Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C101: Panda vs. Harrison
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Kowalski lands a nice looking body shot.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
And Kowalski counters with a quick kick to the body but Archer blocks it.
Archer throws a leg kick
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kowalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Archer throws a jab when Kowalski was well out of range.
Kowalski throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Archer feints the counter takedown.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Archer, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Kowalski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kowalski tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalski misses with the head strike.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Kowalski struggles to land a body shot inside as Archer controls his hands.
Kowalski blocks a body shot from Archer.
Kowalski misses with a body punch.
Archer tries a body shot but Kowalski blocks it.
Archer digs a right hand into Kowalski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kowalski's gas tank.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Kowalski.
A short left from Archer.
Kowalski misses with an elbow strike.
Archer tries to work over Kowalski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer is leaning against Kowalski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalski struggles to land a body shot inside as Archer controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kowalski throws an elbow but misses.
Archer wants a takedown.
Kowalski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lenny Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Archer.
Kowalski tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Kowalski back against the cage. #T2#
Archer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kowalski or not.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Kowalski back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kowalski.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski is trying to maintain a safe position but Archer gets an underhook and turns Kowalski into the cage.
Kowalski wants to stall.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Archer scores with a hook to the body.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalskis 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!
Kowalski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Kowalski lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Kowalski.
Kowalski prevents the takedown attempt.
Archer misses with the head strike. #T3#
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalski blocking some punches.
Kowalski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Kermit Archer has been cut.
Good body shot from Kowalski.
Archer looks winded!
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
Archer is trying to drag Kowalski to the mat but Kowalski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Archer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Kowalski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Kowalski blocking some punches.
Kowalski tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Kowalski misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Archer tries to work over Kowalski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kowalski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kowalski sizes up Archer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Jab, jab by Kowalski - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Archer throws out the jab.
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kowalski!
Kowalski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kowalski.
Kowalski lunges at Archer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Archer's hand.
Lenny Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalski moves away from the strike by Archer.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalski misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Kowalski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Archer doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Kowalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kermit Archer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer scores with a body shot.
Archer thuds a left hand into Kowalski's body.
Kowalski wants to land a leg kick but Archer is out of range.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalski at a distance.
Kowalski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Archer checks a low kick from Kowalski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kowalski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kowalski connects with a nice looking jab.
Archer throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kowalski.
Archer is breathing heavily.#T1#
Archer takes one to the chin there.
Archer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kowalski stuns Archer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Archer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kowalski rather than just go for the knockout.
Kowalski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Archer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kowalski lands the left hand.
Archer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski clobbers Archer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kowalski lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalski to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Archer is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Kowalski ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Archer clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lenny Kowalski!
An out of breath Lenny Kowalski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Kermit Archer had this to say: 'The election is rigged.'.

Event: SFL 157 | Taneyev vs Rivera
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Archer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kardashian circles away.
Archer throws the kick towards the body but Kardashian avoids it.
Kardashian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown. Kardashian tries to sprawl out of it but Archer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kardashian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Archer scores with a hook to the body. Kardashian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kardashian is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kardashian misses.
Kardashian misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kardashian 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.
Kardashian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Archer.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Kardashian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Kardashian counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer swings for the body but Kardashian moves out of range.
Rob Kardashian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Archer.
Archer is looking to land body kicks.
Kardashian walks into a straight right hand from Archer.
Archer looks to land a right hand but Kardashian moved out of range.
Archer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kardashian misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Kardashian ducks down to avoid it.
Kardashian misses with a two punch combination.
Archer misses with a hook
and Kardashian counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer takes a swing at Kardashian's ribcage but misses.
Kardashian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Archer with a body shot.#CL#
Kardashian gets tackled into the cage by Archer. Archer maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kardashian.
Kardashian wants to get back to striking at distance but Archer won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kardashian. #T2#
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Kardashian lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Kardashian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kardashian.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Kardashian controls the action.
Kardashian tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian is trying to push Archer away but Archer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow. #BC2#
Kardashian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kardashian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer misses with a takedown
and Kardashian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Archer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kardashian was covering up waiting for the punch and Archer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Archer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kardashian looking for a sweep. Not yet Kardashian, not yet.
Kardashian pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Archer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Kardashian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Archer is really struggling to control Kardashian but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardashian throwing strikes from guard but Archer blocks nicely.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kardashian controls the pace.
Archer is looking to sweep but instead, Kardashian has passed into half guard.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Kardashian has control of the leg.
Kardashian content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rob Kardashian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Archer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Archer lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kardashian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kardashian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Archer postures up.
Archer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Kardashian scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Archer scores with a nice body kick.
Archer connects with a solid leg kick.
Archer with a jab.
Kermit Archer is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kardashian wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Archer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kardashian, as that shot connected.
Archer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kardashian! But no joy.
Archer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kardashian's head.
Kardashian throws a low kick but Archer avoids it.
Archer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Kardashian counters with a stiff right hand.
Kardashian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Archer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kardashian staying out of range there.
Kardashian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kardashian.
Archer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kardashian moves out of range as Archer strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Kardashian misses.
Kardashian lands a leg kick that knocks Archer off balance momentarily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer takes a swing at Kardashian's ribcage but misses.
Kardashian misses with a hook
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Archer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Archer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kardashian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Archer swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Kardashian 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Archer gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Archer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kardashian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer won't allow Kardashian to sweep him here.
Kardashian trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Kardashian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kardashian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Archer throwing strikes but missing.
Kermit Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kardashian keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Kardashian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kardashian tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Kardashian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Kardashian from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer 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#
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardashian manages to avoid it.
Archer keeps Kardashian at a distance using the push kick.
Archer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kardashian's head backwards.
Archer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Archer is looking to wear down Kardashian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardashian moves away.
Kardashian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
Kardashian avoids the body shot from Archer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Kardashian.
Archer clobbers Kardashian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kardashian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Archer misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Archer takes a swing at Kardashian's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kardashian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kermit Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer misses with a body kick.
Archer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kardashian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kardashian is looking to clinch.
A big left from Kardashian misses.
Kardashian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Archer.
A little jabbing left from Kardashian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kardashian misses the target.
Kardashian throws a right hand that misses
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kardashian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Kardashian lands with an uppercut that bounces Archer off the cage and back into range.
Archer scores with a jab.#T2#
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer lands with a nice combination. Kardashian backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Archer misses
enabling Kardashian to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kardashian tries to avoid it but Archer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kardashian to the ground. Kardashian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kardashian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Archer misses with a hook
and Kardashian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kardashian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kardashian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kardashian as he avoids it easily.
Archer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kardashian tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Archer tries to move into range but Kardashian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Kardashian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Archer.
Kardashian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kardashian throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Archer misses with a straight right.
Archer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Archer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Kardashian misses with a straight right.
Kardashian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardashian thuds his shin into the meat of Archer's side.#CL2#
Kardashian moves into the clinch.
Kardashian scores with a shoulder strike.
Kardashian scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Kardashian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kardashian's elbow.
Kardashian working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kardashian manages to break the clinch.
Kardashian tries to score with a low kick but Archer moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Kardashian drives through and clinches with Archer against the cage.
Kardashian presses Archer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer misses with some punches.
Kardashian blocking some punches.
Kardashian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kardashian after a bit of a struggle.
Archer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Archer blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Kardashian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kardashian 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Kardashian!
Rob Kardashian decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Kermit Archer was interviewed post fight and said 'The election is rigged.'.

Event: SFL 153 | Bangin vs Poli V
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Archer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.#TD2#
Stark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Archer to the ground. Stark is now in Archer's guard.#SUB2#
Stark has gone for a leg lock! Archer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Archer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Archer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Archer postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
Stark throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archer lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Stark working for submissions but it's allowed Archer to get to half guard.
Stark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archer is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Stark has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stark working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Archer has passed into half guard! #T2#
Stark manages to get to full guard.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Stark working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily. #SUB2#
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. #REVB##T3#
Stark wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Archer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Archer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Archer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Archer! #REVR#
Stark regains half guard.
Stark flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stark moves into full guard.
Stark throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.
Archer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Archer trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stark has his foot on Archer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Archer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stark wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Archer with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Stark will probably get the nod.
That's time! Archer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stark goes for a double leg but Archer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Archer continues to drive forward.
Archer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kermit Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Archer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Archer showed some decent athleticism there.
Archer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Archer prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stark with the active half guard here but Archer passes nicely into side control.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Archer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Archer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stark on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Archer staying calm.
Stark stops Archer from passing to mount.
Archer working the ground and pound.
Stark takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stark tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Archer scores with punches from side control.
Stark gets back to half guard.
Archer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Archer. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a kimura from the bottom but Archer passes into side control!
Archer landing strikes.
Stark takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark is being controlled here.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Stark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Archer lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Archer in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Stark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stark.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Kermit Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Archer landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stark working for submissions but it's allowed Archer to get to half guard.
Archer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stark is not content to let Archer control the position.
Stark gets back to full guard.
Stark can't keep his opponent in guard - Archer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Archer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Archer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Archer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Archer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stark manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily. #SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Archer can pounce on him. #TD#
Archer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Stark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Stark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Archer scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer is working Stark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stark striking off his back but it's not causing Archer any problems.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Archer pushes his legs off easily.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.
Archer working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.
Archer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Archer with a nice head shot there.
Stark 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.
Archer working some strikes from top position.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer passes into half guard.
Archer trying to pass the guard but Stark defending well.
Stark is staying active underneath Archer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Stark is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Archer is tapping! Great win for Stark!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Stark!
The defeated Kermit Archer had this to say: 'The election is rigged.'.

Event: SFL 149 | Hopkins vs Stark
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
A solid body kick from Archer.
Archer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murhapuro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Archer instigates a clinch.
Murhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer scores with a hook to the body.
Murhapuro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer looking for a takedown.
Archer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhapuro lands a shot to the body.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Murhapuro lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Kermit Archer has been cut.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Murhapuro's head.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Archer up against the cage.
Murhapuro working aggressively here. #T1#
Murhapuro blocking some punches.
Murhapuro gets underhooks to prevent Archer's takedown attempt.
Murhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Murhapuro blocks a body shot from Archer.
A hook to the body from Archer.
Archer blocks the elbow strike.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhapuro backwards.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Murhapuro's head.
Murhapuro missing with knees to the body.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Murhapuro controls the action. #T2#
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Murhapuro tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
We've been informed that Murhapuro 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.
Archer blocks a body shot from Murhapuro.
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhapuro tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhapuro's elbow.
Murhapuro effectively controlling the action here.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Murhapuro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
Murhapuro blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer digs a right hand underneath Murhapuro's ribcage. Murhapuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Murhapuro controls the action.
A short right from Archer.
Murhapuro is looking to control Archer's arms but Archer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murhapuro has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhapuro.
A bit of stalling here from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro presses Archer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
Murhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhapuro's elbow.
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhapuro backwards.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Murhapuro trying to land knees to the body.
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer lands a right hand. #T4#
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Murhapuro avoids it by throwing Archer back against the cage.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer lands a body shot.
Murhapuro working aggressively here.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Archer tightens his grip and picks Murhapuro up, before dumping him to the ground. Murhapuro manages to land in guard.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murhapuro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Archer trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Murhapuro is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Archer scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kermit Archer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Murhapuro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Archer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Murhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Archer drives through and clinches with Murhapuro against the cage.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer takes an elbow to the temple.
Archer digs a right hand into Murhapuro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhapuro's gas tank.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Archer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Archer.
Murhapuro pushes off an throws an elbow but Archer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Archer avoids a wild elbow strike from Murhapuro.
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Murhapuro avoids it by throwing Archer back against the cage. #T1#
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kermit Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhapuro.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhapuro lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhapuro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro prevents the takedown attempt.
Murhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Murhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Murhapuro's head.
Murhapuro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer avoids a wild elbow strike from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Archer after a bit of a struggle.
Murhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhapuro blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhapuro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murhapuro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Archer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhapuro. #T3#
Archer lands a body shot.
Murhapuro is breathing heavily.
Murhapuro missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murhapuro tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Murhapuro working Archer over with knees to the body.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Murhapuro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhapuro backwards.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
Murhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhapuro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhapuro tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Archer lands with a right to the head.
Murhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Archer.
A right handed body shot lands from Archer.
Nice body punch from Archer - that landed with a thud.
Archer tries to work over Murhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murhapuro pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer lands a lovely overhand right.
Archer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhapuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Archer darts in looking for a takedown but Murhapuro gets double underhooks and turns Archer into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kermit Archer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Archer throws a hook but Murhapuro avoids it easily.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Archer avoids it with no problem.
Archer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murhapuro circles away.
Murhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Archer.
Archer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murhapuro swivels and escapes.
Murhapuro flicks out a counter leg kick but Archer steps away.
Archer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kermit Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhapuro checks a leg kick nicely.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer misses the jab.
Murhapuro only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Archer has managed to clinch.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhapuro can do to turn this around?
Archer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhapuro pushes Archer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murhapuro tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhapuro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action. #T1#
Murhapuro blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhapuro.
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Archer.
Murhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Murhapuro back against the cage.
Murhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhapuro throws an elbow but it misses.
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murhapuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murhapuro tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Murhapuro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Archer lands a left hand.
Murhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Archer's head.
Archer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhapuro or not.
Murhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhapuros head.
Murhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Archer working aggressively here.
Pauke Murhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archer is leaning against Murhapuro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Archer tries a body shot but Murhapuro blocks it.
Murhapuro prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer lands a right hand.
Archer has Murhapuro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murhapuro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhapuro controls his hands.
Archer tries to work over Murhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhapuro scores a nice knee to the body.
Murhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
Murhapuro misses with an elbow strike.
Murhapuro working aggressively here.
Murhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Archer takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Archer.
Murhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhapuro misses with an elbow strike.
Murhapuro lands a nice knee 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!
Murhapuro lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhapuro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murhapuro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murhapuro is leaning against Archer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhapuro digs a right hand underneath Archer's ribcage. Archer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhapuro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhapuro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archer.
Archer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

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 Kermit Archer.
Well Archer 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kermit Archer!
Our winner, Kermit Archer, 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: SFL 144 | King of the Hill
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Jones looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Archer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Archer throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Archer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Archer gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow. #TD#
Jones pulls Archer into guard.
Archer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jaquon Jones has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archer wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Archer is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Archer slips an elbow through the middle.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Jones has his foot on Archer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Archer works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Archer is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Archer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#Jaquon Jones's cut is getting worse.
Archer chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#Jeez, Jaquon Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kermit Archer!
A relieved looking Kermit Archer 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: SFL 139 | Free Rolex
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Womba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Archer scores with a nice body kick.
Archer throws a series of punches but Womba avoids them all with ease.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Womba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Womba shoots in and bounces Archer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Archer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Womba wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer wants to sweep here but Womba controlling him for the moment.
Archer pulls Womba in to control the position. #T1#
Womba trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Womba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Womba looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Womba looking to control. #SUB2#
Womba looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily. #T2#
Archer throwing strikes but missing.
Womba looking for a sweep. Not yet Womba, not yet.
Archer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Archer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Womba working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Womba works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Archer landing some decent shots from guard.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Womba.
Archer with a nice head shot there.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Womba tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
Archer cracks Womba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Archer working away.#T4#
Womba is looking to reverse the position.
Womba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Womba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Womba prevents Archer from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba is looking for a sweep.
Archer cracks Womba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Womba takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CUT#It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Womba pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Archer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Womba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Archer.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Womba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Womba wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Womba wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard.
Womba is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Womba avoid being mounted?#T1#
Womba gets full guard.
Kermit Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Archer with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Archer content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Womba has locked up a guillotine! Womba's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Archer is holding on here and Womba must be using up a lot of energy. Archer has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Womba gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dubaku Womba!
During a confident post fight interview, Dubaku Womba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Kermit Archer stepped up to the mic, saying 'The election is rigged.'.

Event: SFL 133 | Kimbo vs Tower
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Christophe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Archer to the ground. Christophe is now in Archer's guard.
Christophe trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christophe controls the pace.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.
Christophe wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Christophe trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Christophe misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Archer.
Christophe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer thuds his shin into the meat of Christophe's side.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christophe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer throws a jab when Christophe was well out of range.#TD#
Archer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Archer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christophe is keeping the position for now.
Archer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Archer content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Archer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Christophe controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Christophe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Archer.
Christophe keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christophe trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Christophe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christophe is continuing to stall.#T3#
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christophe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christophe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer landing some decent shots from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Christophe holds on and takes a little breather.
Christophe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. #REVB#
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Archer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Archer working some strikes from top position.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christophe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer won't allow Christophe to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Archer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Archer stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Christophe has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Archer manages to get his head free but now Christophe has transitioned to an armbar! Archer grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Christophe! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Armand Christophe!
During a confident post fight interview, Armand Christophe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kermit Archer was interviewed post fight and said 'The election is rigged.'.

Event: SFL 130 | Emminence
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Archer lands a nice hook to Taneyev's body. Taneyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Archer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Archer moved out of range.
It appears Archer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Archer shoots for a double leg takedown but Taneyev sprawls well. He's pushed Archer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Archer looks to throw a body kick
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer fails with the takedown.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Archer wants to slow Taneyev down by chopping away at his legs.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Archer throws out the jab.
Archer tests Taneyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taneyev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Archer - the referee stops the clock and Taneyev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Archer. Taneyev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Taneyev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Archer connects with a crisp jab.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taneyev swivels and escapes.
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Taneyev's belly button to the back.
Archer has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a head kick that drops Archer to the mat! Archer scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Archer lands a slapping body shot.
Archer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Archer! Taneyev lets Archer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Archer is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##TD#
Archer gets the takedown into side control.
Taneyev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Archer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.#ES2#
Taneyev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Archer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taneyev.
It seemed like Taneyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Archer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Archer tries a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Taneyev throws a lazy right hand but Archer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taneyev is out of range and Archer settles back down.
Archer throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
Taneyev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taneyev moves out of range as Archer strikes.
Taneyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown but Taneyev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Archer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taneyev throws a counter combo.
Taneyev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Archer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taneyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends Archer tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves Archer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Kermit Archer has been cut.
Taneyev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer lands a jab to Taneyev's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Archer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taneyev is trying to stand up here but Archer is controlling him well.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Taneyev defends it.
Archer stops Taneyev from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Archer trying to control from half guard but Taneyev is working away. #ES2#
Taneyev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Archer lands with a nice body kick.
Archer scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Archer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taneyev was covering up waiting for the punch and Archer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taneyev wants to stand and escape but Archer is having none of it.
Taneyev is wriggling around but Archer manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taneyev is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kermit Archer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Archer cracks a nice hook into Taneyev's ribs.
Archer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Archer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Archer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taneyev was covering up waiting for the punch and Archer finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Taneyev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Archer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Taneyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Taneyev tries to break free but Archer pushes him back against the cage.
Archer keeps control of Taneyev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taneyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Archer has him pressed against the cage.
Taneyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
Archer throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Archer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taneyev pinned against the cage. Taneyev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taneyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taneyev slips under a jab from Archer.
Archer looks for the body kick but Taneyev saw that one coming.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Archer throws the left hand but Taneyev avoids the punch easily.
Archer fails with the takedown.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Archer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taneyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Archer wants to clinch but Taneyev slips to the side
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Archer takes a swing at Taneyev's ribcage but misses.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Archer scores with a hook to the body. Taneyev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
Taneyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Archer.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Archer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taneyev moves away.
Taneyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.#T3#
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Taneyev counters with a left to the body.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
As Archer backs off Taneyev throws a huge counter combo but Archer manages to avoid it all.
Archer tries for a takedown but Taneyev circles away easily
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Archer clinches.
Taneyev has had enough of the clinch but Archer keeps him there for the moment.
Taneyev working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taneyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Archer shoots in for a double leg but Taneyev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taneyev moves away.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Archer scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Archer works Taneyev's body with a nice hook.
Archer throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Archer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taneyev blocking some punches.
Taneyev has had enough of the clinch but Archer keeps him there for the moment.
Taneyev can't break the clinch.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Taneyev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Archer digs a right hand underneath Taneyev's ribcage. Taneyev let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Taneyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Archer lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kermit Archer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Archer sizes up Taneyev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Archer is looking to wear down Taneyev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Archer has his takedown stuffed
letting Taneyev counter with a right hand.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
Archer swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev throws a combination that misses
and Archer counters with a one-two to the body.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Taneyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taneyev.#T1#
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Taneyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archer dips to his left and cracks Taneyev with an uppercut!
Kermit Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Taneyev.
Archer with a poor takedown
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer fails with the takedown
and Taneyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taneyev counters with a huge left! Archer is in big trouble! He's backing up but Taneyev isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Archer from any more damage. A dominating finish by Taneyev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
After winning the bout, Valentin Taneyev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kermit Archer spoke after the fight, saying 'The election is rigged.'.

Event: SFL 121 | Poli vs Bangin III
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1##TD#
Archer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer throwing shots but Kuwabara is blocking nicely.
Archer not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Archer throwing shots but Kuwabara is blocking nicely.
Kuwabara is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Kuwabara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Archer scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Archer winds up and cracks Kuwabara with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuwabara manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuwabara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Kuwabara's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuwabara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Kuwabara's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Kuwabara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Archer works over Kuwabara with some ground and pound from guard.
Archer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuwabara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.
Archer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Archer postures up in Kuwabara's guard and throws a big left but Kuwabara blocks it.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuwabara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Nice strikes from Archer there.
Nice strikes from Archer there.
Archer lands strikes from half guard.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuwabara keeps working. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kuwabara with the active half guard here but Archer passes nicely into side control.
Archer lands a few punches from side control.
Archer trying to control the position but Kuwabara is working away. #T4#
Kuwabara tries to improve position but can't.
Archer cracks Kuwabara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Archer working the ground and pound.
Kuwabara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuwabara taking some punishment here, with Archer in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for subs from the bottom but Archer mounts him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Archer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuwabara circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuwabara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Kuwabara thuds a left hand into Archer's body.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuwabara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Archer.
Archer throws a body kick that misses.
Kuwabara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuwabara misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Kuwabara throws a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuwabara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Archer - the referee stops the clock and Kuwabara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Archer. Kuwabara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Archer misses the body punch
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Archer sprawls well. Archer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuwabara gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Archer misses with a hook.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Archer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuwabara momentarily.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Archer.
Archer lands with a cross. #TD#
Archer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Archer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kuwabara looking for a sweep but Archer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Archer lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara is trying to escape the mount.
Kuwabara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kermit Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Archer in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Archer prevents Kuwabara from improving his position.
Archer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kuwabara is trying desperately to improve position.
Archer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Archer breaks from Kuwabara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Archer working the ground and pound effectively.
Archer is landing with some decent strikes but Kuwabara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Archer raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Archer prevents Kuwabara from getting the reversal.
Archer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Archer lands a big shot there that rocks Kuwabara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC#Kuwabara is rocked!
Kuwabara is bucking up trying to escape but Archer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kuwabara is still in real trouble! Can Archer finish him?
Kuwabara is working to get back to half guard.
Kuwabara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Archer postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kuwabara out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Archer goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kermit Archer!
Kermit Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 10, 2021

189 cm
32 yrs
205 lbs

197 cm
37 yrs
267 lbs

Archer

Potter

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Kermit Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jack Potter!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Archer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (4) vs (0) Potter
Potter tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter is being controlled here.
Archer 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.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer takes a little break here. Potter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Potter is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter stops Archer from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Potter regains half guard there - taking advantage of Archer's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Potter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Potter.
Potter has Archer pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Potter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Potter is retaining full guard.
Potter wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Potter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
Archer prevents Potter from improving his position.
Potter is staying active underneath Archer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Potter defends it. #T3#
We've been informed that Potter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Archer trying to advance position but Potter counters by regaining guard.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Potter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (2) Potter#T4#
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (2) Potter
Archer preventing the sweep.
Potter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Potter wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Potter trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer. #T5#
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Potter wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter is looking to sweep but instead, Archer has passed into half guard. #T6#
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Archer trying to control from half guard but Potter is working away.
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (2) Potter
Archer controlling from mount. #T7#
Potter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Potter prevents Archer from taking his back.
Potter tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Potter is still trying to improve position.
Archer controlling from mount.
Potter tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away. #T8#
Archer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Potter is holding on tight.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Archer works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (12) vs (2) Potter
Potter tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back.
Archer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Potter looking very determined here, making life difficult for Archer. #T9#
Archer keeps control of the position easily here as Potter tries to buck him off.
Archer tries to keep control of the position but Potter is staying busy.
Archer is riding his opponent, not letting Potter buck him off. #SUB#
Potter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Potter is keeping busy. #T10#
Potter manages to reverse the position and now he's in Archer's guard. Nice work there by Potter.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (12) vs (4) Potter
Potter looking to pass the guard.
Potter postures up.
Potter looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (14) vs (4) Potter
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Potter is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (14) vs (6) Potter#T11#
Archer is pulling down on Potter's head to control his posture.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potter is one step ahead there.
Archer working a defensive guard but Potter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (14) vs (9) Potter
Archer can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Potter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Archer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Potter's best efforts.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Potter controlling the action here.
Archer has a hand on Potter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Potter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (14) vs (12) Potter#T13#
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Potter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Archer to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (14) vs (15) Potter#T14#
Potter struggling to keep hold of the position.
Archer tries to escape but Potter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Potter's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Archer wants to control his opponent's hands but Potter gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Potter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Potter wins on points by 15 to 14.
Jack Potter is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jack Potter decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Kermit Archer was interviewed post fight and said 'The election is rigged.'.

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021

189 cm
21 yrs
215 lbs

189 cm
32 yrs
205 lbs

Galvao

Archer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hassan Galvao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kermit Archer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Archer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Galvao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Archer is in Galvao's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Archer
Archer passes into half guard.
Galvao wants to sweep but Archer has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (5) Archer
Archer controlling the position from side mount.
Galvao looks to move to half guard but instead Archer has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Galvao (0) vs (7) Archer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is controlling an arm, preventing Archer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T1#
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Archer controlling his opponent.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer controlling his opponent. #T2#
Galvao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Galvao wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Galvao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Archer not doing much here.
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Archer prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Archer is thwarting Galvao's attempts to control the position.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Galvao is trying to control but Archer passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (10) Archer
Galvao is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Archer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Galvao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Galvao wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Galvao is defending the position.
Archer prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Galvao trying to control here.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Galvao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galvao.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Galvao wants to control but Archer passes easily into half guard. #T7#
Galvao wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Galvao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Archer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Galvao wants to control the action here but instead Archer manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (13) Archer
Archer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Galvao working to try and regain half guard.
Galvao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Galvao wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Galvao is defending well.
Archer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Archer controlling the action here.#T9#
Galvao trying to control from the bottom.
Galvao trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (16) Archer
Galvao prevents Archer from taking his back.
Galvao wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Galvao can't escape the position.
Archer mounts Galvao! Really nice guard pass there! #T10#
Archer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Archer looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galvao is desperately trying to improve his position but Archer has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer controlling the pace for now.
Galvao tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Galvao working to try and regain half guard.
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
Galvao wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Galvao is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Galvao can't escape the position.
Archer trying to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao is trying to reverse the position but instead Archer has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Galvao (0) vs (19) Archer#T13#
Archer has good solid back control here.
Galvao trying to control the hands but Archer breaks the grip.
Archer is hanging on to Galvao's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Archer is persistently looking for the submission but Galvao is defending it well.
Archer gets his hands free as Galvao looks to control. #T14#
Archer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Galvao doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 19 to 0.
An out of breath Kermit Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021

179 cm
20 yrs
240 lbs

189 cm
32 yrs
205 lbs

Couceiro

Archer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kermit Archer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Couceiro darts in and clinches Archer up against the cage.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Couceiro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Couceiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Archer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Archer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Couceiro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Archer to the mat. Archer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Couceiro controls the pace.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Couceiro forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #T1#
Couceiro controlling the pace.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer wants to control but Couceiro is keeping busy.
Couceiro wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Couceiro content to control rather than advance.
Couceiro prevents Archer from improving his position.#T2#
Couceiro trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Couceiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Couceiro won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Archer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Couceiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Couceiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
Couceiro postures up.
Couceiro 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. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (2) Archer
Couceiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Couceiro has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.
Couceiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there. #T5#
Couceiro has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couceiro working a defensive guard here.
Couceiro wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Couceiro there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (5) Archer#T6#
Archer fails to take his opponent's back.
Couceiro is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.
Couceiro is working hard here to advance position.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Couceiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Couceiro tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Couceiro (2) vs (8) Archer
Archer keeps control of the position easily here as Couceiro tries to buck him off.
Couceiro just trying to survive but Archer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Couceiro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Archer. #SUB2#
Archer is looking for the choke from the back position but Couceiro is controlling his hands well. #T8#
Couceiro trying to control but not successfully.
Couceiro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Archer controlling the positon.
Couceiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Couceiro is working to get back to half guard. #T9#
Couceiro regains half guard.
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Couceiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Couceiro wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Couceiro is defending the position.
Couceiro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Archer works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (11) Archer
Couceiro can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Couceiro is trying to improve his position.
Couceiro wants to control but Archer postures up.#T11#
Archer trying to control the position but Couceiro is working away.
Couceiro is looking for a sweep.
Couceiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Archer dominates the positioning.
Couceiro is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Couceiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.
Couceiro tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Well, if Archer 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. #T12#
Archer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Couceiro!
Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (14) Archer
Archer looking to control but Couceiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Couceiro wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#T13#
Couceiro tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Archer fails to move to back control.
Couceiro wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer looking to control but Couceiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Couceiro is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Couceiro is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Couceiro wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Couceiro tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 14 to 2.
A relieved looking Kermit Archer 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: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021

200 cm
23 yrs
270 lbs

189 cm
32 yrs
205 lbs

Cuba

Archer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Horace Cuba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kermit Archer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cuba is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it. #CL#
Cuba instigates a clinch.
Archer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Archer tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Archer lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cuba (0) vs (2) Archer
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Cuba controlling Archer's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cuba being controlled here, momentarily.
Cuba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cuba (2) vs (2) Archer
Archer working a defensive guard but Cuba passes into half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Cuba is controlling well. #T2#
Cuba trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Archer tries to roll over but Cuba keeps him under control.
Cuba trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Archer wants to control but Cuba is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Archer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cuba pulls his head out easily.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Cuba is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Cuba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Cuba controlling the action here.#T5##SUB2#
Archer with the active half guard here but Cuba passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cuba (5) vs (2) Archer
Cuba slows the pace down.
Archer is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Cuba is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cuba just content to control the position.
Archer is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Archer seems a little lost for a moment, as Cuba dominates the positioning.
Archer tries to improve position but can't.
Cuba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cuba is staying tight to Archer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cuba gets to mount! Archer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cuba (7) vs (2) Archer
Archer tries to reverse the position but Cuba maintains control.#T8#
Cuba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Archer has given up his back. Will we see Cuba going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cuba (10) vs (2) Archer#T9#
Archer wants to escape the position.
Archer is still trying to improve position.
Cuba slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cuba tries to get the hooks in deep but Archer pushed the leg off.
Cuba is not going to allow Archer to sit and survive in this position.
Cuba slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Archer tries to escape the position. #T10#
I would not like to be Archer right now.
Archer is trying to break free. #SUB#
Cuba patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cuba controlling the position well here. Archer rolled but Cuba kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T11#
Cuba is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape.
Cuba doesn't have the hooks in and Archer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cuba (10) vs (4) Archer
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer trying to control but Cuba is working from the bottom.
Archer pushes down on Cuba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer trying to control from half guard but Cuba is working away. #T12#
Cuba wants to control but Archer passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cuba (10) vs (7) Archer
Archer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cuba is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Archer controls the position.
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.
Cuba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cuba is in trouble now - Archer has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cuba (10) vs (10) Archer
Archer avoids the attempt from Cuba to control.
Cuba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T14#
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cuba has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Archer's lack of action.
Cuba is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Cuba tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Archer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Archer wins on points by 11 to 10.
Kermit Archer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021

203 cm
41 yrs
256 lbs

189 cm
32 yrs
205 lbs

John

Archer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Scott John! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kermit Archer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
John pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer tries for a takedown but John manages to get underhooks.
Archer stops a takedown attempt from John.
Archer has John pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. John manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
John pulls guard.
Archer is fighting to break John's control of his arms but John is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. John swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John 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 are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer passes John's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Archer trying to pass the guard but John defending well.
Archer stalling.
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.#T2#
John is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can John avoid being mounted?
John is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Archer in particular looking to stall.
John holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Archer controlling the action here.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. John knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##T5#
It looks like Archer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
John trying to control from the bottom.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer is continuing to stall.
Archer is looking to advance position but John won't allow it. #T6#
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
John wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
John keeping control of the position. #T7#
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but John is holding on for dear life with his legs.
John wants to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to control from half guard but John is working away.
John is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
John is trying to get back to full guard.
John manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as John holds on and takes a little breather. #T9#
Archer wants to pass the guard but John is keeping the position.
Archer controlling from the top position. #T10#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from John.
John trying to control the position here.
Archer preventing the sweep. #T12#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
John looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T13#
John looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
John seems keen to control Archer's posture.
John keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
John pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
John working a defensive guard here.
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but John is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! John is heads and Archer is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Archer wins on points by 1 to 0.
After winning the bout, Kermit Archer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Archer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeSilva lands with a good body shot.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body. Archer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Archer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva lands with a good body shot.
DeSilva takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeSilva cracks Archer with an open hand slap.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Archer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by DeSilva. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Archer.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva with the inside leg kick.
Archer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Archer connects with an inside leg kick.
DeSilva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from DeSilva lands.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Archer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Archer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeSilva counters with a right hand to the body.
Archer staying out of range there.
DeSilva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer flicks out a counter leg kick but DeSilva steps away.
Archer misses the jab.
It looked like DeSilva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Archer.
DeSilva is looking to wear down Archer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Archer takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Archer 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.
Archer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva works Archer's body with a nice hook.
A low kick lands for DeSilva.
Archer throws a push kick but DeSilva slaps the foot to one side.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Archer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Archer doesn't seem bothered though.
Archer checks a low kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a leg kick.
Archer looks to throw the jab but DeSilva is out of range. #T3#
DeSilva is looking to land body kicks.
Archer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeSilva digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva cracks Archer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Archer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer throws a leg kick
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva keeps Archer at a distance using the push kick.
Archer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
DeSilva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeSilva pushes Archer away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva. #T4#
Archer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
The crowd cheers as DeSilva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Archer doesn't seem phased though.
DeSilva tries to bum rush Archer with a series of wild strikes but Archer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
enabling DeSilva to counter with a crisp jab.
DeSilva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Archer. That did some damage!
DeSilva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Archer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
DeSilva throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Archer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeSilva misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Archer's front leg but catches the back leg as Archer tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer slips a jab from DeSilva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
DeSilva slips under a jab from Archer.
A nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Archer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Archer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from DeSilva finds it's way through Archer's defenses.
Archer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Archer.
Archer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Archer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Archer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, DeSilva has got the better of the exchanges.
DeSilva misses with a two punch combination.
Archer walks into a straight right hand from DeSilva.
Nice takedown defense from DeSilva. No joy for Archer on that attempt. #T1#
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body. Archer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeSilva staying out of range there.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeSilva feints and then cracks Archer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Archer down.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a shot to the body.
DeSilva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
DeSilva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Archer's sensitive parts.
Archer thumps DeSilva with a low kick.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Archer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Archer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeSilva scores with a kick 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!
DeSilva blocks a jab.
Archer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer looks to throw the jab but DeSilva is out of range.
DeSilva 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.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Archer works the jab nicely.
Archer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from DeSilva misses the target.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Archer.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer misses with a takedown
and DeSilva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Archer connects with a body shot.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer ducks right into an uppercut from DeSilva.
Archer is trying desperately to land a takedown but DeSilva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Archer.
DeSilva throws out a powerful jab.
Archer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
Archer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Archer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Archer throws a looping overhand right but DeSilva ducks down to avoid it.
DeSilva clobbers Archer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Archer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
DeSilva dips to his left and cracks Archer with an uppercut!#T4#
DeSilva is looking to score with low kicks.
Archer blocks a jab.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva 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.
DeSilva lands with a straight right. Archer didn't see that one coming.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
DeSilva digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.
Archer throws a leg kick but DeSilva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Archer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Archer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeSilva connects with a single shot there.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Archer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Archer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Archer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Archer moves forwards but DeSilva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Archer slips the punch.
Nice cross by DeSilva.
DeSilva cracks Archer with a good jab.
DeSilva throws a hook but Archer avoids it easily.
DeSilva throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Archer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva misses the jab.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Archer's head backwards.
Archer throws a hook to the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by DeSilva as he connects with a hook.#T1#
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from DeSilva misses
and Archer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeSilva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Archer. That one must have hurt.
Archer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by DeSilva.
DeSilva looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
DeSilva blocks a low kick nicely.
DeSilva connects with a jab.
Archer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeSilva throws a lazy right hand but Archer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kermit Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Archer 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!
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva with the inside leg kick.
Archer misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming.
DeSilva lands an overhand right.
DeSilva missing with a left hand there. Archer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DeSilva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeSilva scores with a nice head shot.
Archer connects with a body shot.
DeSilva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Archer doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Archer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeSilva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeSilva misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer tries a quick counter leg kick but DeSilva is wise to it.
Archer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeSilva misses the jab.
Archer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
DeSilva throws a solid leg kick but Archer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Archer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Archer tries a quick counter leg kick but DeSilva is wise to it.
Archer throws a half hearted mid kick.
DeSilva lands a nice shot that snaps Archer's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
DeSilva connects with a body shot that sends Archer's belly button to the back.
DeSilva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Archer.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Archer.
DeSilva lands a jab.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Archer motions for DeSilva to come forward. Archer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeSilva 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Kermit Archer spoke after the fight, saying 'The election is rigged.'.

Event: ALPHA-1: A New Beginning
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Archer looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Archer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page shoots in for a double leg but Archer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Page swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Archer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Archer misses.
Page defending well as Archer loads up on a big left hand.
Page avoids the body shot from Archer.
Page 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.
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it.
Archer lands with a right hand. #TD#
Page gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Page throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Archer gets back to half guard.
Archer moves into full guard. #T1#
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page postures up.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Archer wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment.
Page distracts Archer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Archer seems keen to control Page's posture.
Archer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Page throws a strike but Archer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Page looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Archer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Page controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Page managing to control the position.
Archer distracts Page with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now.
Archer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Page keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Page looking to control.
Page wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Archer moves nicely into side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Page looks to move to half guard but instead Archer has passed into mount! Damn!
Page is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Page tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Page regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Archer wants to take a breather but Page is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Page connects with a single shot there.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Page cracks Archer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Page.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Archer looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Archer as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Archer tries to keep at a distance but Page has taken the fight into the clinch.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
A hook to the body from Archer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Page tightens his grip and picks Archer up, before dumping him to the ground. Archer manages to land in guard.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Page manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Page gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Page looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Page keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Page's head.#T2#
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Archer chips away with some ground and pound.
Page has momentary wrist control but Archer slips an elbow through the middle.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer postures up and lands a big shot to Page's brow.
Page 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.
Page controlling the position.
Page keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Franky Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
Page bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. #REVR#
Archer 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#
Page is trying to control but can't.
Archer is trying to control. Page wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Page trying to control here.
Archer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Archer prevents Page from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Page manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. #REVR#
Page throws a strike but Archer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kermit Archer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Page closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Archer's guard.
Page throws a strike but Archer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Page pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Archer is in close to Page's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Archer trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Archer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Archer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Archer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Page is rocked!#SUB#
Page looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Archer has picked Page up and slammed him! Page can't keep hold of the triangle and Archer manages to pass to side control!
Archer working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Page is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Page keeps working.
Archer throws a strike aimed at the side of Page's head but Page avoids it well.
Page tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Page seems to have got his legs back now.
Archer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Archer controlling the pace for now.
Archer prevents Page from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Archer.#CUT2#Franky Page's cut is getting worse.
Page is looking to get to half guard.
Page tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer tries to control but Page wriggling away.
Page regains half guard.
Archer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Archer throwing shots but Page is blocking nicely.
Archer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Page moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer postures up and lands a big shot to Page's brow.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
Page trying to control the position.
Franky Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archer wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving. #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.
Archer landing with the ground and pound.
Page is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Page throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Archer scores with a spinning back kick!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#KD2#
Archer cracks Page with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Page looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Archer finish him? #CUT2#Franky Page's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good standup being displayed there by Page as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kermit Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Archer 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kermit Archer!
A relieved looking Kermit Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Dionsy vs Archer
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Archer misses with a body kick.
Crunch! Archer slams his shin into Dionisy's torso.
Dionisy lands the left hand.
Archer throws a body kick that misses
and Dionisy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Dionisy misses
letting Archer counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Dionisy's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dionisy avoids the body shot from Archer.
Dionisy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
Dionisy misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer connects with the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Archer 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.
Cerberus Dionisy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dionisy misses with a looping left.#T1#
Dionisy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Archer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dionisy defends it well.
Dionisy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Dionisy backing away here, and Archer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Archer checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Dionisy.
Dionisy with a nice calf kick.
Dionisy scores with a sloppy right hand. Archer should have avoided that one.
Dionisy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Dionisy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Archer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Archer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Dionisy.
Archer walks into a straight right hand from Dionisy.
Archer shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dionisy. That's going to slow Archer down.
Dionisy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dionisy lands a front kick.
Archer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Dionisy misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Archer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dionisy keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Dionisy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dionisy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Archer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dionisy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dionisy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Archer is looking to sweep but instead, Dionisy has passed into half guard.
Dionisy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Archer won't allow Dionisy to pass to mount.
Archer missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer wants to control but Dionisy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dionisy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cerberus Dionisy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Archer slips under a jab.
Archer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dionisy misses with a straight left.
Dionisy misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Archer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Archer tries to move into range but Dionisy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Dionisy.
Dionisy throws a solid leg kick but Archer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dionisy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dionisy tries a head kick but it misses.
Archer lands a nice hook to Dionisy's body. Dionisy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Dionisy throws the kick towards the body but Archer avoids it.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dionisy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cerberus Dionisy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dionisy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
And Archer tries to counter it with a takedown but Dionisy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dionisy cracks Archer with an open hand slap.
Dionisy misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Dionisy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Dionisy counters with an outside leg kick.
Dionisy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Archer lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Archer connects with a looping right hand.
Dionisy misses the shot to the body.
Archer throws out a counter right but Dionisy avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Dionisy.
Dionisy looks for the body kick but Archer saw that one coming.
Archer misses with a left hand
and Dionisy counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer looks for a takedown but Dionisy sprawls well.
Dionisy misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Archer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Dionisy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Archer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dionisy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Archer.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dionisy misses with a body shot.
Dionisy throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Dionisy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dionisy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Archer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dionisy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dionisy wants to control but Archer postures up.
Dionisy dodges the ground and pound from Archer.
Archer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dionisy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Archer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dionisy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Archer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Archer working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kermit Archer 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.#R3#
Dionisy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Dionisy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
Dionisy throws a leg kick which misses Archer's front leg but catches the back leg as Archer tries to avoid it.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Archer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dionisy throws a leg kick that misses.
Dionisy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Archer connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer shoots and misses
and Dionisy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Archer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Dionisy.#T1#
Archer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Archer.
Archer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dionisy.
Archer lands with a right hand.
Cerberus Dionisy is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer throws a jab when Dionisy was well out of range.
Dionisy leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cerberus Dionisy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Archer.
Dionisy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Dionisy scores with a decent looking hook.
Dionisy misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Archer.
Archer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dionisy counters with a straight right hand.
Dionisy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Dionisy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Archer doesn't seem phased though.
Archer has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Dionisy tried to score with a low kick but Archer checks it.
Archer throws the left hand but Dionisy avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Dionisy.
Dionisy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Archer doesn't seem bothered though.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Dionisy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Dionisy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dionisy misses with an uppercut
and Archer counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Dionisy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dionisy misses with a leg kick.
And Archer tries to counter it with a takedown but Dionisy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dionisy misses with the body kick
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Dionisy catches Archer right on the button with a cross.
Archer moves away from the strike by Dionisy.
Dionisy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Dionisy finds it's way through Archer's defenses.
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!
Dionisy connects with a body shot.
Dionisy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Archer falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dionisy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cerberus Dionisy!
Cerberus Dionisy retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Cerberus Dionisy 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.
In defeat, Kermit Archer stepped up to the mic, saying 'The election is rigged.'.

Event: PANDA 77
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Archer misses with a left hand
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Archer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Panayotov moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
Archer gets through Panayotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Archer avoiding damage as Panayotov throws knees to the body.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer pushes Panayotov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Archer tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Archer blocking some punches.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Panayotov wants a takedown.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Archer avoiding damage as Panayotov throws knees to the body.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Archer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Panayotov misses with a knee to the head.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov lands with a left to the head.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Archer working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Panayotov wants to take the fight to the mat but Archer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Archer is working Panayotov over against the cage.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer gets through Panayotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer. #ROC#Panayotov is rocked!
Archer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Panayotov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Archer is unloading with more strikes now! Panayotov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kermit Archer!
Kermit Archer retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Kermit Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PANDA 65
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
Archer lands with a cross. #TD2#
Archer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Umm's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Archer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Archer on the ground.
Archer won't allow Umm to sweep him here.
Archer stops Umm from standing up.
Archer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Umm working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Archer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Umm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Archer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Umm has wrist control.#T1#
Archer throws a big right hand that misses.
Archer postures up in Umm's guard and throws a big left but Umm blocks it.
Archer passes Umm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Archer is nestled in close to Umm, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Umm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Umm pushes Archer off looking to stand but Archer dives back in and keeps control.
Archer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Archer slips a nice elbow through Umm's hands, connecting with Umm's forehead.
Umm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Archer.
Archer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Archer working Umm over with strikes.
Archer controlling the pace.
Archer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umm's head.
Umm wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Archer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umm taking some punishment here, with Archer in his half guard. #CUT2#It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
Archer drops an elbow to the side of Umm's head.
Umm is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
Archer trying to control from half guard but Umm is working away. #T3#
Ground and pound from Archer.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umm's head.
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Umm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Archer.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Umm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Archer is nestled in close to Umm, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Umm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Umm tries to get out of the position.
Archer throwing shots but Umm is blocking nicely.
Archer passes into side control, despite Umm's attempt to control the position.
Archer working the ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Archer working the head and body with strikes.
Archer in side control, throwing shots but Umm defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rect Umm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Umm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Archer.
Umm throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Umm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Umm slips a straight right by Archer.
Nice straight punches there by Archer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Archer.#CL2#
Archer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Umm swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Umm prevents it.
Rect Umm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Archer.
Umm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Umm can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action. #T1#
Archer is trying to drag Umm to the mat but Umm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Umm working aggressively here.
Umm lands a body shot.
Archer lands a left hand.
Umm tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Archer wants a takedown.
Archer is working for takedown but Umm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Archer backwards. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Umm misses with a body punch.
Archer blocks a body shot from Umm.
Umm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umm is looking to control Archer's arms but Archer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Umm has his back to the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Umm.
Archer has Umm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Umm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Umm prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Umm manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Umm enables Archer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Umm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Archer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Umm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Archer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kermit Archer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Archer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Umm keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Umm wants to clinch but Archer slips to the side
and Archer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Archer is looking to clinch but Umm is avoiding it.
A lazy left from Archer finds it's target.
Umm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Archer.
Umm takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Umm tries to keep at a distance but Archer has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Archer jumps guard.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umm is one step ahead there.
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Umm has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kermit Archer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rect Umm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Archer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Archer with a nice calf kick.
Umm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Archer doesn't seem bothered though.
Umm swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Umm connects with a body shot that sends Archer's belly button to the back.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archer throws out a counter right but Umm avoids it with no problem.
Archer lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Umm.#CL#
Umm clinches with his opponent. #T1##TD2#
Archer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Umm won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Umm trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is looking to sweep but instead, Umm has passed into half guard. #T2#
Archer is pressing down on Umm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Umm trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Archer is looking to sweep but instead, Umm has passed into half guard.
Archer is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Archer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umm's back!
A lull in the action here.
Archer lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Archer controlling the position well here. Umm rolled but Archer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Umm just looking to survive in the bad position.
Well, with Archer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Umm is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Archer is punishing Umm with strikes - can he finish him?!
Archer has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Umm.
Archer throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Archer lands with a hammerfist to the side of Umm's head.#ROC2#Umm is rocked!#CUT2#Rect Umm's cut is getting worse.
Archer controls the position.
Oh Umm is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer is landing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rect Umm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Archer fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Umm out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kermit Archer!
Kermit Archer is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Kermit Archer said 'I just hopped all up in that ass.'.
Rect Umm was interviewed post fight and said 'heavy handed, '.

Event: PANDA 54
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Archer throws a body punch but Chlen moves out of range.
Archer throws a hook but Chlen avoids it easily.
Chlen just misses with a punch to the body.
Chlen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archer has time to react.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer thows a leg kick but Chlen checks it
enabling Chlen to counter with a crisp jab.
Chlen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A cross from Archer lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Igla Chlen has been cut.
Archer throws a hook but Chlen blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Chlen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chlen there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target.
Chlen misses with a jab to the body
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a hook. Chlen ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Archer.
Archer throws out a counter right but Chlen avoids it with no problem.
Archer 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.
Chlen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Archer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Archer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chlen is trying to defend but Archer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer stops Chlen from getting back to his feet.
Archer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chlen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chlen is trying to stand up here but Archer is controlling him well.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Chlen defends it.
Chlen is not content to let Archer control the position.
Chlen is looking to get back to is feet but Archer passes into side control.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chlen keeps working.
Archer working the ground and pound. #T3#
Chlen is letting Archer control him for a moment.
Archer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chlen tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
Archer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chlen dodges the ground and pound from Archer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chlen is pushing Archer's head away, looking to escape. Archer manages to hold on to the position though.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Chlen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Archer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Archer is putting a hurting on Chlen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chlen is trying to buck Archer off.
You can see the frustration on Chlen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Chlen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlen is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Igla Chlen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Chlen moved out of range nicely.
Chlen misses with a lunging right hand
and Archer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chlen to score with a decent uppercut.
Chlen connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igla Chlen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Archer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chlen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Chlen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Archer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Archer misses.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Chlen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chlen lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Chlen throws a push kick but Archer slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body punch from Chlen.
Archer lands with a cross.
Chlen misses with a lunging right hand
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Chlen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chlen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chlen misses the jab.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Chlen!
A big left from Archer misses.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Chlen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chlen misses with a hook
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab.
Chlen tries to land a front kick but Archer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Archer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chlen scores with a hook.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Igla Chlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Archer throws a combination that misses
and Chlen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer 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.
Chlen misses the shot to the body.
Chlen looks to land a body kick but Archer moved away.
Archer dodges the punch combination from Chlen.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chlen moves out of range of the strikes.
Chlen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlen.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.#T4#
Chlen swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Chlen misses with an uppercut.
Chlen misses the body punch
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Chlen jabs at Archer's body.
Chlen connects with a body shot.
Chlen misses with a kick to the body
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chlen lands a glancing blow to the side of Archer's head.
Chlen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Igla Chlen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igla Chlen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chlen misses with the body kick
and Chlen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Chlen takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Archer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chlen throws a right hand that misses
and Archer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Chlen misses
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Chlen counter with a right hand.
Chlen throws a jab when Archer was well out of range.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Chlen throws a sloppy head kick
and Archer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chlen moves out of range of the strikes.
Chlen throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Chlen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab.
Chlen throws a poor cross that misses
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlen. #KD2#
Archer lands a big right hand that sends Chlen crashing to the mat! Archer stays standing though and waves Chlen back to his feet!#ROC2#Chlen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlen misses with a right hand
and Archer counters with a crisp right that sends Chlen to the canvas! Archer follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kermit Archer!
An out of breath Kermit Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ICS 53
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump wants to counter with a clinch but Archer pushes him away.
Archer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trump, as that shot connected.
Trump scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trump will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trump looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot by Archer.
Archer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Archer swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Trump wants to counter the offense by Archer and move into the clinch position.
Trump walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target. #CL#
Archer rushes Trump and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Trump - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Trump.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Good body shot from Trump. #T1#
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Trump cracks Archer with a nice body shot.
A short left from Trump.
Trump lands a shot to the body.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands a nice uppercut.
Trump misses with some punches.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer blocks a body shot from Trump.
A short uppercut from Trump.
Archer takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Trump tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Archer is working Trump over against the cage.
Trump prevents a body shot from Archer.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer takes an elbow to the temple.
Archer dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer is working for takedown but Trump is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer looking for a takedown.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Archer's defenses.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage. #T3#
A body shot lands from Trump.
Trump stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trump creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Archer's defenses.
Trump working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trump lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trump gets through Archer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trump.
Nice body punch from Trump - that landed with a thud.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Trump pushes Archer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer blocks the elbow strike.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Archer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Trump scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump lands a body punch.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Trump lands an elbow that stopped Archer in his tracks for a moment.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Archer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Trump lands with a right to the head.
Archer prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Trump on the inside.
Trump lands an elbow inside.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Nice body punch from Archer - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump cracks Archer with a nice body shot.
Trump is working Archer over against the cage.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Trump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Trump lands an elbow inside that Archer shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Kermit Archer has been cut.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Trump.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump is working Archer over against the cage.
Trump blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Trump.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.
Nice elbow from Trump.
A right handed body shot lands from Trump.
Donald Trump seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Archer takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Archer prevents a body shot from Trump. #T2#
A short right from Trump.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
Trump creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Archer's defenses.
Trump lands an elbow that stopped Archer in his tracks for a moment.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
A shot in the inside from Trump. #ROC2#Archer is rocked!
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trump has Archer pressed against the cage. He pushes Archer back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Trump throws a beautiful elbow that sends Archer crashing to the floor! Trump piles on the pressure with more strikes! Archer is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Kermit Archer had this to say: 'The election is rigged.'.

Event: JAG Gladitorius Maximus IV
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorne works the jab nicely.
Archer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Archer misses with a looping right.
A jab from Hawthorne finds it's way through Archer's defenses.
Hawthorne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Hawthorne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Archer scores with a jab.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Archer.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
Hawthorne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Archer under the eye.
We've been hearing reports that Archer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Hawthorne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Archer's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer throws a hook but Hawthorne blocks it.
Archer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
Nice body punch from Archer.
Nice defenses there by Hawthorne.
Archer scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Hawthorne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Hawthorne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Archer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Archer misses its intended target.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Archer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer misses with an uppercut.
Archer slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Damien Hawthorne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Archer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Archer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawthorne.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Hawthorne throws a push kick but Archer slaps the foot to one side.
Archer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Hawthorne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Archer 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Archer misses with a hook.
Archer avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne scores with a body shot.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
Hawthorne tries to land a front kick but Archer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Archer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawthorne jabs Archer right on the nose. Archer blinks but takes it well.
Archer digs a good hook to Hawthorne's body.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Hawthorne lands.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Archer checks a leg kick.
Hawthorne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Archer throws a big shot that misses.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Archer.#T3#
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick from Hawthorne, right into the meat of the thigh.
Archer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawthorne throws a shot to the body.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. Archer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses the body punch
and Archer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer checks a leg kick.
Archer checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
Archer misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne throws out a counter right but Archer avoids it with no problem.
Hawthorne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Archer misses the jab.
Archer throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Hawthorne misses.
Archer throwing a counter right hand but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne swings widly with a right hand
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Archer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hawthorne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawthorne lands with a light punch inside.
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawthorne's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Archer.
Archer can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land.
Hawthorne can't break the clinch.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Archer.
Archer has Hawthorne pressed against the cage, preventing Hawthorne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Archer.
Hawthorne looks winded!
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
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 Kermit Archer 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#
Archer takes a swing at Hawthorne's ribcage but misses.
Hawthorne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer checks a leg kick.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne swats away the attempt to clinch by Archer.
A jab from Archer finds it's way through Hawthorne's defenses.
Archer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawthorne. Hawthorne obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne thumps Archer with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Archer. That snapped Hawthorne's head back. #CL#
Archer rushes Hawthorne and presses him up against the cage.
Hawthorne blocking some punches.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Hawthorne avoids it by throwing Archer back against the cage. #T1#
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawthorne or not.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Hawthorne has had enough of the clinch but Archer keeps him there for the moment.
Hawthorne trying to control the position but instead, Archer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawthorne into the cage.
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kermit Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Hawthorne controls the action.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Archer has Hawthorne pressed against the cage, preventing Hawthorne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Archer blocks a head kick by Hawthorne.
Archer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Nice defenses there by Hawthorne.
Archer tries to clinch up.
Archer throws a right hand that misses
and Hawthorne counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Archer checks it.
Hawthorne tries to work over Archer's front leg with a kick but Archer checks it.
A quick step to the side and Archer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Archer, as that shot connected.
Hawthorne takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer connects with a body shot.
Hawthorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Archer moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
Hawthorne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne flicks out a counter leg kick but Archer steps away.
Archer scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawthorne.
Archer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawthorne to score with a decent uppercut.
Archer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawthorne throws a solid leg kick but Archer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawthorne.#T3#
A jab from Archer misses.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
Archer shoots in and drives through. Hawthorne sprawls well.
Hawthorne throws a jab but it's blocked by Archer.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Archer avoids the punch easily.
Archer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawthorne motions for Archer to come forward. Hawthorne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a right hand that misses
and Archer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Archer blocks the low kick.
Archer thuds a left hand into Hawthorne's body.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Archer moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Archer attempts a counter takedown but Hawthorne avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Hawthorne.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Archer is out of range and Hawthorne settles back down.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Hawthorne scores with a hook.
Archer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawthorne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Archer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawthorne avoids the body shot from Archer.
Hawthorne tries a quick counter leg kick but Archer is wise to it.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Archer shoots in and gets a takedown into Hawthorne's guard.
Hawthorne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Archer postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer 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#
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Archer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawthorne thinking.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Archer moved away.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick which misses Archer's front leg but catches the back leg as Archer tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Hawthorne is predictable there #TD#
and Archer counters with a single leg into guard. Hawthorne didn't expect that.
Archer postures up in Hawthorne's guard and throws a big left but Hawthorne blocks it.
Archer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hawthorne working a defensive guard here.
Archer won't allow Hawthorne to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
Archer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Hawthorne trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawthorne seems keen to control Archer's posture.
Hawthorne working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Archer.
Hawthorne thuds his right hand into Archer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Archer blocks a leg kick.
Hawthorne walks into a stiff left hand from Archer.#T2#
Nice cross by Archer.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but Archer avoids it.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne blocks a jab.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawthorne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Archer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hawthorne sprawls and moves away.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Archer sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Hawthorne cracks Archer with a good jab.
Archer tries to clinch up.
Hawthorne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer looks to land a combination but Hawthorne avoids it well.
Archer 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.
Archer missing with a left hand there. Hawthorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawthorne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Archer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Archer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawthorne misses with a leg kick
and Archer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Hawthorne slips the punch.
Archer lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawthorne's head.
A cross from Hawthorne lands.
Hawthorne walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawthorne moves away from the strike by Archer. #T4#
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Archer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Hawthorne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawthorne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawthorne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawthorne moves forwards but Archer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Archer tests Hawthorne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawthorne thinks about the counter body kick.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer scores with a body shot.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damien Hawthorne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kermit Archer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Archer, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Damien Hawthorne!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Kermit Archer!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Kermit Archer!

Kermit Archer wins by split decision!
A less than humble Kermit Archer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Damien Hawthorne stepped up to the mic, saying 'Starting today I am announcing my retirement, it's been a journey but it appears this wasn't meant to be. -wipes a tear from his eye-'.

Event: Eternity 2 - Raper vs Toro 2
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Archer lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Rey Roy Roy has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Archer 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.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Roy Roy to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws the left hand but Roy Roy avoids the punch easily.
Archer darts in trying to clinch
letting Roy Roy counter with a right hand.
Roy Roy misses with a body shot.
Archer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roy Roy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roy Roy misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roy Roy doesn't seem bothered though.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Roy Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roy Roy keeps the fight on the outside.
Roy Roy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Roy Roy slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy Roy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Archer misses with a hook
and Roy Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roy Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kermit Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roy Roy defends it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roy Roy.
Archer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Roy Roy to counter with a crisp jab.
Roy Roy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roy Roy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roy Roy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Archer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roy Roy's hands.
Roy Roy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy Roy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Archer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roy Roy under the eye.
Roy Roy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roy Roy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roy Roy ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Nice body punch from Roy Roy.
A jab from Archer does it's job there.
Rey Roy Roy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer ducks right into an uppercut from Roy Roy.
Archer tries to move into range but Roy Roy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roy Roy at a distance.
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Roy Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
Roy Roy throws a looping overhand right but Archer ducks down to avoid it.
Archer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Archer lunges at Roy Roy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roy Roy's hand.
Roy Roy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Roy Roy misses.
Roy Roy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Archer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roy Roy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Archer.
Roy Roy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Archer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roy Roy throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Archer sends Roy Roy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Archer is motioning to the referee to let Roy Roy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Roy Roy is rocked!#CUT2#
Rey Roy Roy's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roy Roy gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Archer points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Roy Roy wakes up just in time to hear Archer thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kermit Archer!
A very excited looking Kermit Archer 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: Skrap Fights 98
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
Archer sizes up Cubbedge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cubbedge defends well and Archer ends up having to push Cubbedge into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Archer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Archer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cubbedge walks into a straight right hand from Archer.#CUT2#
It looks like Britt Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Archer's calf.
Cubbedge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cubbedge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Archer punishes Cubbedge 's body with a nice straight 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!
Archer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Cubbedge counters with a stiff right hand.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Kermit Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cubbedge falls backwards - clearly groggy! Archer dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kermit Archer!
Kermit Archer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFF 81: Kemp vs. Kawamata II
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Lexington Banda has been cut.
Banda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Despite the aggression on Banda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer connects with a single shot there.
Banda avoids the body shot from Archer.
Archer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banda misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Banda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer lands a glancing blow to the side of Banda's head.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banda manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Banda. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Banda rushes Archer and presses him up against the ropes.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banda.
Archer digs a right hand underneath Banda's ribcage. Banda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Archer.
Banda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banda goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Banda misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer digs a right hand underneath Banda's ribcage. Banda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Archer pushes Banda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Archer tries a body shot but Banda blocks it.
A short left from Archer.
Nice body punch from Archer - that landed with a thud.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banda blocks an uppercut.
Banda stalling in the clinch.
Archer letting Banda take a breather here.
Banda digs a right hand underneath Archer's ribcage. Archer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Archer is leaning against Banda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banda blocks a body shot from Archer.
Banda trying to stall but Archer improves his position.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banda's elbow.
Good body shot from Archer.
Banda looks winded!#T2#
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer presses Banda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Archer lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banda or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Archer.
Banda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Archer prevents a body shot from Banda.
Archer lands a body punch.
Archer lands a shot to the body.
Archer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banda backwards. #T3#
Archer lands with a short shot to the head.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Banda prevents a body shot from Archer.
Still in the clinch, Archer scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Lexington Banda's cut even more.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Archer.
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Archer.
A short right from Archer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Archer.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#CUT#
The cut above Lexington Banda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Banda controls his hands. #T4#
Banda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Banda tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Banda back against the ropes.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Banda controls his hands.
Archer prevents a body shot from Banda.
Banda misses with the head strike.
Archer is leaning against Banda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banda's elbow.
Banda misses with the head strike.
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Archer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banda.
Banda blocks a body shot from Archer.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
Banda misses with a body punch.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Archer tries a body shot but Banda blocks it. #T5#
Archer tries a body shot but Banda blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Archer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
A short left from Archer.
A short body shot lands from Archer as the two fighters clinch.
Archer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer digs a right hand underneath Banda's ribcage. Banda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Archer pushes Banda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
Lexington Banda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Archer.
Archer is leaning against Banda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Archer. #T6#
Archer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banda prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer lands a left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kermit Archer!
Our winner, Kermit Archer, 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.
Lexington Banda spoke after the fight, saying 'You got lucky! See you next time!'.

Event: BFF 77: Nti vs. Dabutt
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Watson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watson with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watson postures up in Archer's guard and throws a big left but Archer blocks it.
Watson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watson controls the pace.#SUB2#
Watson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Archer dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Archer throws an elbow that misses. Watson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Archer's guard. Nice move by Watson!#REVB#
Watson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watson throwing strikes from guard but Archer blocks nicely.
Watson wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
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.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watson stands up over Archer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watson trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Watson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Archer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Watson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Archer working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Archer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
Watson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Watson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Watson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watson wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Watson won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Watson works over Archer with some ground and pound from guard.
Watson lands a couple of digs.
Archer is trying to control the position but Watson postures up.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Watson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Watson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Archer's head.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Archer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T5#
Watson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Archer's head.
Watson trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Archer has momentary wrist control but Watson slips an elbow through the middle.
Watson with a nice head shot there.
Watson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.#T6#
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Archer is rocked!
Watson distracts Archer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Archer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Watson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Archer's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!

Event: BFF 72: El Toro v Kilpatrick 2
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Maki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer avoids the body shot from Maki. #CL2#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.
Archer tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Maki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Archer lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
The referee calls for Maki to work.
Maki blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maki blocks a body shot from Archer.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Archer. #T1#
Maki is looking to break free of the clinch but Archer has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archer.
Our sources have told us that Maki has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Archer working aggressively here.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Archer 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.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makis head. #CUT2#
It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Maki controls the action.
Archer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Maki blocks a body shot from Archer.
Maki scores with a hook to the body.
Maki prevents a body shot from Archer.
Maki digs a right hand underneath Archer's ribcage. Archer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Maki.
Maki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Maki.
Archer looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Maki scores with a shot to the side of Archer's head.
A short right from Maki on the inside.
Maki blocks a body shot from Archer. #BC#
Maki breaks the clinch.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki.
Archer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maki.
Maki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keijo Maki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Maki.
Archer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Archer throws a jab when Maki was well out of range.
Maki swings widly with a right hand
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Maki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Archer doesn't seem phased though.
Maki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maki scores with a spinning back kick!
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki connects with a jab.
Archer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maki rather than just go for the knockout.
Archer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters circling a little - Maki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Maki digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Maki counters with a nice body kick.
Maki lands with a nice body punch.
Maki scores with a kick to the body.
Maki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4##KD#
Maki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Archer sprawling to the canvas! Archer rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maki finish him?! #CUT#
It looks like Kermit Archer has been cut.
Maki throws an uppercut from hell that sends Archer clean off his feet! He's out cold! Maki stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Maki!
A victorious Keijo Maki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFF 63: Hill vs. Inuzuka III
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne 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.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawthorne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kermit Archer has been cut.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hawthorne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer avoids the head kick by Hawthorne.
A head kick misses from Hawthorne.
Archer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hawthorne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Archer misses.
Archer lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Archer.
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!
Hawthorne parries the strikes from Archer easily there. Archer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hawthorne to escape.
Hawthorne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hawthorne tries to get out of the position.
Archer with the ground and pound but Hawthorne regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Hawthorne tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Archer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Archer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hawthorne taking some punishment here, with Archer in his half guard.
Archer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawthorne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hawthorne is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Archer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Archer controlling the action here.
Hawthorne holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Archer is keen to just control but Hawthorne is a slippery customer.
Archer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Archer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawthorne's head.
Archer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawthorne defending well though.
Hawthorne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Archer on the ground.#T3#
Archer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Archer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hawthorne is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Archer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Archer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawthorne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Archer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hawthorne misses the jab.#T4#
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Hawthorne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawthorne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Archer looks for a takedown but Hawthorne sprawls well.
Hawthorne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Archer rushes Hawthorne and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawthorne's elbow.
Hawthorne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawthorne pushes Archer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Hawthorne.
Archer looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer. #T5#
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Archer.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawthorne controls his hands.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land.
Archer takes a shot to the head.
Hawthorne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer tries to work over Hawthorne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne lands a shoulder strike.
Hawthorne pushes Archer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer scores with a hook to the body.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawthorne misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne misses with a body punch. #T6#
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawthorne's elbow.
Hawthorne working aggressively here.
Hawthorne lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer prevents a body shot from Hawthorne.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archer.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer prevents a body shot from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
A short body shot lands from Archer as the two fighters clinch.
Archer prevents a body shot from Hawthorne.
Archer lands a right hand.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawthorne misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Hawthorne pushes Archer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hawthorne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T7#
Hawthorne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawthorne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archer.
A hook to the body from Hawthorne.
Archer blocks a body shot from Hawthorne.
Nice body punch from Hawthorne.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawthorne.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawthorne.
Archer tries to work over Hawthorne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawthorne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawthorne lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Hawthorne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Hawthorne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
Hawthorne tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Hawthorne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Hawthorne misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Hawthorne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne lands with a left to the head. #T8#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Archer is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ladera Hawthorne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Archer.
Hawthorne working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawthorne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawthorne throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Hawthorne lands a shot to the body.
Hawthorne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer blocking some punches.
Hawthorne lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawthorne gets through Archer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawthorne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawthorne misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T9#
Hawthorne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hawthorne lands a nice uppercut.
Hawthorne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawthorne lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Hawthorne on the inside.
Hawthorne presses Archer against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawthorne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne is leaning against Archer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hawthorne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawthorne works on Archer's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawthorne lands an uppercut.
Hawthorne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Hawthorne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawthorne lands with a right to the head.
Hawthorne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ladera Hawthorne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kermit Archer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
Archer misses with a body shot.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawthorne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archer tries to clinch up but Hawthorne circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Archer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawthorne chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Archer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Archer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hawthorne sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer laying and praying for a moment but Hawthorne takes advantage and regains half guard.
Archer trying to control the action but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
Kermit Archer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Hawthorne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawthorne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Archer trying to control from half guard but Hawthorne is working away.
Archer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Archer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Archer is trying to control. Hawthorne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer thows a huge punch but Hawthorne dodges it nicely.
Archer looks to land a strike but Hawthorne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hawthorne trying to control the position.
Archer throws a strike but Hawthorne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawthorne manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hawthorne trying to control the position. #T3#
Archer is working Hawthorne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawthorne has wrist control.
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.
Archer wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
Archer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Archer throwing strikes from guard but Hawthorne blocks nicely.
Archer landing some decent shots from guard.
Archer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Archer throwing strikes but missing.
Archer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Archer is looking to clinch but Hawthorne is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Hawthorne.
Kermit Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T5#
Archer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Archer tries to clinch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawthorne connects with a jab.
Archer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Archer cracks Hawthorne with a good jab.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Archer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Archer throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Archer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hawthorne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Archer is breathing heavily.#T6#
Archer takes a swing at Hawthorne's ribcage but misses.
Archer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Archer avoids it easily.
Ladera Hawthorne is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer tries to clinch up.
Archer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawthorne 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!
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Kermit Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7##CL2#
Archer pushes Hawthorne up against the ropes in a clinch.
Archer digs a right hand underneath Hawthorne's ribcage. Hawthorne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Hawthorne tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawthorne throws a head punch that misses.
Hawthorne scores with a shoulder strike.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawthorne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hawthorne is defending well.
Hawthorne lands with a left to the head.
Hawthorne misses with the head strike.
Ladera Hawthorne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archer.#T8#
Archer pushes Hawthorne back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawthorne tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Hawthorne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawthorne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawthorne tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawthorne pushes Archer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hawthorne lands a right hand.
Hawthorne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hawthorne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Hawthorne swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawthorne.
A short right from Hawthorne on the inside. #T9#
Hawthorne prevents a body shot from Archer.
Hawthorne lands a body shot.
Hawthorne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawthorne.
A short uppercut from Hawthorne.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawthorne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Hawthorne lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards. #ROC#
Archer is rocked!
Hawthorne scores with a shoulder strike.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawthorne finish him?
Hawthorne lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Archer to his knees! Hawthorne keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ladera Hawthorne!
Ladera Hawthorne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BFF 45: Fury vs. Teebs II
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Archer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nawai's head.
Archer scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Archer drops Nawai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nawai looks back up at him and smiles so Archer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Nawai is rocked!
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nawai throws a good cross that connects.
Nawai is still on wobbly legs! Can Archer finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nawai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Archer sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nawai's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nawai's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kermit Archer!
Kermit Archer 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: BFF 35: Willis vs. Perkins
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range. #KD#
Archer cracks Bang with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Archer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bang to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Cillit Bang has been cut.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just 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!
Bang drops his hands momentarily. Archer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bang staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bang doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kermit Archer!
A very excited looking Kermit Archer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BFF 25: Obermueller vs. Kemp
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Mir avoids the body shot from Archer.
Mir throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Archer defending well as Mir loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Mir forces Archer back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Mir pulls guard effortlessly.
Mir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mir has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The House of Pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Archer wants to stand and escape but instead Mir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mir wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Mir is in close to Archer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Archer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mir stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Archer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Archer tries to get out of the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mir lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mir manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archer wants to stand and escape but instead Mir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Mir looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Mir postures up in Archer's guard and throws a big left but Archer blocks it.
Mir postures up in Archer's guard and throws a big left but Archer blocks it.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Mir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mir works over Archer with some ground and pound from guard.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir is looking to work some ground and pound but Archer has wrist control.#T5#
Mir won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Mir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Archer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Archer's head.
Archer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Archer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mir on the ground.
Mir postures up.
Mir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Archer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mir.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Mir circles away.
Mir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Archer pushes Mir up against the ropes in a clinch.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T6#
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Mir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mir can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Archer digs a right hand into Mir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mir's gas tank.
Mir misses with a punch to the body.
Archer tries to work over Mir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Mir on the inside.
Mir blocks a body shot from Archer.
Mir blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mir can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action. #TD2#
Mir ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Archer wants to stand but Mir is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Mir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.#T7##SUB2#
Mir working for submissions but it's allowed Archer to get to half guard.
Mir trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mir tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Archer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Archer wants to stand but Mir is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Mir tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Archer tries to stand up but Mir grabs his leg and drags him down! Mir is now on top, in side control.
Archer defending against the ground and pound. #T9#
Archer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mir cracks Archer with a big elbow.
The strikes coming from Mir are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mir throws a strike aimed at the side of Archer's head but Archer avoids it well.
Mir creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Archer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mir fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mir misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Mir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
Mir cracks a nice hook into Archer's ribs.
Archer misses the jab.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mir now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Mir misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Mir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mir scores with a jab to the body.
Archer closes the distance but Mir moves to the side #TD2#
and Mir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Archer's guard.
Archer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Mir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mir lands a couple of elbows.
Mir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mir throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Archer is trying to improve his position.
Archer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here as Mir stalls from top position.#T2#
Mir in side control, throwing shots but Archer defends.
Mir tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Mir are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mir wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Mir seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Mir working the ground and pound but Archer is defending the strikes.
Archer tries to buck Mir off but Mir is having none of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mir just misses with a punch to the body.
Mir moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mir moves away.
Mir now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Archer pushes Mir up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mir misses with the head strike.
Mir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Archer blocks a body shot from Mir.
Mir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mir misses with some punches. #T4#
Mir working aggressively here.
Mir throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Kermit Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Archer.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mir.
Archer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Archer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mir backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Mir throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mir misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Mir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mir's elbow.
Good body shot from Archer.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Archer tries a body shot but Mir blocks it. #T5#
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mir.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Mir cracks Archer with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Archer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Mir fails to land.
Mir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mir misses with a punch on the inside.
Mir goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T6#
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mir struggles to land a body shot inside as Archer controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Archer - that landed with a thud.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Mir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Mir avoids it by throwing Archer back against the ropes.
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Archer.
Archer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Archer tries a body shot but Mir blocks it.
Archer tries to work over Mir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mir tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kermit Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer.
Mir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Archer smiles and moves away.
Kermit Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7##CL#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Archer - that landed with a thud.
Mir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Archer pushes Mir back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Archer.
Archer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Archer pushes Mir back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Archer lands with a right to the head.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Mir controls his hands.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Archer. #T8#
A short uppercut from Archer.
Archer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Archer pushes Mir back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mir takes a shot to the head.
Archer lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Mir is rocked!
Archer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mir with a big uppercut! Mir tries to clinch up but Archer pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Mir to the mat! Mir covers up and Archer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kermit Archer!
A less than humble Kermit Archer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BFF 20: Tenkaichi Final Round
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Viking takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viking is trying to break free.
Archer misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Viking looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viking.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viking.
Viking blocking some punches. #T1#
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vikings head.
Viking struggles to land a body shot inside as Archer controls his hands.
Archer working aggressively here.
Viking blocks a body shot from Archer.
Viking blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Archer as the two fighters clinch.
Archer tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viking blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Viking fails to land. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Archer.
Viking prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Viking.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer.
Viking looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer works on Viking's body with a couple of short punches.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viking's elbow.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Viking. #T3#
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viking working aggressively here.
Archer tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Archer tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viking.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Viking blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Viking controls his hands.
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Archer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Archer looks to clinch
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer with a hook.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Viking was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viking throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viking.
Viking is looking to counter punch.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Viking throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viking ducks right into an uppercut from Archer.
Viking slips under a jab from Archer.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Archer 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.
A slow jab from Viking misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking slips under a jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Archer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Viking counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer misses the jab.
Viking is looking to counter punch.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Viking is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viking counters with a nice uppercut.
Viking connects with a good right hand that stumbles Archer. Archer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Viking.
Archer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Viking manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer tries to clinch
and Viking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Archer.
Archer tries to clinch up
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Viking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer throws out a counter right but Viking avoids it with no problem.
Archer misses with a hook
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Viking throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Archer on the side of the head.
Viking is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viking's jab looks to have found its range, popping Archer under the eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Archer as he connects with a hook.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Viking moves away and avoids it.
Kermit Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viking doesn't seem bothered though.
Archer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Viking throws a jab when Archer was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Archer, as that shot connected.
Archer tries to clinch
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viking counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viking throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer tries to clinch but Viking moves away
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer lands with a right hand.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer tries to clinch but Viking moves away
and Viking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer wants to clinch.
Archer wants to clinch but Viking slips to the side
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Archer pushes Viking up against the ropes in a clinch.
Archer tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Viking working aggressively here. #T4#
Archer tries a body shot but Viking blocks it.
Viking prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viking blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer working aggressively here.
Viking is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Viking controls the action.
Archer lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Viking fails to land.
Viking lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Viking dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Archer tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a hook
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Viking connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Archer scrambles back to his feet.
Archer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Viking manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Viking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Viking.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Viking counter with a right hand.
Archer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Viking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Archer takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Viking throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viking looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
letting Viking counter with a right hand.
Archer tries to clinch up
and Viking makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Archer misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Archer gets a clinch.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Viking misses with the head strike.
Viking blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Viking.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer misses with some punches.
Viking is trying to break the clinch but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Archer has Viking pressed against the ropes, preventing Viking from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Viking.
Viking throws a head punch that misses.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kermit Archer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viking tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Viking back against the ropes.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Viking blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer lands a left hand.
Archer gets through Viking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Archer keeps control of Viking as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Viking avoids it by throwing Archer back against the ropes.
Viking scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Viking fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Viking controls the action.
Viking lands a right hand.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Archer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Viking showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Viking 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Kermit Archer!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Kermit Archer!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Kermit Archer!

Kermit Archer wins by unanimous decision!
Kermit Archer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Mirowska is looking to slow Archer down with leg kicks.
Mirowska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Mirowska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowska tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Archer.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirowska is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mirowska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Archer works on Mirowska's body with a couple of short punches.
Mirowska looks winded!
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Archer.
Archer digs a right hand into Mirowska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mirowska's gas tank.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Mirowska's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD#
Archer drops Mirowska onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mirowska is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Mirowska is rocked!
Archer drops Mirowska with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Mirowska is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kermit Archer!
Kermit Archer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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