's face as Lê controls the position. #T4#
Objedkov is looking to reverse the position.
Lê is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Objedkov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lê wants to lay and pray for a moment but Objedkov keeps working.
Objedkov is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Lê has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lê cracks Objedkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Objedkov in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê 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#
Lê walks into a straight right hand from Objedkov.
Objedkov moves to clinch but Lê breaks away
and Lê counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lê fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Lê gets tackled into the cage by Objedkov. Objedkov maintains the clinch.
Lê prevents the takedown attempt.
Lê gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Objedkov.
Lê lands an uppercut.
Objedkov scores with a shot to the side of Lê's head.
Objedkov is trying to drag Lê to the mat but Lê just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Objedkov.
Lê prevents a body shot from Objedkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Objedkov as the two fighters clinch.
Lê cracks Objedkov with a nice body shot.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Objedkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Objedkov tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lê tries to work over Objedkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Objedkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Lê tries to work over Objedkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lê lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê lands a nice uppercut.
Lê lands a hook that snaps the head of Objedkov backwards.
A short uppercut from Lê.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Lê.
Lê scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Objedkov is rocked!
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Objedkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lê finish him?
Objedkov is looking to control Lê's arms but Lê gets an underhook and turns him. Now Objedkov has his back to the cage.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Objedkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Objedkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow.
Objedkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lê seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Objedkov can turn it around.
Objedkov tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lê tries a body shot but Objedkov blocks it.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Objedkov's head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Objedkov is working Lê over against the cage.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lê gets through Objedkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Objedkov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lê is trying to keep an underhook but Objedkov manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Lê has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Objedkov is on him like a limpet, forcing Lê back against the cage.#BC2#
Objedkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Objedkov is looking to clinch.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown but Lê shows good takedown defense.
Objedkov moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Objedkov! But no joy.
Objedkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê slaps away a takedown attempt from Objedkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Objedkov misses with a looping right.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Lê works Objedkov's body with a nice hook.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Objedkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Objedkov.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lê takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lê circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Objedkov tries to clinch but Lê moves away
enabling Lê to counter with a crisp jab.
Lê scores with a jab to the body.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Objedkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Objedkov can do to turn this around?
Objedkov moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Lê is looking to chop away at Objedkov's legs. #TD2#
Lê tries to sprawl but Objedkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Objedkov preventing the sweep.
Objedkov wants to pass the guard but Lê is keeping the position.
Objedkov postures up in Lê's guard and throws a big left but Lê blocks it.
Objedkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Objedkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Lê has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Objedkov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A hook to the body from Lê.
Objedkov can't get the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Objedkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lê is defending well.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Objedkov controls his hands.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê works on Objedkov's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Objedkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê throws a body kick that misses.
Objedkov fails to land the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lê.
Objedkov closes the distance and clinches up with Lê, looking for a takedown. Objedkov pushes Lê against the cage but Lê circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Objedkov.
Objedkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Objedkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Objedkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lê jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Objedkov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Objedkov dives in and grabs Lê's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lê pushes down on Objedkov's head and hops out.
Jab by Objedkov.#T1#
Objedkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Objedkov swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Objedkov misses with a looping left.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê throws out a powerful jab.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Objedkov seems unphased.
Lê misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Objedkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lê misses with an uppercut. Objedkov saw that one coming.
Objedkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê. #CL2#
Objedkov gets a clinch. #BC2#
Objedkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lê misses with a hook. Objedkov ducked under it nicely.
Objedkov avoids the body shot from Lê.
Lê scores with the left hand. Objedkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Lê with a hook.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê tries to clinch but Objedkov moves out of range.
Lê throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Objedkov misses the target. #TD2#
Lê gets caught napping as Objedkov dives in and scores a takedown. Lê manages to retain guard.
Lê is wriggling around but Objedkov manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lê manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Objedkov throws an elbow that misses. Lê uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Objedkov's guard. Nice move by Lê!#REVR#
Lê postures up.
Objedkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Objedkov, not yet. #T3#
Lê pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Objedkov is keeping the position for now.
Lê looking to sit in guard and control but Objedkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lê is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Objedkov is controlling him.
Sergey Objedkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lê 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.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Lê keeps moving.
Objedkov throws an elbow that misses. Lê uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Objedkov's guard. Nice move by Lê!#REVR#
Lê wants to control from the top but Objedkov keeps moving.
Objedkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Objedkov looking for a guillotine here but Lê defends easily.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: PFC 245 Golovkin vs Pesonen     
Date:   Feb 07, 2021
#R1#
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stone motions for Lê to come forward. Stone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lê has time to react.
Stone throws a low kick but Lê moves out of range easily.
Lê throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
A swing and a miss from Lê.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Lê.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Stone throws a leg kick which misses Lê's front leg but catches the back leg as Lê tries to avoid it.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lê flicks out a counter leg kick but Stone steps away.
Stone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stone 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.
Lê scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stone in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Lê.
Lê fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Good leg kick by Stone.
Lê punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
Stone lands a high kick!
Lê takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lê blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Stone misses
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Lê instigates a clinch.
Lê lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stone.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone takes a shot to the head.
Stone lands with a left to the head.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Stone.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stone.
Still in the clinch, Stone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stone lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Stone working aggressively here.
Stone misses with some punches.
Stone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lê in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Lê prevents a body shot from Stone.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Stone lands with a left to the head.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Stone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lê tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
Lê lands with a short shot to the head.
Stone blocks a body shot from Lê.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Lê scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lê slips a jab from Stone.#CL2#
Lê closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Lê breaks from the clinch.
Lê takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone scores with a jab. Lê acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stone with a body shot.
Lê takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lê.
Stone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lê now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stone moves forwards but Lê connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone throws the kick towards the body but Lê avoids it.
Stone walks into a stiff left hand from Lê.#T4#
Lê blocks a leg kick.
Lê bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stone's head backwards.
Lê lands a right hook to the body.
Stone tries to land a leg kick but Lê saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê moves away from the strike by Stone.
Lê is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Stone ducks right into an uppercut from Lê.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Stone off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
and Lê counters with a left to the body.
Lê throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Lê scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lê is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lê throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lê scores with a nice body kick.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê misses with a kick to the body.
Lê misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Stone misses its target.
Stone avoids a kick to the body.
Stone throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stone slips under a jab.
Stone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stone defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Stone with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lê blocks the body kick.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lê swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Stone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lê swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Stone misses.
Lê misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lê thinking.
Lê buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lê misses with a straight right.
Stone tried to counter with a leg kick but Lê avoided it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lê!
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Lê tried to score with a low kick but Stone checks it.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Lê clinches up against the cage.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Stone tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Stone.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Stone's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Lê escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Lê lands a body shot.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Stone is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lê looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lê scores with a punch to the head.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Lê misses.
Lê is looking to score with low kicks.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Lê misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Lê misses.
Stone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Lê feints and then cracks Stone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stone down.
Lê avoids the body shot from Stone. #T3#
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê throws a push kick but Stone slaps the foot to one side.
Lê takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê with a nice calf kick.
Lê digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Stone walks into a jab.
Lê cracks Stone with an open hand slap.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Lê is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lê throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lê with a nice calf 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!
Lê misses with a hook.
Stone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lê just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lê slips under a jab from Stone.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Lê tries to land a leg kick but Stone saw it coming and moves away.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone is looking to slow Lê down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stone lands with a cross.
Lê throws a big shot that misses.
Stone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lê! But no joy.
Stone staying out of range there.
Stone misses the jab.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê connects with a leg kick.
Lê throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lê connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Lê connects with a jab.
Lê lands a right hook to the body.
Stone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone throws a low kick, looking for Lê's leg but Lê calmly moves out of range.
Lê now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lê blocks the body kick.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone takes one to the chin there.
Good work by Lê as he checks the leg kick.
Stone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Stone in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws a body kick that misses.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lê throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lê lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Stone seems unphased.
Stone throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Stone throws a leg kick but Lê moved away.
Stone feints and then cracks Lê's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lê down.
Lê throws a lazy body kick
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lê.
Lê moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stone wants to land a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Stone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lê finds it's way round the side to connect with Stone's head. #CL2#
Lê takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Lê's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Stone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lê stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lê takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidney Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Lê throws a push kick but Stone slaps the foot to one side.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lê.
Stone 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.
Donk. Lê catches Stone right on the button with a cross.
Stone lands a glancing blow to the side of Lê's head.
Lê throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê scores with a jab. Stone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lê scores with a jab to the body.
Lê has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lê there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lê thows a body kick. Stone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Lê connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands.
Lê waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê throws a head kick that misses
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lê moves out of range as Stone strikes.#T4#
Stone takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Stone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lê counters with a leg kick.
Stone keeps Lê at a distance using the push kick.
Lê takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lê with a nice calf kick.
Stone tries to land a front kick but Lê steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone scores with a shot to the body.
Stone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stone tried to score with a low kick but Lê checks it.
Stone is looking to slow Lê down with leg kicks.
Stone throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lê 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: PFC 237 Jones vs Bapp     
Date:   Jan 10, 2021
#R1#
Traveller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lê doesn't manage to clinch there - Traveller circles away.
Traveller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traveller misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Traveller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Traveller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traveller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Traveller moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Traveller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lê moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lê explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Lê fires out a quick counter leg kick but Traveller just manages to avoid it.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Traveller there.
Traveller moves away from the strike by Lê.
Traveller connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Traveller is trying to break free.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Traveller.
Traveller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards. #T1#
A short right from Lê.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Traveller's head.
Lê blocking some punches.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Nice body punch from Lê.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Traveller controls the action.
Lê lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Traveller working aggressively here.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Traveller breaks from the clinch.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Traveller connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Traveller misses.
Traveller throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
It looked like Lê was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Traveller.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Traveller needs to keep his hands up - Lê had a free shot at his head there.
Lê pushes Traveller away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traveller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Traveller.
Traveller misses with a straight left.
Lê is looking to counter punch.
Traveller scores with a body shot.
Traveller moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Lê walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Traveller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Traveller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Traveller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Traveller blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Traveller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Lê has Traveller up against the cage in a clinch.
Lê tries to work over Traveller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Lê.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Lê. #BC2#
Traveller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traveller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A low kick from Traveller is predictable there
and Lê counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lê looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Traveller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Traveller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Traveller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traveller tries to bum rush Lê with a series of wild strikes but Lê uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Traveller as he connects with a hook.
Traveller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Traveller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Traveller misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Lê.
Traveller moves out of range as Lê strikes.
A slow jab from Traveller misses its intended target.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traveller.
Traveller slips a straight right by Lê.
Traveller wants to land a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Traveller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Traveller looks for the body kick but Lê saw that one coming.
Traveller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Lê attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Traveller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lê tests Traveller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Traveller off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traveller lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Traveller misses with a leg kick.
Traveller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Lê moves out of range of the leg kick from Traveller.
Lê thinks about countering with a body kick.
Traveller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Traveller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lê throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
Lê listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Traveller digs a good body shot into Lê's ribs.
Lê tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traveller with a nice calf kick.
Lê tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traveller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lê scores with a jab. Traveller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lê blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê 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.
The fighters circling - Traveller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Traveller.
Traveller misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Astro Traveller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Traveller misses the body punch
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traveller feints and then cracks Lê's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lê down.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
Traveller throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
Lê tries to clinch but Traveller moves out of range.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Traveller looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
Traveller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê cracks a nice hook into Traveller's ribs.
Traveller cracks Lê with a good jab.
Lê moves out of range as Traveller strikes.
Lê walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Traveller ducks down to avoid it.
Traveller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Traveller.
Traveller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
Astro Traveller seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traveller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Traveller tried to score with a low kick but Lê checks it.
A head kick misses from Traveller.
Traveller throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lê lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traveller's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Traveller.
Lê jabs at Traveller's body.
Traveller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lê throwing a counter right hand but Traveller manages to avoid it.
Traveller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê checks a leg kick nicely.
Traveller delivers a nice body kick.
Traveller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traveller looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Traveller's shoulder, as Traveller tries to avoid the shot.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Traveller misses with a looping right.#T2#
Lê finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lê moves into range and connects with a jab.
Traveller avoids the body shot from Lê.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traveller.
Traveller motions for Lê to come forward. Traveller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lê takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Traveller throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lê blocks a jab.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traveller.
Lê throws a jab when Traveller was well out of range.
And Traveller responds with a good body kick, but Lê manages to step out the way in time.
Traveller throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lê darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Traveller.
Traveller throws a head kick that misses.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Traveller's head but Traveller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê tests Traveller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê thumps Traveller with a low kick.#T3#
Lê throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller misses with a left hand
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Traveller moved away.
That kick from Lê tenderised Traveller's leg. Traveller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Traveller moved out of range nicely.
Traveller loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Traveller throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê lets loose with a powerful body kick. Traveller will feel that in the morning.
Traveller throws a leg kick but Lê sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Traveller, as that shot connected.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Traveller moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê slips under a jab from Traveller.
Traveller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Traveller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Lê throws a chopping leg kick but Traveller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traveller lands a shoulder strike.
Traveller blocks an uppercut.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê tries a body shot but Traveller blocks it. #BC2#
Traveller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Traveller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lê tries to clinch there but Traveller circles away.
It seemed like Traveller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Traveller.
Traveller staying out of range there.
Astro Traveller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Traveller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lê connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traveller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lê moves forwards but Traveller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Traveller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Traveller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lê motions for Traveller to come forward. Lê throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Astro Traveller 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#
A shot to the liver by Traveller. Beautiful body shot.
Traveller misses with a low kick.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Traveller thumps Lê with a low kick.
Traveller moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Traveller connects with a right hand. Lê shakes it off.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Traveller saw that one coming.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
A swing and a miss from Traveller.
Traveller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê's corner calls for a 1-2. Lê obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Traveller connects with a right hand. Lê shakes it off.
Lê avoids a kick to the body.
Traveller throws a right and a left that Lê avoids nicely.
Traveller lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traveller lands with a shot to the body.
Traveller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Traveller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Traveller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lê has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Traveller throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Traveller with a nice cross.
Lê feints and then cracks Traveller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Traveller down.
Traveller misses with an uppercut
enabling Lê to counter with a crisp jab.
Traveller scores with a sloppy right hand. Lê should have avoided that one.
Traveller throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Traveller defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê avoids a punch combination nicely.
Traveller tries a low kick but Lê avoids it.
Traveller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Traveller lands a jab.
Nice shot by Lê.
Lê misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Traveller. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Lê closes the distance and clinches.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Traveller controls his hands.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê gets through Traveller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traveller.
Lê gets through Traveller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traveller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Traveller controls his hands.
Traveller blocks an uppercut.
Traveller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê blocks a body shot from Traveller.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Traveller controls the action.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Lê breaks from the clinch.
Lê works Traveller's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Lê misses with a leg kick.
Traveller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Traveller is looking to chop away at Lê's legs.
Traveller throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê misses with an uppercut
and Traveller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Traveller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Traveller misses with a straight right.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Traveller wants to counter the offense by Lê and move into the clinch position.
Traveller lands a jab to the nose.
Traveller misses with a wild body shot.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lê. Traveller shrugs it off though.
Lê misses with a lunging right hand
and Traveller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lê stuns Traveller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Traveller swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Traveller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Lê takes one to the chin there.
Lê checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Traveller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick lands there from Traveller.
Lê looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Traveller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Traveller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lê takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Traveller avoids the body shot from Lê.
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Traveller. Traveller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lê cracks Traveller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lê is looking to score with low kicks.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lê has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Traveller finds it's way round the side to connect with Lê's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê cracks Traveller with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Traveller is rocked!
Lê looks to land a left hand but Traveller moved out of range nicely.
Traveller is still on wobbly legs! Can Lê finish him?
Lê throws a push kick but Traveller slaps the foot to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lê.

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 Quân Lê.
I think Traveller 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 229 Golovkin vs Joy     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Lê is looking to score with low kicks.
Lê takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lê looks to clinch
and Lê takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lê.
Boaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Boaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lê is looking to counter punch.
Boaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lê pinned against the cage. Lê gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Boaz's head but Boaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boaz misses the jab.
Lê dips to his left and cracks Boaz with an uppercut!
Boaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê feints a jab promting Boaz to slip. Lê then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Boaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Boaz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boaz throws an off balance right hand
and Lê counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Boaz misses
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Lê misses with a lunging right hand
and Boaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Boaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lê throws an off balance right hand
and Boaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lê.
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lê looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lê chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boaz can pounce on him.
Lê throws a jab when Boaz was well out of range.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boaz! But no joy.
Lê avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Good work by Lê as he checks the leg kick.
Lê takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz trying to control the position but Lê is working away. #T2#
Lê stops Boaz from passing to mount.
The referee asks Boaz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boaz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boaz tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Boaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lê has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Boaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lê knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Boaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lê, who protects the arm well.
Boaz wants to control but Lê is keeping him busy.
Boaz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lê is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Boaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lê rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boaz's guard! Nice work there by Lê! #T4##SUB2#
Boaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lê is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boaz.
Boaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lê seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lê stalling.
Boaz is positioning himself well to prevent Lê advancing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wamberto Boaz 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#
Boaz misses with a body kick.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Lê misses.
Lê misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Boaz
and Lê counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Boaz. Those never looked like landing.
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê misses the jab.
Lê misses with a hook
and Boaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê throws a body punch but Boaz moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Lê.
Boaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lê scores with a spinning back kick!
Lê avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê lunges at Boaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boaz's hand.
Lê connects with a right hand. Boaz shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.#T1#
Boaz throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Boaz punishes Lê's body with a nice straight punch.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê throws a body punch but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz misses with a body kick.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Lê misses.
Lê slips a straight right by Boaz.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.
Boaz connects with a right hand. Lê shakes it off.
Lê connects with a jab.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaz throws out the jab.
Boaz throws a solid leg kick but Lê takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boaz.
A little feinted left hand from Lê on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lê tries to clinch there but Boaz circles away.
Boaz misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Boaz throws a body kick that misses.
Jab from Boaz.
Boaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Lê finds it's way through Boaz's defenses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaz lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boaz.
Boaz tries a low kick but Lê avoids it.
Lê misses with a low kick.
Boaz throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
Lê lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boaz's sensitive parts.
Boaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê slips a jab from Boaz.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Lê.
Lê avoids a kick to the body.
Boaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Lê off the cage and back into range.
Lê takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lê misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lê.
Lê lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Boaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaz working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
Lê lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Lê breaks from the clinch.
Lê paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lê.
Boaz takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Boaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boaz misses with a low kick.
Boaz scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boaz scrambles back to his feet.
Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boaz counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boaz. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boaz takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Lê throws a leg kick but Boaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Boaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boaz with a nice calf kick.
Boaz swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Boaz tries to clinch up.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Boaz.
Boaz throws a body kick that misses.
Wamberto Boaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boaz lands a leg kick that knocks Lê off balance momentarily.
Boaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lê checks a low kick from Boaz.
Boaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lê gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Boaz blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boaz.
Boaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boaz wants to land a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Boaz is looking to clinch but Lê is avoiding it.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boaz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boaz lands with an overhand left.
Lê throws a sloppy body shot
and Boaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lê doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Boaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boaz throws a shot to the body.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boaz cracks Lê with a good jab.#T1#
Lê lands a nice hook to Boaz's body. Boaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Boaz.
Boaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Lê finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boaz.
Boaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lê throws the left hand but Boaz avoids the punch easily.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaz manages to avoid it.
Boaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaz moves away.
Boaz 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.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lê throws a lazy uppercut
and Boaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Lê swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boaz.
Lê misses with a lunging right hand
letting Boaz counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boaz.
Boaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boaz.
Lê swats away the attempt to clinch by Boaz.
Boaz lands with an overhand left.
Lê throws a hook but Boaz blocks it.
Lê jabs Boaz right on the nose. Boaz blinks but takes it well.
Boaz misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Lê closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Boaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow.
Lê scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Boaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lê controls his hands.
Lê tries a body shot but Boaz blocks it.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boaz's elbow.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lês head.
Lê prevents a body shot from Boaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boaz.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Boaz controls the action.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Boaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boaz can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Boaz tries for a takedown but Lê manages to get underhooks.
Boaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Lê is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lê lands a shot to the body.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boaz blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boaz.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Boaz.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boaz is trying to drag Lê to the mat but Lê just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Boaz fails to land.
Lê working aggressively here.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Boaz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wamberto Boaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boaz 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wamberto Boaz!

A relieved looking Wamberto Boaz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 223 Song vs Bathory     
Date:   Nov 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lê moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Lê's leg. Lê is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Lê moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lê checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A clash of legs there as Lê blocks the low kick.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses. #CL2#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Lê breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Lê connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Lê avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sitsongrit misses.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Lê.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lê gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Lê works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Lê is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lê lands a body shot.
Lê pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê misses with some punches.
Lê's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Lê.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Lê lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lê working aggressively here. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Lê pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lê digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Lê staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Lê moved away.
Lê lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Lê on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Lê fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lê takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Lê.
Lê blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Sitsongrit forces Lê back against the cage and clinches.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lê stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Lê.
A short right from Lê.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Lê misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Lê.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A body shot lands from Lê.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit presses Lê against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Lê blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lê backwards. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lê or not.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lê's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Lê breaks the clinch.
It looks like Lê has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Lê scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Lê thows a body kick. Sitsongrit tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Lê gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit works on Lê's body with a couple of short punches.
Lê working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Lê. #BC2#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Lê blocks the low kick.
Lê checks the leg kick.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Lê.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Lê stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Lê sees coming a mile off.
Lê stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Lê.
Lê needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Lê jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Lê pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit stuns Lê with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lê counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit. #CL#
Lê clinches up against the cage.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê lands a body punch.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Lê lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Lê.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Lê tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action. #T1#
A hook to the body from Lê.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Lê tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Lê lands a left hand.
A short right from Lê.
Lê works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Lê escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lê, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lê.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Lê pushes him off.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lê counters with a body kick that stops Sitsongrit in his tracks momentarily.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Lê moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Lê jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lê misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Lê moves away
and Lê counters with a nice body kick.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit wants to counter the offense by Lê and move into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit jabs Lê to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lê. Sitsongrit shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Lê takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Lê off balance momentarily.
Lê walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lê tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Lê defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Lê.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lê counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lê was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lê with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Lê looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lê 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit 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: PFC 216 Golovkin vs Matsunaga     
Date:   Oct 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lê stuns Nagasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through Lê's defenses.
Nagasaki defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lê.
Lê throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagasaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Lê on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagasaki. Nagasaki obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Lê chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki catches Lê with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagasaki with a poor takedown
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Nice straight punches there by Lê. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lê.
Lê jabs Nagasaki right on the nose. Nagasaki blinks but takes it well.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Lê.
Lê scores with a kick to the body.
Nagasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki 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.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lê looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Lê's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Lê moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Lê scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lê as he avoids it easily.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a low kick, right behind Nagasaki 's knee.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Lê. #TD2#
Nagasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nagasaki throwing shots but Lê is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Lê is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lê has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Nagasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagasaki misses with a head shot. Lê uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Lê wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lê is retaining full guard.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Lê keeps moving. #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.
Lê is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nagasaki stands and throws Lê's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nagasaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lê sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lê keeps working.
Nagasaki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lê is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nagasaki lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lê tries to clinch
and Nagasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasaki.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê keeps Nagasaki at a distance using the push kick.
Lê stuns Nagasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lê feints and then cracks Nagasaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagasaki down.
Lê takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Lê should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Lê throws out a powerful jab.
Lê throws the kick towards the body but Nagasaki avoids it.
Lê paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Lê takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Lê tries to land a leg kick but Nagasaki saw it coming and moves away.
Nagasaki lunges at Lê with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lê's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê staying out of range there.
Nagasaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Lê was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Lê gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Lê's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lê misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lê. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Lê.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Nagasaki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagasaki postures up in Lê's guard and throws a big left but Lê blocks it.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki postures up in Lê's guard and throws a big left but Lê blocks it.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lê being controlled here, momentarily.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lê utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lê works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Lê has wrist control.
Nagasaki throws a strike but Lê rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasaki is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lê lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nagasaki 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.
Santosh Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagasaki is pulling down on Lê's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santosh Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lê throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Nagasaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nagasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê tries to clinch there but Nagasaki circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Lê throws a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Nagasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Lê bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lê connects with the punch.#T1#
Lê avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lê looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lê connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagasaki momentarily.
Lê takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagasaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Lê misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Lê lands a nice hook to Nagasaki's body. Nagasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Lê darts in and clinches Nagasaki up against the cage.
Nagasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Lê escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagasaki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That kick from Nagasaki tenderised Lê's leg. Lê is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Lê misses. #T2#
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Lê tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nagasaki avoids a kick to the body.
Lê lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nagasaki's sensitive parts.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
That kick from Lê tenderised Nagasaki's leg. Nagasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Nagasaki coming out on top.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê slips under a jab from Nagasaki.#CL#
Lê moves into the clinch successfully.
Lê lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Nagasaki cracks Lê with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nagasaki.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
Lê digs a right hand into Nagasaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nagasaki's gas tank.
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
Nagasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Lê lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê is working Nagasaki over against the cage.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Lê.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nagasaki misses with some punches. #BC#
Lê breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Nagasaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lê looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Lê bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nagasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lê as he avoids it easily.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Nagasaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Nagasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Good shot there by Lê.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki ducks right into an uppercut from Lê.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but Lê shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Lê blocks the leg kick.
Lê scores with a push 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 Quân Lê.
I think Lê 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: PFC 211 Pekka vs Wild     
Date:   Oct 02, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattoo Guy moves away.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Tattoo Guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tattoo Guy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lê on the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy 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.
Lê moves out of range as Tattoo Guy strikes.
Lê cracks Tattoo Guy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê scores with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Tattoo Guy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lê to the mat! Lê manages to get full guard. #ES#
Lê pushes Tattoo Guy off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Lê misses its target.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Tattoo Guy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lê throws a wild body kick that Tattoo Guy sees coming a mile off.
Tattoo Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattoo Guy moves away.
Tattoo Guy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lê doesn't seem bothered though.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Tattoo Guy checks the leg kick.
Tattoo Guy lands with a cross. #T1#
Lê showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tattoo Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Lê digs a good hook to Tattoo Guy's body.
Lê throws a sloppy head kick and Tattoo Guy moves out of range easily. #CL#
Lê has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê. #BC2#
Tattoo Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tattoo Guy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tattoo Guy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Lê's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tattoo Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lê throws a front kick that sends Tattoo Guy stumbling back into the cage.
Tattoo Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Lê counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lê throws a jab when Tattoo Guy was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattoo Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lê moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lê is looking to wear down Tattoo Guy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tattoo Guy on the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tattoo Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Stupid Tattoo Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê moves forwards but Tattoo Guy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tattoo Guy avoids a kick to the body.
Tattoo Guy needs to keep his hands up - Lê had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Tattoo Guy misses its intended target.
Tattoo Guy slips a straight right by Lê.
Tattoo Guy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Tattoo Guy misses.
Tattoo Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê throws a good cross that connects.
Tattoo Guy missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tattoo Guy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tattoo Guy dips to his left and cracks Lê with an uppercut!
Tattoo Guy misses with a body punch
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Lê works Tattoo Guy's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Lê - just one landing.
Tattoo Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lê wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Tattoo Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tattoo Guy with the counter takedown but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tattoo Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut.
Lê slips a jab from Tattoo Guy.
Nice shot by Lê.
Tattoo Guy lands a jab to Lê's midsection.
Tattoo Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tattoo Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Lê counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tattoo Guy's knee momentarily.
Lê cracks a nice hook into Tattoo Guy's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tattoo Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tattoo Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy is defended easily by Lê.#T4#
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Tattoo Guy moves away and avoids it.
Tattoo Guy misses with a takedown attempt - Lê sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stupid Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Lê.
Lê tries to land a body kick#TD2#
so Tattoo Guy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tattoo Guy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lê 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.
Tattoo Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lê working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Lê working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tattoo Guy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tattoo Guy throwing strikes from guard but Lê blocks nicely.
Tattoo Guy throws a strike but Lê rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tattoo Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tattoo Guy checks a low kick from Lê.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Tattoo Guy.
Lê looks for the body kick but Tattoo Guy saw that one coming.
Tattoo Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lê is fending him off so far but Tattoo Guy persists. Nope, Lê circles away and we're back to standing.
Lê defending well as Tattoo Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Tattoo Guy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tattoo Guy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tattoo Guy throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Tattoo Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
Tattoo Guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tattoo Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Tattoo Guy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Tattoo Guy misses.
Tattoo Guy scores with a one two! Lê had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tattoo Guy keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Tattoo Guy misses with a low kick.
Tattoo Guy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lê's waist but Lê gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tattoo Guy off to one side.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stupid Tattoo Guy.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tattoo Guy stalks Lê and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lê's face. Lê staggers backwards, shaken.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tattoo Guy throws out the jab.
Tattoo Guy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lê throws an off balance right hand
letting Tattoo Guy counter with a right hand.
Lê throws the left hand but Tattoo Guy avoids the punch easily.
Tattoo Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Tattoo Guy throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
Tattoo Guy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lê slips a jab and a cross from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy lands with an overhand left.
Lê takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
Tattoo Guy avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tattoo Guy misses with a low kick.
Tattoo Guy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tattoo Guy shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Lê misses. #T2#
Tattoo Guy looks for the body kick but Lê saw that one coming.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lê thuds his right hand into Tattoo Guy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lê ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lê works Tattoo Guy's body with a nice hook.
Lê throws a hook but Tattoo Guy blocks it.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tattoo Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
A little jabbing left from Tattoo Guy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lê checks a leg kick.
Lê doesn't manage to clinch there - Tattoo Guy circles away.
Lê pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tattoo Guy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tattoo Guy takes one on the button.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Tattoo Guy is just out of range.
Tattoo Guy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lê counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tattoo Guy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body kick there by Lê.
Tattoo Guy throws a one two combo.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Tattoo Guy saw that one coming.#T3#
Tattoo Guy moves out of range of the body kick.
Tattoo Guy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook
and Lê counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lê blocks a head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lê tries to work over Tattoo Guy's front leg with a kick but Tattoo Guy checks it. #CL#
Lê takes the fight into the clinch.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Lê.
Tattoo Guy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tattoo Guy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lê pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tattoo Guy is breathing heavily.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Tattoo Guy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
Tattoo Guy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lê connects with a body shot that sends Tattoo Guy's belly button to the back.
Lê lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lê. That's going to slow Tattoo Guy down.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tattoo Guy throws out the jab.
And Lê counters with a quick kick to the body but Tattoo Guy blocks it.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Tattoo Guy moved out of range.
Tattoo Guy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lê lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tattoo Guy takes a step back to recover.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Lê gets caught napping as Tattoo Guy dives in and scores a takedown. Lê manages to retain guard.#ES#
Lê pushes Tattoo Guy off and gets back to his feet.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tattoo Guy can do to turn this around?
Tattoo Guy avoids the body shot from Lê.
Tattoo Guy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy swings widly with a right hand
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tattoo Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lê has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tattoo Guy finds it's way round the side to connect with Lê's head.
Lê takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê connects with a leg kick.
Tattoo Guy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lê has time to react.
Tattoo Guy throws a combination. Lê tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tattoo Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Lê counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lê is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tattoo Guy.
Lê works the jab nicely.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Tattoo Guy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
Tattoo Guy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattoo Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tattoo Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê misses with a low kick as Tattoo Guy jumps back.
Lê wants to slow Tattoo Guy down by chopping away at his legs.
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tattoo Guy on the side of the head.
Lê throws a jab when Tattoo Guy was well out of range.
Lê throws the left hand but Tattoo Guy avoids the punch easily.
Tattoo Guy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lê defends it well.
Tattoo Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping right.#T1#
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy blocks a jab.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Tattoo Guy finds it's way through Lê's defenses.
Lê thuds a left hand into Tattoo Guy's body.
Nice defenses there by Tattoo Guy.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Tattoo Guy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tattoo Guy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tattoo Guy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lê throws a push kick but Tattoo Guy slaps the foot to one side.
Tattoo Guy misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê misses with a kick to the body.
Tattoo Guy avoids a kick to the body. #TD2#
Lê tries to sprawl but Tattoo Guy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lê avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a head shot. Lê uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tattoo Guy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tattoo Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tattoo Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tattoo Guy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Tattoo Guy is trying to work for a kimura but Lê is defending well.
Lê avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tattoo Guy.
Lê regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tattoo Guy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lê looking for a sweep. Not yet Lê, not yet. #T3#
Lê working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy with a nice head shot there.
Lê lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tattoo Guy working a defensive guard here.
Tattoo Guy keeping full guard, as Lê tries to pass.
Lê won't allow Tattoo Guy to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tattoo Guy is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lê utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Tattoo Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tattoo Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tattoo Guy throws an elbow that misses. Lê uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tattoo Guy's guard. Nice move by Lê!#REVR#
Tattoo Guy wants to sweep here but Lê controlling him for the moment.
Tattoo Guy is still trying to improve position.
Tattoo Guy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

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 Quân Lê.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lê, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

Stupid Tattoo Guy was interviewed post fight and said 'Underweight cheater.'.

 

Event: ICS 53     
Date:   Aug 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lê doesn't seem bothered though.
Ali scores with a decent looking hook.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Lê throws the kick towards the body but Ali avoids it.
Ali takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Lê moves out of range of the leg kick from Ali.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but Lê moved away.
A leg kick checked by Lê.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali wants to slow Lê down by chopping away at his legs.
Lê moves away from the strike by Ali.
Both fighters circling a little - Lê finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê staying out of range there.
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lê in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lê tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Ali.#T1#
Ali is looking to chop away at Lê's legs.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Lê moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lê misses the jab.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Lê clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
And Lê responds with a good body kick, but Ali manages to step out the way in time.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ali with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ali punishes Lê's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Ali misses.
Lê feints a counter leg kick.
Ali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali throws a push kick but Lê slaps the foot to one side.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lê! But no joy.
A solid body kick from Lê.
Lê misses with a straight right.
A big left from Ali misses.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Ali moves away from the strike by Lê.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lê momentarily.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Good exchange - Lê coming out on top.
Nice shot by Ali.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Lê slips a jab from Ali.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ali feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but Lê sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali connects with the punch.
Lê throws a push kick but Ali slaps the foot to one side.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lê steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali has time to react.
Lê lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Lê moves his leg out of the way.
Ali with a nice cross.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali lands a head kick!
Lê moves out of range of the body kick.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Lê.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali misses the jab.
Lê is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lê avoids the head kick by Ali.
Ali throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Lê darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
Lê blocks a head kick by Ali.
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
Ali throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lê misses with a low kick.
Lê sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Lê finds it's target.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lê momentarily.
Ali 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.
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê with a nice calf kick.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Lê tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
Ali feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lê jabs Ali right on the nose. Ali blinks but takes it well.
Lê is looking to clinch.
Lê drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ali connects with a right hand. Lê shakes it off.
Lê chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Lê throws a head kick that half lands.
Ali misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lê! But no joy.
Ali misses with a leg kick
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali wants to slow Lê down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Lê misses.
Lê lands with an overhand left.
Lê pushes Ali away with a front kick.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali staying out of range there.#T2#
Lê buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lê slips a straight right by Ali.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lê blocks the leg kick.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Lê checks it.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lê scores with a nice body kick.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lê counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê checks a leg kick.
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lê checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê slips a straight right by Ali.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Lê lands a jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lê has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lê blocks a jab.
Ali will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lê throws a big shot that misses.
Lê throws a front kick that sends Ali stumbling back into the cage.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali avoids the body shot from Lê.
Ali sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lê takes a step back to recover.
Lê throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Lê on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lê. Ali shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Lê throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lê just manages to avoid it.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali checks a leg kick nicely.
Ali cracks Lê with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Quân Lê will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ali moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Ali tried to counter with a leg kick but Lê avoided it.
Ali misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
Ali misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lê's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Ali.
Lê blocks a jab.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Lê - just one landing.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê slips a jab from Ali.
Ali cracks Lê with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Ali feints and then cracks Lê's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lê down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lê misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range. #T1#
Lê blocks the body kick.
Lê takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lê.
Lê has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lê.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Ali is rocked!
Ali staying out of range there.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lê blocks the leg kick.
Lê looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2##KD2#
Lê drops Ali with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ali looks back up at him and smiles so Lê waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lê misses.
Ali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lê scores with a push kick.
Lê tries a head kick but it misses.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Nice shot by Ali.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Lê off the cage and back into range.
Lê throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lê pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Lê settles back down.
Ali scores with a jab.
Lê takes one on the button.
Lê throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali motions for Lê to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Lê throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Lê connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Some bone on bone action there as Lê checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ali. Those never looked like landing.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lê takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lê connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lê takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali slips a jab from Lê.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali scores with a hook.#T4#
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê checks a leg kick.
Ali slips a straight right by Lê.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Ali cracks Lê with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Lê avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lê chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick.
Lê takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quân Lê.
I think Lê 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: ICS 47     
Date:   Jul 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lê moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Noriega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noriega connects with a single shot there.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lê lands a nice hook to Noriega's body. Noriega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Noriega seems unphased.
Lê with a nice calf kick.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Lê.
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!
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Lê tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Noriega.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A cross from Noriega lands.
Noriega connects with a crisp jab.
Lê comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lê tries to score with a low kick but Noriega moves his leg out of the way.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega throws a series of punches but Lê moves out of range. #T1#
Noriega throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Lê throws a quick counter kick to the body but Noriega avoids it.
Lê feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noriegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Lê steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noriega slips under a jab.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noriega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Noriega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lê avoids a kick to the body.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Lê avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Lê lands a glancing blow to the side of Noriega's head.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lê there as he acknowledges the shot.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Lê clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lê doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Noriega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Noriega throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
Lê throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Lê takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Noriega connects with a high kick.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lê slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Lê.
Noriega throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Lê fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it.
Noriega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looks like Lê has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Lê cracks Noriega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê avoids the head kick by Noriega.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Lê counters with a nice low kick that buckles Noriega's knee momentarily.
Crunch! Lê slams his shin into Noriega's torso.
Noriega lands with a cross.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Noriega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Lê connects with a looping right hand.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lê lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lê misses with a hook.
Lê is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Lê moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Lê counters with a nice body shot.
Lê throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lê throws a head kick that Noriega semi-blocks.
Good shot there by Lê.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Lê was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Lê.
Noriega throws a head kick that half lands.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê dodges the punch combination from Noriega.
Noriega cracks Lê with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Noriega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Lê swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lê connects with a jab.
Lê lands a high kick!
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lê crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Lê gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Lê manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega lands a jab.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lê's head backwards.
Noriega tries a low kick but Lê avoids it.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê slips a straight right by Noriega.
Lê quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Lê misses with a straight right.
Lê blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Lê blocks a head kick by Noriega.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lê throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Lê takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Lê takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Lê takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A cross from Noriega lands.
Noriega avoids a kick to the body.
Jab from Noriega.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
A jab from Lê misses.
Lê lands with a right hand.
Noriega fakes the leg kick and cracks Lê in the body.
Lê misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
As Lê backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Lê manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Noriega. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Lê on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê with a jab.
Lê moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega cracks Lê with a good jab.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega throws a right hand that Lê ducks under and follows up with a left that Lê also avoids with ease.
Lê throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê slips a jab and a cross from Noriega.
Lê fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Lê half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Lê dodges the punch combination from Noriega. #CL#
Lê has taken the fight to the clinch.
Noriega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Noriega manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lê has closed the distance and engaged Noriega in a clinch. #BC2#
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Lê on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lê takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lê misses with a head kick.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Lê throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Noriega connects with a looping right hand.
Noriega moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Noriega lands a nice shot that snaps Lê's head back.
Lê on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê cracks Noriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê wants to clinch.
As Lê backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Lê manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.#CL#
Lê instigates a clinch.
Noriega can't break the clinch.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noriega blocking some punches.
Lê misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Noriega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lê.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noriega.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Noriega wants to get back to striking at distance but Lê won't allow it.
Noriega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Noriega backs away, Lê returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lê 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 Noriega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noriega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lê blocks a low kick nicely.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Lê saw that one coming.
Noriega throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Noriega coming out on top.
Lê lands a nice looking body kick.
Noriega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Noriega misses the jab.
A nice leg kick from Lê, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Noriega misses with a body punch
and Lê counters with a leg kick.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noriega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lê finds it's way round the side to connect with Noriega's head. #CUT#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lê motions for Noriega to come forward. Lê throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega scores with a body shot.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Good work by Lê as he checks the leg kick.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Noriega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
Noriega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lê slips a jab and a cross from Noriega.
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Noriega should have avoided that one. #T3#
Lê shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Lê.#ROC#Noriega is rocked!
Lê fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Noriega to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Noriega looks to clinch but Lê throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Noriega taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Quân Lê!

 

Event: ICS 43     
Date:   Jul 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Lê.
Lê takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Lê throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reynolds. That did some damage!
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Reynolds in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Reynolds 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Reynolds swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Lê just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReynolds.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Lê scores with a nice head shot.
Lê bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reynolds's head backwards.
Lê jabs Reynolds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reynolds under the eye.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lê scores with a nice right hand.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from Lê. #T2#
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Lê scores with a nice right hand.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lê darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Lê clinches.
Lê working aggressively here.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Lê lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reynolds.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Lê tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Reynolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lê or not.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lê fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lê getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him. #T4#
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Lê cracks Reynolds with a good jab.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Reynolds throws an off balance right hand
and Lê counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Lê clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Reynolds's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê misses with some punches.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Reynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lê.
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reynolds. Reynolds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lê throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Reynolds counters with a head kick that drops Lê to the mat! Lê scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Lê is rocked!
Lê with a hook.
Lê works Reynolds's body with a nice hook.
Lê thuds a left hand into Reynolds's body.
Reynolds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lê works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reynolds scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Lê.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Lê lands a left hand.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê misses with a leg kick.
Lê lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lê swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Lê digs a good hook to Reynolds's body.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Reynolds is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lê.
Reynolds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Lê darts in and clinches Reynolds up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
Lê has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reynolds seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lê can turn it around.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds. #BC#
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lê throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Lê forces Reynolds back against the cage and clinches.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Reynolds's ribcage. Reynolds let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lê lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Lê. #BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lê throws a low kick, looking for Reynolds's leg but Reynolds calmly moves out of range.
Reynolds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lê. Lê circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lê keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Lê misses.#CL2#
Reynolds tries to keep at a distance but Lê has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lê works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Quân Lê will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Lê circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lê, as that shot connected.
Lê throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Lê throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lê manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Lê tries to keep at a distance but Reynolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lê takes a shot to the head.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lê.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds tries to circle away but Lê has him pinned against the cage.
Reynolds tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Lê misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Lê wants to get back to striking at distance but Reynolds won't allow it.
Lê lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Cole Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Lê prevents a body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Lê blocking some punches.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lê or not. #T3#
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Lê misses with some punches.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lê lands a left hand.
Reynolds lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lê.
Reynolds lands a left hand.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds pushes Lê back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
Reynolds gets through Lê's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Lê controls his hands.
Lê lands a body punch.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
Lê misses with some punches.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lês head. #BC2#
Lê breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê scores with a body shot.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
Lê is looking to chop away at Reynolds's legs.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Cole Reynolds did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Lê staying out of range there.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
Reynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lê lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Lê.
Lê lands a jab.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lê gets a clinch.
Reynolds lands an uppercut.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê misses with a body punch. #T1#
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Reynolds pushes Lê back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lê is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lê prevents a body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Lê blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds lands a body punch. #T2#
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lê takes a shot to the head.
Lê blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Lê lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a left hand.
Lê blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Reynolds lands an uppercut.
Reynolds scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
A hook to the body from Reynolds.
Lê blocks a body shot from Reynolds. #BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê wants to land a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds 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.
Lê getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lê connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Lê closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.#T4#
Lê lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds. #BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Reynolds blocks a leg kick.
Lê lands a nice hook to Reynolds's body. Reynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reynolds moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Lê lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cole Reynolds will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Reynolds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lê looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lê lands a jab.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Lê.
A low kick lands for Lê.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Lê punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds throws a counter high kick but Lê was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Lê.
Lê dips to his left and cracks Reynolds with an uppercut!#CL2#
Lê closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Reynolds misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
Reynolds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lê blocking some punches.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds gets through Lê's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Lê.
Lê working aggressively here.
Reynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Lê works on Reynolds's body with a couple of short punches.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Reynolds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reynolds pushes Lê back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê scores with a hook to the body.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Reynolds.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch.
Lê lands a nice looking body kick.#T3##CL2#
Lê rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
Lê blocking some punches.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Reynolds works on Lê's body with a couple of short punches.
Lê wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Lê.
Lê lands an uppercut.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Lê.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Lê misses with some punches.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Lê lands a shot to the body.
Reynolds tries a body shot but Lê blocks it.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.

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 Cole Reynolds.
I think Reynolds 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:50

The fight is ruled a draw!

Cole Reynolds retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: ICS 40     
Date:   Jun 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lê takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê slips a straight right by Power.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Power feints and then cracks Lê's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lê down.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Power throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lê pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lê.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Power lands with a right hand.
Power 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.#CL#
Power tries to keep at a distance but Lê has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lê lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lê misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
A short left from Power.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Power.
Lê lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Lê blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lê misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Lê on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lê dodges an elbow strike from Power.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Lê controls his hands.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Power comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Power lands a right hand.
Lê scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power lands an elbow just above Lê 's eye. #T2#
Lê blocks a body shot from Power.
Power misses with some punches.
Lê blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
A short body shot lands from Lê as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Lê avoids a wild elbow strike from Power.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lê can't break the clinch.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Nice body punch from Lê.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê lands a left hand.
Lê on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Lê lands a nice uppercut.
Power working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
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!
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Power blocking some punches.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power misses with some punches.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power working aggressively here.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Lê working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Power - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Power will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Power is looking to clinch but Lê is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power lands with an uppercut that bounces Lê off the cage and back into range.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power lands with a kick to the temple. Lê shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Lê rushes Power and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lê lands a nice uppercut.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Lê managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power tries a body shot but Lê blocks it. #T1#
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê scores with a shoulder strike.
Power lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lê or not.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Power lands a knee to the head.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Power.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Lê misses with some punches. #T2##BC#
Lê breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Power in the body.
Lê looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê slips under a jab from Power.
Power misses the jab.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lê darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lê takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power misses with a head kick.
Lê was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Lê clinches up against the cage.
Power lands a nice uppercut.
Lê blocks a body shot from Power.
Lê is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action. #T3##BC#
Lê breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Lê.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lê blocks a leg kick.
Lê checks a low kick from Power.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Power looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
Lê seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lê lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Power is looking to slow Lê down with leg kicks.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lê throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Lê thuds his shin into the meat of Power's side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Nice body kick there by Lê.
A head kick misses from Power. #T4#
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Lê circles away. #CL#
Lê has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Power prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Lê blocks with his arms.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Lê prevents a body shot from Power.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lê.
Lê gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Lê stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lê.
Power is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Power looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Lê connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.#CL#
Lê gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Lê misses with some punches.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Power.
Lê gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Power trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Power connects with a knee to the head.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lê lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê lands a shoulder strike.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action. #T2#
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Lê prevents a body shot from Power.
Lê presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lê working aggressively here.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
Power misses with some punches.
Lê lands a left hand.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Lê controls his hands.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Lê tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power misses with some punches. #T3#
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê blocking some punches.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê prevents a body shot from Power.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
Lê lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power lands an elbow inside that Lê shrugs off.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê misses with the head strike.
A short right from Power on the inside.
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!
Power misses with some punches.
Lê prevents a body shot from Power.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Lê lands with a short shot to the head.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Power.
Lê lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lê here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Lê lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Lê scores with a hook to the body.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Lê.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Lê lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Lê cracks Power with a nice body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: ICS 34     
Date:   May 24, 2020
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Fiso.
A lazy left from Lê finds it's target.
Fiso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Fiso lands.
Lê slips a jab from Fiso.
Fiso backing away here, and Lê unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lê lands with a nice body punch.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Fiso connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Lê.
Nice body punch from Fiso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fiso takes a step back to recover.
Fiso throws a sloppy head kick and Lê moves out of range easily.
Lê scores with the left hand. Fiso knows he should have avoided that one.
Fiso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Fiso misses.
Lê throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Fiso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fiso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Lê connects with a single shot there.
Lê pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lê throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Fiso quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fiso tries to move into range but Lê moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lê scores with a push kick.
Fiso checks a low kick from Lê.
Fiso 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.
Fiso wants to clinch.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.
Lê moves out of range of the leg kick from Fiso.
Lê looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fiso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lê just manages to avoid it.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Fiso.#T2#
Lê throws the kick towards the body but Fiso avoids it.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Fiso's head but Fiso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Fiso motions for Lê to come forward. Fiso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Lê feints and then cracks Fiso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fiso down.
Fiso throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lê takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fiso throws a good cross that connects.
Lê with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lê avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Fiso swats away the attempt to clinch by Lê.
Fiso is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Fiso missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fiso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fiso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lê lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiso is just out of range.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Lê keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fiso misses with a hook.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fiso is looking to wear down Lê with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fiso misses with a low kick.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lê is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Fiso, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Fiso in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Lê motions for Fiso to come forward. Lê throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lê avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fiso 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 Lê has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lê and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy body kick from Fiso
and Lê counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fiso with a nice calf kick.
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fiso lands with a nice body punch.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso jabs at Lê's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Malaki Fiso will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lê cracks Fiso with an open hand slap.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê throws a good cross that connects.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiso is just out of range.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Lê lands with a nice body kick.
Fiso tries to move into range but Lê moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê throws a shot to the body.
Lê throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso doesn't manage to clinch there - Lê circles away.
Lê bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fiso's head backwards.
Fiso moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Fiso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso wants to land a leg kick but Lê is out of range. #T1#
Lê looks to throw the jab but Fiso is out of range.
Fiso tries to land a leg kick but Lê saw it coming and moves away.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fiso lands a nice hook to Lê's body. Lê takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fiso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lê looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lê scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fiso in his tracks.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiso manages to avoid it.
Lê fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lê slips under a jab.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lê at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fiso.
Fiso throws a front kick aimed at Lê's knee but Lê avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fiso, as that shot connected.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Fiso.
Lê scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fiso misses with a hook.
Fiso scores with the left hand. Lê knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Fiso.
Lê punishes Fiso's body with a nice straight punch.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiso is just out of range.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Fiso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lê swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiso.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lê swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiso.
Lê swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiso.
Lê tries a quick counter leg kick but Fiso is wise to it.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch but Fiso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
A head kick misses from Fiso.
Lê scores with a decent looking hook.
Fiso throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lê takes a swing at Fiso's ribcage but misses.
Fiso checks a low kick from Lê.
A punch lands to the side of Fiso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lê with the inside leg kick.
Fiso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lê on the side of the head.
Fiso moves out of range of the leg kick from Lê.
Fiso half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
Fiso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Lê misses the jab.
Lê keeps the fight on the outside.
Fiso takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lê throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
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!
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Lê throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso tries to counter by clinching up but Lê breaks away and moves out of range.
Lê circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Fiso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lê on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fiso. Fiso obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Lê.
Fiso throws a leg kick which misses Lê's front leg but catches the back leg as Lê tries to avoid it.
Fiso will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lê 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fiso checks a leg kick.#CL#
Fiso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lê, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch.
Lê lands with a hook. Fiso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Lê lands a nice hook to Fiso's body. Fiso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fiso looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
Fiso is looking to chop away at Lê's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Lê throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Fiso tenderised Lê's leg. Lê is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Fiso takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê moves out of range as Fiso throws a body kick.
Lê throws a low kick but Fiso moves out of range easily.
Lê tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fiso is able to avoid easily.
Lê scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fiso is looking to land body kicks.
Lê lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fiso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso moves out of range of the leg kick from Lê.
Fiso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.
Lê scores with a jab to the body.
Lê chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lê.
Fiso scores with a hook to the body. Lê takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fiso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lê will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fiso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Lê responds with a good body kick, but Fiso manages to step out the way in time.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
Lê motions for Fiso to come forward. Lê throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fiso. That's going to slow Lê down.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Fiso thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fiso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lê misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Fiso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lê lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Fiso darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Lê clinches.
Lê tries to work over Fiso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Fiso.
Lê makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lê makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lê lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiso.
Fiso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Fiso manages to pull guard.
Fiso 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.#T3##SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lê passes into side control.
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Lê stands up and beckons Fiso to his feet. #T4#
Lê tries a head kick but it misses.
Lê catches Fiso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Fiso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Fiso staying out of range there.
Lê waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiso.
Fiso misses with a straight left.
Lê throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fiso counters with a good, hard body kick but Lê shrugs it off. #CL#
Fiso takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch.
Lê scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Fiso.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: ICS 27     
Date:   Apr 29, 2020
#R1#
A big right from Lê misses.
Lê moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kingston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingston has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lê is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kingston throws a wild body kick that Lê sees coming a mile off.
Kingston tests Lê's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Lê.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Lê backing away here, and Kingston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Kingston throws a low kick but Lê moves out of range easily.
Lê throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
Kingston misses with a hook
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Kingston misses
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê is looking to slow Kingston down with leg kicks.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Kingston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kingston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lê scores with the left hand. Kingston knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston catches Lê with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kingston slips under a jab from Lê.
Kingston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Kingston misses.
Kingston takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston.
Kingston scores with a leg kick.
Kingston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lê checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Kingston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kingston lands a jab to the nose.
Kingston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kingston throws a lazy body kick
and Lê counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Lê avoids it.
Kingston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingston.#T2#
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Kingston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê slips under a jab.
Lê tries to clinch up but Kingston circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Kingston finds it's target.
Kingston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kingston is looking to score with low kicks.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Kingston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lê checks a leg kick.
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Kingston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Lê.
Nice body kick from Lê.#T3#
Kingston misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lê scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lê throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê tries to land a leg kick but Kingston saw it coming and moves away.
Kingston throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Kingston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lê slips a jab from Kingston.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Lê avoids them all with ease.
Lê throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
Kingston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingston defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lê - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston motions for Lê to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Lê misses with a double jab.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingston slips under a jab.
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Kingston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lê.
Kingston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kingston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Lê avoids it.
Lê lands with a good body shot.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Kingston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lê throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kingston. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kingston pushes Lê away with a front kick.#CL#
Lê clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Kingston.
A body shot lands from Lê.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lê stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Lê pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kingston throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
Kingston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lê throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kingston avoids it.
Good shot there by Kingston.
Lê connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê looks for the body kick but Kingston saw that one coming.
Lê on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingston. Kingston obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston misses with a low kick as Lê jumps back.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Kingston connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kingston lands a glancing blow to the side of Lê's head.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Kingston off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Lê.
Lê swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kingston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê connects with a crisp jab.
Kingston throws a leg kick
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses.
Lê tries to move into range but Kingston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kingston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Lê tries to clinch up.
Lê slips a jab from Kingston.
Lê throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston throws a low kick but Lê avoids it.#T2#
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Kingston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lê is able to avoid easily.
Kingston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kingston throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lê to counter with a crisp jab.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Kingston tries to work over Lê's front leg with a kick but Lê checks it.
That kick from Lê tenderised Kingston's leg. Kingston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Kingston in the body.
Lê throws a sloppy body shot
and Lê takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Lê forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Lê working aggressively here.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston prevents a body shot from Lê.
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kingston lands a hook that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Kingston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Lê cracks Kingston with a nice body shot.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Kingston avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Kingston blocks a body shot from Lê.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Lê. #BC2#
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lê fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingston checks it well.
Kingston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Lê sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lê throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kingston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lê checks it well. #T4#
Kingston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lê's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston works Lê's body with a nice hook.
Lê fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kingston jabs Lê right on the nose. Lê blinks but takes it well.
Lê feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kingston's calf.
Kingston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kingston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
Lê takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lê throws a body kick that misses.
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Lê misses with a straight left.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Kingston misses.
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 Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
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#
A big left from Lê misses.
Kingston looks to land a body kick but Lê moved away.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Kingston throws a leg kick which misses Lê's front leg but catches the back leg as Lê tries to avoid it.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Kingston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kingston swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Kingston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kingston lands with a cross.
Kingston lands with a nice body kick.
Kingston misses with a low kick as Lê jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses.
Kingston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Lê moves into the clinch.
Kingston lands with a left to the head.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Kingston is leaning against Lê and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lês head.
Lê has Kingston pressed against the cage, preventing Kingston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Lê scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Lê.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
Kingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lê working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kingston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kingston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston blocking some punches. #BC#
Lê manages to break the clinch.
Carl Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lê scores with a hook to the body. Kingston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lê is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kingston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston lands with an uppercut that bounces Lê off the cage and back into range.
Kingston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kingston throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lê!
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kingston. Kingston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kingston thows a body kick. Lê tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lê checks a low kick from Kingston.
Lê looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Kingston is out of range.
Kingston flicks out a counter leg kick but Lê steps away.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Kingston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Lê avoids it.
Kingston lands with a nice body punch.
Kingston lands with a hook. Lê tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kingston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kingston walks into a stiff left hand from Lê.
Kingston wants to land a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Kingston throws a low kick but Lê avoids it.
Kingston slips under a jab from Lê.
Kingston lands with a good body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lê.
Kingston misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kingston. That did some damage!
Kingston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lê counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê connects with a right hand. Kingston shakes it off.
Kingston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê cracks Kingston with a good jab.#T4#
Kingston throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Kingston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kingston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lê blocks a low kick nicely.
Kingston blocks the body kick.
Kingston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lê thows a body kick. Kingston tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kingston throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lê swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kingston walks into a jab.
Lê slips a jab from Kingston.
Lê ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lê.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

Carl Kingston spoke after the fight, saying 'You're so very special... I wish I was special. But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here'.

 

Event: ICS 20     
Date:   Apr 05, 2020
#R1##CL#
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lê lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Axius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Axius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lê smiles and moves away.
Lê lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Lê clinches up with Axius and pushes him back against the cage.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Lê tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
Axius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Lê.
Lê blocking some punches.
Axius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lê.#T1##TD2#
Axius pulls guard successfully.
Axius trying to control the position here.
Lê engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Axius is controlling Lê's posture.
Axius working a defensive guard but Lê passes into half guard.
Axius tries to roll over but Lê keeps him under control.
Axius is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Axius actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axius trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Axius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Axius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lê's guard. #REVB#
Axius won't allow Lê to sweep him here.
Lê keeping moving, preventing Axius from controlling successfully.
Axius is looking to advance position but Lê has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Axius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Axius wants to control but Lê is having none of it.#T3#
Axius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Axius wants to control but Lê is having none of it.
Lê trying to control but Axius is having none of it.
Axius is working to get back to half guard.
Axius wants to hold on but Lê pushes him away.#T4#
Axius is looking to improve his position but Lê isn't that keen on the idea.
Lê controlling from mount.
Axius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Axius manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Axius is trying to maintain the position but Lê is very close to passing his half guard.
Lê takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Axius looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lê misses with a hook.
Axius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Axius lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Axius on the inside.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Lê turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Axius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lê seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Axius can turn it around.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Axius pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axius wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lê is now in half guard.
Axius wants to sweep but Lê has passed to side control!
Lê misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Lê trying to control the action but Axius is working from the bottom.
Axius is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Axius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Axius is looking to reverse the position.
Axius wants to control but Lê postures up.
Lê moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Axius can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Axius moves out of range of the body kick from Lê.
Axius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Axius takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Lê clinches.
Axius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lê walks away with a smile on his face. Axius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gemellus Axius.
Lê bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Axius's head.
Axius is looking to chop away at Lê's legs.
Lê throws a lazy body kick
and Axius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Lê moves into the clinch successfully.
Lê's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axius can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land. #T4#
Lê tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
A short uppercut from Lê.
Lê digs a right hand into Axius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axius's gas tank.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Lê blocking some punches.
Lê blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius blocking some punches.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Lê. #TD2#
Axius decides to pull guard.
Lê's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Axius looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Axius looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lê passes into half guard.
Axius wants to control the action here but instead Lê manages to pass to full mount!
Axius wants to hold on but Lê pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Axius misses with a low kick.
Axius takes one to the chin there.
Lê thumps Axius with a low kick.
Lê digs a good hook to Axius's body.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Axius off balance momentarily.
Lê tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lê misses with a lunging right hand
and Axius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lê looks for the body kick but Axius saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lê is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Axius blocks a head kick by Lê.
Axius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Axius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lê misses with a shot to the body
and Axius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lê waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Decent striking displayed by Lê there.
Axius walks into a stiff left hand from Lê.
Axius walks into a straight right hand from Lê.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Lê has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
An inside leg kick lands from Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lê gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axius misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Axius has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lê uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Axius looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lê has picked Axius up and slammed him! Axius can't keep hold of the triangle and Lê manages to pass to side control!
Axius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lê working away.
Lê controlling from side mount.
Axius struggling a bit here.#T3#
Axius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Axius is still trying to improve position.
Axius can't do much from the bottom here.
Axius is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Axius seems a little lost for a moment, as Lê dominates the positioning.
Axius is trying to control Lê's posture but Lê avoids it.
Axius is looking for a sweep.
Axius manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lê's best efforts.
Axius is looking for a sweep. Lê is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lê trying to control from half guard but Axius is working away.
Axius trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Axius throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lê. What's that going to do exactly?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: ICS 12     
Date:   Mar 08, 2020
#R1#
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vila staying out of range there.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lê circles away quickly and effectively.
Vila misses with a few strikes there.
Lê throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lê definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lê takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Lê rushes Vila and presses him up against the cage.
Vila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vila has had enough of the clinch but Lê keeps him there for the moment.
Lê lands a body punch.
Lê digs a right hand into Vila's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vila's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Vila throws a head punch that misses.
Vila misses with a body punch.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Vila's ribcage. Vila let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Lê prevents a body shot from Vila.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lê has him pressed against the cage.
Lê cracks Vila with a nice body shot.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Lê keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vila's efforts to push away.
Vila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Vila blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê lands a left hand.
Vila is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vila blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Vila avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Lê tries a body shot but Vila blocks it.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Vila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lê showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Lê blocks a head kick by Vila. #T2#
Vila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vila gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vila loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê lands a right hook to the body.
Vila throws a leg kick
and Lê counters with a nice body kick.
Vila throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Lê clinches up with Vila and pushes him back against the cage.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Lê's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vila slips a jab from Lê.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Vila's head but Vila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3##CL#
Lê clinches up with Vila and pushes him back against the cage.
Lê tries to work over Vila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Vila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Vila.
Lê lands with a short shot to the head.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Vila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vila throws a head punch that misses.
Vila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
Vila trying to control the position but instead, Lê has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vila into the cage.#BC2#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Vila takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Vila throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Lê throws a wild body kick that Vila sees coming a mile off.
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Vila in the body.
Vila misses with a body shot.
Vila throws a push kick but Lê slaps the foot to one side.
Vila throws an off balance right hand
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
Vila thows a leg kick but Lê checks it
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Vila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lê moves out of range as Vila throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vila moves away.
Lê thuds his right hand into Vila's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vila lands with a cross.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vila.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Vila misses.
Vila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lê here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vila misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
Lê lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê throws a head kick but Vila moves out of range.
Lê connects with a body shot that sends Vila's belly button to the back.
Lê avoids the head kick by Vila.
Lê lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila needs to keep his hands up - Lê had a free shot at his head there.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Vila looks for the body kick but Lê saw that one coming.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila misses the shot to the body.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Vila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Vila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vila is looking to score with low kicks.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vila can do to turn this around?
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vila under the eye.
Vila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lê. Lê circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vila misses with a hook
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lê comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lê. That's going to slow Vila down.
A slow jab from Vila misses its intended target.
Lê was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vila.
Good leg kick by Lê there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lê throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lê.
Lê connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vila drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vila misses with a jab to the body
and Lê counters with an inside leg kick.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Vila.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Vila takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vila misses with a hook
and Lê counters with a stiff right hand.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Vila is just out of range.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Lê lands an overhand right.
Lê throws a good cross that connects.
Vila misses with a hook
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
Vila throws a head kick that misses.
Lê slips under a jab from Vila.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lê to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Lê chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vila on the side of the head.
Lê connects with a crisp jab.
Vila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Vila appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lê lands a body shot.
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lê.
Lê throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vila moves away.
Lê digs a good body shot into Vila's ribs.
Vila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
A jab from Lê misses.
Vila misses with a lunging right hand
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila misses with a hook
and Lê counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lê misses with a hook. Vila ducked under it nicely.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Vila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vila throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Jab, jab by Lê - just one landing.
A big right from Vila misses.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Vila. Those never looked like landing.
Vila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body kick from Lê.
Lê misses with a hook.
Vila takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lê tests Vila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê tries to clinch up.
Vila throws a body kick that misses.
Lê throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vila avoids it.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lê.
Lê lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lê works Vila's body with a nice hook.
Vila cracks Lê with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lê lands a front kick.
Lê lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vila just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê scores with a shot to the body.
Lê blocks a leg kick.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vila misses with an uppercut
and Lê makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice cross by Lê.
Vila slips a straight right by Lê.
It seemed like Vila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vila just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vila drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Vila takes one on the button.
Vila misses with a straight left.
Lê swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lê lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vila at a distance.
Vila sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vila throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Vila slips a jab from Lê.
Vila throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Lê misses.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Vila is just out of range.
Lê takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vila has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
Vila jabs Lê right on the nose. Lê blinks but takes it well.
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Lê is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lê avoids the body shot from Vila.
Vila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Lê dodges the punch combination from Vila.
Vila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lê lands with a straight right. Vila didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Vila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vila. Vila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lê waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vila.
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lê!
Vila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Vila moves away and avoids it.
Vila misses with a head kick.
Lê throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Vila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vila.
Lê scores with a hook.#T3#
Lê scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lê showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Lê sizes up Vila with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê doesn't manage to clinch there - Vila circles away.
A jab lands there for Lê.
Lê cracks Vila with a good jab.
A big right from Vila misses.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Lê.
Vila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lê.
Vila looks for the body kick but Lê saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vila, 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!
Lê steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vila. That one must have hurt.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
A low kick from Vila is predictable there
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
Joan Vila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Lê.
Vila is looking for the big counter here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lê.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vila misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with an outside leg kick.
Lê defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Lê punishes Vila's body with a nice straight punch.
Lê lands with an uppercut that bounces Vila off the cage and back into range.
Lê connects with a body shot.
Vila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Lê clinches up with Vila and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila takes a shot to the head.
Vila looking to stall.
Vila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lê pushes Vila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

Joan Vila spoke after the fight, saying 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '.

 

Event: EMP Piano vs Tower 3     
Date:   Feb 16, 2020
#R1#
Lê lands a front kick.
Boaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lê throws a poor cross that misses
and Boaz counters with a left to the body.
Lê throws a body punch but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz throwing a counter right hand but Lê manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Boaz.
Lê misses with an uppercut
and Boaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boaz takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Boaz 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.
The fighters circling - Boaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê wants to slow Boaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Lê on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Boaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boaz throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lê thinks about the counter body kick.
Lê throws a leg kick but Boaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boaz.#T1#
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lê lands a front kick.
Boaz blocks a jab.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Boaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Boaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boaz throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boaz. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Boaz swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaz throws out the jab.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz. #T2#
Boaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Boaz saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Lê.
Boaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lê sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Lê.
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!
Boaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.#TD#
Boaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boaz not doing much here.
Boaz wants to pass to mount but Lê is defending the position.
Boaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Lê is squirming around, avoiding Boaz's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lê wants to hold on but Boaz pushes him away.
Lê has given up his back.
Boaz keeps control of the position easily here as Lê tries to buck him off. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boaz is hanging on to Lê's back as he tries to escape.
Boaz controls the action.
Boaz wants to control but Lê is keeping busy.#SUB#
Boaz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lê has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boaz wants to control but Lê is keeping busy.#SUB#
Lê is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wamberto Boaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boaz digs a good body shot into Lê's ribs.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lê.
Lê throws a leg kick but Boaz checks it.
Boaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boaz throws a good cross that connects.
Boaz takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Boaz stuns Lê with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Boaz.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boaz keeps control of Lê as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lê can do to turn this around?
Boaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Boaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Boaz lands with a right to the head.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Boaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lê prevents it.
Lê lands a nice uppercut.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boazs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
Boaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lê after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wamberto Boaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Boaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boaz wants to take a breather but Lê is having none of it. #T2#
Boaz is pressing down on Lê's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lê is holding on for now.
Boaz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lê can't escape the position.
Lê holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Boaz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz is looking to work his way around to Lê's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
Boaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Boaz working for a submission but Lê is keeping him at bay.
Lê really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lê wants to hold on but Boaz pushes him away.
Boaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lê is looking to escape.
Boaz controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Boaz tries to control but Lê wriggling away.
Boaz controlling his opponent.
Lê is controlling an arm, preventing Boaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wamberto Boaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lê manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wamberto Boaz dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Boaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lê in his tracks.
Wamberto Boaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Boaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boaz.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
Lê takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Boaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boaz slips a straight right by Lê.
Boaz is looking to wear down Lê with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boaz tries to clinch up but Lê circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Lê drives through and clinches with Boaz against the cage.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Boaz controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz lands a shoulder strike.
Boaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lê has him pressed against the cage.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Lê.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Lê lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lê lands a shot to the body.
Boaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lê is defending well.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch.
Boaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lê has time to react.
Lê misses with a body kick.#TD#
Boaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lê is not content to let Boaz control the position.
Boaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Boaz seems to be working for a kimura but Lê defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Boaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lê knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boaz wants to take a breather but Lê is having none of it.
Lê desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lê does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boaz throwing shots but Lê is blocking nicely.
Lê controlling the position well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Boaz scores with a jab to the head.
Lê misses with a hook. Boaz ducked under it nicely.
Boaz lands with a straight right. Lê didn't see that one coming.
Boaz misses with a body shot.
Boaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lê doesn't seem bothered though.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Boaz takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Boaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Lê lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.#T4#
Lê tries to move into range but Boaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
Lê gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Boaz clinches up against the cage.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Boaz controls the action.
Boaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boaz backwards.
Boaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Boaz.
Boaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lê prevents it.
A short right from Lê.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Boaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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 Wamberto Boaz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boaz, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wamberto Boaz!

Our winner, Wamberto Boaz, 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: EMP Verygood vs Jaroslav 2     
Date:   Jan 26, 2020
#R1#
Lê lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lê throws a shot to the body.
Lê jabs Moru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Moru should have avoided that one.
Lê lands with an uppercut that bounces Moru off the cage and back into range.
Lê misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moru throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Lê throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moru checks a leg kick.
Moru throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lê blocks a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Moru unleashes a big counter combination but Lê bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lê defending well as Moru loads up on a big left hand.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Moru fakes the leg kick and cracks Lê in the body.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lê connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lê moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lê jabs Moru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lê throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Lê pushes Moru away with a front kick.
Moru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lê.
Lê swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moru.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lê.
Moru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lê is fending him off so far but Moru persists. Nope, Lê circles away and we're back to standing.
Lê throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moru counters with a nice body shot.
Moru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moru counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Moru looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moru throws a body shot but no joy.
Moru throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Lê lands a jab to Moru's midsection.
Moru throws a leg kick but Lê sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lê lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moru doesn't seem phased though.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê lands a front kick.
Moru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
As Lê backs off Moru throws a huge counter combo but Lê manages to avoid it all.
Lê keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moru on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Moru looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
A shot to the body from Lê misses
and Moru counters with a head kick.
A big left from Moru misses.
Lê takes a swing at Moru's ribcage but misses.
Moru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Moru thuds a left hand into Lê's body.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lê. #CL#
Lê clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê scores with a shoulder strike.
Moru'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.#T4#
Lê lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru.
Moru lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Lê breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê scores with a jab.
Moru takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moru throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Moru.
Lê avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lê misses with a body shot.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Lê on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê cracks Moru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moru misses with a shot to the body
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê lands with a nice body kick.
Moru misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Lê throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lê moves into the clinch.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moru takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Moru has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.#T1#
Lê is leaning against Moru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.#BC#
Lê pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lê lands with a straight right. Moru didn't see that one coming.
Lê feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moru's calf.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Lê scores with a jab. Moru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moru takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Lê misses.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moru can do to turn this around?
Moru is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moru scores with the left hand. Lê knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Lê connects with a nice looking jab.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Moru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moru throws a nice looking combination but Lê bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lê scores with a push kick.
Lê catches Moru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Moru takes one to the chin there.
Moru sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lê avoids the body shot from Moru.
Lê takes a swing at Moru's ribcage but misses.
Moru scores with a jab to the head.
Lê connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Lê throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Lê swings for the body but Moru moves out of range.
Moru staying out of range there.
Lê misses with a hook
and Moru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Moru moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Moru's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Moru.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lê misses with a hook to the body
and Moru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Lê pushes Moru up against the cage in a clinch.
Moru prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê pushes Moru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Moru wants to get back to striking at distance but Lê won't allow it.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moru is trying to stall.
Moru just leaning against Lê, taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê lands a body punch.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Moru prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
Lê pushes Moru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moru moves away from the strike by Lê.
Moru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moru takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Moru misses.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moru avoids the body shot from Lê.
Moru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê looks for the body kick but Moru saw that one coming.
Moru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moru just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Moru ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Moru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moru works Lê's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Moru.
Lê throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moru, as that shot connected. #T1#
Lê moves out of range as Moru strikes.
Moru misses with the combination.
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Moru seems unphased.
Moru needs to keep his hands up - Lê had a free shot at his head there.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê scores with a jab.
Moru misses with a wild body shot.
Lê throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Lê has managed to clinch.
Lê scores with a hook to the body.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru. #T2#
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Lê gets through Moru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lê.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Moru's head. #BC#
Lê escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lê throws a leg kick but Moru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lê with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Moru drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Lê throws a lazy uppercut
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Lê tries to clinch up but Moru circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Lê.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Moru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Moru is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moru scrambles back to his feet.
Lê buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moru walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lê.
Lê sizes up Moru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Jab by Lê.
Nice shot by Lê.#T4#
Moru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moru throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lê scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moru in his tracks.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Moru counters with a takedown into side control.
Lê struggling a bit here.
Moru looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lê is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lê is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moru's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moru is trying to control the action in half guard but Lê is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lê, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: EMP Rock vs Beliy     
Date:   Jan 05, 2020
#R1#
Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lê misses with a body shot
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lê. That's going to slow Williams down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lê at a distance.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Lê dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Lê has managed to clinch.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams prevents a body shot from Lê. #T1#
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Williams blocking some punches.
Lê works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Lê lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lês head.
Good body shot from Lê.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lê as Williams tries to tie him up.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lê's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Williams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams'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.#BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lê scores with a spinning back kick!
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Williams blocks a jab.
Lê slips a jab from Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lê takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lê misses with a low kick. #T3#
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Lê lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Lê has managed to clinch.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lê.
Williams works on Lê's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams. #T4#
Good body shot from Lê.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams taking a breather.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams lands a right hand.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lê scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Lê bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lê throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lê cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Lê walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Lê counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lê counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Lê to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lê darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lê doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.#CL#
Lê gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
A short left from Williams.
Lê lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
Lê tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams is trying to push Lê away but Lê has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lê blocking some punches.
Williams leaning against his opponent.
Lê misses with some punches.
Williams wants to break free but Lê has control.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê prevents a body shot from Williams.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Lê prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Lê misses with some punches.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê takes a shot to the head.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams tries to circle away but Lê has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lê misses with some punches.
Williams prevents a body shot from Lê.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Lê lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Lê escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Lê walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Lê stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Lê is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Lê cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Lê counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Lê counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Lê.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lê backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Lê lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Lê scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lê feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
Williams throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lê moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Lê rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Lê blocks a body shot from Williams.
Lê blocks a body shot from Williams.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Lê fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lê tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê slips a jab from Williams.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê slips under a jab.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Lê takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lê moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Lê's head.
Good leg kick by Lê there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams checks a low kick from Lê.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê staying out of range there.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick by Williams misses
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lê throws out a powerful jab.
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lê walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
A quick step to the side and Lê tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Williams throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lê lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams cracks Lê with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Lê jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê. #T2#
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot.
Lê punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Lê counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lê checks a leg kick.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Lê's head back.
Lê looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Lê lands with a shot to the body.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lê throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lê lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lê takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wayne Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid body kick from Lê.
Lê lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lê has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A cross from Lê lands.
Williams swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lê moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lê lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big right from Williams misses.
Lê avoids the body shot from Williams.
Lê jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
Lê lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
Lê scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Lê takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Lê.
Lê throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lê listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê scores with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Jab by Lê.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: Birthday Bash     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Temirov. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Temirov scores with a punch to the head.
Temirov avoids the body shot from Lê.
A big left from Lê misses.
Temirov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lê - that will leave a mark!
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lê misses.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê scores with a nice head shot.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Temirov avoids a kick to the body.
We've been told by Temirov's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Lê connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov lands a jab to Lê's midsection.
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
Lê lands a nice leg kick that just misses Temirov's sensitive parts.
Temirov lands a nice hook to Lê's body. Lê takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Lê 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.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê lands with a right hand.
Temirov throws out a leg kick but Lê moves out of range and Temirov only half commits.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
Temirov misses the body punch
and Lê counters with an inside leg kick.
Lê scores with a push kick.
Lê keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lê takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lê with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê flicks out a counter leg kick but Temirov steps away.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temirov lands with a straight right. Lê didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Lê lands an overhand right.#T2#
Temirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lê lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Temirov at a distance.
Temirov avoids the body shot from Lê.
Lê looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lê with a nice cross.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lê has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lê throws a leg kick but Temirov checks it.
Lê lands an overhand right.
Temirov connects with a right hand. Lê shakes it off.
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
Lê avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lê's head backwards.
Lê fails in his attempt to clinch.
Temirov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
Temirov blocks the body kick.
Lê throws out a powerful jab.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
Lê misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lê throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lê misses the jab.
Lê is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Temirov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Lê swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Temirov throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Lê flicks out a counter leg kick but Temirov steps away.
Lê cracks Temirov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê. #T4#
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Temirov throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lê misses with a hook. Temirov ducked under it nicely.
Lê lands a nice looking kick to the body. Temirov takes a step back to recover.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê staying out of range there.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Lê throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Temirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Temirov there.
Temirov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lê lets loose with a powerful body kick. Temirov will feel that in the morning.
Temirov lands with a shot to the body.
Lê fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Temirov throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Lê cracks Temirov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Temirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Temirov misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lê misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
Temirov connects with a jab.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
Temirov throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Lê throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Lê connects with a single shot there.
Temirov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lê to score with a decent uppercut.
Temirov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Temirov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Temirov throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temirov avoids the body shot from Lê.
Temirov misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Lê tries to move into range but Temirov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Lê rushes Temirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Temirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow. #BC2#
Lê manages to break the clinch.
Temirov digs a good body shot into Lê's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Lê lands with a shot to the body.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.#T2#
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê with a nice cross.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Temirov moved out of range nicely.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê connects with a right hand. Temirov shakes it off.
Lê pushes Temirov away with a front kick.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Temirov tries to bum rush Lê with a series of wild strikes but Lê uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temirov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lê's calf.
Temirov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Temirov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Temirov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lê wants to clinch up but Temirov keeps it at a distance.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Lê is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov walks into a straight right hand from Lê.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Temirov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
The fighters circling - Temirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Temirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Temirov is looking to counter punch.
Temirov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Temirov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lê. Lê circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Lê gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Temirov takes a shot to the head.
Temirov can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Lê is leaning against Temirov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Lê is leaning against Temirov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
Temirov lands a shot to the body.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Temirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Lê slips a straight right by Temirov.
Temirov moves out of range of the body kick from Lê.
Lê walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body kick from Lê.
Temirov scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Lê lands.
Temirov misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Quân Lê will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Temirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Lê steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Lê has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Temirov trying to control the position but instead, Lê has worked for underhooks and has pushed Temirov into the cage.
Temirov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Temirov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Temirov throws a right and a left that Lê avoids nicely.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov blocks a jab.
Lê showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temirov.
Lê moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Temirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.#T1#
A big left from Temirov misses.
Lê throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Temirov misses the target.
Lê takes one to the chin there.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Temirov cracks Lê with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê misses with a body punch
and Temirov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lê lands with a nice body punch.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
Temirov throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
Lê thows a leg kick but Temirov checks it
letting Temirov counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temirov misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Lê looks to throw the jab but Temirov is out of range.
Temirov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Temirov scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Lê bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Temirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lê.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
Nice body punch from Lê.
Temirov avoids the body shot from Lê.
Temirov digs a good body shot into Lê's ribs.
Temirov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lê dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
Temirov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Lê tries to clinch up but Temirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination.
Temirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Lê tenderised Temirov's leg. Temirov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Temirov has time to react.
Temirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lê looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Ruslan Temirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temirov misses with a looping right.
Lê scores with a punch to the head.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
Lê throws a body punch but Temirov moves out of range.
Lê is looking to clinch but Temirov is avoiding it.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Temirov is just out of range.
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw.
Temirov tries a low kick but Lê avoids it.
Temirov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Lê.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Temirov takes one to the side of the head.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lê! But no joy.
Temirov misses with a jab to the body
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
Temirov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lê moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lê.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quân Lê.
Well Lê 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: CEC 681     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Partio.
Partio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Partio throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio misses with a jab to the body
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Partio misses.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lê darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Partio throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
Lê takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Lê.#T1#
Lê connects with a high kick.
Lê walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio 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.
A jab from Partio misses.
Lê works the jab nicely.
Lê slips a straight right by Partio.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Partio misses.
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Lê looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Partio looks for the body kick but Lê saw that one coming.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê is looking to clinch.
Lê lands a nice looking kick to the body. Partio takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Lê.
Lê's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Partio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lê scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio moves forwards but Lê connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lê lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Lê.
Partio throws a good cross that connects.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Partio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lê throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Lê scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Lê.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio scores with a head kick.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Partio slips a jab from Lê.
Partio walks into a jab.
Partio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lê moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Lê misses with a straight left.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy body kick from Lê
and Partio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lê is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Partio looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio avoids the body shot from Lê.
Nice straight punches there by Partio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Partio.
Lê lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lê avoids the body shot from Partio.
Lê fires out a quick counter leg kick but Partio just manages to avoid it.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lê slips under a jab from Partio.
Lê misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab.
Lê connects with a body shot that sends Partio's belly button to the back.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Partio thuds a left hand into Lê's body.
A solid body kick from Partio.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Lê moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into 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!
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lê misses with a straight left.
Lê lands the left hand.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lê, right into the meat.
Partio thuds his right hand into Lê's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lê scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lê walks into a stiff left hand from Partio.
Partio takes one on the button.
The crowd cheers as Partio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lê doesn't seem phased though.
Lê moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Partio throws a right hand that misses
and Lê counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio thuds a left hand into Lê's body.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
Partio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê moves away from the strike by Partio.
Partio blocks a jab.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Lê walks into a jab.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Lê has managed to clinch.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Partio.
Lê blocking some punches. #BC2#
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Lê's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lê is looking to clinch.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Lê as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
Partio slips a straight right by Lê.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Lê on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lê defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Partio.
Partio takes one on the button.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lê drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Lê. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lê.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio misses with a lunging right hand
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lê checks the leg kick.
Partio throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
Lê is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lê checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Partio.#T2#
Lê throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Partio thumps Lê with a low kick.
Lê lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê is looking to counter punch.
Partio throws a solid leg kick but Lê takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partio.
Partio swinging wildly here.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Lê scores with a nice strike.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.
Lê scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target. #CL#
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Partio lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Partio as the two fighters clinch.
Partio digs a right hand into Lê's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lê's gas tank. #BC2#
Partio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Lê avoids the head kick by Partio.
Partio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Partio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lê counters with a nice body kick.
Lê is looking to slow Partio down with leg kicks.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lê, as that shot connected.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partio swats away the attempt to clinch by Lê.
Lê takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Partio works the jab nicely.
Partio scores with a jab.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Partio throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Partio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lê scores with a punch to the head.
Lê moves out of range of the body kick from Partio.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lê. Lê circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Partio misses.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lê is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Partio connects with a body shot.
Partio slips under a jab.
A low kick from Partio misses
and Lê counters with a thumping low kick.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Partio there.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Partio throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.#T1#
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Lê throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Lê.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lê!
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lê counters with a good low kick that Partio was not able to check.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Lê tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Partio stuns Lê with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Lê moves out of range of the body kick.
Lê dips to his left and cracks Partio with an uppercut!
Lê avoids the head kick by Partio.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Vika Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê connects with a body shot that sends Partio's belly button to the back.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Partio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê scores with a leg kick.
A cross from Lê lands.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Lê was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Partio tries to work over Lê's front leg with a kick but Lê checks it.
Lê is looking to counter punch.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio walks into a stiff left hand from Lê.
Partio looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Partio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lê slips a jab from Partio.
Nice shot by Lê.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
No joy there for Partio, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Lê keeps Partio at a distance using the push kick.
Lê slips under a jab.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê scores with a jab.
Lê moves away from the strike by Partio.
Lê misses with a head kick.
Lê cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Partio lands with an overhand left.
Lê checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Partio throws out a leg kick but Lê moves out of range and Partio only half commits.
Lê lands a head shot.
Lê lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lê defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Partio swinging wildly here.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Partio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lê.#CL#
Lê gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lê.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio lands with a left to the head.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lê's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê scores with a body shot.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio misses with a hook
and Lê counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Lê moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Partio is predictable there
and Lê counters with a thumping low kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vika Partio!

Vika Partio 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: CEC INVASION     
Date:   Sep 30, 2019
#R1#
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Connemara's shoulder, as Connemara tries to avoid the shot.
Connemara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê throws the left hand but Connemara avoids the punch easily.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lê sprawls and moves away.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lê throws a push kick but Connemara slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Lê.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Connemara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lê sprawls and moves away.
Connemara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious beast in the buildup to the fight.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lê sprawls and moves away.
Lê throws a jab when Connemara was well out of range.
Lê misses the jab.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Connemara moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lê sprawls and moves away.
Lê has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Connemara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Lê will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Connemara tries to counter with a takedown but Lê is quick to defend against it.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Connemara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Lê throws a leg kick but Connemara moved away.
Connemara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Connemara moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê throws the left hand but Connemara avoids the punch easily.
Connemara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lê lands a jab to Connemara's midsection.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Connemara's shoulder, as Connemara tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy body kick from Lê #TD#
so Connemara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lê is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Connemara dives into side control.
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!#REVB##SU#
Connemara decides to stand back up. Connemara steps back and let's Lê get back to his feet.
Lê throws a hook but Connemara blocks it.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lê sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lê misses with a low kick.
Connemara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Connemara is out of range.
Lê takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara tries to counter with a takedown but Lê is quick to defend against it.
Donk. Lê catches Connemara right on the button with a cross.
Lê lands a nice looking body kick.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Lê avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Connemara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Connemara.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Lê avoids it well and moves away.
Connemara drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Connemara blocks a low kick nicely.
Connemara avoids a kick to the body.
Lê cracks the inside of Connemara's front leg.
Connemara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connemara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Connemara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Lê avoids it well and moves away.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Connemara's shoulder, as Connemara tries to avoid the shot.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
Lê misses the jab.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Lê.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lê misses with a hook. Connemara ducked under it nicely.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Connemara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Connemara tries to counter with a takedown but Lê is quick to defend against it.
Connemara ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Lê avoids it well and moves away.
Lê takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Connemara.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Lê avoids it well and moves away.
Connemara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Connemara is just out of range.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lê. That's going to slow Connemara down.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Connemara avoids the head kick by Lê.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Connemara moves away and avoids it.
Connemara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lê is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Lê waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connemara.
Connemara moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Connemara tries to counter with a takedown but Lê is quick to defend against it.
Lê throws a hook but Connemara blocks it.
Connemara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice body kick from Lê.
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê throws a leg kick which misses Connemara's front leg but catches the back leg as Connemara tries to avoid it.
Lê tries to clinch but Connemara moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Connemara.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Lê avoids it well and moves away.
Lê throws a low kick, looking for Connemara's leg but Connemara calmly moves out of range.
Connemara tries to counter with a takedown but Lê is quick to defend against it.
Lê wants to clinch up but Connemara keeps it at a distance.
Connemara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Connemara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Connemara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lê to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Lê coming out on top.
Lê lands a right hook to the body.
Connemara checks the leg kick.
Connemara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Connemara defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Lê pushes Connemara up against the cage in a clinch.
Lê wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Lê.
Lê misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Connemara can't get the takedown.
Connemara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Connemara.
A left hand lands to the body for Lê.
Connemara prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê lands a left hand.
Connemara is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lê.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Lê tries a body shot but Connemara blocks it.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Connemara's elbow.
Connemara is working for takedown but Lê is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jameson Connemara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Connemara blocking some punches.
Lê is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lê. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Connemara.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Connemara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lê is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Connemara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connemara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lê is defending well.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Connemara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê misses with a kick to the body.
Connemara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connemara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lê in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Connemara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Connemara is out of range.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
Lê throws a jab when Connemara was well out of range.
Connemara tries to counter with a takedown but Lê is quick to defend against it.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lê misses with a kick to the body.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
Connemara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Lê misses the jab.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Connemara avoids the body shot from Lê.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lê takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lê to score with a decent uppercut.
Lê misses with a straight right.
Lê misses with a hook.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lê sprawls and moves away.
Lê ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connemara moves away.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lê sprawls and moves away.
Lê takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara slips a jab from Lê.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Connemara paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Lê swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Connemara counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lê!
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.#SU#
Connemara decides to stand back up.
Jameson Connemara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Connemara is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Connemara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connemara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Connemara moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lê 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 Connemara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Connemara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
Lê wants to slow Connemara down by chopping away at his legs.
Connemara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice jab there from Lê. #T3#
A low kick from Lê misses #TD#
and Connemara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Connemara.
Lê looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Connemara preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Connemara decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lê, up you get!
Lê swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Connemara.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lê looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Lê with a hook.
Lê misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Lê misses with a straight left.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Connemara blocks a head kick by Lê.
Connemara tries to counter with a takedown but Lê is quick to defend against it.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
A punch lands to the side of Connemara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Lê misses.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Lê avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lê 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: NSC 55: McDonald vs Brandis     
Date:   Sep 10, 2019
#R1#
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lê keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lê moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lê counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Lê has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Miller wants a takedown.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Lê gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Lê lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lê tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller is working for takedown but Lê is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lê lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lê after a bit of a struggle.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê pushes Miller back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Miller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lê to keep the fight standing.
Lê lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê lands a left hand.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê lands an uppercut.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Lê turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Lê lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lê.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Miller has clasped his hands together around Lê's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lê is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lê throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lê throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.
Lê lands a body shot.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Lê sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lê works the jab nicely.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lê as he avoids it easily.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lê connects with a jab.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lê tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lê to the ground. Lê escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.#CL#
Lê clinches up against the ropes.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lê fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lê pushes Miller away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lê pinned against the ropes. Lê gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lê lands a body shot. #T2#
Lê lands a slapping body shot.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Lê saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Lê has managed to clinch.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Lê working aggressively here.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lê lands a shoulder strike.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Lê lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lê after a bit of a struggle.
Lê works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Lê stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lê after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lê lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lê tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lê listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Lê. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lê.#ROC#
Miller is rocked!
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê lands a right hook to the body.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Lê finish him?#CL#
Lê drives through and clinches with Miller against the ropes.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Miller is working for takedown but Lê is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
Lê pushes Miller against the ropes. Lê is working some dirty boxing. Lê pushes off with a quick right hook! Miller goes down! Miller tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lê moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

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

 

Event: NSC 51: Le vs Kubota 2     
Date:   Aug 27, 2019
#R1#
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kubota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kubota 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.
Lê scores with a jab. Kubota acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lê avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê connects with the punch.
Kubota takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lê 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.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota tries a head kick but it misses.
Lê throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota clobbers Lê with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kubota is looking to score with low kicks.
Kubota pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lê's hands.
Kubota slips a jab and a cross from Lê.
A little jabbing left from Kubota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kubota checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Lê.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Lê moves out of range easily.
Lê jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Lê misses with a body punch
and Kubota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Lê misses.
Kubota plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kubota.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota is trying to counter with his kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê throws a wild body kick that Kubota sees coming a mile off.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Lê.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Kubota cracks Lê with a good jab.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lê.
A big left from Lê misses.
Kubota appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kubota lands the left hand.
Kubota misses with a low kick as Lê jumps back.
A big left from Kubota misses. #CL#
Lê gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kubota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Kubota on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kubota fails to land.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
A head punch on the inside from Kubota fails to land.
Kubota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubota controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota misses with a looping left.
Lê slips under a jab.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kubota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota misses with a head kick.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Kubota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kubota throws out a powerful jab.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Lê coming out on top.
Kubota scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kubota throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Kubota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Lê moves out of range as Kubota strikes.#CL#
Lê moves into the clinch.#T1#
Kubota can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Kubota prevents a body shot from Lê.
Kubota throws a head punch that misses.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
Lê is working Kubota over against the ropes.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê is leaning against Kubota and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kubota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kubota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kubota lands a right hand.
Kubota misses with some punches.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Kubota.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê misses with some punches.
Kubota misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Lê manages to break the clinch.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê takes a swing at Kubota's ribcage but misses.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kubota counter with a right hand.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota cracks the inside of Lê's front leg.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Kubota.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Lê moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Lê appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lê walks into a left hand.
Lê takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Kubota takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota scores with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kubota!
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Kubota slips a jab from Lê.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê slips under a jab from Kubota.
Lê tests Kubota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê thumps Kubota with a low kick.
Lê connects with a crisp jab.
Lê feints and then cracks Kubota's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kubota down.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê is looking to counter punch.
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota lands a body shot.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kubota scores with a head kick. Lê tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kubota connects with a crisp jab.
Kubota throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kubota moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lê.
Kubota blocks a jab.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kubota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota misses with a looping left.#T1#
Lê takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota throws a leg kick that misses.
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kubota cracks a nice hook into Lê's ribs.
Kubota defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Kubota cracks Lê with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kubota cracks Lê with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kubota scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Lê takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kubota cracks Lê with a good jab.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range. #T2#
Lê has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kubota.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Kubota punishes Lê's body with a nice straight punch.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Kubota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kubota connects with a body shot that sends Lê's belly button to the back.
Kubota cracks a nice hook into Lê's ribs.
Kubota walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê misses with a straight right.
Kubota is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lê with a body shot.
Kubota slips a straight right by Lê.
Kubota lunges at Lê with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lê's hand.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick.
Lê is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lê throws a leg kick
and Kubota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Kubota. Beautiful body shot.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Kubota feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lês jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kubota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Lê takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kubota scores with a punch to the head.
Lê checks a leg kick.
Lê waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota.
Lê looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Kubota dips to his left and cracks Lê with an uppercut!
Lê takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kubota pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
Kubota defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kubota lands a jab to the nose.
Lê throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lê avoids the head kick by Kubota.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Kubota there.
Kubota slips a straight right by Lê.#T1#
Lê checks a leg kick.
Kubota moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Lê steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kubota. That one must have hurt.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota fakes the leg kick and cracks Lê in the body.
Kubota slips a straight right by Lê.
Kubota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kubota misses with a body kick.
Kubota cracks Lê with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kubota lands with a cross.
Kubota takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kubota thuds his right hand into Lê's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
Lê looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Lê moves out of range of the body kick.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kubota loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Lê fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kubota clobbers Lê with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kubota throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Kubota slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Kubota. #CL#
Lê closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubota controls his hands.
Kubota misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Lê.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kubota's elbow.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Kubota connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
Kubota dips to his left and cracks Lê with an uppercut!
Lê takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lê slips under a jab from Kubota.
Kubota drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body.
Lê tries to move into range but Kubota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lê lands with a cross.
Lê throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kubota slips a jab from Lê.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lê moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Well,Lê is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lê throws a hook to the side of Kubota's head but Kubota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Kubota drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kubota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Kubota blocks the body kick.
Kubota flicks out a counter leg kick but Lê steps away.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lê has time to react.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Lê off balance momentarily.
Lê takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kubota drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kubota misses with a body kick.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Lê misses with a hook. Kubota ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Kubota misses.
Lê throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Lê misses the jab.
Kubota is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lê with a body shot.
Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kubota counter with a right hand.
Kubota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Lê moves in looking to clinch but Kubota pushes him off.#T2#
Kubota slips under a jab from Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota walks into a jab.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Kubota lands a head kick. Lê smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Lê scores with a decent looking hook.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Lê takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
Kubota has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kubota connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kubota feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lês jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota flicks out a counter leg kick but Lê steps away.
Lê on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lê lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kubota's sensitive parts.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeru Kubota.
I've got Kubota 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!

Takeru Kubota wins by unanimous decision!

Takeru Kubota is the new bantamweight champion!
Takeru Kubota 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: NSC 47 PPV     
Date:   Aug 13, 2019
#R1#
Lê misses with a body kick.
Lê closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lê, right into the meat.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Kubota.
Kubota throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Lê closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kubota working aggressively here.
Kubota lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Kubota's head.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Kubota on the inside.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kubota's elbow.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
Kubota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Lê.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kubota tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lê definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kubota digs a right hand underneath Lê's ribcage. Lê let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
A short left from Lê.
Lê blocks a body shot from Kubota.
Kubota is looking to break free of the clinch but Lê has double underhooks.
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
Kubota misses with some punches.
Kubota tries to break the clinch but Lê is controlling the position.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê cracks Kubota with a nice body shot.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Kubota controls the action.
Kubota working aggressively here.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubota.
Kubota tries to break free but Lê pushes him back against the ropes.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê scores with a hook to the body.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Kubota avoids it by throwing Lê back against the ropes.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kubota fails to land.
Lê takes a shot to the head.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow.
Kubota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Kubota digs a right hand underneath Lê's ribcage. Lê let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Lê.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Kubota. #BC2#
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Kubota throws an off balance right hand
and Kubota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Lê misses.
Lê throws a leg kick but Kubota moved away.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Lê appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kubota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kubota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body.
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Lê closes the distance and pushes Kubota back into the ropes.
Lê misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubota controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kubota takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Kubota throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kubota throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Kubota misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kubota throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kubota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kubota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kubota working aggressively here.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Kubota wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lê has him pressed against the ropes.
Kubota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota prevents a body shot from Lê.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kubota lands an uppercut.#T1#
A short right from Kubota on the inside.
Kubota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lê blocks a body shot from Kubota.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê has Kubota pressed against the ropes, preventing Kubota from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kubota lands a body shot.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Lê.
A head punch on the inside from Kubota fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kubota.
Lê blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lê.
Kubota tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Kubota back against the ropes.
Lê lands a left hand.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota pushes Lê back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kubota blocking some punches.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Kubota lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubota controls his hands.
Kubota misses with a body punch.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota gets through Lê's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kubota throws a head punch that misses.
Kubota blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kubota.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Kubota avoids it by throwing Lê back against the ropes.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lê bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kubota's head.
Kubota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lê throws a chopping leg kick but Kubota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lê throws a front kick aimed at Kubota's knee but Kubota avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lê tests Kubota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kubota loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Lê throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Lê checks a leg kick.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
A little jabbing left from Kubota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lê moves out of range of the leg kick from Kubota.
Lê tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lê lands a lovely overhand right.
Lê throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kubota throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lê.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
Kubota connects with a body shot that sends Lê's belly button to the back.
Kubota has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kubota there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy left from Kubota finds it's target.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kubota 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
Lê keeps Kubota at a distance using the push kick.
Lê misses with a low kick.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kubota avoids the body shot from Lê.
Kubota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kubota.
A counter left hand to the body from Lê misses its target.
Lê blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Lê ducks right into an uppercut from Kubota.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Kubota throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Kubota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kubota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Lê staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kubota.
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lê checks a leg kick.
Kubota looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Kubota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kubota throws a solid leg kick but Lê takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kubota.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kubota throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota slips under a jab.
Kubota attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lê throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lê throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kubota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota jabs Lê right on the nose. Lê blinks but takes it well.
Lê cracks Kubota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
A cross from Lê lands.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.
Lê avoids the head kick by Kubota.
Lê blocks a low kick nicely.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kubota wants to land a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kubota swats away the attempt to clinch by Lê.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kubota has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Quân Lê did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Kubota blocks a jab.
Jab by Kubota.
Lê checks a low kick from Kubota.
Lê misses the jab.
Kubota tried to score with a low kick but Lê checks it.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Lê throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lê moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
A big right from Lê misses.
Lê tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kubota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Kubota was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kubota throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kubota takes a step back to recover.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lê - that will leave a mark!
Lê lands with a shot to the body.
Kubota's corner calls for a 1-2. Kubota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kubota slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Crunch! Lê slams his shin into Kubota's torso.
Kubota connects with a body shot.
Kubota scores with a head kick. Lê tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lê looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kubota with a nice cross.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubota shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kubota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a hook.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Lê moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid body kick from Kubota.
Kubota blocks the body kick.
Kubota has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
A left lands for Kubota.
Kubota throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Lê.
Kubota counters with a body kick.
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kubota on the side of the head.
Lê 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.
Kubota throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kubota clobbers Lê with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kubota throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Kubota connects with a body shot that sends Lê's belly button to the back.
Kubota blocks a jab.
Kubota throws a push kick but Lê slaps the foot to one side.
Lê takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Kubota finds it's way through Lê's defenses.
Kubota slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kubota misses the target.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kubota misses with a hook to the body
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kubota crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lê - the referee stops the clock and Kubota gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lê. Kubota manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê misses with a two punch combination.
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Kubota chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Lê walks into a straight right hand from Kubota.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
Lê lands with a nice body kick.
Lê has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kubota.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kubota avoids it.
Kubota misses with a head kick.
Lê throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota throws a hook but Lê blocks it.#T1#
Lê tries to bum rush Kubota with a series of wild strikes but Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Lê misses.
A clash of legs there as Kubota blocks the low kick.
Kubota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Kubota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kubota.
A head kick by Kubota misses
and Lê counters with a thumping low kick.
Lê defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lê throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota checks a leg kick nicely.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lê wants to clinch.#T2#
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Lê moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kubota.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota is looking to slow Lê down with leg kicks.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lê misses with a kick to the body
and Kubota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lê.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota misses with a body shot
and Lê counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lê throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê connects with a body shot.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Kubota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Lê.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lê 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Quân Lê retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: NSC 42: Wolf vs Boston     
Date:   Jul 23, 2019
#R1#
Lê connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Partio throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Nice shot by Partio.
Lê lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Partio at a distance.
Jab by Partio.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê slips under a jab.
Lê throws out a counter right but Partio avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lê throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Partio feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good work by Lê as he checks the leg kick.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lê.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Partio counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lê dodges the punch combination from Partio.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Partio misses the target.
Lê lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Lê throws a shot to the body.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lê.
Lê scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio misses the jab.
Lê connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Lê avoids it.
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Partio in the body.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lê takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lê jabs at Partio's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lê checks a leg kick.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
A clash of legs there as Lê blocks the low kick.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Lê checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partio ducks right into an uppercut from Lê.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lê 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 Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Lê dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
Partio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Partio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lê scores with a jab to the body.
Lê misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Partio misses the target.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Partio sizes up Lê with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Partio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lê scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Lê checks it.
Partio throws a leg kick but Lê sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Lê keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lê lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Partio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Partio throws a leg kick that misses.
Lê moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Partio misses.
Partio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Partios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Partio throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
Lê drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Partio.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Lê swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lê defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Lê moves away from the strike by Partio.
Partio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Lê ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Lê saw it coming and moves away.
Lê cracks Partio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Partio blocks a jab.
Lê showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Partio.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lê. That snapped Partio's head back.
Lê lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Lê keeps Partio at a distance using the push kick.
Partio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
Lê misses with a kick to the body.
Partio throws a big counter combination but Lê scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
Partio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê scores with a shot to the body.
Lê lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
A big right from Partio misses.
A swing and a miss from Lê.
Lê throws a sloppy head kick and Partio moves out of range easily.
Lê throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Lê misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lê is able to avoid easily.
Lê throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Partio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Partio in the body.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Partio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lê takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Lê throws a leg kick but Partio moved away.
Partio moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Lê throws a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Partio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot.
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Partio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Partio lands a jab to Lê's midsection.
Lê slips under a jab from Partio.
Partio lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lê feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Partios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Lê defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
Lê throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lê.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
Lê scores with a spinning back kick!
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Partio swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Partio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lê takes a step back to recover.
Some bone on bone action there as Lê checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partio backing away here, and Lê unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lê pushes Partio away with a front kick.
Lê lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lê cracks Partio with an open hand slap.#T2#
Lê feints and then cracks Partio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partio down.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Partio has time to react.
A bone on bone clash there as Lê blocks the leg kick.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Partio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lê counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Partio misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Partio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Partio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lê.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Partio tried to counter with a leg kick but Lê avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lê 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 Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Partio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lê scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Lê - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Quân Lê just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lê.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio slips under a jab from Lê.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Lê dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê throws a body kick that misses.
Partio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lê!
Lê digs a good hook to Partio's body.
Partio lands a really nice looking cross but Lê seems unphased.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio 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 Lê has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lê and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lê swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Partio lands a nice looking body shot.
Partio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Partio slips under a jab from Lê.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lê takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Partio moves away from the strike by Lê.
Partio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lê defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Partio slips a straight right by Lê.
It looked like Partio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lê checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê slips a jab and a cross from Partio.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Lê scores with a jab to the head.
Lê wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lê.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partio under the eye.
A big left from Lê misses.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.#CL2#
Partio gets tackled into the ropes by Lê. Lê maintains the clinch.
Partio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Partio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Partio lands a hook that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Partio tries a body shot but Lê blocks it.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Partio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lê throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Partios head.
Partio misses with a punch to the body.
Partio tries a body shot but Lê blocks it.
Good body shot from Lê.
Partio working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Partio.
Partio blocking some punches.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Lê has Partio pressed against the ropes, preventing Partio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lê blocks a body shot from Partio.
Partio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Partio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Quân Lê will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lê is looking to clinch but Partio is avoiding it.
Lê slips under a jab.
Lê moves into range and connects with a jab.
Partio wants to clinch
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
Vika Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Lê. That snapped Partio's head back.
Lê throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Lê has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Partio finds it's way round the side to connect with Lê's head.
Nice body punch from Lê.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partio under the eye.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lê.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
Lê 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.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Partio feints a jab promting Lê to slip. Partio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lê slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lê dips to his left and cracks Partio with an uppercut!#T1#
Lê lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê slips a straight right by Partio.
Partio cracks Lê with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lê blocks a head kick by Partio.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Partio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê throws a hook but Partio blocks it.#CL#
Partio has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Partio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lê lands with a short shot to the head.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Lê controls his hands.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Partio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Partio misses.
Lê lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lê.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lê.
Partio defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lê thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Partio if he has to take too many more of those.
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lê slips a straight right by Partio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Lê throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lê cracks a nice hook into Partio's ribs.
Lê lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lê 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Quân Lê!

Quân Lê wins by unanimous decision!

Quân Lê is the new bantamweight champion!

 

Event: NSC 36: Woo vs Le     
Date:   Jul 02, 2019
#R1#
Ji Woo digs a good body shot into Lê's ribs.
Ji Woo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Ji Woo digs a good hook to Lê's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Ji Woo lands with an uppercut that bounces Lê off the ropes and back into range.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
Lê appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lê is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lê takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lê takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Lê misses with a low kick.
Ji Woo throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A jab from Lê misses.
Ji Woo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ji Woo.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lê!
Ji Woo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ji Woo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lê to score with a decent uppercut.
Lê staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lê misses the jab.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the body kick.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Lê slips under a jab from Ji Woo.
A little jabbing left from Lê on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lê darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Lê misses the jab.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Ji Woo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lê.
Lê walks into a stiff left hand from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lê scores with a nice body kick.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Ji Woo moves away and avoids it.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Ji Woo throws a nice looking combination but Lê bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Ji Woo lands an overhand right.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê throws a low kick but Ji Woo avoids it.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ji Woo under the eye.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a front kick aimed at Lê's knee but Lê avoids it well.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lê doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ji Woo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lê has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ji Woo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lê throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Lê moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Lê takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lê misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lê.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Lê.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Ji Woo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Ji Woo there.
Ji Woo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lê looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ji Woo.
Lê scores with a jab to the body.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.#T1#
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Lê counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ji Woo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lê in his tracks.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lê.
Lê slips under a jab from Ji Woo.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ji Woo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lê looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lê connects with a single shot there.
Lê swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê counters with a nice body shot.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lê.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ji Woo swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lê shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ji Woo defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê with a nice cross.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab lands there for Lê.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Ji Woo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLê.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê misses with a few strikes there.
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Lê.
Ji Woo scores with a nice right hand.
Ji Woo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lê stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
Nice shot by Lê.
Lê scores with a jab to the body.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head but Ji Woo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Ji Woo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lê's calf.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lê misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Lê throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê misses with a straight right.
Lê lunges at Ji Woo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ji Woo's hand.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
A solid body kick from Lê.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ji Woo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lê lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.#T1#
A cross from Lê lands.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê lands a lovely overhand right.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ji Woo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo connects with a crisp jab.
Lê jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ji Woo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê pushes Ji Woo away with a front kick.
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Lê manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lê on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ji Woo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Ji Woo cracks Lê with a good jab.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê moves away from the strike by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lê counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Lê throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lê thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ji Woo if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ji Woo misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lê there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Quân Lê just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê counters with an outside leg kick.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Lê closes the distance and clinches.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Ji Woo controls the action.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Lê lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Lê lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ji Woo digs a right hand underneath Lê's ribcage. Lê let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lê.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Lê lands a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ji Woo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ji Woo lands a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lê controls his hands. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Lê lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ji Woo presses Lê against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ji Woo misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ji Woo.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ji Woo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the body.
Ji Woo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lê's calf.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo misses with a low kick as Lê jumps back.
Lê throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Lê lands with an overhand left.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Lê looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Lê lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ji Woo doesn't seem phased though.
Ji Woo connects with a solid leg kick.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lê! But no joy.
Ji Woo stuns Lê with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lê takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ji Woo blocks a head kick by Lê.
Ji Woo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ji Woo avoids a kick to the body.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo looks to land a combination. Lê sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lê moves forwards but Ji Woo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Quân Lê will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Ji Woo swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Ji Woo throws a good cross that connects.
Ji Woo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê throws a nice looking combination but Ji Woo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lê throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
Jab, jab by Ji Woo - just one landing.
Lê moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Lê looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê avoids the body shot from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Lê looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Ji Woo jabs Lê right on the nose. Lê blinks but takes it well.
Ji Woo lands with a hook. Lê tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Ji Woo moved away.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Lê pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Lê has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Lê.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Lê blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Ji Woo tries to keep at a distance but Lê has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lê. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quân Lê seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lê stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ji Woo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lê's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lê throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Ji Woo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ji Woo punishes Lê's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Lê moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lê.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê blocking some punches.
Ji Woo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lê backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Quân Lê!

Quân Lê wins by majority decision!

 

Event: NSC 30: Power vs Wright     
Date:   Jun 11, 2019
#R1#
Clarks darts in looking for a takedown but Lê gets double underhooks and turns Clarks into the ropes.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clarks.
Lê throws a jab when Clarks was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Clarks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clarks staying out of range there.
Clarks swings widly with a right hand
and Lê counters with an outside leg kick.
Lê throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clarks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clarks misses with a takedown attempt
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê slips a jab and a cross from Clarks.
Clarks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê's corner calls for a 1-2. Lê obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clarks has a takedown stuffed.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elroy Clarks.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Clarks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clarks misses with a hook to the body
and Lê makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Clarks really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Clarks counters with a shoot takedown. Lê fights it but they end up in guard.
Clarks is looking to advance position but Lê has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Clarks can't escape the position. #T1#
Clarks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lê seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clarks tries to roll over but Lê keeps him under control.
Clarks is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lê jumps into side control!
Clarks is looking for a sweep.
Clarks regains half guard.#T2#
Clarks is looking to get back to full guard here but Lê has managed to pass to side control instead.
Clarks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clarks looks to move to half guard but instead Lê has passed into mount! Damn!
Lê controlling from the full mount.
Clarks is looking to improve his position but Lê isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Clarks just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Clarks.
Clarks misses with a double jab.
Clarks defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
A combination from Clarks does no damage.
Clarks throws a one two combo.
Lê pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarks throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
Clarks throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Clarks moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Clarks moved away.
Clarks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Clarks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clarks misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarks slips under a jab from Lê.
Lê misses with a head kick.
Lê moves away from the strike by Clarks. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Clarks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Lê misses.
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clarks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Clarks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Lê was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clarks.
Lê fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clarks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clarks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clarks throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Lê finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clarks.
Lê tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clarks is able to avoid easily.
Clarks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê looks for the body kick but Clarks saw that one coming.
Clarks misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Lê there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Clarks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lê lands with an uppercut that bounces Clarks off the ropes and back into range.
Clarks lands with an uppercut that bounces Lê off the ropes and back into range.
Lê fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clarks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clarks lands a lovely overhand right.
Lê sizes up Clarks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê throws a sloppy body shot
and Clarks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Clarks both land. Nice combination.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clarks misses with a double jab
and Clarks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clarks.
Clarks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Clarks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clarks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarks misses with a body shot.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Clarks saw that one coming.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Clarks moved out of range nicely.
Lê throws a leg kick but Clarks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clarks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Nice body kick there by Lê.
Lê moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarks can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clarks 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 Lê has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lê and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Clarks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê slips a jab from Clarks.
Clarks moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Clarks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lê circles away quickly and effectively.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Clarks's shoulder, as Clarks tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Lê.
Clarks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarks moves away.
Clarks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lê misses with a jab to the body
and Clarks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Clarks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Clarks lands.#T1#
Lê scores with a jab to the head.
Clarks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clarks throws a nice looking combination but Lê bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Clarks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lê throws a wild body kick that Clarks sees coming a mile off.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clarks.
Clarks looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
Lê throws a big counter combination but Clarks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clarks misses with the combination.
Lê throwing a counter right hand but Clarks manages to avoid it.
Clarks dives in for a single leg takedown but Lê sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Clarks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
Lê misses with a kick to the body
and Clarks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clarks momentarily.
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Clarks misses with a lunging right hand
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarks ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
A big right from Clarks misses.
Lê slips under a jab from Clarks.
A swing and a miss from Clarks.
Lê slips a jab and a cross from Clarks.
Clarks slips under a jab from Lê.
Clarks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lê scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Lê lands with an uppercut that bounces Clarks off the ropes and back into range.
Lê is looking to slow Clarks down with leg kicks.
Lê throws an off balance right hand
and Clarks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarks.
Clarks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elroy Clarks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarks is just out of range.

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 Quân Lê.
Well Lê has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Quân Lê!

Quân Lê wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: NSC 25: Maximus vs Twborg     
Date:   May 21, 2019
#R1#
Lê takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê scores with a decent looking hook.
Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clay's knee momentarily.
Clay blocks a jab.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
Clay darts in looking for a takedown but Lê gets double underhooks and turns Clay into the ropes.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Lê throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Clay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lê's guard.
Lê keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Lê is keeping the position.
Clay controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lê keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Lê is controlling Clay's posture.
Lê keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lê works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Lê is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so 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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lê.
Lê with a nice cross.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Lê sprawls well.
Lê listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clay slips under a jab from Lê.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Lê manages to avoid it.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lê finds it's way round the side to connect with Clay's head.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Clay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clay blocks a jab.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.#TD#
Clay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Lê is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Clay.
Lê takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lê lands a body shot.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Lê has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lê scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lê blocks a jab.
Lê connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Clay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Lê is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lê keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Lê being controlled here, momentarily.
Lê wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Clay trying to control but Lê is working from the bottom.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Lê is retaining full guard.
Lê has Clay pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Clay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clay misses with a two punch combination.
Lê misses with a kick to the body.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Clay slips under a jab from Lê.
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a hook.
Lê scores with a nice body kick.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Clay moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Clay misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lê throws the left hand but Clay avoids the punch easily.
Clay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lê 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.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
Lê looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lê throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lê slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay fails to land with a series of punches.
Lê tries to clinch there but Clay circles away.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.
Lê pushes Clay away with a front kick.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay fails to land the takedown.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Lê.#T1#
Clay tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lê manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lê pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lê paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
A punch lands to the side of Lê 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lê lands with an uppercut that bounces Clay off the ropes and back into range.
Lê walks into a left hand.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Clay closes the distance and clinches.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lê is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lê lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clay.#BC2#
Lê escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot.
Andre Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Lê has closed the distance and engaged Clay in a clinch.
Lê lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Lê misses with some punches.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clay's elbow.
Lê blocks a body shot from Clay.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Clay lands with a left to the head.
Lê softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Clay misses with some punches.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Clay controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Clay.
Clay takes a shot to the head.
Clay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lê 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Quân Lê!

Quân Lê wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: NSC 18: Ribbler vs Salieri     
Date:   Apr 30, 2019
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Lê.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Lê swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Lê avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Lê.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Lê closes the distance and clinches.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobs's elbow.
Lê working aggressively here.
Jacobs takes a shot to the head.
Jacobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê presses Jacobs against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jacobs misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jacobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lê.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Lê lands an uppercut.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Lê misses with some punches. #T1#
Lê lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jacobs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Lê has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.
Jacobs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Jacobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lê has Jacobs pressed against the ropes, preventing Jacobs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
Jacobs is trying to push Lê away but Lê has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
Lê lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lê dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacobs. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Lê.
Lê cracks Jacobs with an open hand slap.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from Lê. #T2#
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacobs has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobs. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jacobs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacobs scores with a nice right hand.
Lê fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs lands a body shot.
Lê digs a good hook to Jacobs's body.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Jacobs in the body.
Jacobs throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Lê has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacobs lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jacobs scores with a hook.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jacobs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lê scores with a push kick.
Lê digs a good hook to Jacobs's body.
A head kick misses from Lê.
Lê lands with a good body shot.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lê misses with a head kick.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Lê moves out of range.
Lê lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Jacobs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Jacobs does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lê.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Lê lands.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Lê slips a jab from Jacobs.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lê throws a hook but Jacobs avoids it easily.
Jacobs throws a body shot but no joy.
Jayden Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Jacobs's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacobs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
Lê let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Lê scores with a nice head shot.
Jacobs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
Lê lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Lê rushes Jacobs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Lê has double underhooks. #BC2#
Lê breaks from the clinch.
Lê lands a body shot.
Jacobs slips a jab from Lê.
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
Lê throws out a counter right but Jacobs avoids it with no problem.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Jacobs.
Jacobs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lê.
Nice shot by Lê.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Lê lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacobs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lê moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lê lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jacobs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well,Jacobs is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lê circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobs misses the jab.
Jacobs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab by Lê.
Jacobs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lê is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacobs with a body shot.#CL2#
Lê has closed the distance and engaged Jacobs in a clinch.
Jacobs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacobs is trying to break free.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
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!
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs prevents a body shot from Lê. #BC2#
Lê escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs takes one on the button.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.#T1#
Jacobs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lê wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacobs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobs tries to bum rush Lê with a series of wild strikes but Lê uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lê thumps Jacobs with a low kick.
Lê connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacobs takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jacobs jabs Lê right on the nose. Lê blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Jacobs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lê connects with a single shot there.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Lê bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lê lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Jacobs. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê clobbers Jacobs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
An inside leg kick lands from Lê.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lê scores with the left hand. Jacobs knows he should have avoided that one.
Jacobs swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lê moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lê circles away quickly and effectively.
Lê feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacobs's calf.#CL2#
Lê fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacobs, pushing him back against the ropes.
Jayden Jacobs 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.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Lê bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lê 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Quân Lê!

Quân Lê wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: NSC 11: Joy vs Salieri     
Date:   Apr 02, 2019
#R1#
Lê blocks a head kick by Coutinho.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coutinho lands with a right hand.
Lê throws a hook but Coutinho avoids it easily.
Coutinho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lê getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Coutinho.
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê throws the left hand but Coutinho avoids the punch easily.
Coutinho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lê misses with a right hand
and Coutinho counters with a straight right hand.
Coutinho moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Coutinho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coutinho just misses with a punch to the body.
Coutinho jabs Lê to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Coutinho slips a jab from Lê.#TD2#
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lê is in trouble now - Coutinho has advanced to mount! #T1##SUB2#
Coutinho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lê turns into him and now he's in Coutinho's guard.
Coutinho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coutinho wants to improve his position but instead Lê has moved into half guard.
Coutinho is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coutinho is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lê in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lê keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lê prevents Coutinho from improving his position.
Coutinho trying to control here.
Coutinho wants to improve his position but Lê is controlling well. #SUB2#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lê pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marilson Coutinho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lê misses with a straight left.
Jab from Lê.
Lê lands with a nice body kick.
A big left from Lê misses.
Coutinho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lê looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coutinho ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Coutinho misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Coutinho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lê thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coutinho if he has to take too many more of those.
Coutinho throws a head kick that half lands.
Coutinho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coutinho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coutinho staying out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coutinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
Coutinho blocks a head kick by Lê.
Lê staying out of range there.
Coutinho misses with a straight left.
Coutinho misses with a looping right.#T1#
Coutinho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coutinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marilson Coutinho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lê throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Lê.
Lê thuds his shin into the meat of Coutinho's side.
Coutinho avoids the body shot from Lê.
Coutinho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Lê misses.
Coutinho just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Coutinho.
Lê throwing a counter right hand but Coutinho manages to avoid it.
Lê staying out of range there.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Coutinho ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coutinho.
Coutinho shoots and misses
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê takes a swing at Coutinho's ribcage but misses.
Coutinho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Coutinho saw that one coming.
Coutinho moves away from the strike by Lê. #T2#
Coutinho checks a low kick from Lê.
Lê lands a nice hook to Coutinho's body. Coutinho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coutinho misses with a hook.
Lê throws a leg kick which misses Coutinho's front leg but catches the back leg as Coutinho tries to avoid it.
Lê thumps Coutinho with a low kick.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coutinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Coutinho.
Lê throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Coutinho blocks a low kick nicely.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Lê misses.
Lê has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coutinho finds it's way round the side to connect with Lê's head.
Lê cracks the inside of Coutinho's front leg.
Lê throws a hook but Coutinho blocks it.
Coutinho throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coutinho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lê pinned against the ropes. Lê gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coutinho thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Coutinho moves away from the strike by Lê.
Coutinho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lê defends it well.
Coutinho staying out of range there.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coutinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coutinho. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê scores with the left hand. Coutinho knows he should have avoided that one.
Coutinho looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
Coutinho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Coutinho ducks down to avoid it.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Coutinho ducks down to avoid it.
Lê doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coutinho misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Coutinho.
Coutinho jabs at Lê's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lê.
Lê scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Marilson Coutinho has been cut.
Coutinho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coutinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coutinho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD2#
Coutinho dives in and scores a takedown into Lê's guard.#T1#
Lê working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coutinho.
Coutinho throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Coutinho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lê is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Coutinho, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Coutinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lê doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lê manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coutinho controls Lê momentarily but Lê frees himself. #SUB2#
Coutinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lê doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lê manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Coutinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Coutinho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lê has passed into half guard!
Lê perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marilson Coutinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lê pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marilson Coutinho.
I think Coutinho 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Quân Lê!

Quân Lê wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: NSC 5: Hawk vs Scarn     
Date:   Mar 05, 2019
#R1#
Lê lands with a nice body kick.
Lê moves away from the strike by Brah.
Brah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brah. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê misses with a kick to the body
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Brah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brah lands in his opponent's guard.
Lê wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Lê keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Lê keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah trying to control but Lê is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brah misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lê swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Brah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê swings widly with a right hand
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Brah is just out of range.
Lê scores with a nice body kick.
Brah misses the jab.#TD#
Brah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lê tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.#SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura but Lê is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brah to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brah throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Lê moves out of range of the body kick from Brah.
Lê lands with a good body shot.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Lê throws a wild body kick that Brah sees coming a mile off.
Brah feinted with a counter takedown.
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Brah misses with a body kick.
Lê misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Brah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lê scores with a jab to the body.
Brah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Brah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah trying to move into half guard but instead Lê has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lê 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.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lê is one step ahead there.
Lê must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Brah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lê can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lê got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lê has managed to get both his arms back between Brah's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lê can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lê's guard. #REVR#
Brah wants to control from the top but Lê keeps moving.
Brah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lê keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
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 Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brah misses the shot to the body.
Brah throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Brah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lê's guard.
Brah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lê can do to turn this around?
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lê is keeping the position for now.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê wants to improve his position but instead Brah has moved into half guard.
Edgy Brah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lê wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lê wants to get back to full guard but Brah has passed into side control.#SUB#
Brah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brah advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Brah moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lê has worked his arm free - good work by Lê!
Brah advances to full mount.
Edgy Brah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Lê is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Lê really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brah, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Edgy Brah!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Edgy Brah!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Edgy Brah!

Edgy Brah wins by unanimous decision!

Edgy Brah gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Syn Europe 99     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Lê misses with a hook.
Websphere moves out of range as Lê strikes.
That kick from Websphere tenderised Lê's leg. Lê is trying to keep his angry face on.
Websphere misses with a body kick.
Lê keeps the fight on the outside.
Lê throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Websphere.
Websphere throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lê misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Websphere counters with a stiff right hand.
Lê avoids the body shot from Websphere.
A little jabbing left from Lê on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Websphere takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lê throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lê. That's going to slow Websphere down.
Websphere takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Websphere moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Websphere does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Websphere's shoulder, as Websphere tries to avoid the shot.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A head kick misses from Websphere.
Lê throws the left hand but Websphere avoids the punch easily.
Lê staying out of range there.
Lê blocks the body kick.
Websphere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Websphere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Websphere.
Websphere throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Lê closes the distance and clinches.
Websphere is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lê working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Websphere prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Websphere misses with the head strike.
Websphere really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Websphere's ribcage. Websphere let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Websphere makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Websphere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lê lands a left hand.
Websphere tries to break the clinch but Lê is controlling the position.
Websphere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê tries to work over Websphere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Websphere controls his hands.
Websphere cracks Lê with a nice body shot.
Websphere working aggressively here.
Websphere presses Lê against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Websphere blocks an uppercut.
Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Websphere working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Websphere's elbow.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Websphere lands a left hand.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Websphere.
Lê lands with a short shot to the head.
Lê keeps control of Websphere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Websphere.
Websphere working hard to break the clinch.
Websphere gets through Lê's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Websphere scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Websphere holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Websphere scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Websphere gets through Lê's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Websphere tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Websphere lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Websphere is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Websphere lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê lands a body punch.
Lê digs a right hand into Websphere's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Websphere's gas tank.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Websphere avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Lê lands a nice uppercut.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Websphere's elbow.
Lê pushes Websphere back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere looking to slow down the pace here.
Websphere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Websphere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lê.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lê throws out a loose jab but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Websphere bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lê's head backwards.
Websphere seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lê throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Websphere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lê scores with a push kick.
Lê slips a straight right by Websphere.
Lê moves out of range of the body kick from Websphere.
Lê tries a quick counter leg kick but Websphere is wise to it.
Websphere misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Lê on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lê throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Websphere's head.
Lê jabs at Websphere's body.
Websphere throws a sloppy head kick and Lê moves out of range easily.
Lê feints and then cracks Websphere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Websphere down.
Websphere takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Websphere swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Websphere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Websphere throws a sloppy head kick and Lê moves out of range easily.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Lê swats away the attempt to clinch by Websphere.
Websphere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Websphere takes one on the button.
Websphere lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Websphere walks into a straight right hand from Lê.
Websphere lands a lovely overhand right.
Lê throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Websphere needs to keep his hands up - Lê had a free shot at his head there.
Lê connects with a single shot there.
Websphere staying out of range there.
Websphere slips a jab from Lê.
Websphere on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Websphere looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Websphere doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Websphere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Websphere is looking to counter punch.
Websphere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Websphere momentarily.
Websphere throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lê scores with a spinning back kick!
Lê lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Lê tenderised Websphere's leg. Websphere is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lê misses with a jab to the body
and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Websphere on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Lê jabs Websphere to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Websphere throws out a powerful jab.
Lê tries a head kick but it misses.
Websphere is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Websphere throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Websphere moves forwards but Lê connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Websphere chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
A good leg kick by Websphere.
Lê lands a nice hook to Websphere's body. Websphere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Websphere connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Websphere.
A bone on bone clash there as Websphere blocks the leg kick.
Websphere is looking to counter punch.
Websphere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Websphere looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lê throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Websphere stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lê in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Websphere throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Websphere throws a nice looking combination but Lê bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lê on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Websphere. Websphere circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A clash of legs there as Lê blocks the low kick.
Websphere tries to clinch but Lê is having none of it.
Lê ducks right into an uppercut from Websphere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Websphere throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lê on the side of the head. #T4#
Websphere connects with a solid leg kick.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Websphere takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Websphere ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lê misses with a hook.
A low kick from Lê misses
and Websphere counters with a stiff right hand.
Websphere throws a push kick but Lê slaps the foot to one side.
Lê scores with a kick to the body.
Websphere feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lê's calf.
Websphere throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Websphere.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lê's corner calls for a 1-2. Lê obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Websphere walks into a straight right hand from Lê.
Websphere throws a body kick that misses.
Websphere throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Websphere takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lê fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lê gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Websphere slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lê avoids a kick to the body.
Websphere tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lê paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lê blocks the body kick.
Lê catches Websphere with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Websphere lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lê at a distance.
Lê digs a good hook to Websphere's body.
Websphere throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lê misses the jab.
Lê has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Websphere.
Websphere tries to score with a low kick but Lê moves his leg out of the way.
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Nice straight punches there by Lê. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lê.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Websphere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Websphere feints and then cracks Lê's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lê down. #T1#
Websphere turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Lê.
Websphere scores with a sloppy right hand. Lê should have avoided that one.
Websphere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Websphere avoids a kick to the body.
Lê's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Websphere misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lê cracks the inside of Websphere's front leg.
Websphere connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê scores with a hook.
Lê 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.
Websphere misses with a body kick.
Websphere is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Websphere closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Lê's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lê lands a nice shot that snaps Websphere's head back.
BM Websphere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lê takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lê blocks the body kick.
Websphere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lê misses with a straight left.
Websphere looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lê misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Websphere.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Websphere.
Websphere appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Websphere tried to score with a low kick but Lê checks it.
Websphere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lê cracks Websphere with an open hand slap.
Lê lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lê avoids a kick to the body.
Lê is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Lê blocks the low kick.
Lê circles away from the clinch attempt.
Websphere fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lê misses the jab.
Websphere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Websphere paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lê takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lê scores with a shot to the body.
Websphere on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Websphere lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Websphere is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid body kick from Lê.
Lê is looking to slow Websphere down with leg kicks.
Lê pushes Websphere away with a front kick.
Lê throws a right hand that Websphere ducks under and follows up with a left that Websphere also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Websphere.
Websphere on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Lê cracks Websphere with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Websphere on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Websphere walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Lê works Websphere's body with a nice hook.
Websphere throws a sloppy head kick and Lê moves out of range easily.
Websphere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Websphere throws a front kick aimed at Lê's knee but Lê avoids it well.
Websphere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lê.
Websphere is looking to clinch.
Lê cracks Websphere with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Lê.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Websphere is looking to clinch but Lê is avoiding it.
Websphere fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lê.
Lê checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lê takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lê 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: DARE NYE BLAST     
Date:   Dec 31, 2018
#R1#
Strålman defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Strålman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lê with a body shot.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strålman swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Lê drives through and clinches with Strålman against the cage.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê working aggressively here.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Strålman's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Strålman.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Strålman digs a right hand underneath Lê's ribcage. Lê let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Strålman lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Strålman.
Strålman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strålman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
Strålman working aggressively here.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman takes a shot to the head.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê lands an uppercut.#T1#
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strålman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
Lê scores with a shoulder strike.
Strålman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lê lands a left hand.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Lê.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strålman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strålman misses with the head strike. #T2#
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Lê blocking some punches.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman misses with a punch to the body.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lê cracks Strålman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Lê throws a push kick but Strålman slaps the foot to one side.
Strålman takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Strålman is looking to slow Lê down with leg kicks.
Strålman tests Lê's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Lê looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lê throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Strålman counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a straight right. #T3#
Lê turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Lê misses with a wild combination.
Lê on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strålman. Strålman obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Strålman tenderised Lê's leg. Lê is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Strålman misses
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê slips under a jab.
A left lands for Strålman.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Lê moves forwards but Strålman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lê throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Strålman swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Strålman drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lê misses with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman throws a push kick but Lê slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Lê on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strålman misses with a low kick as Lê jumps back.
Strålman misses with a body punch
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strålman tries to score with a low kick but Lê moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Lê.
Strålman tries to work over Lê's front leg with a kick but Lê checks it.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lê with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strålman.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Lê connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lê throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strålman.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê cracks the inside of Strålman's front leg.
A jab from Strålman finds it's way through Lê's defenses.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Strålman 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#
Lê slips a jab from Strålman.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strålman throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Lê.
Lê throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strålman misses with a body kick.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê misses the jab.
Lê 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Strålman throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strålman lands an overhand right.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
Lê throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Strålman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strålman.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Lê throws out a powerful jab.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strålman defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strålman counters with an inside leg kick.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
Strålman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strålman defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Lê throws a push kick but Strålman slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick from Strålman lands but Lê takes it in his stride.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Strålman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
A big right from Lê misses.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Strålman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê throws a right hand that misses
letting Strålman counter with a right hand.
Lê chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Strålman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lê tried to counter with a leg kick but Strålman avoided it.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strålman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strålman misses with a hook to the body
enabling Lê to counter with a crisp jab.
Strålman scores with a sloppy right hand. Lê should have avoided that one.
Strålman scores with a head kick.
Lê defending well as Strålman loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Lê misses.
It seemed like Strålman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strålman tries to score with a low kick but Lê moves his leg out of the way.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Strålman cracks Lê with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman throws a wild body kick that Lê sees coming a mile off.
Lê seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê misses with a low kick as Strålman jumps back.
Lê fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lê throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Strålman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Lê clinches up against the cage.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
Strålman moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Lê chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman lands with a kick to the temple. Lê shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lê misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Strålman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lê.
Strålman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strålman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lê momentarily.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strålman throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Lê finds it's way through Strålman's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Strålman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strålman connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lê lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strålman thumps Lê with a low kick.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strålman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strålman throws out a powerful jab.
Lê fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strålman is out of range.
Strålman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strålman misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Strålman.
Lê throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman keeps the fight on the outside.
Lê throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strålman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strålman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman thuds his right hand into Lê's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lê lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lê throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Lê tries to clinch up.
Lê throws out a leg kick but Strålman moves out of range and Lê only half commits.
Strålman misses with a body shot
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Strålman misses the target.
Strålman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lê appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lê punishes Strålman's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Lê catches Strålman right on the button with a cross.
Strålman throws a head kick that Lê semi-blocks.
Strålman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strålman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strålman throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strålman on the side of the head.
Strålman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Lê misses with a body kick.#T2#
Lê chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Lê throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Strålman is rocked!
Strålman walks into a left hand.
Strålman is still on wobbly legs! Can Lê finish him?
Lê throws a wild body kick that Strålman sees coming a mile off.
Lê avoids the head kick by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strålman seems to have recovered his senses.
Lê swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê thuds a left hand into Strålman's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Strålman as he connects with a hook.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman thuds a left hand into Lê's body.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lê looks for the body kick but Strålman saw that one coming.
Strålman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Strålman blocks a jab.
Lê throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Strålman lands a really nice looking cross but Lê seems unphased.
Strålman throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
Lê half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Strålman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strålman throws a leg kick which misses Lê's front leg but catches the back leg as Lê tries to avoid it.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Lê pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strålman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Lê throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Strålman.
Strålman slips a jab from Lê.
Strålman cracks Lê with a good jab.
Strålman lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lê throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily. #T4#
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Lê off balance momentarily.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Strålman scores with a nice right hand.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lê avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Lê is looking to counter with a body kick.
A lazy left from Strålman finds it's target.
Strålman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strålman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strålman lands a head shot.
Lê tests Strålman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
Strålman lands a jab to Lê's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Strålman.
I've got Strålman 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!

After the fight, Anton Strålman 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: DARE 87     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
Lê scores with a leg kick.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lindberg ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lindberg throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Lindberg loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Lê scores with a nice strike.
Lê connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lê.
Lê is looking to clinch.
Lindberg with a nice cross.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Lê there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
Nice cross by Lê.
A jab lands there for Lê.
Lindberg swings for the body but Lê moves out of range. #T1#
Lindberg moves away from the strike by Lê.
Lindberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lindberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lê!
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
Lê scores with a nice right hand.
Lê is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Lê connects with a crisp jab.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê stuns Lindberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lê sizes up Lindberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid 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!
Lindberg misses with a hook.
Lindberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Lê off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Lindberg misses
and Lê counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lê feints and then cracks Lindberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lindberg down. #T2#
Lê tries to land a front kick but Lindberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindberg.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lê!
Lê takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lê throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lê - that will leave a mark!
Lindberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê misses with the body kick
and Lindberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lê swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg walks into a stiff left hand from Lê.
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lindberg. Lindberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lê lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindberg at a distance.
Lê looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Lindberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lê.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lê 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 Lindberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lindberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lê lands a head shot.
Lindberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lê chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindberg.
Lê misses with a two punch combination.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Lê throws a head kick that misses.
Lê throws the kick towards the body but Lindberg avoids it.
Lê throws a chopping leg kick but Lindberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lindberg throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
Lê takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
Lindberg misses with a wild combination.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Lindberg throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Lindberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Lindberg does it's job there.
Lindberg takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Lê takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê lands a lovely overhand right.
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Lê is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lindberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lindberg throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Lindberg's shoulder, as Lindberg tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Lindberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê cracks the inside of Lindberg's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê 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#
Lê cracks Lindberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lê misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lindberg! But no joy.
Lê lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindberg at a distance.
Lindberg misses with an uppercut
enabling Lê to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Lindberg.
Lê fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lindberg is out of range.
Lindberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Lê moves into the clinch successfully.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Lê throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lindbergs head.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê pushes Lindberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Lindberg fails to land.
Lê scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lê pushes Lindberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lindberg.
Lê lands an uppercut.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindberg's elbow.
Lindberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindberg.
Lindberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lindberg blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê misses with some punches.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Lindberg avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê lands a body punch. #T2#
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Lindberg's head.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindberg can do to turn this around?
Lindberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindberg can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Lê working aggressively here.
Lindberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê lands a right hand.
Lindberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Lindberg.
Lindberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Lindberg controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindberg.
Lê working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lindberg can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action. #T3#
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lindbergs head.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
A head punch on the inside from Lindberg fails to land.
Lindberg misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Lê's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lindberg blocks the body kick.
Lindberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lê.
The fighters circling - Lindberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Lê.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lê. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê punishes Lindberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Lê.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Lê tried to counter with a leg kick but Lindberg avoided it.
Lindberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindberg moves away.
Lindberg slips under a jab from Lê.
Lindberg moves away from the strike by Lê.
Lê lands a body shot.
Lê lands a nice shot that snaps Lindberg's head back.
A good leg kick by Lê.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg stuns Lê with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lindberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lê - the referee stops the clock and Lindberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lê. Lindberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lindberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
Lê takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Lê misses.
Lê looks to throw a body kick
and Lindberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Some wild striking there from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Lê does it's job there.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê cracks Lindberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Donk. Lindberg catches Lê right on the button with a cross.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Lindberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lê finds it's way through Lindberg's defenses.
Lindberg needs to keep his hands up - Lê had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, jab by Lê - just one landing.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lindberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindberg connects with the punch.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Lindberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lindberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Lê throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lê connects with a crisp jab.
Lê connects with the punch.
Lindberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindberg checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Lindberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tomas Lindberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lê scores with a jab to the head.
Lê defending well as Lindberg loads up on a big left hand.
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lê throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lindberg takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
Lindberg just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLê.
A jab from Lê misses.
Lindberg tries to move into range but Lê moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Lê scores with a jab.#T3#
Lê lands a glancing blow to the side of Lindberg's head.
Lê lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindberg at a distance.
Lê lands a nice shot that snaps Lindberg's head back.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Lê scores with a spinning back kick!
Lindberg avoids the head kick by Lê.
Lindberg moves forwards but Lê connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lê fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lindberg on the side of the head.
A big right from Lindberg misses.
Jab by Lê.
Lê moves out of range as Lindberg strikes.
Lindberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lindberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lê - the referee stops the clock and Lindberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lê. Lindberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Lindberg misses with a hook.
Lindberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lê backs up against the cage.
Lê fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a jab. Lê acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lê connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lindberg throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lê scores with a nice strike.
Lindberg tests Lê's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindberg swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Lê there.
Lê fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: DARE 77     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Jab, jab by Lê - just one landing.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Lê.
Sensei throws a right hand that Lê ducks under and follows up with a left that Lê also avoids with ease.
Sensei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sensei 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.
Sensei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sensei works Lê's body with a nice hook.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
Sensei shoots in but no luck this time.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Sensei moved out of range nicely.
Sensei takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê throws a wild body kick that Sensei sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Sensei does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lê missing with a left hand there. Sensei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lê moves in looking to clinch but Sensei pushes him off.
Lê 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.
Sensei swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Sensei closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê has hold of Sensei's hands but Sensei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sensei throwing shots but Lê is blocking nicely.
Sensei throwing shots but Lê is blocking nicely. #T1#
Lê avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sensei.
Lê is looking for a sweep. Sensei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sensei working over Lê with some ground and pound. Lê looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lê blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sensei.
Sensei is looking to advance position but Lê won't allow it.
Sensei winds up and cracks Lê with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sensei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lê is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sensei throwing shots but Lê is blocking nicely.
Lê tries to roll over but Sensei keeps him under control.
Sensei 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.
Sensei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Sensei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lê works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sensei slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sensei controlling from side mount.
Sensei is chipping away with strikes.
Lê prevents Sensei from improving position.
Sensei working the ground and pound.
Sensei postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Lê is looking to reverse the position.
Sensei throws a strike aimed at the side of Lê's head but Lê avoids it well.
Sensei creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lê sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lê gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lê taking shots to the head.
Lê is squirming around, avoiding Sensei's attempts to control the action.
Sensei unloading with bombs!
Sensei pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lê is looking to get to half guard.
Sensei avoids the attempt from Lê to control.#T4#
Sensei misses with a head shot.
Sensei working Lê over with strikes here.
Sensei thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensei misses with a head shot.
Sensei punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lê sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lê avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sensei.
Sensei prevents Lê from improving his position.
Lê on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sensei looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sensei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sensei takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Sensei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Lê walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sensei checks a leg kick nicely.
Lê misses with a kick to the body.
Sensei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sensei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Sensei moves away from the strike by Lê.
Sensei throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sensei blocks it well.
Sensei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sensei moves out of range of the strikes.
Sensei moves into range and connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Sensei blocks the leg kick.
Sensei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sensei throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê. #T1#
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Sensei should have avoided that one.
Lê takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sensei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lê sprawls well. Lê wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sensei gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.#TD#
Sensei shoots in and bounces Lê off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sensei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lê is keeping the position for now.
Lê utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sensei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sensei wants to pass the guard but Lê is keeping the position.#T2#
Lê keeping moving, preventing Sensei from controlling successfully.
Sensei scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kylar Sensei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sensei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lê has momentary wrist control but Sensei slips an elbow through the middle.
Sensei works over Lê with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sensei pushes down on Lê's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lê keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sensei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sensei not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Sensei not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sensei lands with a punch from half guard.
Sensei keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lê is looking to control Sensei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lê avoid being mounted?
Sensei wants to pass the guard but Lê is defending well.
Lê is looking to control Sensei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lê avoid being mounted?
Lê avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sensei.
Sensei thows a huge punch but Lê dodges it nicely.
Sensei looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Sensei seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lê does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lê moves into full guard.
Sensei pushes down on Lê's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sensei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sensei wants to take a breather but Lê is having none of it.
Sensei not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sensei slips a nice elbow through Lê's hands, connecting with Lê's forehead.
Sensei throwing shots but Lê is blocking nicely.
Sensei passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lê fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sensei moves away.
Sensei is looking to counter punch.
Lê keeps Sensei at a distance using the push kick.
Sensei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sensei lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Sensei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sensei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sensei shoots in looking for a takedown but Lê manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sensei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sensei is looking to wear down Lê with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Sensei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sensei.
Sensei looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lê is avoiding damage well.
Sensei lands a nice forearm strike.
Sensei cracks Lê with a big elbow. #T1#
Check out the look on Sensei's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sensei wants to control but Lê is keeping him busy.
Sensei landing strikes.
Lê is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sensei is putting a hurting on Lê here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sensei.
Sensei working the ground and pound.
Lê is not content to let Sensei control the position.
Sensei grinds an elbow into Lê's temple.
Kylar Sensei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sensei wants to control but Lê is keeping him busy.
Sensei grinds an elbow into Lê's temple.
Sensei tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sensei slows the pace down.
Sensei working the ground and pound.#T3#
Sensei trying to control the position but Lê is working away.
Lê is trying to escape the position but Sensei is controlling the position.
Sensei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lê keeps working.
Sensei remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sensei throws a strike aimed at the side of Lê's head but Lê avoids it well.
Sensei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lê keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lê is trying to improve his position.
Sensei landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sensei just content to control the position.
Sensei works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sensei is staying tight to Lê's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sensei has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylar Sensei!

Kylar Sensei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DARE 70     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
A slow jab from Agnarsson misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Lê.
Agnarsson tries to move into range but Lê moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Agnarsson takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Lê.
The fighters circling - Agnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Lê.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lê seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lê slips under a jab.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Agnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê throws a push kick but Agnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Lê sets himself, and Agnarsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Lê avoids it this time.
Lê looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Agnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Agnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Agnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê lands a head shot.
Agnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Lê misses.
Agnarsson missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agnarsson 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.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
Agnarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Agnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good leg kick by Lê there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Agnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lê blocks a jab.
Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Agnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Agnarsson lands with a hook. Lê tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lê thows a body kick. Agnarsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agnarsson misses with a body punch
and Lê counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lê 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.
Lê scores with a kick to the midsection.
Agnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy body kick from Lê
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Agnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê throws a poor cross that misses
and Lê takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lê misses with a left hand
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
Lê throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Agnarsson counters by clinching up.
Agnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Lê's head.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Agnarsson controls his hands.
Lê is trying to break the clinch but Agnarsson has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Agnarsson.
Lê lands a shot to the body.
Agnarsson tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Lê.
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Agnarsson misses with some punches.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê digs a right hand into Agnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Agnarsson's gas tank.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Agnarsson prevents a body shot from Lê.
Agnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Lê works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lê. #T4#
Lê lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Agnarsson.
Agnarsson working aggressively here.
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!
Agnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Agnarsson misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê gets through Agnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lê wants to get back to striking at distance but Agnarsson won't allow it.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Agnarsson gets tackled into the cage by Lê. Lê maintains the clinch.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Agnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lê digs a right hand into Agnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Agnarsson's gas tank.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson tries a body shot but Lê blocks it.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agnarsson can do to turn this around?
Agnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Lê's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lê lands a body punch.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Agnarsson prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Lê. #T1#
Lê throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lê tries to work over Agnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Agnarsson controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Lê.
Agnarsson is breathing heavily.
A short right from Lê.
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê tries a body shot but Agnarsson blocks it. #BC#
Lê breaks the clinch.
Lê fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Agnarsson on the side of the head.
Agnarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Agnarsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê misses the jab.
Agnarsson looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Lê.
Lê lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Agnarsson slips a straight right by Lê.
An inside leg kick lands from Lê.
Jab, jab by Agnarsson - just one landing.
Agnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Agnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lê slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Lê lands a right hook to the body.
Lê misses the jab.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Lê lunges at Agnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Agnarsson's hand.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê swats away the attempt to clinch by Agnarsson.
It appears Lê was looking to counter with a kick there.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Agnarsson slips a straight right by Lê.
Agnarsson throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
Lê scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Lê.
Lê staying out of range there.
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
Lê connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Agnarsson tries to clinch up but Lê circles away and keeps his distance.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Agnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lê connects with a crisp jab.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lê scores with a hook.
Agnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Agnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Agnarsson moved out of range.
Lê defending well as Agnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Lê takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Agnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Agnarsson blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Agnarsson! But no joy.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lê throws a lazy body kick
and Agnarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Agnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Agnarsson throws a right and a left that Lê avoids nicely.
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Agnarsson should have avoided that one.
Lê slips under a jab.
Lê tests Agnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê throws a wild body kick that Agnarsson sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê lets loose with a powerful body kick. Agnarsson will feel that in the morning.
Agnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Agnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lê doesn't seem bothered though.
Lê connects with a right hand. Agnarsson shakes it off.
Lê lands with a nice body punch.
Agnarsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
A good leg kick by Lê.
Lê slips a straight right by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Agnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lê.
Lê thumps Agnarsson with a low kick.
Lê misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Lê lands an impressive looking overhand right. Agnarsson doesn't seem phased though.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Agnarsson there.
Lê moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lê is looking to slow Agnarsson down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Lê ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Lê lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Agnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Lê misses
and Agnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimur Agnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Agnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Agnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lê's head backwards.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agnarsson.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Lê throws a jab when Agnarsson was well out of range.
Lê jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lê.
Agnarsson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
Agnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Lê.
Lê feints and then cracks Agnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agnarsson down. #T3#
Lê throws a combination that misses
and Agnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Agnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Lê feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Agnarsson is out of range.
Lê throws a hook but Agnarsson blocks it.
Agnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Lê scores with a nice head shot.
Lê lands a lovely overhand right.
Lê connects with an inside leg kick.
Agnarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Agnarsson throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê connects with the punch.
Agnarsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lê.
Lê tries to clinch up but Agnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lê with a hook.
Agnarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Agnarsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Agnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lê slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Lê finds it's target.
Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Agnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Lê connects with a right hand. Agnarsson shakes it off.
Agnarsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Agnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: DARE 65     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1#
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
Beltran looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Lê keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beltran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lê wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beltran steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
No joy there for Beltran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beltran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beltran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Beltran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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.
Beltran wants to take a breather but Lê is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beltran in particular looking to stall.
Beltran is nestled in close to Lê, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Beltran wants to stand up but Lê has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Beltran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lê does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beltran is controlling the pace.
Beltran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lê moves into full guard.
Lê is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beltran looking to sit in guard and control but Lê gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Beltran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beltran wants to sweep here but Lê controlling him for the moment.
Lê 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.
Lê has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Beltran wants to stand but Lê is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beltran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beltran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beltran throws a right hand that Lê ducks under and follows up with a left that Lê also avoids with ease.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Lê turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beltran lands a two punch combo.
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lê scores with a hook.#TD2#
Beltran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beltran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beltran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beltran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lê's head.
Lê is holding on to half guard well.
Beltran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lê's head.
Beltran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Beltran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lê throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lê stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lê. That's going to slow Beltran down.
Beltran defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Beltran shoots in but no luck this time.
Beltran misses with a double jab.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Lê avoids them all with ease.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê cracks Beltran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Lê.
Lê dips to his left and cracks Beltran with an uppercut!
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beltran if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beltran displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lê fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lê connects with a body shot.
Lê scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lê lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beltran staying out of range there.#T1##CL#
Lê takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Beltran has hold of one of Lê's legs. Lê is fighting the takedown attempt but Beltran gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lê being controlled here, momentarily.
Beltran working some strikes from top position.
Lê has control of Beltran's left arm, preventing Beltran from doing any damage.
Beltran postures up.
Beltran looking to sit in guard and control but Lê gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Beltran being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Beltran is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lê prevents Beltran from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Lê is stalling in the full guard.
Lê wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beltran wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beltran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lê circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Beltran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beltran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beltran scrambles back to his feet.
Beltran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lê swivels and escapes.
Beltran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Beltran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beltran under the eye.
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beltran on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Beltran moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lê swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beltran.
Beltran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
A lazy left from Lê finds it's target.#TD2#
Beltran drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beltran has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lê is proving hard to escape from.
Beltran trying to control but Lê is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Beltran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beltran unleashes a big counter combination but Lê bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lê tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beltran is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beltran is defended easily by Lê.
Lê lands a nice hook to Beltran's body. Beltran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beltran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beltran fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê moves away from the strike by Beltran.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lê lands with a good body shot.
Beltran takes one to the chin there.
Beltran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lê counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beltran's knee momentarily.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
Beltran misses with a few strikes there.
Beltran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Beltran scores with a jab. Lê acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beltran throws a right and a left that Lê avoids nicely. #CL#
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beltran blocking some punches.
Beltran is trying to push Lê away but Lê has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beltran tries to break free but Lê pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Beltran's ribcage. Beltran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Lê. #TD2#
Beltran has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lê is trying to keep an underhook but Beltran manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Beltran trying to control from half guard but Lê is working away.
Lê is controlling Beltran's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Beltran is trying to control. Lê wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Beltran not doing much here.
Beltran not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beltran wants to stand up but Lê is controlling the position.
Beltran perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beltran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lê keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body kick there by Lê.
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!
Lê works Beltran's body with a nice hook.
Beltran 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.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Lê. No joy for Beltran on that attempt.
Beltran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lê clobbers Beltran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beltran's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beltran duly obliges.
Beltran takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Beltran tries to keep at a distance but Lê has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lê presses Beltran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lê gets through Beltran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lê lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beltran.
Beltran looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
A short right from Lê.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A hook to the body from Lê.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lê.
Lê lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beltran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lê lands a shot to the body.
Lê scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran is trying to break free.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Lê finish him?
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beltran backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lê as the two fighters clinch.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Lê.
Carlos Beltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Lê.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lê, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: DARE 59     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Lydon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê lands with a hook. Lydon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lydon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Lydon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lê's head.
Lê moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lê defending well as Lydon loads up on a big left hand.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lydon misses with a two punch combination.
Lê scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lê keeps the fight on the outside.
Lê connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lydon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lê. Lê circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lydon slips under a jab.
Lydon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lê.
Lydon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lydon staying out of range there.#T1#
Lydon misses with a hook to the body
and Lê counters with a body kick that stops Lydon in his tracks momentarily.
Lê thuds his right hand into Lydon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lê misses with a straight left.
Lydon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lydon on the side of the head.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lydon.
Lê scores with the left hand. Lydon knows he should have avoided that one.
Lydon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lydon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lydon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lydon tries to clinch but Lê moves out of range.
Lydon drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lydon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lydon takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lydon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lê.#T2#
Lydon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lê lands a body shot.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lydon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê scores with a body shot.
Lydon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lê is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lydon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Lydon.
Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lydon misses with a body shot.
Lydon misses the jab.
Lê misses with a straight left.
Lê avoids the body shot from Lydon.
Lydon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lê is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lê connects with a nice looking jab.
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Lydon should have avoided that one.
Lydon connects with a single shot there.
Lê lands with a hook. Lydon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Lê throws a leg kick which misses Lydon's front leg but catches the back leg as Lydon tries to avoid it.
Lydon 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.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lydon.
Lydon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lê lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lydon's sensitive parts.
Lê lands with a cross.
Lydon misses with a looping right.
A big right from Lydon misses.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Lydon misses with a looping left.
Lydon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Lydon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lê.
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lydon throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê keeps Lydon at a distance using the push kick.
Lydon throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Lydon moves in looking to clinch but Lê pushes him off.
Lê throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lydon throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê. #T4#
Lydon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Lydon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Lydon misses with a lunging right hand
and Lê counters with a nice leg kick.
Lydon throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lydon.
Lydon shoots in for a double leg but Lê sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lydon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lê slips under a jab.
Lê half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lydon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lydon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lê connects with a right hand. Lydon shakes it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lê lands with a kick to the temple. Lydon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lydon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lydon lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Lydon - just one landing.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lê avoids the body shot from Lydon.
Lydon looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê avoids the body shot from Lydon.
Lê buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lydon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lê lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lydon backs up against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lydon or perhaps it was just good defense by Lê, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Lydon misses its intended target.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lydon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lê swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lydon misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lydon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lê jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lydon throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lê cracks Lydon with a good jab.
Lê listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lydon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lydon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Lê.#T1#
Lê explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lydon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lê connects with a jab.
Lê slips a jab from Lydon.
Lydon misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Lydon is rocked!
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Lydon should have avoided that one.
Lydon is still on wobbly legs! Can Lê finish him?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
Lydon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lê lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lê gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lê throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê's corner calls for a 1-2. Lê obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lê doesn't manage to clinch there - Lydon circles away.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lydon can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Lê.
Lê scores with a push kick.
Lydon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê is looking to counter punch.
Lê slips a jab from Lydon.
Lydon misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a leg kick.
Lydon misses with a body shot.
Lê thuds his right hand into Lydon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lydon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lydon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lê, as that shot connected.
Lê steps in with a hook that catches Lydon right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lê follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lydon looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quân Lê!

 

Event: DARE 52     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Lê throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lovig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lovig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lovig throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lovig misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Lovig.
Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lovig to counter with a crisp jab.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lê thows a leg kick but Lovig checks it
and Lovig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovig throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lê swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Lê 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovig cracks Lê with an open hand slap.
Lê throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovig staying out of range there.#TD2#
Lovig shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lê is trying to defend but Lovig finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Lê pushes Lovig off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Lê lands with a good body shot.
Lê gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lovig counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lê darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lê slips under a jab.
Lovig swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lê.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lê digs a good hook to Lovig's body.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lovig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lovig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lovig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovig.
Lovig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lovig has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê misses with a kick to the body.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê slips a jab from Lovig.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lê stuns Lovig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lê stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Lê.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovig was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.#TD2#
Lovig fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lê sprawls well initially but Lovig persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lovig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lê is staying active underneath Lovig, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lê is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lovig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lovig content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Lovig throwing shots but Lê is blocking nicely.
Lovig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lê blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lovig.
Lê is trying is best to control the position here.
Lovig is nestled in close to Lê, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lê avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovig.
Lovig thows a huge punch but Lê dodges it nicely.
Lovig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lê trying to control from the bottom.
Lovig thows a huge punch but Lê dodges it nicely. #T4#
Lovig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lê blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lovig.
Lê is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lovig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lê keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lovig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lê keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lovig wants to work for an arm triangle but Lê is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lovig winds up and cracks Lê with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tor Lovig will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lê misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Lovig on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lovig moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lovig's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lê under the eye.
Lovig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lê but Lê pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lê misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Lovig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lovig.
Lovig 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.
Lê working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovig.
Lê preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tor Lovig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lovig trying to control but Lê is working from the bottom.
Lovig is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Lovig throws an elbow that misses. Lê uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lovig's guard. Nice move by Lê!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lovig is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lovig controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Lovig trying to control but Lê is working from the bottom.
Lovig throwing strikes from guard but Lê blocks nicely.
Lê keeping moving, preventing Lovig from controlling successfully.
Lovig throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Lovig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lovig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lê's head.
Lovig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovig pushing down on Lê's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lovig lands with a punch from half guard.
Lovig is looking to take a break and control but Lê is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lovig is pressing down on Lê's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lê is holding on for now.
Lovig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lovig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lovig lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Lovig wants to work for an arm triangle but Lê is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovig throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lê to regain full guard.
Lovig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tor Lovig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lovig swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Lê takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lê slips a jab from Lovig.
Lovig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lê is fending him off so far but Lovig persists. Nope, Lê circles away and we're back to standing.
Lovig throws a series of punches but Lê avoids them all with ease.
Lovig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovig.
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lovig tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lê misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Lovig has closed the distance and engaged Lê in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig fails to pull guard.
Lê is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tor Lovig.
A short left from Lovig.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lovig's elbow.
Lovig blocks an uppercut.
Lovig blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovig tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Lovig back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lovig.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Lovig's ribcage. Lovig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lovig is trying to push Lê away but Lê has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lovig tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Lovig's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lê misses with some punches.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Lovig controls the action.
Lê cracks Lovig with a nice body shot.
Lovig drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lê pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lê sizes up Lovig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lovig has a takedown stuffed.
Lê tried to counter with a leg kick but Lovig avoided it.#T2#
Lê jabs at Lovig's body.
Lovig checks a leg kick nicely.
Lovig misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovig misses with a right hand
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Lovig seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Lovig.
Lovig throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Lovig is out of range.
Lovig wants to counter the offense by Lê and move into the clinch position.
Lovig throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lovig takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lovig throws a shot to the body.
Lê scores with a kick to the body.
Lovig lands a jab.
Lê misses with a body punch
and Lovig counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Lovig misses with an uppercut.
Lê moves in looking to clinch but Lovig pushes him off.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lê.
Lê throws a body kick that misses
and Lovig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lovig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tor Lovig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lovig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lê on the side of the head.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Lovig finds it's target.
Lê misses the jab.
Lovig slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lovig tries to clinch up.#T4#
Lê misses with a straight right.
Lovig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Lovig slips the punch.
Lê throws a jab when Lovig was well out of range.
Lê tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lovig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lê misses with a lunging right hand
and Lovig counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Lovig counters with a single leg into guard. Lê didn't expect that.
Lovig wants to control from the top but Lê keeps moving.
Lovig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lovig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lê looking for a sweep. Not yet Lê, not yet.

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 Quân Lê.
I think Lovig 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor Lovig!

Tor Lovig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DARE 44     
Date:   May 12, 2018
#R1#
A jab from Jedrzejczyk misses.
Jedrzejczyk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jedrzejczyk walks into a left hand.
Lê slips a jab from Jedrzejczyk.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jedrzejczyk.
Lê throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jedrzejczyk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jedrzejczyk on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Lê darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lê throws a leg kick which misses Jedrzejczyk's front leg but catches the back leg as Jedrzejczyk tries to avoid it.
Jedrzejczyk 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
Lê with a hook.
Jedrzejczyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Crunch! Lê slams his shin into Jedrzejczyk's torso.
Jedrzejczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Jedrzejczyk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jedrzejczyk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jedrzejczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jedrzejczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê scores with a leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê scores with a kick to the body.
Lê throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Lê closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Lê manages to break the clinch.
Lê takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lê throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê throws the kick towards the body but Jedrzejczyk avoids it.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lê avoids the head kick by Jedrzejczyk.
Lê thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jedrzejczyk if he has to take too many more of those.
Jedrzejczyk with a jab.
Lê swinging wildly here.
Lê fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jedrzejczyk.
Lê lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Jedrzejczyk off balance momentarily.
Jedrzejczyk throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lê lands with a straight right. Jedrzejczyk didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Jedrzejczyk throws a right hand that misses
and Lê counters with a solid body kick.
Jedrzejczyk throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Jedrzejczyk moved out of range nicely.
Jedrzejczyk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Jedrzejczyk moved out of range.
Lê keeps Jedrzejczyk at a distance using the push kick.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Jedrzejczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Jedrzejczyk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lê. That's going to slow Jedrzejczyk down.
Lê is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jedrzejczyk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jedrzejczyk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lê.
Jedrzejczyk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jedrzejczyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Jedrzejczyk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lê scores with the left hand. Jedrzejczyk knows he should have avoided that one.
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jedrzejczyk throwing a counter right hand but Lê manages to avoid it.#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!
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Jedrzejczyk.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê scores with a spinning back kick!
Jedrzejczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jedrzejczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lê misses with a hook. Jedrzejczyk ducked under it nicely.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê looks for the body kick but Jedrzejczyk saw that one coming.
Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a nice uppercut.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jedrzejczyk throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jedrzejczyk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê lands with a nice body punch.
Jedrzejczyk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jedrzejczyk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jedrzejczyk staying out of range there.
Lê takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jedrzejczyk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Jedrzejczyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lê.
Lê jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lê catches Jedrzejczyk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lê cracks Jedrzejczyk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Jedrzejczyk lands.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jedrzejczyk. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jedrzejczyk lands a head kick!
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Jedrzejczyk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lê cracks Jedrzejczyk with an open hand slap.#T1#
Lê connects with a body shot.
Lê connects with a body shot that sends Jedrzejczyk's belly button to the back.
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick that misses.
Lê doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.
Lê throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lê scores with a hook to the body. Jedrzejczyk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jedrzejczyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jedrzejczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jedrzejczyk throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.
Lê avoids the head kick by Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
Lê connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Lê.
Lê scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Jedrzejczyk swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Lê only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lê throws a head kick but Jedrzejczyk moves out of range.
Jedrzejczyk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
Jedrzejczyk avoids the body shot from Lê.
Jedrzejczyk throwing a counter right hand but Lê manages to avoid it.
Jedrzejczyk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Jedrzejczyk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
Lê avoids the body shot from Jedrzejczyk.
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a head kick.
Lê lands with an uppercut that bounces Jedrzejczyk off the cage and back into range.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jedrzejczyk has time to react.#T3#
Lê avoids the body shot from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jedrzejczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Jedrzejczyk.
Lê scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lê connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lê scores with a nice head shot.
Jedrzejczyk thuds a left hand into Lê's body.
Lê lands a front kick.
Lê blocks a jab.
A lazy body kick from Jedrzejczyk
and Lê counters with a stiff right hand.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Jedrzejczyk misses.
Jedrzejczyk throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Lê chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lê connects with the punch.
Jedrzejczyk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lê checks it well.
Lê bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jedrzejczyk's head backwards.
Jedrzejczyk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jedrzejczyk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jedrzejczyk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a hook.
Jedrzejczyk throws a push kick but Lê slaps the foot to one side.
Jedrzejczyk throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê scores with a nice right hand.
Lê moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê lands with a right hand.
Lê slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lê moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jedrzejczyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jedrzejczyk misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Jedrzejczyk digs a good body shot into Lê's ribs.
Lê moves out of range as Jedrzejczyk strikes.
Jedrzejczyk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jedrzejczyk lands a high kick!
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lê lands with an overhand left.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lê falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jedrzejczyk counter with a right hand.
Jedrzejczyk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lê lands the left hand.
Jedrzejczyk throws a leg kick
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lê - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Lê moves into range and clinches up with Jedrzejczyk.#T1#
Jedrzejczyk has had enough of the clinch but Lê keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jedrzejczyk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jedrzejczyk scrambles back to his feet.
Crunch! Lê slams his shin into Jedrzejczyk's torso.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lê cracks Jedrzejczyk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a looping right.
Lê thows a body kick. Jedrzejczyk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jedrzejczyk.
A punch combination from Jedrzejczyk misses.
Jedrzejczyk lands a nice shot that snaps Lê's head back.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jedrzejczyk throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Lê connects with a jab.
Jedrzejczyk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lê moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Lê 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.
Lê bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jedrzejczyk's head.
Lê throws a front kick that sends Jedrzejczyk stumbling back into the cage.
Jedrzejczyk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jedrzejczyk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lê.
Jedrzejczyk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lê.
Lê thuds his shin into the meat of Jedrzejczyk's side.
Lê feints and then cracks Jedrzejczyk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jedrzejczyk down.
Jedrzejczyk throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jedrzejczyk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Lê avoids the head kick by Jedrzejczyk.
Lê throws a body punch but Jedrzejczyk moves out of range. #T3#
Jedrzejczyk moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Lê scores with a jab. Jedrzejczyk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lê takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lê darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jedrzejczyk digs a good hook to Lê's body.
Lê misses with a hook. Jedrzejczyk ducked under it nicely.
Jedrzejczyk lands with an overhand left.
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Jedrzejczyk should have avoided that one.
Jedrzejczyk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab lands there for Lê.
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!
Lê scores with a punch to the head.
Jedrzejczyk throws a shot to the body.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jedrzejczyk moves away from the strike by Lê. #T4#
Jedrzejczyk misses with an uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Lê gets a clinch.
Lê lands a nice uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to break the clinch but Lê has him pressed against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk wants to get back to striking at distance but Lê won't allow it.
Jan Jedrzejczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jedrzejczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jedrzejczyk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to break the clinch but Lê is controlling him.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lê. #BC2#
Lê manages to break the clinch.
Lê thuds his shin into the meat of Jedrzejczyk's side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lê 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: DARE 38     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lê connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Lê coming out on top.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Matonen misses.
Matonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lê makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matonen really felt that one!
Matonen moves away from the strike by Lê.
Lê throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Matonen tries to move into range but Lê moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matonen staying out of range there.
Matonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matonen with the counter takedown but Lê avoids it easily.
Matonen takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Matonen scores with a jab. Lê acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a hook.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch but Matonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matonen throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Lê misses.
Nice uppercut there from Lê.
Lê misses the body punch
and Matonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Lê
enabling Matonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Matonen looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Lê misses with a left hand
and Matonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Matonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matonen scores with a body shot.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen misses with a low kick.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê thuds his right hand into Matonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lê, right into the meat.
Matonen connects with the punch.
Lê lands the left hand.
Lê lands with a kick to the temple. Matonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Lê misses with a left hand
and Matonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lê is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê misses with a body punch
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Lê was not able to check.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen 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.
Matonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Lê misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Matonen misses its intended target.
Matonen misses with a body shot
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
Matonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lê to score with a decent uppercut.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Lê checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Lê misses with a hook
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Matonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Matonen misses the jab.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Lê.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen wants to land a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Lê throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.
Lê throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Matonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
Lê swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lê takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matonen misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matonen throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lê misses with a hook
and Matonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Matonen misses.
Matonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lê wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lê.
Matonen throws a lazy body kick
and Lê counters with a stiff right hand.
Lê walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Matonen throws a series of punches but Lê moves out of range.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Matonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lê throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Matonen loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Lê is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê throws a body kick that misses
enabling Matonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Matonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Lê with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê tries to move into range but Matonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matonen 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 Lê has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lê and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Matonen misses.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Matonen misses.
A shot to the body from Lê misses
and Matonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Matonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lê counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Matonen should have avoided that one.
Jab from Matonen.
Lê lands with a right hand.
Lê moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Matonen throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch 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!
A jab from Lê does it's job there.
Matonen misses with a straight left. #T2#
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Matonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Matonen.
A solid body kick from Lê.
Lê moves in looking to clinch but Matonen pushes him off.
Lê slips a straight right by Matonen.
Matonen missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matonen misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Lê throws a leg kick which misses Matonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matonen tries to avoid it.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Matonen moved out of range nicely.
Matonen misses the jab.
Matonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lê fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lê swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lê throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matonen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lê swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Matonen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lê's guard.
Matonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Matonen advances to half guard.
Matonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lê is trying to get back to full guard.
Matonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Matonen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lê's thigh. Lê counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matonen looking to sit in guard and control but Lê gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Matonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Usko Matonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Matonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê throwing a counter right hand but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Lê misses with a left hand
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Matonen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
Jab from Lê.
Matonen scores with a leg kick.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê defending well as Matonen loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lê makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matonen really felt that one!
Lê slips a straight right by Matonen.
Lê's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Lê connects with a jab.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Lê wants to clinch
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
A jab from Lê misses.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Lê throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lê scores with a nice head shot.
Lê lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matonen takes a step back to recover.
Lê moves away from the strike by Matonen.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matonen under the eye.
Lê throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Lê falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
Matonen scores with a jab.
Lê thuds a left hand into Matonen's body.
Matonen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matonen under the eye.
Matonen tries a low kick but Lê avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Lê on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Lê gets a clinch.
A short left from Lê.
A short body shot lands from Matonen as the two fighters clinch.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Lê lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matonen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Matonen throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê throws a low kick but Matonen avoids it.
Matonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
A slow jab from Matonen misses its intended target.
Lê wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Lê finds it's target.
Lê throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lê avoids the body shot from Matonen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
The crowd cheers as Lê lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matonen doesn't seem phased though.
Matonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matonen throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Matonen throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Lê ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lê slips under a jab.
Matonen blocks the body kick.
Matonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matonen takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Lê.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen jabs Lê to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lê throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Matonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê counters with a stiff right hand.
Lê jabs Matonen right on the nose. Matonen blinks but takes it well.
Matonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Lê throws a leg kick
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matonen. Matonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lê 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: DARE: WHYTE VS. EKAKU JR.     
Date:   Feb 28, 2018
#R1#
Maher with a poor takedown
and Lê counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maher's knee momentarily.
Maher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maher takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Maher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lê cracks a nice hook into Maher's ribs.
Lê fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Lê has managed to clinch.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Lê as the two fighters clinch.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maher backwards.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Maher's head.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maher backwards. #ROC2#
Maher is rocked!
Lê pushes Maher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Lê.
Maher is breathing heavily.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Lê.
Lê scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Maher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lê pushes Maher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Lê lands a hook that snaps the head of Maher backwards.
Maher tries a knee to the head but Lê blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Maher has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lê gets through Maher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lê creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Maher with a big uppercut! Maher tries to clinch up but Lê pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Maher to the mat! Maher covers up and Lê unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quân Lê!

 

Event: DARE COMBATS CAVALIERS     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1#
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lê avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Lê scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crespo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Crespo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lê is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Crespo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lê has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Crespo but great work by Lê.
Crespo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crespo is trying to control Lê's posture but Lê avoids it. #T1#
Crespo tries to improve position but can't.
Lê has control of an arm but Crespo manages to advance to Lê's back!
Crespo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Crespo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lê has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Crespo looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Crespo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lê knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lê for a finish. #T2##SUB2#
Crespo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lê has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Crespo missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Crespo is persistently looking for the submission but Lê is defending it well. #T3#
I really don't envy Lê right now.
Lê is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Crespo is persistently looking for the submission but Lê is defending it well.
Crespo trying to control.#SUB2#
Crespo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lê has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crespo looking for the RNC. #T4##SUB2#
Lê won't enjoy being in this position. Crespo looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lê is tapping - it's over boys! Crespo picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aldo Crespo!
Aldo Crespo made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview.

 

Event: DARE BEYOND THE THUNDERDOME     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Nice body kick from Lê.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lê.
Jab from Lê.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
Rivera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lê.
Lê cracks Rivera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lê is looking to slow Rivera down with leg kicks.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lê.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Rivera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê is looking to clinch. #CL#
Rivera darts in and clinches Lê up against the cage.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lê.
Our sources have told us that Rivera has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rivera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivera.
Rivera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lê blocks an elbow strike from Rivera.
A knee to the head by Rivera.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lê.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Lê blocks it.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lê.
Lê avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rivera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lê's brow.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lê avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivera.
Lê avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lê avoids it.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
Lê lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Lê lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivera backwards. #T2#
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Lê blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê working aggressively here.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Lê managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lê.
Lê gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
Lê lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivera.
Lê misses with some punches.
Rivera landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
Rivera prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê lands a body punch.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê lands a body punch.
Rivera misses with an elbow strike.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Lê on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Lê blocks with his arms.
Lê managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Lê avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Lê avoids the damage to the body.
Lê softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lê. #T4#
Lê tries to work over Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Lê blocks with his arms.
Rivera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Rivera.
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!
Rivera lands a good knee to the midsection. Lê won't want to take too many of those.
Lê managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rivera obliges.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lê.
Lê blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lê.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera misses with a knee to the head.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lê avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Lê as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quân Lê 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#
Lê tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lê checks a low kick from Rivera.
Rivera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lê lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Rivera jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lê checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rivera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rivera tries to land a front kick but Lê steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lê lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rivera will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Rivera looks for the body kick but Lê saw that one coming.
Rivera scores with a spinning back kick!
Lê lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Lê lands.
Lê moves out of range of the leg kick from Rivera.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lê. That's going to slow Rivera down.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Lê.
Lê swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê thuds a left hand into Rivera's body.#CL#
Rivera clinches.
Ruben Rivera has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Lê on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Lê avoids the damage to the body.
Lê avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivera.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Lê avoids the damage to the body.
Lê blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
Lê blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lê.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lê.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Lê lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivera with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Lê is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
Rivera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Lê.
Rivera lands an elbow just above Lê 's eye.
Lê managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lê avoids it.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Lê lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera crunches a lovely knee into Lê's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Lê.
Rivera pushes off an throws an elbow but Lê leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Lê works on Rivera's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lê.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
Lê avoids the elbow strike from Rivera, against the cage.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Lê.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Lê.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Lê misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lê doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Lê is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rivera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lê throws a good cross that connects.
Lê lands with an overhand left.
Rivera misses with a low kick.
Rivera tries to clinch but Lê is having none of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lê - that will leave a mark!
Lê cracks the inside of Rivera's front leg.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera takes one to the side of the head.
Rivera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lê lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rivera's sensitive parts.
Lê has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rivera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lê.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivera, right into the meat.
Rivera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lê swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a hook.
Rivera walks into a jab.
Lê misses with a head kick.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivera.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lê circles away.
Lê stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lê thuds a left hand into Rivera's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruben Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Lê circles away.
Lê only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lê lands with a hook. Rivera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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!
Rivera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivera, right into the meat.
Lê slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lê cracks the inside of Rivera's front leg.
Rivera walks into a stiff left hand from Lê.
Rivera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivera. Rivera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rivera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Rivera off balance momentarily.#T3#
Lê scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lê tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rivera moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Rivera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Lê connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lê with a jab.
Lê lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Lê finds it's way through Rivera's defenses.
Rivera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lê connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivera momentarily. #T4#
Lê throws out a powerful jab.
Lê lands a nice looking body kick.
Lê fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lê thows a body kick. Rivera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rivera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lê moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lê tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera tries to counter by clinching up but Lê breaks away and moves out of range.
Lê pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê scores with a hook to the body. Rivera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lê 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: DARE 18     
Date:   Dec 15, 2017
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Lancier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
Lê digs a right hand into Lancier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lancier's gas tank.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Lancier's ribcage. Lancier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lanciers head.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lê is working Lancier over against the cage.
Lancier is working for takedown but Lê is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Lancier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lê lands with a short shot to the head.
Lê lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lancier or not.
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancier backwards.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lê lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lancier takes a shot to the head.
Lê prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lancier is breathing heavily.
Lancier blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lancier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lê pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Lancier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
Lancier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lê as Lancier shoots in.
Lancier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lê slaps away a takedown attempt from Lancier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lancier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lê is fending him off so far but Lancier persists. Nope, Lê circles away and we're back to standing.
Lancier 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.
Lê throws a good cross that connects.
Lancier shoots in looking for a takedown. Lê tries to sprawl out of it but Lancier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lê manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lancier dives in for a single leg takedown but Lê sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice jab there from Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lê but Lê pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lê lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lancier under the eye.
Lê scores with a jab. Lancier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lancier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lê keeps Lancier at a distance using the push kick.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê cracks Lancier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Lancier throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê scores with a leg kick.
Lê fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.
Lê lands a jab.
Lê lands a slapping body shot.
Lancier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lê is fending him off so far but Lancier persists. Nope, Lê circles away and we're back to standing.
Lê follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lê lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lancier's sensitive parts.
Lancier looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
Lê doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lancier moves forwards but Lê connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancier ducks right into an uppercut from Lê.
Lancier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lê defends well and Lancier ends up having to push Lê into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lê comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lê connects with a looping right hand.
Lê slips a straight right by Lancier.#T4#
Lê stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lê, as that shot connected.
Lê cracks a nice hook into Lancier's ribs.#CL2#
Lê moves into the clinch successfully.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lê throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lanciers head.
Lê is leaning against Lancier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Lê works on Lancier's body with a couple of short punches.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê lands a nice uppercut.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lê smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lê bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lancier's head backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Lê there.
Lê defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lancier.
Lê lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lancier tries for a takedown but Lê sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lancier shoots in for a takedown but Lê shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Lancier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê lands a jab to Lancier's midsection.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Lê as Lancier shoots in.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê jabs Lancier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lê digs a good body shot into Lancier's ribs.
Lê lands with a right hand.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancier shoots in but Lê avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Lê.
Lancier takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Jab by Lê.
Lancier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Lancier seems unphased.
Lancier shoots in for a takedown but Lê shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lê feints and then cracks Lancier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lancier down.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Lancier drives through with a takedown into Lê's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lê is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Lê postures up.
Lê must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Lancier keeping moving, preventing Lê from controlling successfully.
Lê is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lê trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lê engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice straight punches there by Lê. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lê.
Lê throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lancier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lê to score with a decent uppercut.
Lancier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lancier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lê changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancier tries for a takedown but Lê sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lancier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Lê fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lancier, pushing him back against the cage.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancier backwards.
Lancier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lê is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
Quân Lê seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lê lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land. #BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lancier scrambles back to his feet.
Lê bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lancier's head backwards.
Lancier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lê lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lancier's sensitive parts.
Lancier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lancier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of Lancier 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Lê keeps Lancier at a distance using the push kick.
Lancier has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Lancier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lê lands a front kick.
Lê sizes up Lancier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Lancier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lancier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lancier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
Lê explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lê lands with an overhand left.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lancier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lancier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Lê throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Lê as Lancier shoots in.
Lê throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lancier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
Lê tests Lancier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Lê. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lê.
Lê throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lancier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lê sprawls well. Lê wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lancier gets slowly back to his feet.
Lancier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lê lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A solid body kick from Lê.
Lancier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Lancier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lancier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lê fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancier.
Lancier dives in and grabs Lê's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lê pushes down on Lancier's head and hops out.
Lê sizes up Lancier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lancier is defended easily by Lê.
Lancier drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lê sizes up Lancier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lancier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Lancier dives in and grabs Lê's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lê pushes down on Lancier's head and hops out.
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lê to score with a decent uppercut.#T4##CL2#
Lê has closed the distance and engaged Lancier in a clinch. #TD#
Lancier lands a takedown into guard.
Lê avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lancier throws a big right hand that misses.
Tristan Lancier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancier is looking to work some ground and pound but Lê has wrist control.
Lancier is looking to work some ground and pound but Lê has wrist control.
Lê controlling Lancier's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê 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#

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lê 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: TGC 30: Lang vs Tskhadaia     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Lê keeps the fight on the outside.
Lê looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Briscoe tries to clinch there but Lê circles away.
Lê is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Briscoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lê keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Briscoe moves into the clinch successfully.
Briscoe wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Briscoe drags the fight down to the ground.
Lê working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lê trying to control but Briscoe is working from the bottom.
Briscoe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lê has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Briscoe wants to get back to his feet but Lê passes into half guard.
Lê takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Briscoe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lê knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Briscoe on the ground.
Lê wants to lay and pray for a moment but Briscoe keeps working.
Briscoe 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.
Briscoe is controlling Lê's trapped leg to prevent Lê from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Lê seems to be looking for submissions.
Lê thows a huge punch but Briscoe dodges it nicely.
Lê wants to free his trapped foot but Briscoe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lê prevents Briscoe from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so 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.#CL2#
Briscoe has Lê up against the cage in a clinch.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Briscoe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lê regains guard immediately.
Lê is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Briscoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lê works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Briscoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Briscoe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lê looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lê looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lê! #REVR#
Sloppy strikes there by Lê.#T3#
Briscoe is trying to get back to his feet.
Briscoe is looking for a sweep.
Lê has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Briscoe is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lê thowing shots but they're missing.
Lê wants to control the action but instead Briscoe gets a body lock and reverses into Lê's guard! Nice work!
Lê avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Briscoe working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Briscoe throws a big elbow that misses.
Briscoe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Briscoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lê is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Briscoe postures up and lands a big shot to Lê's brow.
Briscoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Briscoe chips away with some ground and pound.
Lê looking for a sweep. Not yet Lê, not yet.
Briscoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Briscoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Briscoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Lê has wrist control.
Briscoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Lê seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Briscoe is working Lê over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lê is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lê is looking to stand up but Briscoe isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Briscoe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Lê forces Briscoe back against the cage and clinches.
Briscoe scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Lê manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lê looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Briscoe stops Lê from standing up.
Briscoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lê is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Briscoe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lê looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lê looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lê! #REVR#
Briscoe isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briscoe is trying to control Lê's posture but Lê avoids it. #T1#
Lê has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Briscoe is looking to get to half guard.
Lê blocks Briscoe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Briscoe regains half guard.#SUB#
Lê is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Briscoe gets full guard.#T2#
Briscoe is trying to control the position but Lê postures up.
Briscoe keeping moving, preventing Lê from controlling successfully.
Briscoe 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#
Briscoe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Briscoe connects with a nice short shot to Lê's temple.
Lê wants to get back to full guard.
Briscoe throwing shots but Lê is blocking nicely.
Lê keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Briscoe is nestled in close to Lê, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Briscoe is looking for a kimura but Lê is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Briscoe to get the leverage.
Lê desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lê manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Briscoe connects with a couple of short punches.#ES#
Lê uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Lê looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Briscoe!
Briscoe is looking to regain half guard here but Lê keeps moving and retains side control.
Lê controlling from side mount. #T4#
Briscoe is not content to let Lê control the position.
Briscoe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lê looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briscoe wants to get back to his feet.
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 Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lê circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lê counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Briscoe is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lê slips a jab and a cross from Briscoe.
Briscoe misses with a shot to the body
and Lê counters with a three punch combo that has Briscoe backing up. Briscoe nods at Lê to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Briscoe. #TD2#
Briscoe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lê sprawls well initially but Briscoe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Briscoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lê's head.
Briscoe thows a huge punch but Lê dodges it nicely.
Lê blocking the ground and pound attempt from Briscoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Briscoe slips a nice elbow through Lê's hands, connecting with Lê's forehead.
Lê is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Briscoe missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Briscoe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lê is trying to stand back up but Briscoe is controlling him
Briscoe wants to free his trapped foot but Lê is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Briscoe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Briscoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lê defending well though. #SUB2#
Lê is defending against the submission attempts here by Briscoe.
Lê trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
Lê working to try and regain half guard.
Briscoe lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Briscoe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
BOOM! Briscoe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Briscoe lands with some strikes.
Lê really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Briscoe.#ES#
Lê somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Briscoe closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Briscoe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.#TD#
Lê gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lê trying to control but Briscoe is working from the bottom.
Lê throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Briscoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Lê decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Briscoe, up you get! #TD#
Lê closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Briscoe's guard.
Briscoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê looking to sit in guard and control but Briscoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Briscoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Briscoe throws an elbow that misses. Lê uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Briscoe's guard. Nice move by Lê!#REVR##T4#
Lê trying to control the position from guard on top but Briscoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lê looking to sit in guard and control but Briscoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Briscoe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Briscoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lê throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lê avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Briscoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Briscoe 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Briscoe!

 

Event: TGC 24: Fidnhasieunch vs Bush     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Silva lands a head shot.
Silva misses with a body shot #CL#
and Lê counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Lê pulls Silva into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wanted to stand there but Lê had control of the position.
Lê definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lê 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.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Lê blocks nicely.
Lê has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Lê is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lê manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Lê's guard.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lê's head.
Silva tries to stand but Lê is controlling from the bottom. #ES#
Lê wriggles free and stands up.
Silva wants to clinch.#CL#
Lê forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Silva being controlled against the cage.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Lê has the dominant position.#BC#
Lê pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lê gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva wants to break free but Lê has control. #BC#
Lê escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Welington Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lê lands a head kick!
Lê dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Lê's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lê counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva wants to clinch up but Lê keeps it at a distance.#T3##CL#
Lê pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Lê is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Lê decides to pull guard.
Silva is looking to stand up but Lê won't let him. #SU2#
Silva gets to his feet. Lê looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Lê closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lê.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quân Lê. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Lê keeps him there for the moment.
Lê crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.#T4#
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Silva is trying to push Lê away but Lê has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lê wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Lê manages to break the clinch.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Lê circles away.
Lê will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Lê circles away.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Lê circles away.
Silva just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLê.
Lê throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva looks to clinch
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Lê throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Lê finish him?
Silva looks winded!#TD#
Lê shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Silva is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Quân Lê!

 

Event: Shiv Fight Night 2     
Date:   Apr 26, 2017
#R1#
Aslan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Le has time to react.
Aslan cracks a nice hook into Le's ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Le.
Aslan lands a head kick. Le smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aslan lands a body shot.
Aslan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Le throws a push kick but Aslan slaps the foot to one side.
Aslan throws a head kick but Le moves out of range.
Aslan scoring well with a low kick there.
Aslan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Le connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aslan.
Aslan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aslan scores with a three punch combo!
That kick from Aslan tenderised Le's leg. Le is trying to keep his angry face on.
Le connects with a body shot.
Le feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aslans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aslan slips a jab and a cross from Le.
Le missing with a left hand there. Aslan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Aslan.
Le takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aslan.
Aslan lands a body shot.
Le swings for the body but Aslan moves out of range.
Aslan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aslan throws out a powerful jab.
Le gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aslan scores with a nice head shot.
Aslan misses with a body shot.
Le throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aslan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aslan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Le chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Le connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Le fails to land with a series of punches.
Quan Le has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boran Aslan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jab by Aslan.
Le tries to land a leg kick but Aslan saw it coming and moves away.
Le misses with a head kick.
Aslan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Le attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Aslan misses its target.
Aslan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Le 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Le takes one to the side of the head.
Le rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aslan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aslan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Le in his tracks.
Le moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aslan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aslan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aslan.
Aslan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aslan moves out of range as Le strikes.
Aslan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Boran Aslan!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Boran Aslan!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Boran Aslan!

Boran Aslan wins by unanimous decision!

 

 
 
 
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