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Event: SMASH: Wayne vs Lomax     
Date:   Feb 19, 2023
#R1#
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Jospin's ribcage but misses.
Jospin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jospin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jospin just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
Jospin dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!#CL2#
Jospin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but Jospin has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez has been working on his balance at Canadian Combat Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jospin.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jospin has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Jospin misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Jospin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #TD#
Gonzalez pulls guard effortlessly.
Jospin content to stall in guard here.
Jospin stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Jospin from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gonzalez tries to get out of the position.
Jospin looking to sit in guard and control but Gonzalez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jospin is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Gonzalez prevents Jospin from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Gonzalez stands and steps away. Jospin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jospin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Jospin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Jospin tenderised Gonzalez's leg. Gonzalez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gonzalez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Jospin with an uppercut!
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jospin's hands.#CUT#That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Jospin scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Jospin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jospin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Jospin saw that one coming.
Jospin tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Gonzalez counters with a head kick that drops Jospin to the mat! Jospin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Jospin is rocked!
A big right from Jospin misses. #T4#
Jospin tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jospin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jospin misses with a combination
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jospin tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jospin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez connects with the punch.#CUT#The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Jospin is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Jospin seems to have recovered his senses.
Jospin throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jospin throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Jospin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a thumping low kick.
Jospin moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Jospin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jospin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Jospin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Jospin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jospin throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#Henri Jospin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jospin can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Jospin misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Jospin lands a head shot.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jospin is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Jospin avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jospin finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonzalez's head.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Jospin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Miguel Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jospin throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Henri Jospin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Jospin misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
Gonzalez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miguel Gonzalez!
A victorious Miguel Gonzalez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Boise     
Date:   Jan 28, 2023
#R1##CL#
Jospin has Averyanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Averyanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Averyanov on the inside.
Jospin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averyanov's elbow.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jospin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jospin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Averyanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averyanov.
Averyanov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jospin thows a leg kick but Averyanov checks it
and Averyanov counters with a straight right hand.
Averyanov digs a good body shot into Jospin's ribs.#CL2#
Averyanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Jospin blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jospin. #BC2#
Averyanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averyanov misses with a straight right.
Jospin cracks Averyanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Jospin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averyanov throws out the jab.
Jospin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Averyanov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jospin takes a step back to recover.
Jospin throws a head kick but Averyanov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averyanov! But no joy.
Jospin lands a leg kick that knocks Averyanov off balance momentarily.
Averyanov scores with a hook.
Jospin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jospin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
Jospin throwing a counter right hand but Averyanov manages to avoid it.
Averyanov lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Averyanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jospin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Averyanov lands with a light punch inside.
Jospin looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Averyanov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jospin.
Jospin looking to stall.
Averyanov throws a head punch that misses.
Averyanov lands a nice uppercut.
Averyanov being controlled against the cage.
Averyanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jospin.
Averyanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Averyanov gets through Jospin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jospin is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Averyanov manages to break the clinch.
Jospin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Averyanov avoids a kick to the body.
Jospin clobbers Averyanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Averyanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jospin has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averyanov manages to avoid it.
Averyanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Sloppy strikes from Jospin. Those never looked like landing.
Averyanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Averyanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averyanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jospin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov.
Averyanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Jospin finds it's way through Averyanov's defenses. #T4#
Averyanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jospin. Jospin obviously looking to wear him down.
Jospin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jospin lands with an overhand left.
Averyanov moves out of range as Jospin strikes.
Jospin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jospin misses with a lunging right hand
and Averyanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jospin wants to clinch.
Averyanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jospin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Averyanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Averyanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Jospin scores with the left hand. Averyanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Averyanov blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Averyanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jospin throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Averyanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averyanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jospin on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Jospin.
Henri Jospin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Averyanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jospin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov throws a right hand that Jospin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jospin also avoids with ease.
Jospin works the jab nicely.
Averyanov misses with a leg kick.
Jospin throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov.
Jospin cracks Averyanov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1##CL#
Jospin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jospin misses with a knee to the head.
Jospin swings wildly with an uppercut but Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Averyanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averyanov misses with a hook.
Jospin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averyanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jospin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averyanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Averyanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jospins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.
Jospin scores with a jab.
Jospin blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Averyanov drives through and clinches with Jospin against the cage.
Jospin misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Averyanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Averyanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Averyanov lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averyanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Averyanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jospin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Averyanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averyanov connects with a crisp jab.
Jospin throws a hook but Averyanov avoids it easily.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin throws a leg kick
enabling Averyanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Averyanov tries to score with a low kick but Jospin moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Averyanov rushes Jospin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Averyanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jospins head.
Jospin misses with a knee to the head.
Jospin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Averyanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jospin blocking some punches.
Jospin has a couple of punches blocked by Averyanov.
Averyanov lands a left hand.
Averyanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jospin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Averyanov manages to break the clinch.
Jospin connects with a body shot that sends Averyanov's belly button to the back.
A big right from Jospin misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jospin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Averyanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jospin moves out of range as Averyanov strikes.
Averyanov scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Jospin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Averyanov misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jospin tries to clinch but Averyanov is having none of it.
Averyanov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averyanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jospin darts in trying to clinch
and Averyanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Jospin misses.
Jospin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Averyanov with a hook.#CUT2#Jeez, Henri Jospin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jospin throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov.
Jospin dips to his left and cracks Averyanov with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Averyanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jospin doesn't manage to clinch there - Averyanov circles away.
Jospin clobbers Averyanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Averyanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jospin checks the leg kick.
Averyanov avoids the body shot from Jospin.
Despite the aggression on Averyanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Averyanov dodges the punch combination from Jospin.
Averyanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Averyanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Jospin misses the target.
Jospin slips a straight right by Averyanov.
Averyanov slips a jab from Jospin.
Averyanov is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
As Jospin backs off Averyanov throws a huge counter combo but Jospin manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Jospin slips a straight right by Averyanov.
Jospin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jospin moves in looking to clinch but Averyanov pushes him off.
It seemed like Averyanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averyanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jospin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jospin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Jospin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Averyanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jospin misses with a left hand
and Averyanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Averyanov blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averyanov.
Jospin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Averyanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Averyanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab. #T2#
Jospin throws a right hand that Averyanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Averyanov also avoids with ease.
Averyanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averyanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Averyanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jospin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Jospin.
Jospin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averyanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averyanov misses with a hook
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut.
Jospin throws a series of punches but Averyanov avoids them all with ease.
Averyanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jospin's head backwards.
A low kick lands for Jospin.
Averyanov misses with a wild body shot.
Averyanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jospin.
Averyanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Averyanov lands with an overhand left.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrei Averyanov!
A very excited looking Andrei Averyanov 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: GC 463: Ndombele VS Doomsday     
Date:   Oct 29, 2022
#R1#
King throws a head kick that Jospin semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from King.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by King.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Jospin 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.
A low kick lands for Jospin.
King swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Jospin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Jospin jabs at King's body.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jospin - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jospin. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jospin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jospin's corner calls for a 1-2. Jospin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jospin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
King misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Jospin to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#King is rocked!#CL2#
Jospin has managed to clinch.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King digs a right hand underneath Jospin's ribcage. Jospin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it.
Jospin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
King tries to throw a body punch but Jospin avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Jospin lands an elbow inside.
Jospin lands with a light punch inside.
Jospin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jospin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends King's eyes rolling into the back of his head! King drops to his knees and Jospin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Jospin!
Our winner, Henri Jospin, 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: GC 459: Flair VS Galeos     
Date:   Oct 01, 2022
#R1#
Jospin misses with a hook
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Jospin has Bolleke up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolleke tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jospin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jospin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Jospin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Jospin does it's job there.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Jospin.
Jospin slips under a jab.
Jospin slips a jab from Bolleke.#CL#
Jospin moves into the clinch.#T1#
Jospin blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke prevents Jospin from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Bolleke has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jospin is trying to keep an underhook but Bolleke manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jospin trying to control from the bottom.
Jospin is refusing to be controlled, as Bolleke sits in half guard.
Jospin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jospin defending well though.
Bolleke working the head and body with strikes.
Jospin wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bolleke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jospin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolleke.
Bolleke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Jospin trying to get back to full guard but Bolleke takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jospin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bolleke tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jospin working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Jospin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bolleke. #T3#
Bolleke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jospin wants to control but Bolleke is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Bolleke there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jospin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jospin tries to hold on but Bolleke pushes him away. #SUB2#
Jospin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bolleke.
Bolleke throwing strikes here but Jospin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T4#
Bolleke thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jospin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bolleke with shots to the head and body - Jospin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bolleke throwing strikes here but Jospin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB2#
Bolleke goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jospin turns into him and now he's in Bolleke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolleke is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A left lands for Jospin.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jospin throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Bolleke.
Jospin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolleke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke lands a jab to Jospin's midsection.
Jospin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke with a jab.
Jospin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Bolleke.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Jospin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin throws the kick towards the body but Bolleke avoids it.
Jospin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1##TD2#
Bolleke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jospin was covering up waiting for the punch and Bolleke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jospin trying to control the position.
Bolleke looking to sit in guard and control but Jospin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jospin is fighting to break Bolleke's control of his arms but Bolleke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jospin is stalling in the full guard.
Bolleke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jospin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Jospin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bolleke has passed into side control.
Bolleke working away.
Bolleke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bolleke lands an elbow.
Jospin prevents Bolleke from improving position. #SUB2#
Bolleke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jospin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bolleke but great work by Jospin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Jospin taking a breather here.
Jospin trying to control the action but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke looking for a sweep but Jospin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bolleke is working to get back to half guard.
Jospin controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolleke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Bolleke trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bolleke actively working from the bottom here.
Jospin wants to control but Bolleke is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back.
Jospin stalling.
Bolleke trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jospin seems keen to control Bolleke's posture.
Jospin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jospin has Bolleke pulled in close to control his posture.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jospin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolleke advances to half guard.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jospin defending well though. #T1#
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but Jospin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolleke winds up and cracks Jospin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jospin!
A nice elbow there by Bolleke.
Jospin wants to control but Bolleke is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bolleke is working for a guillotine from mount but Jospin frees his head quite easily.
Bolleke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bolleke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jospin can't escape the position.
Bolleke throwing strikes here but Jospin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jospin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bolleke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB2#
Bolleke goes for an armbar but Jospin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jospin.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Bolleke wants to improve his position but instead Jospin has moved into half guard.
Jospin controlling the pace.
Jospin trying to control from half guard but Bolleke is working away.
Henri Jospin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolleke wants to get back to full guard.
Bolleke manages to get to full guard.
Bolleke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Jospin stands up and waves to Bolleke to follow him. #TD2#
Bolleke dives in and scores a takedown into Jospin's guard.
Bolleke passes into half guard.
Jospin moves into full guard.
Bolleke trying to move into half guard but instead Jospin has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jospin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bolleke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolleke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolleke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

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

 

Event: GC 453: Simmons VS Chambers     
Date:   Aug 20, 2022
#R1#
Jospin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bessant.
Jospin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.#CL2#
Jospin clinches.
Jospin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bessant.
Jospin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bessant backwards.
Bessant misses with a body punch.
Jospin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jospin or not.
Jospin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jospin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jospin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bessant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jospin.
We've been informed that Jospin 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jospin. #T1##BC2#
Jospin manages to break the clinch.
Bessant moves out of range as Jospin strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Bessant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Jospin looks to move away, Bessant throws a big counter combo but Jospin just gets out of the way.
Good work by Bessant as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Bessant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jospin lunges at Bessant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bessant's hand.
Jospin misses with a right hand
and Bessant counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bessant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jospin.
Bessant tries to clinch there but Jospin circles away.
Jospin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bessant's hands.
Jospin throws a big shot that misses.
Bessant tried to counter with a leg kick but Jospin avoided it.
Bessant throws out a leg kick but Jospin moves out of range and Bessant only half commits.
Bessant slips a straight right by Jospin.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Bessant. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Jospin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bessant doesn't seem phased though.
Jospin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bessant. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bessant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Puncher's Chance in the buildup to the fight.
Bessant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jospin is able to avoid easily.
As Bessant backs off Jospin throws a huge counter combo but Bessant manages to avoid it all.
Jospin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bessant moves forwards but Jospin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jospin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jospin with a nice calf kick.
Jospin throws a hook but Bessant avoids it easily.
Jospin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Bessant walks into a straight right hand from Jospin.
Jospin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bessant on the side of the head.
Jospin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bessant looks to score with a jab to the body but Jospin is just out of range.
Bessant moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jospin lands a head kick!
Jospin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jospin lands the left hand.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Bessant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Bessant moves out of range easily.
Jospin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jospin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bessant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bessant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Jospin gets a clinch.
Bessant tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Bessant.
Jospin lands an uppercut.
Bessant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Jospin breaks the clinch.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Jospin misses with a hook. Bessant ducked under it nicely.
Bessant is looking to counter punch.
Bessant defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bessant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Jospin blocks the low kick.
Jospin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Jospin clinches up against the cage.
Jospin dodges an elbow strike from Bessant.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Jospin manages to break the clinch.
Jospin scores with a nice strike.
Jospin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bessant moves away.#CL2#
Jospin rushes Bessant and presses him up against the cage.
Jospin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bessant stalling in the clinch.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jospin's elbow.
Jospin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bessant misses with some punches. #T1#
A short left from Jospin.
Jospin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bessant is keeping busy.
Bessant lands a right hand.
Jospin trying to land knees to the body.
Bessant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bessant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jospin blocks a body shot from Bessant.
The referee calls for Bessant to work.
Bessant tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bessant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jospin's brow.
Bessant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bessant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bessant lands a damaging elbow.
Jospin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bessant up against the cage.
Jospin throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Jospin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bessant avoids it.
Bessant tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it.
Bessant tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jospin fails to land. #BC#
Bessant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bessant takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bessant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jospin. That's going to slow Bessant down.
Bessant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bessant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Bessant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bessant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bessant throws a leg kick but Jospin sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3##CL2#
Jospin rushes Bessant and presses him up against the cage.
Jospin dodges an elbow strike from Bessant.
Jospin leaning against his opponent.
Jospin tries to break free but Bessant pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jospin. #BC#
Bessant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Jospin as he checks the leg kick.
Bessant misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin throws a right hand that Bessant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bessant also avoids with ease.
Bessant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bessant fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jospin just manages to avoid it.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Bessant moves out of range easily.
Jospin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bessant looks to score with a jab to the body but Jospin is just out of range.
Henri Jospin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Bessant. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
Bessant looks to land a left hand but Jospin moved out of range nicely.
Bessant walks into a stiff left hand from Jospin.
Bessant is looking to wear down Jospin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bessant slips under a jab from Jospin.
Decent striking displayed by Jospin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin throws a leg kick but Bessant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jospin throws a looping overhand right but Bessant ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Jospin finds it's way through Bessant's defenses.
Bessant misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Bessant.
Jospin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jospin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bessant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jospin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bessant can pounce on him.
Bessant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jospin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jospin throws the kick towards the body but Bessant avoids it.
As Jospin backs away, Bessant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jospin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bessant takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Jospin closes the distance and clinches.
Jospin throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bessant.
Bessant throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jospin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Jospin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Bessant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jospin misses with a body kick.
Bessant cracks a nice hook into Jospin's ribs.
Jospin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bessant lands a two punch combo.
Bessant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bessant misses with a double jab.
Jospin misses with a lunging right hand
and Bessant counters with a stiff right hand.
Jospin scores with a nice head shot.
Jospin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bessant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab.
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Bessant moved out of range.
Jospin misses with an uppercut
and Bessant counters with a series of strikes. Jospin will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT#That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bessant avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Jospin throws a poor cross that misses
and Bessant counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jospin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bessant. #CL2#
Bessant gets tackled into the cage by Jospin. Jospin maintains the clinch.
Bessant lands a shoulder strike.
Jospin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bessant is trying to maintain a safe position but Jospin gets an underhook and turns Bessant into the cage.
Jospin misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bessant - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bessant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bessant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Jospin has had enough of the clinch but Bessant keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
Bessant lands an elbow inside.
Bessant trying to stall but Jospin improves his position.
Bessant stalling in the clinch but Jospin improves position.
Jospin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bessant's face.
Jospin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jospin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henri Jospin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bessant misses with a body punch.
Jospin misses with the head strike.
Bessant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jospins head.
Bessant swings wildly with an uppercut but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jospin blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Bessant pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bessant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bessant tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant throws an elbow but it misses.
Bessant managing to block the knees to the body from Jospin. #BC2#
Jospin breaks the clinch.
Jospin throws a head kick but Bessant moves out of range.
Jospin lands with a cross.
Bessant slips a jab from Jospin.
It looked like Bessant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bessant throws a low kick but Jospin avoids it.
Jospin cracks Bessant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
John Bessant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bessant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

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 John Bessant.
Well Jospin 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Jospin!

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

 

Event: GC 450: Roth VS Garrett     
Date:   Aug 06, 2022
#R1#
Jospin moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Jospin slips the punch.
Jospin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bolleke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jospin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bolleke moves out of range as Jospin strikes.
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Jospin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolleke at a distance.
Jospin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Bolleke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a shot to the body.
Bolleke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jospin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Jospin avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
A big right from Bolleke misses.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Jospin misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jospin has Bolleke pulled in close to control his posture.
Jospin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jospin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jospin has momentary wrist control but Bolleke slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jospin pulls Bolleke in close to prevent any damage.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jospin's guard.
Jospin trying to control here.
Bolleke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bolleke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bolleke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Jospin dodges it nicely. #T3#
Jospin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bolleke winds up and cracks Jospin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Bolleke wants to work for an arm triangle but Jospin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but Jospin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bolleke is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolleke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jospin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolleke working over Jospin with some ground and pound. Jospin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Jospin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
Jospin wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well.
Jospin is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Bolleke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolleke stalling.
Jospin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
Jospin tries to get to full guard but Bolleke has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jospin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
Bolleke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Jospin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jospin scores with the left hand. Bolleke knows he should have avoided that one.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Bolleke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jospin's guard.
Bolleke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Bolleke stopping the sweep attempt from Jospin.
Jospin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bolleke wants to improve his position but Jospin is controlling well.
Jospin trying to control the action but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke tries to roll over but Jospin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bolleke with the active half guard here but Jospin passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Jospin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bolleke tries to improve position but can't.
Bolleke keeps trying to improve his position.
Jospin advances to mount.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position but Jospin isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Jospin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jospin prevents Bolleke from getting the reversal.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jospin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jospin tries to control but Bolleke wriggling away.
Bolleke is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolleke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jospin controlling the pace for now.
Bolleke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jospin controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jospin is pressing down on Bolleke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolleke is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that second 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!#R3#
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jospin.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jospin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Jospin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jospin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jospin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Jospin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jospin defends it well.
A low kick from Jospin is predictable there #TD2#
and Bolleke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jospin's guard.
Bolleke throwing strikes from guard but Jospin blocks nicely.
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jospin keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bolleke is fighting to break Jospin's control of his arms but Jospin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Bolleke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jospin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bolleke, into his guard. #REVR#
Bolleke looking to control. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for a guillotine here but Jospin defends easily.
Bolleke working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bolleke wants to hit a sweep here but Jospin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bolleke there!
Jospin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolleke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolleke manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Bolleke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jospin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now.
Bolleke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jospin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolleke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jospin is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Bolleke landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Bolleke has gone for a leg lock! Jospin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bolleke's guard.#REVR#
Jospin wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolleke is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jospin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

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

 

Event: GC 444: Simmons VS Canada     
Date:   Jul 16, 2022
#R1#
Roger swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roger thinking.
Jolly Roger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jospin sizes up Roger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jospin scores with a kick to the body.
Jospin lands a right hook to the body.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Roger.
Jospin throws a body punch but Roger moves out of range.
Jospin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roger is able to avoid easily.
Donk. Jospin catches Roger right on the button with a cross.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roger.
Jospin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champion Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roger moves away.
Roger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jospin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roger.
Roger works Jospin's body with a nice hook.
Jospin tries to land a leg kick but Roger saw it coming and moves away.
Roger feints the counter takedown.
Roger takes one to the chin there.
Roger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jospin tried to counter with a leg kick but Roger avoided it.
Roger scores with a jab.
Jospin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Jospin moves out of range as Roger strikes.
Roger just misses with a punch to the body.
Roger misses with a hook to the body
and Jospin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roger.
Roger thuds a left hand into Jospin's body.
Jospin slips a jab from Roger.
Jospin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roger.
Roger misses the shot to the body.
Roger throws a body shot but no joy.
Roger throws a jab when Jospin was well out of range.
Roger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jospin counters with a nice body shot.
Jospin throws a big shot that misses.
Roger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jospin defends it well.
Roger throws a hook but Jospin blocks it.
It looked like Jospin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roger.
Roger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jospin rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Roger.
It looked like Jospin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roger.#T2#
Jospin catches Roger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jospin scores with a hook.#ROC#Roger is rocked!
Roger throws a body shot but no joy.
Roger is still on wobbly legs! Can Jospin finish him?
Roger bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Jospin comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Roger falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Roger was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henri Jospin!
After winning the bout, Henri Jospin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#953 Song v Larry     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Watson scores with a hook to the body. Jospin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jospin connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Watson.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Watson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Jospin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jospin, as that shot connected.
Jospin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Watson.
Jospin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Watson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Jospin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good standup being displayed there by Watson as he connects with a hook.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Watson.
Jospin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sprawl & Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jospin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Watson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Watson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jospin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watson lands with a straight right. Jospin didn't see that one coming.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Watson.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jospin.
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson connects with a body shot.
Watson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jospin's sensitive parts.
Watson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jospin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Jospin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Watson doesn't seem phased though.
Jospin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jospin.#TD2#
Watson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Watson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Watson wants to control but Jospin is keeping him busy. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Jospin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Watson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jospin holding on.
Watson trying to control the action but Jospin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Watson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jospin's legs.
Watson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jospin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Watson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jospin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Watson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Watson passes to side control.
Jospin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Watson swings around for an armbar but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Watson's guard.
Watson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jospin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jospin wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Jospin looking to sit in guard and control but Watson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Watson throws the kick towards the body but Jospin avoids it.
Watson swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson flicks out a counter leg kick but Jospin steps away.
A good leg kick by Watson.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Jospin misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Watson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Watson connects with a leg kick.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson scores with a jab to the body.
Jospin moves out of range of the body kick from Watson.
Jospin throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Watson pushes Jospin away with a front kick.
Watson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watson defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson slips under a jab from Jospin.
Watson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Jospin misses.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson with the counter takedown but Jospin avoids it easily.
Jospin throws a body kick that misses.
Watson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jospin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jospin. That one must have hurt.
A solid body kick from Jospin. #TD2#
Watson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Jospin pushes Watson off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Watson gets a double leg takedown into Jospin's guard.
Jospin controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jospin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watson trying to control but Jospin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jospin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jospin working a defensive guard here.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jospin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Jospin.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jospin throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Jospin 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.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.#T4#
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Watson misses with a looping left.
Watson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Jospin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jospin throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Watson with the counter takedown but Jospin avoids it easily.
Jospin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Watson checks it well.
A low kick lands for Watson.
Jospin throws an off balance right hand
and Watson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watson lands a jab to Jospin's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin with the inside leg kick.
Jospin misses with a low kick.
Watson slips under a jab.
Jospin digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Jospin scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Watson takes a swing at Jospin's ribcage but misses.
Jospin scores with a head kick. Watson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Watson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jospin rather than just go for the knockout.
Jospin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin misses with an uppercut.
Watson slips under a jab from Jospin.
Jospin loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson slips under a jab.
Jospin throws a chopping leg kick but Watson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jospin lunges at Watson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watson's hand.
Watson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jospin throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson throws the kick towards the body but Jospin avoids it.
Jospin throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
Jospin misses with a hook
and Watson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jospin misses with a looping right.
And Watson tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Watson throws out a leg kick but Jospin moves out of range and Watson only half commits.
Jospin misses the jab.
Watson walks into a straight right hand from Jospin.
Jospin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Watson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jospin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watson is in Jospin's guard.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jospin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jospin is looking to sweep but instead, Watson has passed into half guard.
Watson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson throwing strikes here but Jospin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jospin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jospin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Watson's lack of action.
Paul Joseph Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jospin trying to control from the bottom.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jospin's head.
Watson 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.
Watson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Watson trying to pass the guard but Jospin defending well.
Watson thows a huge punch but Jospin dodges it nicely.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Jospin defends it.
Jospin is not content to let Watson control the position.
Henri Jospin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jospin moves into full guard.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jospin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watson connects with a couple of short punches.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jospin keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Watson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Jospin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watson defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson trying to control but Jospin is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Joseph Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Watson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!

A less than humble Paul Joseph Watson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: GAMMA#949 Joosep v Song     
Date:   Jun 04, 2022
#R1#
Jospin misses with a hook
and Defoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jospin doesn't seem bothered though.
Defoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin throws a sloppy body shot
and Defoe counters with a left to the body.
Jospin throws a combination that misses
and Jospin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Jospin.
Jospin lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
Jospin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid body kick from Jospin. #T1#
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jospin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Defoe throws a shot to the body.
Jospin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jospin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jospin misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Defoe tries to land a leg kick but Jospin saw it coming and moves away.
Jospin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jospin swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a leg kick.
Jospin cracks Defoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Defoe throws a hook but Jospin avoids it easily.
Jospin lands with a right hand. #T2#
Jospin throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe checks a low kick from Jospin.
Jospin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Defoe takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick from Jospin misses.
Jospin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Jospin steps away.
Nice body kick there by Defoe.
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
Jospin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Defoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Jospin misses with a low kick.
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.#T3#
Defoe thumps Jospin with a low kick.
Jospin lands a head kick. Defoe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jospin on the side of the head.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe misses with a hook. Jospin ducked under it nicely.
Jospin throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Jospin moved away.
Jospin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Jospin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jospin rather than just go for the knockout.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jospin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jospin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Defoe lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Defoe lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Defoe catches Jospin right on the button with a cross.
Jospin misses with a leg kick
and Defoe counters with a solid body kick.
Jospin is breathing heavily.
Defoe throws a low kick but Jospin moves out of range easily.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jospin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Jospin closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe presses Jospin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Defoe gets tackled into the cage by Jospin. Jospin maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Jospin slams his shin into Defoe's torso.
Jospin misses with a right hand
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jospin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Defoe counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Jospin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe avoiding damage as Jospin throws knees to the body.
Defoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Jospin blocking some punches.
Jospin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Defoe is defending well for now.
Jospin misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Defoe as Jospin tries to tie him up. #T1##BC2#
Defoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jospin slips under a jab from Defoe.
Jospin throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Jospin drives through and clinches with Defoe against the cage.
Jospin prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Defoe lands a right hand.
Jospin looking to throw knees to the head but Defoe is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Defoe breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Defoe misses.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Jospin wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Defoe is looking for the big counter here.
Defoe cracks Jospin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Defoe defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
Jospin moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
A bone on bone clash there as Defoe blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin moves to clinch but Defoe breaks away
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe lands with a nice body kick.
Jospin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jospin throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Defoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Defoe.#CUT2#Jeez, Henri Jospin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#946 Joosep v Song     
Date:   May 14, 2022
#R1#
Jospin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jospin misses with a leg kick
and Rosa counters with a body kick that stops Jospin in his tracks momentarily.
Jospin throws an off balance right hand
and Rosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Jospin misses.
Rosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Rosa moves out of range easily.
And Rosa counters with a quick kick to the body but Jospin blocks it.
Jospin tries to clinch but Rosa moves out of range.
Rosa blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Jospin connects with a single shot there.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Rosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jospin scores with a jab to the body.
Jospin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jospin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Rosa misses the target.
A jab lands there for Jospin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosa throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Rosa avoids the head kick by Jospin. #T1#
Rosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've been informed that Jospin 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.
Jospin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rosa on the side of the head.
Rosa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jospin scoring well with a low kick there.
A right-left combo lands from Rosa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosa. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rosa.
Good shot there by Rosa.#CUT#That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
Rosa misses with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jospin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Jospin misses.
As Jospin looks to move away, Rosa throws a big counter combo but Jospin just gets out of the way.
Rosa throws a front kick aimed at Jospin's knee but Jospin avoids it well.
Jospin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rosa takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Rosa misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosa.
Rosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Rosa checks a low kick from Jospin.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosa misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Jospin instigates a clinch.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rosa avoids it.
Jospin lands a nice uppercut.
Jospin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosa tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jospin.
Jospin trying to control the position but instead, Rosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jospin into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rosa. #T3#
Jospin tries a knee to the head but Rosa blocks it.
Rosa throws a head punch that misses.
Jospin prevents a body shot from Rosa.
A nice left hand lands by Jospin.
Jospin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Rosa.
Rosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Rosa.
Rosa misses with a body punch.
Rosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jospin trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rosa.
Rosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jospin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jospin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin missing with knees to the body.
Jospin lands an uppercut.
Rosa cracks Jospin with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Rosa.
Jospin looks winded!
Rosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jospin's elbow. #T4#
Jospin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rosa lands an uppercut.
Rosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Rosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jospin misses with a body punch.
Rosa pushes Jospin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jospin is trying to stall.
Rosa lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rosa as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Rosa breaks from the clinch.
Jospin misses with a right hand
and Rosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jospin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rosa can pounce on him.
Jospin throws a low kick but Rosa moves out of range easily.
And Rosa counters with a quick kick to the body but Jospin blocks it.
Rosa cracks Jospin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Rosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jospin.
Jospin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rosa misses with a two punch combination.
Rosa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jospin scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Rosa tries to keep at a distance but Jospin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#Henri Jospin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jospin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rosa backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rosa.
Jospin lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Rosa. #BC#
Rosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jospin closes the distance but Rosa moves to the side
enabling Rosa to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henrique Rosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Henrique Rosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#942 Mario v Dougal     
Date:   Apr 16, 2022
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
Jospin scores with a hook.
Jospin throws a leg kick
and Ahai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Ahai lands the left hand.#CL#
Jospin gets tackled into the cage by Ahai. Ahai maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahai.
Ahai trying to stall but Jospin improves his position.
Ahai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jospin wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ahai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
I was talking to Ahai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jospin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahai blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jospin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jospin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jospin.
Jospin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've been informed that Jospin 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jospin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jospin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jospin looking to throw knees to the head but Ahai is blocking nicely.
Ahai controlling the action here for a moment.
Jospin has a couple of punches blocked by Ahai. #T1#
Jospin scores with a shot to the side of Ahai's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Jospin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ahai lands with a left to the head.
Jospin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahai is stalling here.
Ahai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jospin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ahai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ahai fails to land.
Jospin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jospin.
Jospin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahai blocks it with crossed arms.
Jospin blocks an uppercut.
Jospin lands with a left to the head.
Ahai lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Ahai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin prevents a body shot from Ahai.
Ahai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Jospin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ahai lands an uppercut.
Jospin tries a knee to the head but Ahai blocks it.
Jospin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jospin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jospin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Ahai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahai.
Jospin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jospin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jospin.
Jospin looks to land a left hand but Ahai moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahai misses the target.#T3#
Ahai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
Jospin misses with a left hand
and Ahai counters with a good low kick that Jospin was not able to check.
Ahai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jospin throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai misses with a body shot.
Jospin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ahai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Jospin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jospin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jospin connects with a solid leg kick.
Ahai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jospin.
Jospin catches Ahai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
Ahai looks to score with a jab to the body but Jospin is just out of range.
Jospin scores with a hook to the body. Ahai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jospin tries to clinch but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai cracks Jospin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jospin takes one to the chin there.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Jospin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Ahai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahai misses with a straight right.
And Jospin responds with a good body kick, but Ahai manages to step out the way in time.
Jospin throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ahai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jospin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jospin lands a nice shot that snaps Ahai's head back.
Jospin misses with a low kick as Ahai jumps back.
Jospin throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahai counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
Jospin tries to clinch up but Ahai circles away and keeps his distance.
Jospin with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai misses with a body shot.
Jospin throws a leg kick
and Ahai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jospin really felt that one!
Jospin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahai tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Azor Ahai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ahai pushes Jospin away with a front kick.
Jospin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ahai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahai tries a head kick but it misses.
Jospin throws a hook to the side of Ahai's head but Ahai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Jospin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ahai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jospin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahai.
A lazy left from Ahai finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
Jospin ducks right into an uppercut from Ahai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jospin looks to land a left hand but Ahai moved out of range nicely.
Jospin scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Ahai punishes Jospin's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Ahai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jospin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahai wants to clinch.
Ahai tests Jospin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahai.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jospin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
Ahai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jospin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jospin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahai.#T2#
Ahai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jospin at a distance.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Azor Ahai is winning the standup battle so far.
Jospin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahai scores with a hook.
Jospin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahai misses with a looping left.
Ahai misses with a left hand
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jospin wants to clinch up but Ahai keeps it at a distance.
Jospin with the inside leg kick.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Jospin throws a low kick but Ahai avoids it.
Ahai thuds a left hand into Jospin's body.
Jospin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahai.
Ahai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ahai chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Jospin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jospin moves out of range as Ahai strikes.
Ahai blocks a jab.
Jospin lands a nice looking body shot.
Jospin cracks Ahai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahai misses with a body kick.
Jospin tries a low kick but Ahai avoids it.
Ahai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jospin connects with a high kick.
Ahai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, jab by Jospin - just one landing.
Ahai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahai throws a jab when Jospin was well out of range.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin throws a solid leg kick but Ahai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jospin.
Jospin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahai.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Ahai.
Jospin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahai.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahai misses the target.
Ahai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Ahai.
Ahai scores with a decent looking hook.
Jospin misses with a hook
and Ahai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jospin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ahai - the referee stops the clock and Jospin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ahai. Jospin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahai. That's going to slow Jospin down.
Jospin throws the left hand but Ahai avoids the punch easily.
Ahai lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jospin lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azor Ahai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jospin slips a straight right by Ahai.
A nice side step and Jospin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jospin misses with a hook.
Ahai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Jospin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jospin connects with a leg kick.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahai.
Ahai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab.
Ahai swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Jospin.
Ahai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jospin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jospin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahai.#CL#
Ahai closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC#
Ahai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Jospin misses.
A cross from Ahai lands.
Ahai moves out of range of the leg kick from Jospin.
Jospin misses with a hook. Ahai ducked under it nicely.
Jospin throws a shot to the body.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.#CL#
Ahai pushes Jospin up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#Henri Jospin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jospin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jospin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahai misses with a punch to the body.
Jospin takes a shot to the head.
Ahai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jospin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahai controls his hands.
Jospin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahai pushes Jospin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henri Jospin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jospin blocking some punches.
Azor Ahai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ahai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jospin fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahai as Jospin tries to tie him up.
Ahai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jospin can do to turn this around?
Ahai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jospin up against the cage.
Ahai misses with the head strike.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahai avoids it.
Ahai avoiding damage as Jospin throws knees to the body.
Ahai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahai misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ahai lands a shoulder strike.
Ahai blocks a body shot from Jospin.
Ahai has a couple of punches blocked by Jospin. #T3#
Ahai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jospin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahai is stalling here.
Azor Ahai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahai blocking some punches.
Jospin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jospin fails to land.
Ahai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jospin throws a head punch that misses.
Jospin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ahai.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Azor Ahai!
Azor Ahai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 423: Jospin VS Bolleke     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Jospin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jospin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jospin takes one on the button.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Jospin loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Jospin is out of range.
Jospin moves in looking to clinch but Bolleke pushes him off.
Bolleke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jospin.
Jospin throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Jospin throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Jospin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Bolleke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jospin. Jospin obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolleke lands a nice looking body shot.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
A little feinted left hand from Jospin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
A big left from Jospin misses.
Bolleke lands a nice shot that snaps Jospin's head back.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Jospin moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Jospin avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Jospin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Jospin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jospin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jospin.#T2##CL#
Bolleke gets tackled into the cage by Jospin. Jospin maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke looking for a takedown.
Jospin misses with a knee strike.
Jospin tries a knee to the head but Bolleke blocks it.
Jospin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jospin lands a nice shot to the body.
Jospin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bolleke blocks it with crossed arms.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Jospin.
Jospin stalling in the clinch but Bolleke improves position.
Bolleke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jospin prevents it.
Jospin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jospin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jospin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jospin lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke can't get the takedown.
Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.#BC2#
Bolleke breaks from the clinch. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jospin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jospin is looking to counter punch.
Jospin thumps Bolleke with a low kick.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Jospin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jospin tries to work over Bolleke's front leg with a kick but Bolleke checks it.
Jospin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolleke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jospin tries to clinch but Bolleke is having none of it.
Jospin throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Jospin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolleke shoots in but no luck this time.
Jospin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolleke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jospin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Jospin doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolleke circles away.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke lands with a nice body punch.
Jospin tries to clinch there but Bolleke circles away.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke throws a hook but Jospin avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin tries to clinch but Bolleke is having none of it.
Jospin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jospin cracks Bolleke with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Jospin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Jospin is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henri Jospin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jospin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jospin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Jospin darts in and clinches Bolleke up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jospin.
Jospin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolleke is defending well for now.
Bolleke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jospin after a bit of a struggle.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jospin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jospin stops a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Jospin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke tries for a takedown but Jospin manages to get underhooks.
Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Jospin blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Jospin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolleke takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Jospin slows down the pace here.
Jospin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Henri Jospin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jospin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bolleke is keeping busy.#T1#
Jospin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jospin lands a right hand.
Jospin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolleke wants to take the fight to the mat but Jospin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bolleke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolleke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside.
Bolleke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jospin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bolleke is keeping busy.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Jospin fails to land.
Jospin misses with some punches. #TD2#
Bolleke gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Jospin pushes Bolleke off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jospin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jospin throws a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jospin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jospin's head backwards.
Jospin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?
Jospin throws a big shot that misses.
Jospin connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Jospin lands but Bolleke takes it in his stride.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Jospin's head but Jospin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Jospin.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin walks into a left hand. #T3#
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Bolleke catches Jospin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolleke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Jospin shakes it off.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Jospin misses.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jospin defends it well.
No joy there for Jospin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bolleke checks a leg kick. #T4#
Good shot there by Bolleke.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Jospin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Jospin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolleke on the side of the head.
Jospin lands a jab to the head.
Bolleke lands a jab to Jospin's midsection.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Jospin cracks Bolleke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jospin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jospin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Jospin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolleke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jospin as he jumps to the side.
Jospin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolleke lands with an overhand left.
Jospin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Jospin throws a low kick, looking for Bolleke's leg but Bolleke calmly moves out of range.
Jospin wants to land a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jospin motions for Bolleke to come forward. Jospin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range. #T1#
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Jospin misses.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke throws a hook but Jospin avoids it easily.
Bolleke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Jospin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jospin throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Jospin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolleke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but Jospin is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jospin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolleke looking to sit in guard and control but Jospin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bolleke wants to sweep here but Jospin controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for a guillotine here but Jospin defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Jospin stopping the sweep attempt from Bolleke.
Jospin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolleke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jospin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bolleke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jospin has managed to get both his arms back between Bolleke's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bolleke looking for subs off his back but Jospin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jospin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jospin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bolleke tries to roll over but Jospin keeps him under control.
Jospin trying to control from half guard but Bolleke is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke needs to keep his hands up - Jospin had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Jospin throws a counter high kick but Bolleke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bolleke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Henri Jospin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Jospin's head but Jospin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Jospin's shoulder, as Jospin tries to avoid the shot.
Bolleke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.
Jospin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolleke.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jospin is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, Jospin circles away and we're back to standing.
Jospin is looking to counter punch.
Jospin throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Bolleke misses
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jospin tries to clinch up but Bolleke circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but Jospin avoids it easily.
Bolleke lunges at Jospin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jospin's hand.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin is looking to counter punch.
Jospin is looking to clinch. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but Jospin avoids it easily.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Jospin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jospin.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Jospin misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jospin is looking to control Bolleke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jospin avoid being mounted?
Bolleke slips a nice elbow through Jospin's hands, connecting with Jospin's forehead.
Jospin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to pass to full mount but Jospin defends it.
Bolleke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jospin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Jospin is doing well to control the position and prevent Bolleke from advancing to side control.
Bolleke is looking to advance position but Jospin won't allow it.
Bolleke looks to land a strike but Jospin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Jospin keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke chips away with some ground and pound.
Jospin pulls Bolleke in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolleke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bolleke is working Jospin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Jospin working a defensive guard here.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jospin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jospin wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Jospin controlling from the top position.
Bolleke trying to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jospin passes into side control.
Jospin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bolleke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jospin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolleke is squirming around, avoiding Jospin's attempts to control the action.
Bolleke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jospin throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and Jospin only half commits.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jospin misses the shot to the body.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jospin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jospin cracks Bolleke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Jospin throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jospin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Bolleke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Jospin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Bolleke misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Jospin misses with a hook.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Jospin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but Jospin avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jospin misses with a low kick.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolleke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jospin tries to avoid it but Bolleke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jospin to the ground. Jospin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jospin tries to land a leg kick but Bolleke saw it coming and moves away.
Bolleke slips a jab from Jospin.
Bolleke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Jospin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jospin.
Bolleke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jospin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jospin is looking to chop away at Bolleke's legs.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jospin with a hook.
Jospin lands an overhand right.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Jospin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolleke doesn't seem phased though.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jospin lands a really nice looking cross but Bolleke seems unphased.
Bolleke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jospin throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
A jab from Jospin does it's job there.
Bolleke lands with a straight right. Jospin didn't see that one coming.
Bolleke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jospin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jospin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolleke at a distance.
Jospin throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Jospin avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jospin feints and then cracks Bolleke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolleke down. #CL#
Jospin drives through and clinches with Bolleke against the cage.
Henri Jospin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Jospin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bolleke wants a takedown.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bolleke looking for a takedown.
Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Jospin stops a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Bolleke is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jospin blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jospin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Jospin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jospin is just out of range.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick from Jospin, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Jospin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jospin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Jospin!

Henri Jospin retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Henri Jospin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GC 419 Jospin vs. Moura     
Date:   Feb 26, 2022
#R1#
Moura tries to land a leg kick but Jospin saw it coming and moves away.
Jospin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jospin throws a lazy body kick
and Moura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jospin throws a leg kick which misses Moura's front leg but catches the back leg as Moura tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moura checks a leg kick.
Jospin looks to clinch
and Moura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin moves out of range of the strikes.
Moura throws a right hand that misses
letting Jospin counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Moura. Those never looked like landing.
Jospin misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jospin.
Moura throws a leg kick but Jospin checks it.
A jab from Jospin does it's job there.
Moura missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jospin throws out a loose jab but Moura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jospin was well out of range. Poor timing from Moura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura takes one to the side of the head.
Jospin works the jab nicely.
Jospin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Jospin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moura at a distance.
Moura moves out of range of the strikes.
Jospin slips a jab from Moura.
Jospin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jospin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jospin dodges the punch combination from Moura.
Moura jabs Jospin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Jospin blocks the leg kick.
Jospin throws a leg kick
and Moura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Moura moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
Jospin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moura under the eye.
Moura blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Jospin backing away here, and Moura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moura on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jospin at a distance.
Jospin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jospin tries to clinch up but Moura circles away and keeps his distance.
Moura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jospin.
Jospin scores with a nice head shot.
Jospin lands an overhand right.
Jospin avoids the head kick by Moura.
Jospin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moura misses with an uppercut. Jospin saw that one coming.
Moura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jospin lands with an overhand left.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Moura.
It looked like Jospin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moura.
Moura looks to score with a jab to the body but Jospin is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Moura.
Moura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Jospin takes one on the button.
Jospin with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moura.
Jospin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Jospin clinches up against the cage.
Jospin throws a punch but it's blocked by Moura.
A body shot lands from Moura.
A short uppercut from Jospin.
Jospin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moura avoids it.
Jospin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Jospin. #CUT#It looks like Harry Moura has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Moura breaks from the clinch.
Moura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jospin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Jospin does no damage.
Moura throws a leg kick
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Jospin.#T4#
Jospin tries to clinch but Moura moves out of range.
Moura misses with a body shot.
Harry Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jospin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Jospin moves into the clinch.
Moura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jospin is looking to control Moura's arms but Moura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jospin has his back to the cage.
Moura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jospin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moura avoids it.
Moura struggles to land a body shot inside as Jospin controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Moura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moura misses with a looping left.
A cross from Moura lands.#CL#
Jospin takes the fight into the clinch.
Jospin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moura is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jospin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moura.
Moura misses the body punch
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Moura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jospin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Jospin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Moura manages to break the clinch.
Moura throws an overhand right that lands on Jospin's shoulder, as Jospin tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jospin misses the target.
Jospin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moura finds it's way round the side to connect with Jospin's head.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jospin cracks a nice hook into Moura's ribs.
Moura is looking to slow Jospin down with leg kicks.
Moura cracks Jospin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Moura throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin misses with a looping left.
Moura feints a counter leg kick.
Moura misses with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a left to the body.
Moura misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Moura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jospin scores with a decent looking hook.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Moura.
Nice uppercut there from Jospin.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Moura.
Moura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Jospin throws a body shot but no joy.
Moura throws out a counter right but Jospin avoids it with no problem.
Henri Jospin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Moura is out of range.
Moura takes a swing at Jospin's ribcage but misses.
Moura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
Moura swinging wildly here.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Moura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moura misses with a double jab
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Moura misses with a straight left.
Jospin throws a hook but Moura avoids it easily.
Jospin misses with a series of wild punches.
Moura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moura ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moura tries to work over Jospin's front leg with a kick but Jospin checks it.
Moura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.
Moura thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moura.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jospin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jospin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jospin.
A nice leg kick from Jospin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Jospin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moura under the eye.
Moura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jospin.
Moura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jospin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
Moura lands a body shot.
Moura avoids the body shot from Jospin.
Moura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jospin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moura throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Jospin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moura moves forwards but Jospin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jospin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moura.
Jospin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin punishes Moura's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moura fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Moura misses with a low kick.
Jospin lands an overhand right.
Jospin misses with a low kick.
Moura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jospin.#CL#
Jospin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jospin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jospin gets underhooks to prevent Moura's takedown attempt.
Jospin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jospin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moura taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Jospin.
Moura blocks an uppercut.
Moura blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Jospin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Moura is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jospin to the mat. Jospin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jospin keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
A big right from Moura misses.
Moura moves out of range of the strikes.
Jospin scoring well with a low kick there.
Moura 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.
Jospin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Moura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jospin throws a jab when Moura was well out of range.
Moura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jospin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moura can do to turn this around?
Jospin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jospin lands with a kick to the temple. Moura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Moura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jospin misses the shot to the body.
Moura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moura misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Jospin is looking to clinch but Moura is avoiding it.
Jospin is looking to slow Moura down with leg kicks.
Moura checks a low kick from Jospin.
Moura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jospin was well out of range. Poor timing from Moura.
Jospin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moura blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Moura scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big right from Jospin misses.
Nice shot by Moura.
Jospin blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
Moura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moura misses with an uppercut.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Moura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jospin.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
Moura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jospin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Moura moved out of range.
A nice side step and Moura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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!
Jospin tests Moura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jospin.
Moura throws a hook but Jospin blocks it.
Jospin misses with an uppercut. Moura saw that one coming.
Jospin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moura is able to avoid easily.
Jospin scoring well with a low kick there.
Moura defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
Moura counters with a body kick.
Jospin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moura is looking to chop away at Jospin's legs.
Moura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jospin throws a low kick but Moura moves out of range easily.
Moura swinging wildly here. #T3#
Moura connects with a body shot.
Jospin jabs Moura right on the nose. Moura blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the body from Jospin misses
and Moura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jospin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jospin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moura.
Jospin lands with a hook. Moura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moura connects with a leg kick.
Jospin blocks a jab.
Moura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Moura misses
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Jospin clinches up with Moura and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Moura working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Jospin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jospin is trying to stall.
Moura tries to score a body lock takedown but Jospin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moura swings wildly with an uppercut but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jospin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moura's face.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jospin throws an elbow but misses.
Henri Jospin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jospin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moura misses with the head strike.
Jospin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Moura.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Moura.
Moura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Jospin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Henri Jospin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Moura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Moura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jospin misses with a hook
and Moura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moura lands with an overhand left.
Jospin looks for the body kick but Moura saw that one coming.
Jospin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jospin blocks a jab.
Jospin's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Jospin misses with an uppercut. Moura saw that one coming.
Moura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jospin. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
Moura moves away from the strike by Jospin.
Jospin defending well as Moura loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Jospin. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Moura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Moura scores with a takedown into Jospin's guard.

Jospin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Moura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moura throws a leg kick but Jospin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moura throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Moura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moura there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Moura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab.
Jospin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moura wants to counter the offense by Jospin and move into the clinch position.
Moura throws the left hand but Jospin avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Moura lands a glancing blow to the side of Jospin's head.
Moura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jospin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moura lands with a kick to the ribs.
Moura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jospin clobbers Moura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moura throws a leg kick which misses Jospin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jospin tries to avoid it.
Moura misses with a low kick as Jospin jumps back.
That kick from Jospin tenderised Moura's leg. Moura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
Moura takes a swing at Jospin's ribcage but misses.
And Jospin counters with a quick kick to the body but Moura blocks it.
Moura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jospin checks a leg kick.
Jospin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moura's head.#T3#
Jospin throws a series of punches but Moura avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Jospin. Those never looked like landing.
Moura cracks a nice hook into Jospin's ribs.
Moura lands with a right hand.
Moura misses with a body shot
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jospin is out of range and Moura settles back down.
Moura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jospin.
A big right from Jospin misses.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Moura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jospin finds it's way round the side to connect with Moura's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura scores with a jab to the body.
Moura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moura there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Jospin misses with a hook. Moura ducked under it nicely.
Moura pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Jospin drives through and clinches with Moura against the cage.
Moura digs a right hand underneath Jospin's ribcage. Jospin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jospin throws an elbow but misses.
Moura wants a takedown but no success here.
Moura has Jospin pressed against the cage.
Moura throws a head punch that misses.
Jospin misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moura. #TD2#
Moura has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jospin regains guard immediately.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moura passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Moura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jospin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Harry Moura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Moura tried to score with a low kick but Jospin checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Jospin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jospin can pounce on him.
Moura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Moura finds it's target.
Jospin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Moura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jospin is able to avoid easily.
Moura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jospin lands with a cross.
Moura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Jospin lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jospin throws the kick towards the body but Moura avoids it.
Jospin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.
Moura throws a body shot but no joy.
Moura pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Jospin throws a shot from downtown. Moura moves away and avoids it.
Moura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Moura.
Jospin tests Moura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jospin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moura.
Jospin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moura.
Jospin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moura.
Decent striking displayed by Moura there.
Jospin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jospin misses with a right hand
and Moura counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jospin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Moura throws the left hand but Jospin avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Jospin.
Moura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jospin's sensitive parts.
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!
Jospin is looking to clinch.
Moura throws a combination that misses
and Jospin counters with a good low kick that Moura was not able to check.
Harry Moura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Jospin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moura struggles to land a body shot inside as Jospin controls his hands.
Jospin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moura takes a shot to the head.
Jospin working Moura over with knees to the body.
Moura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jospin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moura controlling the action here for a moment.
Moura managing to block the knees to the body from Jospin.
Moura lands a nice shot to the body.
Jospin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moura presses Jospin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A left hand lands to the body for Moura.
Moura is leaning against Jospin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Moura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Moura.
Moura pushes Jospin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moura managing to block the knees to the body from Jospin.
Jospin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Moura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jospin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moura walks into a left hand.
Moura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moura 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.
Nice jab there from Moura.
Nice cross by Jospin.
Jospin blocks a head kick by Moura.
Moura slips a straight right by Jospin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jospin throws a jab when Moura was well out of range.
Henri Jospin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Moura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jospin misses with a low kick.
Moura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jospin defending well as Moura loads up on a big left hand.
Jospin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jospin lands a really nice looking cross but Moura seems unphased.
Jospin cracks Moura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moura throws an overhand right that lands on Jospin's shoulder, as Jospin tries to avoid the shot.
Jospin jabs Moura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Moura misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jospin.
Jospin lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moura lands with a nice body kick.
Jospin works over Moura's head and body with a nice combination.

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 Henri Jospin.
I think Jospin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Jospin!

Henri Jospin retains his light heavyweight title!
Henri Jospin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: GC 413 Marius vs. Jospin     
Date:   Jan 15, 2022
#R1#
Jospin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Marius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Marius misses the target.
Marius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab.
Marius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marius tries to clinch up but Jospin circles away and keeps his distance.
Jospin misses with an uppercut.
Marius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Marius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jospin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jospin thuds a left hand into Marius's body.
We've been informed that Jospin 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.
Marius throws a body shot but no joy.
Marius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jospin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marius ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.#T1#
Jospin looks for the body kick but Marius saw that one coming.
Marius slips a jab and a cross from Jospin.
Jospin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marius's corner calls for a 1-2. Marius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jospin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.
Marius misses with a hook.
Jospin misses the jab.
Jospin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marius.
Jospin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius cracks Jospin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jospin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jospin misses with a left hand
letting Marius counter with a right hand.
Marius ducks right into an uppercut from Jospin.
Jospin checks a leg kick nicely.
Jospin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marius misses with a body shot.
Marius moves out of range of the leg kick from Jospin.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jospin checks it well.
Marius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Marius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jospin throws a hook to the side of Marius's head but Marius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jospin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marius. That's going to slow Jospin down.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Jospin misses.
Marius is looking to counter punch.
Jospin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
Marius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jospin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Marius misses the target.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marius lands a head kick!
Jab by Jospin.#T3#
Jospin throws the left hand but Marius avoids the punch easily.
Marius scoring well with a low kick there.
Jospin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marius moves out of range of the strikes.
Jospin misses with a hook.
A combination from Jospin does no damage.
Marius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jospin at a distance.
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marius.
Marius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jospin.
A quick step to the side and Marius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
Marius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jospin.
Marius misses with a body shot.
Marius thows a leg kick but Jospin checks it
and Jospin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marius tries to land a leg kick but Jospin saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Jospin throws an overhand right that lands on Marius's shoulder, as Marius tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Marius finds it's way through Jospin's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin misses with a leg kick
and Marius counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jospin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jospin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jospin throws a wild body kick that Marius sees coming a mile off.
Jospin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marius staying out of range there.
Marius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Jospin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Marius moves out of range easily.
Marius misses with a leg kick.
Marius throws a leg kick which misses Jospin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jospin tries to avoid it.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaius Marius will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marius moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaius Marius is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Marius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marius tries to close the distance and clinch but Jospin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jospin.
Jospin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marius throws a leg kick but Jospin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jospin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marius throws a leg kick but Jospin checks it.
Jospin sizes up Marius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jospin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Marius moved away.
Marius throwing a counter right hand but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marius thuds his right hand into Jospin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jospin with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Marius. #T1#
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Marius is out of range.
Jospin looks to land a body kick but Marius moved away.
A jab from Jospin finds it's way through Marius's defenses.
Jospin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jospin is looking to land body kicks.
Marius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Marius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jospin lands with a slapping head kick.
A good leg kick by Marius.
Jospin connects with a solid leg kick.
Marius misses with a hook. Jospin ducked under it nicely.
Marius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
Marius throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Jospin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jospin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jospin throws a front kick that sends Marius stumbling back into the cage.
Marius slips under a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Jospin blocks the low kick.
Jospin tries a quick counter leg kick but Marius is wise to it.
Jospin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jospin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Marius. That's going to slow Jospin down.
Jospin lands a head shot.
Jospin misses with a lunging right hand
and Marius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jospin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jospin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jospin throws a lazy uppercut
and Marius counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jospin to score with a decent uppercut.
Jospin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jospin thows a body kick. Marius tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jospin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Marius.
Jospin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marius.
Marius lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Marius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jospin.
Marius dips to his left and cracks Jospin with an uppercut!
Jospin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jospin checks a leg kick.
Jospin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jospin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jospin misses with a body kick.
Marius avoids the body shot from Jospin.
Marius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jospin's sensitive parts.
Jospin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin misses with a lunging right hand
and Marius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marius moves forwards but Jospin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jospin checks the leg kick.
Jospin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jospin misses with a looping left.
Marius tried to counter with a leg kick but Jospin avoided it.
Marius moves out of range of the strikes.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Marius checks it. #T4#
Jospin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jospin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jospin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marius slips a straight right by Jospin.
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!
Marius scores with a punch to the head.
Jospin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marius lunges at Jospin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jospin's hand.
Marius tries to score with a low kick but Jospin moves his leg out of the way.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Jospin takes a swing at Marius's ribcage but misses.
Marius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jospin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Marius closes the distance and clinches.
Marius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marius takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marius managing to block the knees to the body from Jospin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henri Jospin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Marius misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Jospin.
Marius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Marius throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Jospin throws a nice looking combination but Marius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jospin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marius moves out of range as Jospin throws a body kick.
Jospin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.
Jospin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarius.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin lands a front kick.
Jospin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin misses with a hook. Marius ducked under it nicely.
Jospin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jospin.
Jospin looks to land a combination but Marius avoids it well. #T1#
Marius works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Marius as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Jospin misses.
Marius throws a leg kick which misses Jospin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jospin tries to avoid it.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marius.
Jospin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marius swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jospin counters with a left to the body.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marius moves away.
Jospin walks into a jab.
Marius throws a chopping leg kick but Jospin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Jospin loads up on a big right hand but Marius slips the punch.
Marius blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Marius connects with a jab.
Marius avoids the body shot from Jospin. #T2#
Marius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jospin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jospin's head.
Jospin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jospin 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.
Marius throws a leg kick but Jospin checks it.
Jospin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marius misses with an uppercut. Jospin saw that one coming.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Marius is out of range.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marius.
Jospin scoring well with a low kick there.
Jospin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jospin throws a right hand that Marius ducks under and follows up with a left that Marius also avoids with ease.#T3#
Jospin blocks a head kick by Marius.
Marius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jospin.
Jospin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jospin looks to land a left hand but Marius moved out of range nicely.
Marius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jospin motions for Marius to come forward. Jospin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jospin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius slips a jab and a cross from Jospin.
A little feinted left hand from Marius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Marius.
Jospin takes one to the side of the head.
Jospin lands a head kick!
Marius avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Jospin lands a really nice looking cross but Marius seems unphased.
Jospin tries to work over Marius's front leg with a kick but Marius checks it.
Marius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jospin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Marius both land. Nice combination.
Jospin defending well as Marius loads up on a big left hand.
Jospin misses with the combination.
Jospin throws a push kick but Marius slaps the foot to one side.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Jospin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marius.
Marius tried to counter with a leg kick but Jospin avoided it.
A jab from Jospin misses.
Jospin misses with a hook. Marius ducked under it nicely.
Marius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Marius digs a good body shot into Jospin's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Marius scores with a four punch combination!
Marius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jospin throws a hook but Marius blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gaius Marius did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4##CL#
Marius moves into range and clinches up with Jospin.
Jospin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jospin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Jospin.
Marius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jospin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marius.
Jospin lands a left hand. #BC2#
Jospin breaks from the clinch.
Marius moves away from the strike by Jospin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin throws a hook but Marius blocks it.
Jospin avoids the head kick by Marius.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Marius throws a big shot that misses.
Marius chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Marius avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Jospin does it's job there.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
Jospin throws a solid leg kick but Marius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jospin.
Jospin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jospin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Marius is out of range.
Jospin misses with a hook. Marius ducked under it nicely.
Marius blocks a low kick nicely.
Marius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marius keeps the fight on the outside.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Marius.#T2#
Jospin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin just misses with a punch to the body.
Marius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jospin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Jospin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jospin.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marius moves away.
Marius swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Jospin. That snapped Marius's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jospin back to the cage. Marius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Donk. Marius catches Jospin right on the button with a cross.
Marius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Marius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marius throws a leg kick which misses Jospin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jospin tries to avoid it. #T3#
Marius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jospin tries to clinch but Marius is having none of it.
Jospin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jospin checks it well.
Marius throws a head kick but Jospin moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Jospin blocks the leg kick.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Marius throws a sloppy head kick and Jospin moves out of range easily.
Jospin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Marius misses
and Jospin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marius throws a leg kick but Jospin moved away.
Jospin swings for the body but Marius moves out of range.
Marius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jospin.#T4#
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Marius moves out of range easily.
Marius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marius stuns Jospin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jospin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jospin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marius tries to score with a low kick but Jospin moves his leg out of the way.
Marius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marius connects with a leg kick.
Marius with a hook.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Marius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jospin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marius finds it's way round the side to connect with Jospin's head.
Marius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jospin lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Jospin takes one on the button.
Jospin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jospin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marius swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Marius is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jospin. Marius does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Marius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Jab from Marius.
Marius throws a leg kick which misses Jospin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jospin tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
Marius darts in trying to clinch
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Marius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marius connects with a solid leg kick.
Marius scores with a leg kick.
Marius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jospin tries to clinch but Marius moves out of range.
Jospin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marius throws a head kick that misses.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
An attempted straight right counter from Marius misses the target.
Marius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab.
Jospin throws an overhand right that lands on Marius's shoulder, as Marius tries to avoid the shot.
Marius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jospin just manages to avoid it.
Jospin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Marius moves out of range easily. #T2#
Marius misses with a looping left.
Jospin walks into a left hand.
Marius avoids the head kick by Jospin.
A quick step to the side and Marius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Jospin misses.
Marius looks to score with a jab to the body but Jospin is just out of range.
Jospin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jospin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin throws a shot from downtown. Marius moves away and avoids it.
Marius throws a leg kick
and Jospin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jospin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marius throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
Marius throws a head kick but Jospin moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Marius. #T3##CL#
Marius moves into the clinch successfully.
Marius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jospin or not.
Jospin blocks a body shot from Marius.
A shot in the inside from Marius.
Marius tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jospin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jospin lands a left hand.
Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jospin misses with a knee strike.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jospin.
Jospin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Marius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jospin tries a knee to the head but Marius blocks it.
Gaius Marius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Marius tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marius digs a right hand into Jospin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jospin's gas tank.
Marius lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marius blocks an uppercut.
Marius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jospin's defenses.
Jospin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marius is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jospin.
Jospin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marius misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jospin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marius's brow.
Jospin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jospin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marius backwards.
Marius tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it.
Jospin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jospin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Jospin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henri Jospin!

Henri Jospin is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Henri Jospin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GC 407 Chang vs. Kosmanov     
Date:   Dec 04, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Jospin instigates a clinch.
Jospin slowing the pace effectively.
Jospin lands with a light punch inside.
Johns has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jospin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jospin missing with knees to the body.
Jospin crunches a lovely knee into Johns's ribcage.
Jospin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johns is breathing heavily.
Jospin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jospin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jospin is struggling to control the position.
Jospin lands a hook that snaps the head of Johns backwards.
Jospin lands a right hand.
Jospin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johns's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jospin avoiding damage as Johns throws knees to the body.
Johns is looking for a takedown.
Johns misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Jospin breaks the clinch.
Johns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johns throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jospin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jospin dodges the punch combination from Johns.
Jospin connects with a crisp jab.
Johns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jospin lands a nice looking body kick.
Johns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jospin thows a body kick. Johns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jospin scores with the left hand. Johns knows he should have avoided that one.
Johns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Johns.
Jospin throws out a counter right but Johns avoids it with no problem.
Jospin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Jospin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jospin tries a knee to the head but Johns blocks it.
Johns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jospin is defending well for now.
Jospin misses with the head strike.
Johns tries to pull guard but Jospin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jospin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jospin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johns.
Jospin blocks an elbow strike from Johns.
Johns tries to pull guard but Jospin won't allow it.
Johns has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jospin after a bit of a struggle.
Jospin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike.
Johns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jospin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johns managing to block the knees to the body from Jospin.
Johns stalling in the clinch but Jospin improves position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jospin.
Jospin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnss head.
Johns is looking for a takedown.
Jospin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jospin.
Jospin lands a knee to the body.
Jospin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jospin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Jospin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jospin lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jospin.
Jospin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jospin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Don Johns has been cut.
Johns wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Jospin.
Jospin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jospin lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Johns is rocked!
Johns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jospin.
Oh Johns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jospin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jospin throws a big uppercut that drops Johns! More strikes from Jospin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Johns lies dazed against the cage as Jospin celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Jospin!
Henri Jospin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GC 403     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Jospin tries to keep at a distance but Johns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johns tries to stall but Jospin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johns takes a shot to the head.
Jospin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johns's face. #CUT#It looks like Don Johns has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jospin as Johns tries to tie him up.
Johns trying to land knees to the body.
Johns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jospin.
Johns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jospin pushes Johns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jospin has a couple of punches blocked by Johns. #BC#
Jospin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jospin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kuznia in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Jospin closes the distance and pushes Johns back into the cage.
Jospin slowing the pace effectively.
Jospin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jospin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns stalling in the clinch but Jospin improves position.
Johns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jospin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab lands there for Jospin.#T1#
Johns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jospin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Jospin.
Johns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johns looks to land a body kick but Jospin moved away.#CL#
Johns tries to keep at a distance but Jospin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jospin lands a good knee to the midsection. Johns won't want to take too many of those.
Johns is trying to pull guard but Jospin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johns misses with a body punch.
Johns can't find room to land a body shot as Jospin controls the action.
Jospin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jospin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the head but Johns blocks with his arms.
Jospin landing knees to the body.
Jospin stalling.
Jospin pushes Johns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johns blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Johns content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jospin misses with the head strike.
Jospin struggles to land a body shot inside as Johns controls his hands.
Jospin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johns is trying to drag Jospin to the mat but Jospin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Johns.
Jospin looking to throw knees to the head but Johns is blocking nicely.
Johns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jospin looking to throw knees to the head but Johns is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Johns manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Johns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Johns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jospin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Jospin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Johns has an active guard here but Jospin has managed to pass into half guard.
Jospin is controlling the pace.
Jospin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jospin prevents Johns from standing back up. #SUB2#
Johns actively working from the bottom here.
Johns is refusing to be controlled, as Jospin sits in half guard.
Jospin is taking a breather. Johns says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johns plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.#CL2#
Johns takes the fight into the clinch.
Johns managing to block the knees to the body from Jospin.
Jospin lands a hook that snaps the head of Johns backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jospin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch but Jospin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johns 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.
Johns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jospin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johns can do to turn this around?
Jospin lands a slapping body shot.
Jospin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jospin jabs at Johns's body.
Johns throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Jospin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Johns is out of range.
Johns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin throwing a counter right hand but Johns manages to avoid it.
Jospin lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns misses with a straight left.
Johns throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Jospin clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Jospin crunches a lovely knee into Johns's ribcage.
Jospin scores a nice knee to the body.
Johns is breathing heavily.
Johns managing to block the knees to the body from Jospin.
Johns can't find room to land a body shot as Jospin controls the action.
Jospin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johns backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johns is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jospin is defending well.#BC#
Jospin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jospin lands a body shot.
Jospin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johns. That did some damage!
Jospin scores with a jab. Johns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jospin swings for the body but Johns moves out of range.
Johns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jospin lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Jospin closes the distance and pushes Johns back into the cage.#BC#
Jospin breaks the clinch. #T2#
Jospin throws a head kick that half lands.
Jospin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johns momentarily.
Johns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jospin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jospin scores with a nice head shot.
Jospin misses with the combination.
Jospin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henri Jospin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jospin tests Johns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johns swats away the attempt to clinch by Jospin.
Johns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin tried to counter with a leg kick but Johns avoided it.
Johns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin lands with an uppercut that bounces Johns off the cage and back into range.
Jospin tests Johns's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Johns is rocked!
Jospin drops Johns with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jospin follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Jospin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Henri Jospin made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: GC 399     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Krampus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jospin. That did some damage!
A big left from Krampus misses.
We've been hearing reports that Krampus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jospin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Krampus's head.#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Krampus looks to score with a jab to the body but Jospin is just out of range.
Jospin lands with a hook. Krampus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Krampus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krampus blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Krampus looks to throw the jab but Jospin is out of range.
Krampus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krampus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krampus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krampus takes one to the side of the head.
Krampus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jospin counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jospin jabs Krampus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krampus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krampus throws a solid leg kick but Jospin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krampus.#T1#
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jospin walks into a stiff left hand from Krampus.
Jospin 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.
Jospin lands with a hook. Krampus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krampus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Krampus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krampus wants to pass the guard but Jospin is defending well.
Krampus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jospin tries to roll over but Krampus keeps him under control.#T2#
Krampus not doing much here.
Jospin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jospin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krampus looking to sit in guard and control but Jospin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jospin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Krampus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jospin defends it easily.#T3#
Jospin stays in close to Krampus's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Jospin stands up and waves to Krampus to follow him.
Krampus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jospin. That did some damage!
Jospin scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Jospin throws a body punch but Krampus moves out of range.
A big right from Jospin misses.
Krampus moves out of range as Jospin strikes.#CL2#
Jospin has closed the distance and engaged Krampus in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Krampus.
Krampus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jospin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Krampus is trying to break the clinch but Jospin is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krampus.
Jospin prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jospin has a couple of punches blocked by Krampus.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the head but Krampus blocks with his arms. #BC#
Krampus manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Krampus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jospin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krampus working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dexter Krampus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krampus lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin looking to throw knees to the head but Krampus is blocking nicely. #BC#
Krampus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krampus.
Jospin throws a body shot but no joy.
Krampus slips under a jab.
Krampus misses with a body shot.
Krampus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jospin at a distance. #CL2#
Jospin forces Krampus back against the cage and clinches.
Jospin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krampus pushes Jospin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jospin lands a good knee to the midsection. Krampus won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krampus works on Jospin's body with a couple of short punches.
Jospin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Krampus dodges an elbow strike from Jospin. #T1##BC2#
Jospin manages to break the clinch.
Jospin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin wants to clinch.
Henri Jospin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krampus wants to clinch.
Jospin checks a leg kick.
Jospin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Krampus with a body shot.
Krampus looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.
Krampus throws a body shot but no joy.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Krampus moves out of range easily.
Krampus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jospin just manages to avoid it.
Jospin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krampus misses with a hook. Jospin ducked under it nicely.
Krampus misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Krampus misses. #T2#
Jospin throws a right and a left that Krampus avoids nicely.
Jospin lands with a right hand.
Krampus lands a body shot.
Krampus wants to clinch.
Krampus throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
Krampus is looking to wear down Jospin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Krampus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krampus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Krampus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jospin slips under a jab from Krampus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jospin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krampus scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Krampus tries to bum rush Jospin with a series of wild strikes but Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jospin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jospin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Krampus ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Krampus misses with a hook to the body
and Jospin counters with a thumping low kick.
Krampus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Krampus throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Krampus moves out of range of the body kick.
Krampus checks a leg kick.
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krampus.
Krampus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krampus misses with a takedown attempt - Jospin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krampus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jospin as he avoids it easily.
Krampus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Krampus with a hook.
Krampus fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Krampus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jospin swats away the attempt to clinch by Krampus.
Jospin throws a body punch but Krampus moves out of range.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Krampus avoids the body shot from Jospin. #TD#
Krampus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Krampus seems to be working for a kimura but Jospin defends the submission attempt.
Jospin wants to get back to full guard.
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 Dexter Krampus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jospin throws a head kick that misses.
Jospin connects with a single shot there.
Jospin misses with a left hand
and Krampus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jospin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Krampus finds it's way through Jospin's defenses.
Jospin tries to clinch but Krampus is having none of it.
Krampus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Krampus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jospin.
Jospin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jospin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krampus throws a head kick that half lands.
Krampus dodges the punch combination from Jospin.
Krampus cracks Jospin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krampus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krampus lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Jospin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krampus lands a lovely overhand right.
Jospin blocks a low kick nicely.
Jospin throws a jab when Krampus was well out of range.
Krampus misses the shot to the body.
Jospin throws a poor cross that misses
and Krampus counters with an outside leg kick.
Krampus lands with a hook. Jospin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jospin misses with a low kick. #CL#
Krampus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Krampus.
Jospin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krampus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Jospin.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krampus avoids it.
Nice body punch from Krampus - that landed with a thud.
Dexter Krampus has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Krampus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henri Jospin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dexter Krampus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Krampus there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krampus checks a leg kick.
Krampus connects with a looping right hand.
Krampus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krampus moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Jospin misses.
Krampus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jospin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krampus throws a hook but Jospin blocks it.
Krampus ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Nice shot lands for Krampus.
Jospin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
Krampus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jospin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3##CL2#
Jospin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krampus avoiding damage as Jospin throws knees to the body.
Jospin misses with a knee to the head.
Krampus avoiding damage as Jospin throws knees to the body.
Jospin effectively controlling the action here.
Jospin blocking some punches.
Krampus managing to block the knees to the body from Jospin.
Krampus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krampus working aggressively here.
Jospin swings wildly with an uppercut but Krampus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Jospin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jospin wants to break free but Krampus has control.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krampus avoids it.
A knee to the head by Jospin.
Jospin struggles to land a body shot inside as Krampus controls his hands.
Jospin misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jospin.
Jospin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krampus is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jospin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jospin.
Jospin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krampus avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Krampus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krampus, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Krampus!

A very excited looking Dexter Krampus 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: GC 396     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021
#R1#
Jospin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muller.
Muller misses with a lunging right hand
and Jospin counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jospin.
Muller misses with a left hand
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Stefan Muller has been cut.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jospin throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller takes a swing at Jospin's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Jospin misses.
Muller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Muller throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Muller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Muller 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.
Jospin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Jospin's shoulder, as Jospin tries to avoid the shot.
Jospin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jospin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jospin's head.
A low kick lands for Muller.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick and Jospin moves out of range easily.
Muller thows a leg kick but Jospin checks it
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jospin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jospin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin slips under a jab.
Jospin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller tries a head kick but it misses.
Jospin slips a jab from Muller.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jospin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jospin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Jospin.
Jospin throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Muller swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muller thinking.
Jospin with a hook.
Stefan Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller avoids the body shot from Jospin.
Jospin lands with a nice body kick.
Jospin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Jospin. #T2#
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jospin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jospin lands with a straight right. Muller didn't see that one coming.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
The crowd cheers as Muller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jospin doesn't seem phased though.
Jospin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muller.
Jospin checks a leg kick nicely.
Jospin connects with a crisp jab.
Jospin blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Jospin misses its target.
Jospin lands a glancing blow to the side of Muller's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jospin.
Jospin misses the jab.
Muller avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Jospin throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
Muller throws a leg kick but Jospin checks it.
Jospin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Muller.
Muller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Jospin as he connects with a hook.
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jospin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jospin takes one on the button.#CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.
Jospin lands a head shot.
Muller misses with a hook
and Jospin counters with a nice leg kick.
Jospin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jospin throws a low kick but Muller moves out of range easily.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Muller throws a jab when Jospin was well out of range.
Jospin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jospin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jospin throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jospin on the side of the head.
Jospin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Jospin saw that one coming.
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jospin.
Muller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muller misses with a looping left.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Muller. Those never looked like landing.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Jospin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muller lands a head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Jospin.
Muller misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
Jospin just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Muller sizes up Jospin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jospin lands a high kick!
Muller swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Muller cracks Jospin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Muller misses
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muller lands with a right hand.
Muller misses with a left hand
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jospin throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
Muller swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jospin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muller throws a low kick but Jospin avoids it.
Muller tries a head kick but it misses.
Muller thows a leg kick but Jospin checks it
and Jospin counters with a thumping low kick.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Muller swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Muller might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jospin has got the better of the exchanges.
Jospin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muller momentarily.
Muller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jospin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jospin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller misses with a body shot.
That kick from Jospin tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jospin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jospin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muller can do to turn this around?
Muller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jospin lunges at Muller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muller's hand.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Jospin blocks the leg kick.
Jospin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Muller.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
Jospin moves out of range of the leg kick from Muller.
Muller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jospin checks a low kick from Muller.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Muller 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.
Muller misses the body punch
and Jospin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jospin circles away quickly and effectively.
Jospin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jospin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Muller lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jospin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jospin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller.
Muller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Jospin's shoulder, as Jospin tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A low kick from Muller is predictable there
and Jospin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jospin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henri Jospin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jospin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jospin checks a leg kick nicely.
Muller wants to slow Jospin down by chopping away at his legs.
Jospin lands a leg kick that knocks Muller off balance momentarily.
Jospin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jospin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jospin throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muller throws a nice head kick!
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muller.
A head kick by Muller misses
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jospin blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jospin misses the target.
Muller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Jospin avoids the head kick by Muller.
Muller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jospin can pounce on him.
Jospin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jospin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jospin misses the target.
Muller throws a head kick but Jospin moves out of range.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Muller misses.
The fighters circling - Jospin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a good low kick that Muller was not able to check.
Jospin takes one to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jospin's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Jospin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muller under the eye.
Jospin with a nice calf kick.
Jospin throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Jospin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Muller's head.
A jab from Jospin does it's job there.
Jospin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jospin misses the target.
Muller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Jospin's shoulder, as Jospin tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jospin swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Jospin connects with a solid leg kick.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Jospin as he connects with a hook.
Muller throws a leg kick
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jospin connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Jospin throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Jospin jabs Muller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Muller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jospin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jospin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muller throws a lazy uppercut
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muller jabs Jospin right on the nose. Jospin blinks but takes it well.
Muller throws a right hand that Jospin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jospin also avoids with ease.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jospin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muller. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.
Jospin checks a low kick from Muller.
Jospin works the jab nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muller 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.
Muller blocks a jab.
Jospin checks a leg kick nicely.
Jospin tried to counter with a leg kick but Muller avoided it.
Muller throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin slips under a jab from Muller.
Jospin misses with an uppercut.
Jospin moves away from the strike by Muller.
Jospin lands the left hand.#T1#
Muller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jospin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jospin scores with a sloppy right hand. Muller should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Muller.
Muller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jospin throws a right and a left that Muller avoids nicely.
Jospin lands a nice shot that snaps Muller's head back.
Muller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jospin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Muller misses the jab.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Muller is out of range.
Muller feints the counter takedown.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller wants to slow Jospin down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jospin.
Nice cross by Jospin.
Jospin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jospin scoring well with a low kick there.
Jospin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jospin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Jospin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Jospin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jospin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Muller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jospin is out of range.
Muller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Muller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Jospin lands a jab to the nose.
Muller slips under a jab.
Muller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jospin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Jospin's shoulder, as Jospin tries to avoid the shot.
Muller throws a head kick that misses
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut.
Jospin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That kick from Jospin tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jospin connects with an inside leg kick.
Muller throws a chopping leg kick but Jospin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Muller backs away, Jospin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Jospin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Jospin.
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jospin.#T4#
Jospin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jospin connects with a body shot.
Jospin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jospin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jospin.
Muller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jospin connects with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jospin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jospin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Stefan Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jospin connects with a looping right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Jospin!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Henri Jospin waved his t-shirt featuring Knock Out Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GAMMA#897 Spud v Wrexham     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
Smith Jr throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jospin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jospin.
Jospin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Jospin 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.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Jospin lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Jospin coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Jospin.
Jospin works the jab nicely.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
Smith Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Jospin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Smith Jr looks for the body kick but Jospin saw that one coming.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Jospin moves out of range easily.
Jospin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Jospin lands but Smith Jr takes it in his stride.
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jospin.
Smith Jr throws a solid leg kick but Jospin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith Jr.
Jospin throws out a powerful jab.
Jospin misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Jospin does no damage.
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith Jr under the eye.
Jospin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jospin scores with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jospin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Jospin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and Jospin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jospin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jospin blocks a jab.
Jospin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Jospin. Those never looked like landing.
Smith Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Jospin avoided it.
Jospin throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Jospin misses.
Jospin moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jospin avoids the head kick by Smith Jr.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jospin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jospin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jospin blocks a head kick by Smith Jr.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Smith Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and Jospin counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jospin doesn't seem bothered though.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Jospin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jospin scores with a push kick.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. Jospin ducked under it nicely.
Jospin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jospin throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jospin is out of range and Smith Jr settles back down.
Jospin throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Smith Jr.
A left and a right from Jospin both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
Smith Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Smith Jr lands a head kick!
Jospin throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Jospin catches Smith Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jospin scores with a spinning back kick!
A lazy left from Smith Jr finds it's target.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
Jospin misses with a low kick.
Jospin throws a shot from downtown. Smith Jr moves away and avoids it.
Smith Jr is looking to counter punch.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jospin! But no joy.
Jospin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jospin. That's going to slow Smith Jr down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henri Jospin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Smith Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Henri Jospin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jospin throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jospin! But no joy.
Jospin throws a body kick that misses.
Jospin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jospin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith Jr.
Jospin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin moves out of range of the body kick from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Jospin blocks it.
Jospin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Jospin's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Jospin saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Smith Jr does it's job there.#T1#
Jospin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body. Jospin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jospin throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Smith Jr slips a straight right by Jospin.
Smith Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jospin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Jospin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith Jr checks it well.
Smith Jr thuds his right hand into Jospin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jospin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jospin dips to his left and cracks Smith Jr with an uppercut!
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Jospin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jospin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jospin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Jospin misses with a looping right.
Jospin blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Jospin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Smith Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith Jr checks a low kick from Jospin.
Jab, jab by Jospin - just one landing.
Smith Jr checks the leg kick.
Smith Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jospin's hands.
Smith Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Jospin off the cage and back into range.
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick.
Jospin throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Jospin throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jospin throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Smith Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jospin throws a counter combo.
Jospin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
Jospin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Jospin misses with a shot to the body
and Jospin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Smith Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Jospin.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr lands a jab to the head.
Jospin looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Jospin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Jospin.
Smith Jr lands a nice hook to Jospin's body. Jospin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith Jr lands a head kick. Jospin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but Jospin moved out of range nicely.
Jospin blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Jospin as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Jospin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith Jr tries to move into range but Jospin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
Smith Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
Smith Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jospin moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jospin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jospin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jospin swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jospin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jospin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Jospin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Jospin tests Smith Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jospin connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Smith Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jospin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jospin can pounce on him.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Jospin misses with a series of wild punches.
Jospin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith Jr lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
Smith Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jospin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jospin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin with a nice cross.
Jospin misses with a few strikes there.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.#T1#
Jospin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr catches Jospin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of Jospin's head but Jospin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Jospin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jospin.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jospin. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Smith Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Jospin blocks it.
Smith Jr checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Smith Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Jospin misses.
Good leg kick by Smith Jr.
A shot to the liver by Smith Jr. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr throws a right hand that Jospin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jospin also avoids with ease.
Smith Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jospin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Jospin is looking for the big counter here.
Smith Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jospin pushes Smith Jr away with a front kick.
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Jospin had a free shot at his head there.
Jospin looks to land a combination but Smith Jr avoids it well.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Jospin moves out of range easily.
Jospin throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Smith Jr.
Jospin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Jospin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Jospin connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
It seemed like Jospin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jospin blocks a jab.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Jospin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Jospin had a free shot at his head there.
Smith Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Smith Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith Jr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith Jr. #T4#
Jospin connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jospin's sensitive parts.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
Jospin misses with a straight right. #CL#
Smith Jr rushes Jospin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Jospin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#Henri Jospin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smith Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Jospin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith Jr blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Jospin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jospin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jospin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith Jr 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!

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

 

Event: GAMMA#892 Horse v Kodjia     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1#
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jospin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jospin is looking to land body kicks.
King blocks a jab.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jospin connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jospin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King blocks the body kick.
Jospin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jospin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King misses with a hook
and Jospin counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Jospin.
Jospin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Jospin.#T1#
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin lands with an overhand left.
Jospin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Jospin circles away from the clinch attempt.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jospin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jospin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jospin throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Jospin misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King lands a jab to the head.
Jospin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jospin.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jospin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jospin misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with an uppercut. Jospin saw that one coming.
Jospin throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Jospin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jospin loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King lands a body shot.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jospin's head backwards.
King moves away from the strike by Jospin.
Jospin throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jospin.
Jospin moves out of range of the strikes.
King tries to score with a low kick but Jospin moves his leg out of the way.
King misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
Jospin works the jab nicely.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jospin slips a jab and a cross from King.
King moves out of range as Jospin strikes.
A jab lands there for Jospin.
Jospin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. #T3#
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jospin catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Jospin off the cage and back into range.
King misses the jab.
Jospin swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by King there.#CUT#That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from King.
Jospin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King throws out a loose jab but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jospin scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jospin is looking for the big counter here.
Jospin throws a series of punches but King moves out of range. #T4#
Jospin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jospin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from King does no damage.
Jospin scores with a jab to the head.
Jospin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Jospin.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jospin finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
Jospin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jospin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
King misses with a hook
and Jospin counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jospin throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Jospin.
Jospin lands a jab.
Jospin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin'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#
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Jospin.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jospin.
Henri Jospin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King misses with an uppercut
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
Jospin throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Jospin - just one landing.
King connects with a looping right hand.
Jospin defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Jospin cracks King with a good jab.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jospin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin scores with a jab to the jaw.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jospin missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin misses with a hook
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Jospin throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
Harley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jospin was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Jospin.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
Jospin is breathing heavily.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Jospin does it's job there.
Jospin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Jospin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jospin misses with a looping left.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
King avoids a kick to the body.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jospin backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Jospin's head back. #CUT#The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice jab there from King.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Jospin does no damage.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jospin.
Jospin is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from King.
King lands a slapping body shot.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King cracks Jospin with a right hand to the side of the head.
King swinging wildly here.
A jab from Jospin misses. #T3#
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Jospin. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from King misses.
King throws a leg kick but Jospin sees it coming and moves out of range.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#Henri Jospin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harley King!
Harley King made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Win or lose, I believe in giving my best and that is what I always do'.

 

Event: KOM Light Heavyweight SF     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt.
Jospin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Jospin 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.
Kakuto dives in and grabs Jospin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jospin pushes down on Kakuto's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jospin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Kakuto throws a big counter combination but Jospin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Jospin as Kakuto shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Jospin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakuto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Jospin misses.
Kakuto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jospin avoids it really well and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jospin. #T1#
Jospin throws a push kick but Kakuto slaps the foot to one side.
Jospin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jospin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jospin quickly recovers to half guard.

Jospin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kakuto keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jospin looking to throw knees to the head but Kakuto is blocking nicely.
Our sources have told us that Kakuto has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kakuto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jospin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jospin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Jospin.
Jospin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Jospin fails to land. #T2##BC2#
Jospin breaks the clinch.
Kakuto moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kakuto.
Jospin tries to work over Kakuto's front leg with a kick but Kakuto checks it.
Jospin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jospin but Jospin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jospin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kakuto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jospin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jospin jabs Kakuto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Jospin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jospin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Kakuto is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Kakuto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jospin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kakuto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kakuto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kakuto shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Jospin. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt.
Jospin misses with a hook.
Kakuto fails with the takedown.
Jospin tries to work over Kakuto's front leg with a kick but Kakuto checks it.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
Kakuto shoots in for a double leg but Jospin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Kakuto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Jospin kicks off Kakuto and gets to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jospin tries to avoid it but Kakuto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jospin to the ground. Jospin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kakuto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A bone on bone clash there as Kakuto blocks the leg kick.
Kakuto shoots for a double leg takedown but Jospin sprawls well. He's pushed Kakuto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jospin works the jab nicely.
Jospin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but Jospin shows good takedown defense.
Jospin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jospin lands with a shot to the body.
Jospin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Jospin there.
Jospin cracks Kakuto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kakuto shoots for a double leg takedown but Jospin sprawls well. He's pushed Kakuto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jospin feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Kakuto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jospin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jospin wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Kakuto wants to get back to his feet but Jospin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Jospin from controlling successfully.
Jospin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jospin taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jospin wants to control but Kakuto is keeping him busy.
Henri Jospin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Kakuto wants to get back to his feet but Jospin drags him back down.
Jospin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kakuto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jospin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jospin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jospin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jospin controlling the position.
Kakuto tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jospin tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away.
Kakuto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jospin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Kakuto is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jospin looking to control but Kakuto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto trying desperately to get to his feet. #T3#
Jospin tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away.
Kakuto squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #ES#
Kakuto somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jospin.
Kakuto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jospin's waist but Jospin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kakuto off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Jospin.
Jospin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Kakuto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jospin is fending him off so far but Kakuto persists. Nope, Jospin circles away and we're back to standing.
Jospin lunges at Kakuto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kakuto's hand.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jospin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kakuto on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Jospin. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Jospin lands a leg kick that knocks Kakuto off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jospin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jospin misses the jab.
Kakuto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jospin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakuto or perhaps it was just good defense by Jospin, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jospin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jospin misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Jospin as Kakuto shoots in.
Jospin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jospin throws a hook to the side of Kakuto's head but Kakuto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakuto throws a big counter combination but Jospin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kakuto moves away from the strike by Jospin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jospin missing with a left hand there. Kakuto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kakuto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
Kakuto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jospin is fending him off so far but Kakuto persists. Nope, Jospin circles away and we're back to standing.
Kakuto checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Jospin there.
Kakuto has his takedown stuffed
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuto with a poor takedown
and Jospin counters with an outside leg kick.
Kakuto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jospin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
Jospin throws a hook but Kakuto avoids it easily.
Jospin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kakuto takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jospin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jospin. That's going to slow Kakuto down.
Kakuto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jospin can pounce on him.
Kakuto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jospin finds it's way round the side to connect with Kakuto's head. #TD#
Jospin gets caught napping as Kakuto dives in and scores a takedown. Jospin manages to retain guard.
Jospin wants to control the position but Kakuto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kakuto passes into side control, despite Jospin's attempt to control the position.
Jospin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back!
Kakuto trying to get back to his feet but Jospin is in full control for now.
Will Jospin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jospin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kakuto doesn't escape.
Kakuto wants to get back to his feet.
Jospin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jospin throwing sloppy strikes.
Kakuto is trying to get back to his feet but Jospin has full control of the position and if anything, Kakuto has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jospin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kakuto's body.
Kakuto is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Kakuto right now. #T3#
Kakuto is trying to stand back up.
Kakuto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kakuto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jospin. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kakuto trying to get back to his feet but Jospin is in full control for now.
Will Jospin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kakuto is trying to stand back up.
Jospin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kakuto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jospin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jospin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jospin keeps control of the position easily here as Kakuto tries to buck him off.
Kakuto is trying to get back to his feet but Jospin has full control of the position and if anything, Kakuto has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Jospin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jospin 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Jospin!

Henri Jospin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knock Out Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '.

 

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 12(LHW)     
Date:   Mar 07, 2021
#R1#
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jospin.
Jospin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jospin misses with a series of wild punches.
Jospin digs a good body shot into Biscuit's ribs.
Jospin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jospin works over Biscuit's head and body with a nice combination.
Jospin with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Jospin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Biscuit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jospin throws a counter combo.
Biscuit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Jospin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Biscuit misses.
A punch lands to the side of Biscuit 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Jospin throws a big shot that misses.
Jospin lands a jab to the nose.
Biscuit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jospin sizes up Biscuit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Biscuit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jospin throws a head kick but Biscuit moves out of range. #TD#
Biscuit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Biscuit working some strikes from top position.
Biscuit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biscuit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jospin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biscuit 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.#T2#
Jospin has control of Biscuit's left arm, preventing Biscuit from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jospin keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
Biscuit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biscuit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jospin keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
Jospin has his hands on Biscuit's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Jospin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jospin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jospin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jospin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jospin.#CUT2#It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Jospin misses with a hook.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Biscuit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jospin doesn't seem phased though.
Biscuit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Biscuit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Biscuit lands in his opponent's guard.

Jospin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Biscuit presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biscuit.
Jospin blocking some punches. #T4#
Biscuit blocks an uppercut.
Biscuit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jospin is trying to break the clinch but Biscuit has him pressed against the cage.
Jospin tries to work over Biscuit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jospin misses with the head strike.
Jospin throws a punch but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Jospin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jospin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biscuit prevents a body shot from Jospin.
Biscuit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Biscuit misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jospin has a couple of punches blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit tries to throw a body punch but Jospin avoids it by throwing Biscuit back against the cage.
Jospin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jospin blocks a body shot from Biscuit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit'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#
Jospin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jospin with a hook.
Biscuit takes a swing at Jospin's ribcage but misses.
Jospin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Biscuit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jospin misses with a looping right.
Biscuit slips a jab and a cross from Jospin.
Jospin loads up on a big right hand but Biscuit slips the punch.
Biscuit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
Biscuit tries to clinch up.
Jospin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Jospin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit dodges the punch combination from Jospin.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Jospin. That snapped Biscuit's head back.
Jospin takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Jospin lands with a shot to the body.
Biscuit is looking to wear down Jospin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jospin misses with a left hand #TD#
so Biscuit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Biscuit stops Jospin from standing up.
Biscuit being controlled here momentarily.
Jospin is continuing to stall.
Jospin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biscuit throws a big right hand that misses.
Jospin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Biscuit is in close to Jospin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jospin holds on and takes a little breather.
Biscuit preventing the sweep.
Jospin keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jospin lands an overhand right.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Biscuit.
Henri Jospin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jospin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jospin throws a shot from downtown. Biscuit moves away and avoids it.
Biscuit tries for a takedown but Jospin circles away easily
and Jospin counters with a straight right hand.
Jospin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biscuit throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biscuit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jospin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jospin misses the body punch #TD#
and Biscuit counters with a takedown into side control.

Jospin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biscuit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Biscuit throws the left hand but Jospin avoids the punch easily.
Jospin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biscuit's head.
Biscuit lands a nice shot to the body.
Jospin throws a shot from downtown. Biscuit moves away and avoids it.
Jospin throws a head kick that Biscuit semi-blocks.
Jospin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biscuit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biscuit missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jospin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jospin throws a looping overhand right but Biscuit ducks down to avoid it.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin moves away from the strike by Biscuit.
Jospin throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Biscuit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jospin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jospin tries to bench press Biscuit off him but Biscuit keeps the position.
Jospin struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's time! Biscuit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jospin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jospin lands with a cross.
Biscuit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jospin.
Good exchange - Jospin coming out on top.
Biscuit misses with a looping left.
Jospin tests Biscuit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biscuit. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biscuit tries to move into range but Jospin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jospin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jospin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biscuit circles away quickly and effectively.
Jospin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jospin. That's going to slow Biscuit down.
Jospin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jospin throws a head kick that misses.
Biscuit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jospin throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Biscuit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jospin won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on Biscuit's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Biscuit working the head and body with strikes.
Biscuit scoring with punches and elbows.
Jospin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Biscuit.
Jospin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Biscuit connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Biscuit.
Biscuit working away.#T2#
Jospin is trying to escape the position but Biscuit is controlling the position.
Biscuit is looking to take a break and control but Jospin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Biscuit.
Biscuit controls the position from side control.
Jospin tries to improve position but can't.
Jospin is still trying to improve position.
Biscuit lands an elbow. #T3##SUB#
Biscuit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jospin, who protects the arm well.
Biscuit lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Biscuit cracks Jospin with a big right hand but Jospin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A lull in the action here as Biscuit stalls from top position.
The strikes coming from Biscuit are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Biscuit looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jospin is avoiding damage well.
Biscuit scoring with punches and elbows.
Biscuit fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Biscuit throwing strikes but Jospin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Schmorgen Biscuit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biscuit sneaks back into half guard.
Jospin wants to control but Biscuit is keeping him busy.
Biscuit gets back to full guard.
Jospin forces his way into half guard.
Biscuit is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Jospin seems content to control.
Jospin is trying to control the action in half guard but Biscuit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Jospin!

Our winner, Henri Jospin, 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: MMMA Kings of Madness 6 (LHW)     
Date:   Feb 14, 2021
#R1#
Jospin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Sidious slips under a jab.
Jospin walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Sidious avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jospin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sidious is looking to counter punch.
Jospin misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jospin connects with a right hand. Sidious shakes it off.
Jospin thuds a left hand into Sidious's body.
Sidious staying out of range there.#T1##CL2#
Jospin closes the distance and pushes Sidious back into the cage.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jospin.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
Jospin looks winded!
Sidious lands a left hand.
Sidious throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sidious lands an elbow inside that Jospin shrugs off.
Sidious tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Sidious. #BC2#
Jospin manages to break the clinch.
Jospin misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
Jospin misses with a hook
and Sidious counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Sidious's corner calls for a 1-2. Sidious obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jospin throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but Jospin manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sidious scores with a push kick.
Jospin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jospin fails to land with a series of punches.
Sidious takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jospin with a hook.
Jospin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jospin throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jospin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sidious on the side of the head.
Jospin scores with a sloppy right hand. Sidious should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jospin.
Jospin throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range. #T3#
Jospin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sidious manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jospin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sidious.
Nice defenses there by Jospin.
Jospin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sidious is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Jospin moves into the clinch.
Sidious tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jospin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jospin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jospin takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sidious scores with a hook to the body.
Sidious throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Sidious letting Jospin take a breather here.
Sidious lands an elbow inside.
Sidious comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#Henri Jospin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darth Sidious!
An out of breath Darth Sidious thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: TC 18 Mil $ GP vol 3.2     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Orndorf looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.
Jospin throws a body punch but Orndorf moves out of range.
Jospin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.
Orndorf throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
Jospin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orndorf.
Jospin throwing a counter right hand but Orndorf manages to avoid it.
Orndorf throws a jab when Jospin was well out of range.
Jospin moves away from the strike by Orndorf.
Orndorf punishes Jospin's body with a nice straight punch.
Jospin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orndorf.
A little feinted left hand from Jospin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orndorf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jospin counters with a two punch combo.
Jospin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orndorf.
Orndorf misses with a straight right.
Jospin scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orndorf throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Jospin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Orndorf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orndorf is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jospin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orndorf.
Orndorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jospin was well out of range. Poor timing from Orndorf.
Jospin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jospin slips a straight right by Orndorf.
Orndorf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jospin checks the leg kick.
Jospin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Daniel Orndorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orndorf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Jospin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jospin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orndorf if he has to take too many more of those.
Orndorf digs a good hook to Jospin's body.
Orndorf digs a good body shot into Jospin's ribs.#T2#
A jab from Orndorf misses.
Jospin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jospin misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orndorf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orndorf throws a poor cross that misses
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jospin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orndorf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orndorf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jospin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orndorf loads up on a big right hand but Jospin slips the punch.
Jospin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orndorf.
Jab by Orndorf.
Orndorf misses with a right hand #KD#
and Jospin counters with a crisp one two that drops Orndorf! Jospin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Orndorf to his feet! Orndorf is in big trouble!#ROC#Orndorf is rocked!#T3#
Jospin tries to land a leg kick but Orndorf saw it coming and moves away.
Orndorf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jospin digs a good hook to Orndorf's body.
Orndorf misses with a hook
and Jospin counters with an inside leg kick.
Orndorf misses with a left hand
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jospin. Orndorf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orndorf takes one to the side of the head.
Orndorf swings widly with a right hand
and Orndorf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orndorf is still on wobbly legs! Can Jospin finish him?
Orndorf throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jospin connects with a leg kick.
Orndorf seems to have recovered his senses.
Jospin feints and then cracks Orndorf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orndorf down.
Orndorf misses with a jab to the body
letting Jospin counter with a right hand.
Orndorf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orndorf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Orndorf swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Jospin counters with a nice right hand that sends Orndorf toppling to the canvas! Orndorf scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jospin finish him?!
Jospin moves away from the strike by Orndorf.
Orndorf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
A telegraphed right hand from Orndorf misses the target.
Orndorf connects with the punch.
Orndorf lands with a nice body punch.
Orndorf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jospin throws out a powerful jab.
Orndorf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Orndorf does it's job there.
Jospin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orndorf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henri Jospin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Orndorf takes a swing at Jospin's ribcage but misses.
Orndorf misses with a combination
and Jospin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jospin cracks Orndorf with a good jab.
Orndorf throws a poor cross that misses
and Jospin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
Jospin cracks Orndorf with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jospin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Orndorf to stand back up!#CUT#That has opened up Daniel Orndorf's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orndorf lands with an overhand left.
Orndorf avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Orndorf lands a lovely overhand right.
Jospin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orndorf lands a jab.
Henri Jospin is winning the standup battle so far.
Orndorf tries to clinch but Jospin is having none of it.
Orndorf scores with a jab.#CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Orndorf looks to land a left hand but Jospin moved out of range nicely.
As Orndorf looks to move away, Jospin throws a big counter combo but Orndorf just gets out of the way.
Orndorf throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Jospin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Orndorf is looking to score with low kicks.
Jospin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jospin throws a body punch but Orndorf moves out of range.
Jospin misses with an uppercut
and Orndorf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orndorf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin lunges at Orndorf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orndorf's hand.
Jospin walks into a stiff left hand from Orndorf.
Orndorf scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Orndorf misses with a combination
and Orndorf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Orndorf throws a combination that misses
and Jospin counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orndorf doesn't seem bothered though.
Orndorf misses with a straight right.
Orndorf misses with a straight left.
Jospin takes a swing at Orndorf's ribcage but misses.
Orndorf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orndorf.
Orndorf misses with a hook
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#The cut above Daniel Orndorf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Orndorf misses with a right hand
and Jospin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orndorf throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Jospin counters with a nice right hand that sends Orndorf toppling to the canvas! Orndorf scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jospin finish him?!
Orndorf throws a combination that misses
and Jospin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jospin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orndorf throws out the jab. #T3#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jospin! Orndorf is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Jospin!
Henri Jospin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Daniel Orndorf spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back. I will reclaim what's mine.'.

 

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 4     
Date:   Nov 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Khun.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses.
Jospin 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.
Khun throws a fast counter high kick but Jospin manages to duck under it in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khun. That's going to slow Jospin down.
Khun takes one on the button.
Khun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jospin misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Khun counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Khun manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Khun 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin misses with a combination
and Khun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gok Won Khun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khun just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Jospin misses its target.#T1#
Jospin looks to score with a jab to the body but Khun is just out of range.
Khun steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jospin.
Khun misses with an uppercut
letting Jospin counter with a right hand.
Khun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD2#
Khun lands a big head kick that sends Jospin tumbling to the mat! Khun takes a step backwards and waves Jospin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Khun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jospin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khun misses with a body kick.
Jospin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jospin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2##TD2#
Khun feints and as Jospin raises his hands in defense, Khun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Jospin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Khun presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Khun. #CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.
Jospin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khun's elbow.
Jospin can't break the clinch.
Jospin misses with a body punch.
Jospin is stalling here.
Jospin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khun blocking some punches.
Khun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khun is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jospin.
Jospin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Khun. #T3#
Khun tries to land a knee to the head but Jospin blocks with his arms.
Jospin lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Jospin.
Jospin prevents Khun from breaking the clinch.
Jospin tries to work over Khun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jospin is trying to maintain a safe position but Khun gets an underhook and turns Jospin into the cage.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khun lands a left hand.
Jospin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khun lands with a light punch inside.
Khun lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Khun.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jospin up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jospin. #BC#
Jospin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Khun throws a head kick that misses.
Jospin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jospin misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Khun finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jospin is breathing heavily.
Khun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Khun.
Jospin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khun scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gok Won Khun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Jospin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Khun has knocked Jospin down with a huge combo! Khun steps away and waves a wobbly Jospin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jospin throws a push kick but Khun slaps the foot to one side.
Khun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khun throws a head kick but Jospin moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khun. That's going to slow Jospin down.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Khun tries a head kick but it misses.
Khun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Khun clinches.
Khun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gok Won Khun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khun tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it. #T1#
Jospin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jospin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jospin blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Khun. #CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jospin misses with the head strike.
Jospin tries to throw a body punch but Khun avoids it by throwing Jospin back against the cage.
Khun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Khun throws a head punch that misses.
Jospin lands a good knee to the midsection. Khun won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jospin.
Khun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jospin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khun scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Jospin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin can't find room to land a body shot as Khun controls the action.
Jospin digs a right hand underneath Khun's ribcage. Khun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jospin missing with knees to the body.
Jospin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jospin lands a left hand.
Khun lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Henri Jospin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jospin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khun stalling the fight.
Khun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jospin throws a punch but it's blocked by Khun.
A short left from Jospin.
Jospin holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Khun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gok Won Khun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jospin takes a swing at Khun's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khun. Jospin shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khun takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jospin to score with a decent uppercut.
Jospin tries to score with a low kick but Khun moves his leg out of the way.
Khun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jospin's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gok Won Khun!
Gok Won Khun thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TC 9 Francis vs McGuire     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Revazshvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jospin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Revazshvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jospin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Revazshvili throws a hook to the side of Jospin's head but Jospin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Revazshvili lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Revazshvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Revazshvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Jospin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Revazshvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jospin doesn't seem phased though.
Jospin jabs Revazshvili right on the nose. Revazshvili blinks but takes it well.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jospin. Revazshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jospin loads up on a big right hand but Revazshvili slips the punch.
Jospin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jospin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Revazshvili throws out a loose jab but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Revazshvili blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Revazshvili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Revazshvili throws a one two combo.
Jospin swings widly with a right hand
and Revazshvili counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Revazshvili closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jospin's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Revazshvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Jospin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Revazshvili missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Revazshvili is stalling in the full guard.
Jospin keeping moving, preventing Revazshvili from controlling successfully.
Jospin wants to sweep here but Revazshvili controlling him for the moment.
Jospin managing to control the position.
Revazshvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Revazshvili preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Revazshvili cracks Jospin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Revazshvili cracks Jospin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.
Revazshvili fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jospin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Revazshvili's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Revazshvili lands a nice shot that snaps Jospin's head back.
A shot to the liver by Revazshvili. Beautiful body shot.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
Jospin scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Jospin as he connects with a hook.
Revazshvili shoots in for a double leg but Jospin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revazshvili lands a body shot.
Jospin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Jospin's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jospin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Revazshvili. That snapped Jospin's head back.
Jospin scores with a nice head shot.
Jospin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jospin scores with a jab. Revazshvili acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Revazshvili looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Revazshvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin'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#
Jospin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili lands a two punch combo.
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jospin lands a nice shot that snaps Revazshvili's head back.
Jospin defending well as Revazshvili loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Jospin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Revazshvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Jospin drops Revazshvili with a beautiful combination! Revazshvili stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jospin is looking for the KO!#ROC#Revazshvili is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Levan Revazshvili has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Revazshvili dives in and scores a takedown into Jospin's guard.#T1#
Revazshvili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jospin is pulling down on Revazshvili's head. It's preventing any offense from Revazshvili, at least for the moment.
Jospin wants to sweep but no luck.
Jospin seems keen to control Revazshvili's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revazshvili looking to sit in guard and control but Jospin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jospin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #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.
Revazshvili looking for a sweep. Not yet Revazshvili, not yet.
Revazshvili wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jospin is now in half guard.
Jospin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Revazshvili is looking to control Jospin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Revazshvili avoid being mounted?
Revazshvili is looking to improve his position.
Jospin trying to control the pace. #T3#
Jospin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Revazshvili keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Revazshvili wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Revazshvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Revazshvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Revazshvili throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jospin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Jospin works Revazshvili's body with a nice hook.
Jospin misses with a hook
and Revazshvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Revazshvili looks to land a left hand but Jospin moved out of range nicely.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
It looked like Jospin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jospin takes one to the chin there.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Revazshvili throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jospin misses the target.
Jospin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jospin slips a jab and a cross from Revazshvili.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Henri Jospin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Revazshvili scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Revazshvili.
A shot to the liver by Revazshvili. Beautiful body shot.
Jospin misses with a few strikes there.
Jospin misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Revazshvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Revazshvili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Revazshvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Revazshvili avoids the body shot from Jospin.
Revazshvili takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jospin slips a straight right by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jospin momentarily. #CUT2#Jeez, Henri Jospin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jospin slips a jab from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Revazshvili on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Revazshvili throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
Jospin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Revazshvili lands a head shot.#T2#
Jospin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Revazshvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jospin scores with the left hand. Revazshvili knows he should have avoided that one.
Revazshvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Jospin finish him?
Jospin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Revazshvili seems to have recovered his senses.
Jospin catches Revazshvili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Revazshvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
Jospin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Revazshvili misses with a takedown
and Jospin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Revazshvili thinking.
Revazshvili wants to stay close but Jospin steps back to make room for something. Revazshvili seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Jospin and Revazshvili drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henri Jospin!
Henri Jospin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors     
Date:   Aug 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn Jr avoids the body shot from Jospin.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Jospin avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Jospin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benn Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benn Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Jospin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benn Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin misses with a low kick.
Benn Jr slips a jab and a cross from Jospin.
Benn Jr misses the jab.
No joy there for Benn Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
A slow jab from Benn Jr misses its intended target.
Jospin connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Nigel Benn Jr has been cut.
Benn Jr blocks a leg kick.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Jospin blocks it.
Jospin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benn Jr blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Benn Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Benn Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Benn Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Benn Jr thumps Jospin with a low kick.
Jospin slips a jab from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Benn Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jospin eats them both and turns towards Benn Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Benn Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Jospin throws out a counter right but Benn Jr avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benn Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jospin circles away quickly and effectively.
Benn Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benn Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jospin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It appears Benn Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
Benn Jr lands an overhand right.#T3#
Jospin throws a head kick that misses.
Jospin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jospin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin connects with a leg kick.
Jospin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Benn Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Benn Jr blocks a leg kick.
Benn Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benn Jr throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nigel Benn Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Benn Jr.
Jospin shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Benn Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jospin slips a jab from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jospin circles away quickly and effectively.
Jospin shapes to counter with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Jospin misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Benn Jr throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
Jospin tries a quick counter leg kick but Benn Jr is wise to it.
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Benn Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jospin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jospin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benn Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Benn Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benn Jr.
Jospin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Benn Jr misses.
Jospin lands with a right hand.
Benn Jr throws a combination that misses
and Jospin counters with a three punch combo that has Benn Jr backing up. Benn Jr nods at Jospin to acknowledge the strikes.
Benn Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Benn Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Jospin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benn Jr's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Benn Jr.
Jospin lands with a slapping head kick.
Benn Jr punishes Jospin's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Jospin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benn Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benn Jr lands a head shot.
Jospin moves out of range as Benn Jr strikes.
Jospin lands with a kick to the temple. Benn Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Benn Jr jabs Jospin right on the nose. Jospin blinks but takes it well.
Benn Jr scores with a nice strike.
Jospin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benn Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jospin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benn Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benn Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benn Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jospin on the side of the head.
Benn Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jospin. That did some damage!
Benn Jr throws a series of strikes that have Jospin backpedaling.
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jospin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benn Jr misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a good low kick that Benn Jr was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jospin!
Benn Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benn Jr throws a big counter combination but Jospin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Jospin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Benn Jr does no damage.
Jospin throws a counter combo.
Benn Jr tries to score with a low kick but Jospin moves his leg out of the way.
Jospin throws a fast counter high kick but Benn Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Benn Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jospin's hands.
Benn Jr avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Benn Jr misses the target.
Nigel Benn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Benn Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Jospin counters with a low kick, right behind Benn Jr 's knee.
Benn Jr misses with a looping left.
Jospin tries a quick counter leg kick but Benn Jr is wise to it.
A swing and a miss from Benn Jr.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jospin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jospin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benn Jr.#T4#
Benn Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Benn Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jospin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benn Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin misses with a leg kick.
Jospin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benn Jr checks a low kick from Jospin.
Jospin moves away from the strike by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nigel Benn Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Benn Jr swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Benn Jr misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Benn Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jospin doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Jospin is predictable there
and Benn Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jospin scores with a spinning back kick!
Jospin misses with a kick to the body
and Benn Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benn Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jospin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr misses with the combination.
Jospin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jospin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benn Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Benn Jr swinging wildly here. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benn Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jospin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jospin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jospin lunges at Benn Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benn Jr's hand.
Benn Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with a low kick, right behind Benn Jr 's knee.
Benn Jr misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a good low kick that Benn Jr was not able to check.
A big left from Benn Jr misses.
Benn Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jospin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin throws a lazy body kick
and Benn Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henri Jospin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jospin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jospin staying out of range there.
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benn Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jospin can do to turn this around?
Benn Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Benn Jr there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn Jr lands with a right hand.
Benn Jr digs a good hook to Jospin's body. #T3#
Benn Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jospin counters with a head kick.
Jospin is looking to slow Benn Jr down with leg kicks.
Jospin blocks a jab.
Benn Jr throws a shot to the body.
Jospin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benn Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Benn Jr lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jospin. That's going to slow Benn Jr down. #T4#
Benn Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benn Jr throws a jab when Jospin was well out of range.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Benn Jr.
That kick from Jospin tenderised Benn Jr's leg. Benn Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jospin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jospin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Benn Jr.
Jospin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benn Jr throws a nice looking combination but Jospin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benn Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin tried to score with a low kick but Benn Jr checks it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Benn Jr!

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

 

Event: CFC 429     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregor throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gregor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Gregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A thudding body kick lands there by Jospin!
Jospin slips a jab from Gregor.
Jospin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gregor lands a right hook to the body.
Gregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gregor feints a jab promting Jospin to slip. Gregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jospin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jospin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jospin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregor.
Gregor is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jospin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A swing and a miss from Gregor.#T1#
Gregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Jospin.
A head kick by Jospin misses
and Jospin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gregor misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin scores with a body shot.
Jospin slips under a jab from Gregor.
Jospin connects with a solid leg kick.
Gregor throws a right and a left that Jospin avoids nicely.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jospin with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Gregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jospin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gregor walks into a straight right hand from Jospin.#CUT2#It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Gregor misses.
Gregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Gregor lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Jospin misses.
Gregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
Gregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gregor swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Gregor.
Nice shot lands for Gregor.
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jospin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Nice cross by Jospin.
Jospin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin scores with a leg kick.
Gregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gregor looks to land a combination but Jospin avoids it well.
No joy there for Gregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregor misses with a body shot.
Gregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jospin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gregor throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Gregor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gregor misses with a straight left.
James Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gregor. That did some damage!
Jospin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Gregor counter with a right hand.
Jospin lands a high kick!
Gregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jospin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Gregor.#KD2#
Jospin lands a big head kick that sends Gregor tumbling to the mat! Jospin takes a step backwards and waves Gregor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin staying out of range there.
Jospin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jospin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gregor has got the better of the exchanges.
Jospin throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
That kick from Jospin tenderised Gregor's leg. Gregor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jospin misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Gregor blocks the low kick.
Gregor swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jospin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#James Gregor's cut is getting worse.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregor looks to land a combination but Jospin avoids it well.
Gregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Jospin counters with a two punch combo.
Gregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jospin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jospin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gregor thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Good work by Gregor as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gregor. Those never looked like landing.
Jospin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jospin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Gregor does it's job there.#CUT#The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Gregor.
Jospin feints a counter leg kick.
Gregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Jospin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregor tests Jospin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jospin throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Jospin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jospin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gregor's guard. #REVB#
Jospin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Jospin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jospin is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jospin throws a head kick that half lands.
Gregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Jospin counters with a three punch combo that has Gregor backing up. Gregor nods at Jospin to acknowledge the strikes.
Gregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jospin backs up against the cage.
Gregor misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin moves away from the strike by Gregor.
Jospin misses with a kick to the body.
Gregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James Gregor is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Gregor misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Jospin counters with a crisp one two that drops Gregor! Jospin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gregor to his feet! Gregor is in big trouble!
Jospin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Jospin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jospin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Jospin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Jospin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jospin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Gregor.
Gregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Gregor looks to land a combination but Jospin avoids it well.
Gregor throws a right and a left that Jospin avoids nicely.
Jospin flicks out a counter leg kick but Gregor steps away.#T2#
Gregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jospin can pounce on him.
Jospin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jospin misses with a low kick as Gregor jumps back.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregor.
As Gregor backs off Jospin throws a huge counter combo but Gregor manages to avoid it all.
A head kick by Jospin misses
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#Henri Jospin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gregor misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Jospin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Gregor moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gregor!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Gregor!

 

Event: PF23 Tiotio v Nti     
Date:   Jun 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jospin. Saint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saint turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Jospin tenderised Saint's leg. Saint is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jaden Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saint throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Saint - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saint.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saint crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jospin - the referee stops the clock and Saint gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jospin. Saint manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jospin.
Jospin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Saint moves out of range easily.
Saint throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jospin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jospin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Saint 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.
Saint misses with a double jab.
Jospin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saint.
Jospin lands a head kick. Saint smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Jaden Saint has been cut.
A big right from Jospin misses.
Jospin tries to score with a low kick but Saint moves his leg out of the way.
Jospin tests Saint's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Jospin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saint.
Jospin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Jospin lands a big head kick that sends Saint tumbling to the mat! Jospin takes a step backwards and waves Saint back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jospin slips a jab from Saint.
Saint closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jospin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint.#T3#
Saint misses with a body shot.
Jospin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jospin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saint moves out of range of the body kick.
Saint unleashes a big counter combination but Jospin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Saint.
Saint tries a head kick but it misses.
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint.
Saint looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saint misses with a straight right.
Saint scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Jospin dodges the punch combination from Saint.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jospin.
Saint takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saint is looking to land body kicks.
Jospin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saint just manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
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!
Saint fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jospin.
Saint connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jospin. Jospin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 Henri Jospin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saint connects with a crisp jab.
Jospin is looking to chop away at Saint's legs.
Saint goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jospin.
We've been told by Jospin's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Saint.
Jospin connects with a high kick.
Jospin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jospin connects with a right hand. Saint shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint punishes Jospin's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Jospin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint.
Jospin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jospin is looking to slow Saint down with leg kicks.
Saint throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Jospin counters with a crisp one two that drops Saint! Jospin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Saint to his feet! Saint is in big trouble!#ROC#Saint is rocked!
Jospin circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Saint drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jospin follows Saint to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Jospin!
Our winner, Henri Jospin, 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: PL MMA 38,5     
Date:   May 14, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jospin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jospin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baloni misses with a wild body shot.
Baloni throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Baloni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with an outside leg kick.
Jospin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baloni momentarily.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
Baloni misses with a body shot.

Baloni clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jospin breaks the clinch.
Baloni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baloni misses with a looping left.
Baloni throws an off balance right hand
and Jospin counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baloni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jospin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Phil Baloni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jospin throws a head kick that half lands.
Jospin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baloni.
Baloni lands a nice shot to the body.
Jospin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baloni jabs Jospin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baloni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jospin rather than just go for the knockout.
Baloni thuds a left hand into Jospin's body.
A shot to the liver by Baloni. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Baloni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Baloni gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin lands a left hand.
Jospin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baloni taking a breather.
Jospin blocking some punches.
Baloni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baloni can't break the clinch.

Jospin manages to break the clinch.
Jospin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baloni.
Jospin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baloni's head.
Baloni cracks Jospin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Baloni throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Jospin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Baloni throws a lazy uppercut
and Jospin counters with a leg kick.
Baloni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baloni misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin throws a chopping leg kick but Baloni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baloni misses with a hook. Jospin ducked under it nicely.
Jospin cracks the inside of Baloni's front leg.
Jospin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baloni.
Baloni misses with a lunging right hand
and Jospin counters with a straight right hand.
Baloni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Baloni clinches up with Jospin and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Jospin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Baloni.
Baloni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jospin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jospin slips a jab from Baloni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baloni. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baloni swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jospin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baloni misses with an uppercut.
Baloni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jospin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baloni checks it well.
Baloni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jospin throws a counter high kick but Baloni was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baloni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jospin defends well and Baloni ends up having to push Jospin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baloni misses with a looping right.
Baloni misses the shot to the body.
Jospin slaps away a takedown attempt from Baloni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Henri Jospin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin'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.


A telegraphed right hand from Baloni misses the target.
Jospin throws a head kick but Baloni moves out of range.
Baloni swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Jospin counters with a head kick that drops Baloni to the mat! Baloni scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Baloni is rocked!
Baloni throws a poor cross that misses
and Jospin counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henri Jospin!
During a confident post fight interview, Henri Jospin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PL MMA 36 McDonald vs Inarrit     
Date:   May 06, 2020
#R1#
Kholin fails with the takedown.
Jospin throws a counter high kick but Kholin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kholin tries to clinch there but Jospin circles away.
Kholin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jospin dodges the punch combination from Kholin.
Kholin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Jospin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin misses with the combination.
Jospin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jospin swinging wildly here. #T1#
Kholin scores with a nice strike.
Kholin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kholin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jospin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kholin.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kholin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jospin to score with a decent uppercut.
Jospin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kholin lands with a shot to the body.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kholin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kholin shoots and misses
and Jospin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kholin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalinar Kholin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kholin tries to bum rush Jospin with a series of wild strikes but Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kholin throws a jab when Jospin was well out of range.
Kholin loads up on a big right hand but Jospin slips the punch.
Kholin misses with the combination.
Kholin shoots in for a takedown but Jospin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jospin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kholin.
Jospin throws a quick counter head kick but Kholin was just out of range.
Kholin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dalinar Kholin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kholin throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kholin swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Kholin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jospin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kholin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jospin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jospin - that will leave a mark!
Kholin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kholin misses the shot to the body.
Jospin connects with a body shot that sends Kholin's belly button to the back.
Jospin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kholin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jospin lands a glancing blow to the side of Kholin's head.
A head kick by Jospin misses
letting Kholin counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jospin, right into the meat. #T4#
Kholin throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin tried to counter with a leg kick but Kholin avoided it.#TD2#
Kholin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kholin won't allow Jospin to sweep him here.
Jospin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kholin throwing strikes from guard but Jospin blocks nicely.
Kholin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jospin pulls Kholin in close to prevent any damage.
Kholin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dalinar Kholin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jospin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kholin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kholin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJospin.#TD2#
Kholin dives in and scores a takedown into Jospin's guard.#ES#
Jospin pushes Kholin off and gets back to his feet.
Kholin tries to bum rush Jospin with a series of wild strikes but Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jospin throws a quick counter head kick but Kholin was just out of range.
Jospin stuffs the takedown attempt from Kholin. Kholin gets slowly back to his feet.
Jospin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kholin tries for a takedown but Jospin circles away easily
and Jospin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kholin thinking.
Kholin misses with a wild body shot.
Kholin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jospin.
Jospin sets himself, and Kholin steps forward looking for the clinch! Jospin avoids it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jospin misses with a straight right. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jospin. Kholin shrugs it off though.
Jospin cracks the inside of Kholin's front leg.
Jospin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Jospin.
Good shot there by Jospin.
Kholin tries to bum rush Jospin with a series of wild strikes but Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Kholin.
Jospin dodges the punch combination from Kholin. #T2#
Kholin throws a combination that misses
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Kholin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Jospin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kholin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kholin is trying to drag Jospin to the mat but Jospin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalinar Kholin.
Kholin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jospin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kholin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jospin is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jospin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kholins head.
Kholin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin tries to throw a body punch but Jospin avoids it by throwing Kholin back against the cage. #T3#
Kholin dodges an elbow strike from Jospin. #BC#
Jospin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Jospin misses.
Kholin throws a nice looking combination but Jospin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dalinar Kholin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jospin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kholin under the eye.
Jospin scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kholin. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kholin with a poor takedown
and Kholin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henri Jospin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kholin needs to keep his hands up - Jospin had a free shot at his head there.
Kholin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jospin loads up on a big right hand but Kholin slips the punch.
Kholin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Kholin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kholin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jospin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kholin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kholin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Kholin.
Jospin lands the left hand.
Jospin cracks the inside of Kholin's front leg.
Jospin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crack! A monster head kick from Jospin and Kholin falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Jospin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henri Jospin!
A relieved looking Henri Jospin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Dalinar Kholin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry to let down the fans, but I will come back better than before! '.

 

Event: PL MMA 27 Inarritu vs Erikson     
Date:   Apr 03, 2020
#R1#
Jospin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jospin lands a jab to the nose.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bob takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Jospin works over Bob's head and body with a nice combination.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jospin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Jospin fails to land with a series of punches.
Bob throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jospin counters with a huge left! Bob is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jospin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bob from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jospin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Jospin!
A very excited looking Henri Jospin 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: PL MMA 22 Minerva vs McDonald     
Date:   Mar 18, 2020
#R1#
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jospin cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones throws a right and a left that Jospin avoids nicely.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jospin counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jospin defends it nicely.
Jones scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Jones dips to his left and cracks Jospin with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Jones.
Jospin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jospin quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones looks to land a strike but Jospin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jospin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jones is pulling down on Jospin's head. It's preventing any offense from Jospin, at least for the moment.
Jospin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Jones wants to stand but Jospin is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jospin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Jospin is proving a slippery customer.
Jospin wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jospin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Jospin has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jospin tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones throws a series of punches but Jospin avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Jospin moved out of range nicely.
Jospin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones wants to clinch up but Jospin keeps it at a distance.
Jospin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jospin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
As Jospin tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Jospin manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jospin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jospin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jones throws a series of punches but Jospin avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Jospin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Jospin.
Jospin tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones thuds his right hand into Jospin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Jones has been cut.
Jospin misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jospin thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Jospin slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Billy Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
Jospin tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones wants to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jospin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Jones misses with a hook.
Jospin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws a series of punches but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin slips a jab from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jospin! But no joy.
Jospin cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
As Jospin tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Jospin manages to avoid the attempt.
Jospin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Jospin.
Jospin lands an overhand right.#T3#
Nice cross by Jospin.
Jones throws a head kick but Jospin moves out of range. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Jospin pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jospin is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Jospin circles away and we're back to standing.
Jospin throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Jospin. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jospin throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones is looking to clinch but Jospin is avoiding it. #T4#
A left lands for Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jospin.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jospin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jospin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jospin fails to land.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jospin can't break the clinch.
Jospin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jospin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Our sources have told us that Jones has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jospin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jospins head.
Jospin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henri Jospin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billy Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jospin throws a big counter head kick but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones cracks Jospin with an open hand slap.
Jospin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Jospin counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones tries to bum rush Jospin with a series of wild strikes but Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jospin feints a counter leg kick.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Jospin pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jospin lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab. #T1#
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jospin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Jospin down.
Jones wants to clinch
and Jospin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Jospin is out of range.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Jospin's shoulder, as Jospin tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Jospin.#T2#
Jospin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jospin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a hook
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Jospin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.#T3##CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Jospin back into the cage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Jospin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jospin misses with a punch to the body.
Jospin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jospin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jospin misses with a body punch.
Jospin lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Jospin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jospin tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
A punch combination from Jospin misses.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Jospin.
Jospin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jospin can turn it around.
Jospin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jospin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jospin lands an uppercut.

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 Billy Jones.
I think Jones 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Billy Jones!

Our winner, Billy Jones, 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: Demolition 6 - Valdez v Graves     
Date:   Jan 20, 2020
#R1#
Jospin looks to land a left hand but Of Hand moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Jospin's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jospin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Of Hand throws a shot to the body.
Of Hand cracks Jospin with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Of Hand.
Jospin scores with a leg kick.
Of Hand lands a nice hook to Jospin's body. Jospin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Of Hand throws a wild body kick that Jospin sees coming a mile off.
Jospin wants to land a leg kick but Of Hand is out of range.
Jospin tries to land a front kick but Of Hand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Of Hand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Of Hand there.
Of Hand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Of Hand clobbers Jospin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Of Hand there.
Nice shot by Of Hand.
Jospin moves out of range of the body kick from Of Hand.
Of Hand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Hand connects with a high kick.
Of Hand looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.
Of Hand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jospin slips a straight right by Of Hand.
Of Hand defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
Of Hand throws a series of punches but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Of Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Hand throws out a powerful jab.
Of Hand 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.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jospin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jospin thumps Of Hand with a low kick.
Of Hand throws a sloppy head kick
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut.
Of Hand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Of Hand connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut. Jospin saw that one coming.
A cross from Of Hand lands.
Of Hand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Of Hand digs a good body shot into Jospin's ribs.
Of Hand is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jospin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Of Hand throws a lazy body kick
and Jospin counters with an inside leg kick.
Of Hand scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Of Hand.
Of Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jospin.
It looked like Jospin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jospin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jospin staying out of range there.
Jospin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Of Hand misses with a straight right.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Of Hand moved away.
Jospin staying out of range there.
It looked like Jospin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Of Hand.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Jospin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jospin walks into a stiff left hand from Of Hand.
Of Hand throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Hand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Of Hand throws a jab when Jospin was well out of range.
And Jospin counters with a quick kick to the body but Of Hand blocks it.
Of Hand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Of Hand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sleight Of Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Hand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Hand scores with a nice body kick.
Of Hand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jospin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jospin. Of Hand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Of Hand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sleight Of Hand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Of Hand misses the target.
As Of Hand backs away, Jospin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Of Hand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jospin counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Of Hand misses its intended target.
Of Hand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Of Hand lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jospin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Of Hand throws an off balance right hand
and Jospin counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Of Hand.
A big right from Of Hand misses.
Of Hand looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.
Jospin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Hand throws a right hand that Jospin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jospin also avoids with ease.
Sleight Of Hand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Of Hand throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Of Hand chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Of Hand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jospin slips a straight right by Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a right hand
and Jospin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jospin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Of Hand looks to land a combination but Jospin avoids it well.
Of Hand just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJospin.
Of Hand lands a glancing blow to the side of Jospin's head.
Of Hand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jospin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jospin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Of Hand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jospin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Of Hand misses.
Jospin is looking for a counter combo.
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!
Jospin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Of Hand throws an off balance right hand
and Jospin counters with a nice body kick.
Of Hand throws a wild body kick that Jospin sees coming a mile off.
Jospin throws a quick counter head kick but Of Hand was just out of range.
Of Hand thuds his right hand into Jospin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Of Hand throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
As Of Hand backs away, Jospin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jospin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Of Hand's calf.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Of Hand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Jospin walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
Of Hand throws a hook to the side of Jospin's head but Jospin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Of Hand throws a series of punches but Jospin avoids them all with ease.
Jospin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Of Hand misses with a looping left.
Jospin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Jospin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Of Hand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Jospin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jospin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jospin misses the target.
Of Hand misses with a body shot.
Jospin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jospin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jospin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Of Hand misses.
Of Hand misses with a looping right.
Jospin moves forwards but Of Hand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Of Hand throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Jospin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jospin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Of Hand.
Of Hand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Of Hand's head.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
Of Hand throws a lazy uppercut
and Jospin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jospin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Of Hand misses with a double jab
and Jospin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Of Hand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jospin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Of Hand throws a shot to the body.
Jospin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Of Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jospin.
Jospin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Of Hand tries to land a body kick
and Jospin counters with a nice body shot.
Of Hand looks to throw a body kick
and Jospin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sleight Of Hand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Of Hand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jospin moves out of range as Of Hand strikes.
Jospin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Of Hand looks for the body kick but Jospin saw that one coming.
Of Hand throws a right and a left that Jospin avoids nicely.
Of Hand throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Hand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jospin was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Hand.
Of Hand swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Of Hand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Of Hand lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jospin backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jospin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Of Hand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.#T1#
That kick from Of Hand tenderised Jospin's leg. Jospin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jospin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Of Hand misses with a hook.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Of Hand checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a head kick.
Jospin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin throws a body kick that misses
and Of Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Jospin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Of Hand is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Of Hand.
Henri Jospin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jospin walks into a straight right hand from Of Hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Hand lands with a good body shot.
Of Hand cracks Jospin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jospin drops his hands momentarily and Of Hand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Of Hand throws a sloppy body shot
and Jospin counters with a big head kick but Of Hand shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Of Hand misses its intended target.
Of Hand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jospin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Of Hand.
Jospin moves forwards but Of Hand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Of Hand avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Of Hand throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range. #T3#
Jospin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Of Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Of Hand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch combination from Jospin misses.
Of Hand scores with a jab to the head.
Of Hand connects with a looping right hand.
Of Hand lands a jab to the head.
Of Hand blocks a head kick by Jospin.
A little jabbing left from Of Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Jospin does it's job there.
Of Hand misses with a body shot
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
Of Hand throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Hand looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.
Of Hand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.#T4#
Of Hand swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jospin throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Of Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Of Hand checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jospin walks into a straight right hand from Of Hand.
The fighters circling - Of Hand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Jospin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin misses with a wild combination.
Jospin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Of Hand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Of Hand with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Of Hand. That snapped Jospin's head back.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sleight Of Hand!

In his post fight interview, Sleight Of Hand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: RISE 121     
Date:   Dec 06, 2019
#R1#
Nice body punch from Bapp.
Bapp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bapp.
Jospin misses with a right hand
and Bapp counters with a right hand to the body.
Jospin scores with a push kick.
Jospin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Bapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bapp misses with a wild body shot.
Bapp swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bapp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with a big head kick but Bapp shrugs it off.
Bapp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jospin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bapp scores with a nice strike.
Bapp clobbers Jospin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bapp looks to throw the jab but Jospin is out of range.
Bapp throws a hook to the side of Jospin's head but Jospin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bapp misses the shot to the body.
Bapp moves forwards but Jospin connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Jospin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Jospin is predictable there
and Bapp counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin drops his hands momentarily and Bapp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
Jospin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bapp connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jospin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bapp misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Bapp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jospin. #T3#
Bapp connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jospin. Jospin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jospin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bapp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bapp crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jospin - the referee stops the clock and Bapp gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jospin. Bapp manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jospin takes a swing at Bapp's ribcage but misses.
Bapp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jospin.
Jospin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Jospin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bapp throws out a powerful jab.
Bapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bapp misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Jospin jabs Bapp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Bapp finds it's target.#CUT#
Henri Jospin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jospin swings widly with a right hand
and Bapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bapp misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scotty Bapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin'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#
Bapp throws a jab when Jospin was well out of range.
Jospin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scotty Bapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Bapp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jospin.
Bapp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jospin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin lands a nice hook to Bapp's body. Bapp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bapp misses with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bapp, as that shot connected.
Bapp thows a leg kick but Jospin checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jospin misses with an uppercut.
Jospin throws a leg kick that misses.
Jospin scores with a leg kick.
Bapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bapp misses the target.
Bapp lands with a straight right. Jospin didn't see that one coming.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scotty Bapp!
During a confident post fight interview, Scotty Bapp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RISE 114 Gusmao v Tiger 4     
Date:   Nov 15, 2019
#R1#
DeRozan misses with a straight right.
DeRozan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeRozan swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin throws a leg kick but DeRozan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeRozan swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of DeRozan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jospin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by DeRozan there.
DeRozan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Jospin is looking to counter punch.
DeRozan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jospin throwing a counter right hand but DeRozan manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jospin blocks a low kick nicely.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Jospin's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jospin throws a leg kick
and DeRozan counters with a left to the body.
Jospin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jospin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jospin throws a head kick that DeRozan semi-blocks.
Jospin throws a head kick that half lands.
Jospin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeRozan misses with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a series of strikes. DeRozan will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeRozan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan.
Jospin tried to counter with a leg kick but DeRozan avoided it.
Nice shot by DeRozan.#CUT2#
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
DeRozan throws a leg kick which misses Jospin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jospin tries to avoid it.
DeRozan throws a shot to the body.
Jospin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeRozan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jospin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeRozan.
DeRozan lands a really nice looking cross but Jospin seems unphased. #T3#
Jospin lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeRozan's sensitive parts.
DeRozan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeRozan misses with the combination.
Jospin is looking to counter punch.
DeRozan scores with a jab to the head.
DeRozan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jospin misses with a hook
and DeRozan counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin. #T4#
Jospin avoids the body shot from DeRozan.
Jospin circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! DeRozan drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jospin follows DeRozan to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Jospin!
A relieved looking Henri Jospin 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: RISE 108 Snowdon v Togashi     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Tatum moves in looking to clinch but Jospin pushes him off.
Tatum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jospin missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jospin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum tries to clinch up.
Jospin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jospin swats away the attempt to clinch by Tatum.
Tatum throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tatum misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jospin scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.#T1#
Tatum moves in looking to clinch but Jospin pushes him off.
Jospin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tatum swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Tatum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tatum tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it.
Jospin blocks a body shot from Tatum.
We've been hearing reports that Tatum has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Jospin manages to break the clinch.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch but Jospin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tatum wants to clinch.
Jospin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jayson Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum tries to clinch up but Jospin circles away and keeps his distance.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jospin tries a quick counter leg kick but Tatum is wise to it.#T2#
Jospin throws out a leg kick but Tatum moves out of range and Jospin only half commits.
No joy there for Tatum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tatum throws a low kick but Jospin avoids it.
Tatum tries to clinch
and Jospin counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Tatum forces Jospin back against the cage and clinches.
Jospin is trying to break the clinch but Tatum has him pressed against the cage.
Jospin takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Jospin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatum wants to clinch.
Tatum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jospin is out of range.
Tatum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Tatum dips to his left and cracks Jospin with an uppercut!
Tatum throws a right hand that misses
and Jospin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tatum thinking.
Jospin checks the leg kick.#CL#
Tatum rushes Jospin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jospin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tatum working aggressively here.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike.
Jospin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jospin's efforts to push away.
Jospin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Jospin misses with a punch to the body.
Jospin slows down the pace here. #T4#
Tatum lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jospin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jospin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Jospin breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Tatum misses
and Jospin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tatum's knee momentarily.
Tatum moves to clinch but Jospin breaks away
and Jospin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tatum takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatum tries to clinch
and Jospin counters with a two punch combo.
Jospin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Tatum has Jospin up against the cage in a clinch.
Jospin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jospin works on Tatum's body with a couple of short punches.
Jospin lands with a left to the head.
Tatum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jospin.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Jospin pushes Tatum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jospin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Jospin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jospin stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin has Tatum pushed against the cage.
Jospin controlling the action here for a moment.
Jospin receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
Jospin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Tatum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jospin. Jospin obviously looking to wear him down.
Henri Jospin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatum moves to clinch but Jospin breaks away
and Jospin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tatum closes the distance but Jospin moves to the side
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jospin lands a head kick. Tatum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jospin blocks a low kick nicely.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jospin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Tatum misses.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses.
Tatum tries to land a leg kick but Jospin saw it coming and moves away.
Tatum feints a jab promting Jospin to slip. Tatum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jospin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Tatum misses with a head kick.
Jospin blocks a low kick nicely.
Tatum moves in looking to clinch but Jospin pushes him off.
Tatum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jospin backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum tries to clinch but Jospin moves away
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Jayson Tatum's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circling - Tatum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tatum tries to clinch but Jospin is having none of it.
Tatum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tatum's knee momentarily.
Jospin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tatum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jospin scrambles back to his feet.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tatum feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Jospin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jospin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jospin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatum tries to clinch but Jospin moves out of range.
Tatum throws a chopping leg kick but Jospin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Tatum avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Tatum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatum closes the distance but Jospin moves to the side
and Jospin counters with a head kick.
Tatum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jospin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Jayson Tatum's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jospin slips under a jab from Tatum.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.#CL#
Tatum forces Jospin back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tatum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jospin or not.
Tatum has a couple of punches blocked by Jospin.
Come on Jospin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jospin working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tatum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jospin swats away the attempt to clinch by Tatum.
Tatum closes the distance but Jospin moves to the side
and Jospin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tatum thinking.
Tatum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jospin.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jospin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatum is looking to clinch.
Jospin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tatum throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Jospin counters with a crisp one two that drops Tatum! Jospin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tatum to his feet! Tatum is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Tatum is rocked!
Jospin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jospin throws out a loose jab but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jospin counters with a low kick, right behind Tatum 's knee. #T1#
Jospin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tatum connects with a body shot.
Tatum throws a push kick but Jospin slaps the foot to one side.
Jospin throws a fast counter high kick but Tatum manages to duck under it in time.
Tatum misses with a left hand
and Jospin counters with a good low kick that Tatum was not able to check.
Jospin checks a low kick from Tatum.
Tatum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatum throws a head kick that half lands.
Jospin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tatum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Jospin misses.
Look low, kick high! Jospin uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tatum tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Jospin is absolutely delighted - when Tatum wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henri Jospin!
Henri Jospin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: RISE 102 LightHW v Jones     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Jospin throws a head kick that Moker semi-blocks.
Moker slips under a jab.
Moker shoots in and drives through. Jospin sprawls well.
Jospin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Jospin. #TD2#
Moker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jospin sprawls well initially but Moker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moker is trying to control the action in half guard but Jospin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jospin's coaches at Black City have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jospin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Moker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jospin desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Moker working Jospin over with strikes.
Moker is keen to just control but Jospin is a slippery customer.
Jospin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moker is fighting to break Jospin's control of his arms but Jospin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jospin wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jospin is controlling Moker's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moker misses with a takedown attempt - Jospin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jospin defends it nicely.
Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Moker.
Jospin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Jospin lands.
Jospin throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Moker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jospin's guard.#ES#
Jospin has his feet on Moker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Jospin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jospin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moker.
Jospin lands with an overhand left.
Moker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jospin swivels and escapes.
Jospin throws a quick counter head kick but Moker was just out of range.
Moker misses the shot to the body.
Moker staying out of range there.#T4#
Jospin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moker missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jospin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moker shoots for a double leg takedown but Jospin sprawls well. He's pushed Moker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Jospin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jospin throws a leg kick
and Moker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Moker. Those never looked like landing.
Moker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jospin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck for Moker with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Jospin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jospin throws a head kick but Moker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jospin throws a hook but Moker avoids it easily.
Jospin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jospin looks to score with a jab to the body but Moker is just out of range.
Moker misses with a two punch combination.
Jospin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moker can do to turn this around?
Moker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Moker there.#CUT2#
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moker misses with a shot to the body
and Jospin counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Jospin.
Jospin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jospin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jospin stuns Moker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Moker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jospin throws a head kick that Moker semi-blocks.
Moker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jospin was well out of range. Poor timing from Moker.
Moker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moker lands a jab to the nose.
Jospin digs a good body shot into Moker's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
Jospin works Moker's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Moker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jospin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moker throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Jospin counters with a nice right hand that sends Moker toppling to the canvas! Moker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jospin finish him?!#ROC#
Moker is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Moker crumples to the floor! Jospin milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henri Jospin!
During a confident post fight interview, Henri Jospin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RISE 92 Hammerfall v Akodo     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Jospin lands a leg kick that knocks Wilson off balance momentarily.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Jospin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jospin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Jospin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jospin avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson backing away here, and Jospin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jospin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jospin throws a fast counter high kick but Wilson manages to duck under it in time.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.
Wilson throws a head kick but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wilson scores with a three punch combo!
Wilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jospin momentarily. #T1#
Jospin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilson at a distance.
Jospin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilson.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Jospin moves out of range easily.
Jospin throws out a counter right but Wilson avoids it with no problem.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jospin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jospin slips under a jab from Wilson.
Jospin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jospin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilson.
Wilson throws a head kick but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilson is able to avoid easily.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Jospin is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Jospin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jospin back to the cage. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jospin defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Jospin tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jospin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Jospin scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Dennis Wilson has been cut.
Jospin checks the leg kick.#T3#
Jospin looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson lands with a nice combination. Jospin backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Jospin.
Jospin looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Jospin backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Wilson's temple! It sends Wilson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Jospin celebrates and the doctors try to help Wilson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Henri Jospin!
An out of breath Henri Jospin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 49     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Jospin connects with a solid leg kick.
Makossa blocks a jab.#TD#
Makossa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Makossa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Makossa advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Makossa avoids the attempt from Jospin to control.
Jospin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Makossa.
Jospin is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin tries to lock up and control but Makossa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makossa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T1#
Jospin taking shots to the head.
Jospin is looking to improve his position but Makossa isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Makossa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jospin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jospin can't escape the position.
Makossa lands a big shot there that rocks Jospin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #CUT#
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Poor strikes thrown by Makossa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Makossa punching from mount but Jospin doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Jospin can't escape the position.
Makossa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Makossa 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.
Makossa working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Jospin slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Makossa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Makossa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jospin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makossa.
Makossa is thwarting Jospin's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Makossa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jospin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makossa. #T3#
Makossa not doing much here.
Makossa slips a nice elbow through Jospin's hands, connecting with Jospin's forehead.
Makossa is stalling here. Jospin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makossa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jospin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Makossa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Jospin blocks the strikes from Makossa.
Makossa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makossa struggling a bit here.
Makossa is looking for a sweep.
Jospin laying and praying for a moment but Makossa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Makossa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Makossa actively working from the bottom here.
Makossa is not content to let Jospin control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soul Makossa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin'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#
Makossa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jospin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jospin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makossa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makossa shoots for a double leg takedown but Jospin sprawls well. He's pushed Makossa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Makossa backs off Jospin throws a huge counter combo but Makossa manages to avoid it all.
Makossa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jospin can do to turn this around?
Makossa fails with the takedown
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soul Makossa. 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.
Makossa wants to clinch but Jospin slips to the side
and Jospin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jospin feints and then cracks Makossa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makossa down.
Makossa tries for a takedown but Jospin circles away easily
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Soul Makossa has been cut.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Jospin as he connects with a hook.
Jospin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makossa under the eye.
Makossa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jospin counters with a right hand to the body.
Jospin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Jospin. Beautiful body shot.
Makossa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
Jospin is looking to slow Makossa down with leg kicks. #T2#
Makossa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jospin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Jospin lands but Makossa takes it in his stride.
Jospin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jospin, right into the meat.
Makossa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jospin's waist but Jospin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makossa off to one side.
Makossa throws a head kick that misses
and Jospin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makossa thinking.
Makossa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makossa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makossa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Makossa fails with the takedown
and Jospin counters with a series of strikes. Makossa will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Makossa tries for a takedown but Jospin circles away easily
and Jospin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makossa blocks a leg kick.
Jospin throws a combination. Makossa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
Soul Makossa's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Makossa clinches.
Jospin leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2#
Jospin breaks from the clinch.
Soul Makossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makossa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Jospin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jospin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makossa at a distance.
Jospin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makossa rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheers as Jospin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makossa doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makossa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jospin counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick from Jospin lands but Makossa takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
Soul Makossa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jospin lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Makossa gets a double leg takedown into Jospin's guard.
Makossa trying to control but Jospin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Makossa has gone for a leg lock! Jospin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Makossa's guard.#REVB#
Makossa trying to strike off his back.
Jospin wants to stand but Makossa is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Makossa working for a triangle but Jospin defends it easily.
Makossa trying to strike off his back. #T1##SUB#
Jospin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jospin looking to pass the guard.
Jospin throws a big elbow that misses.
Makossa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Makossa keeping moving, preventing Jospin from controlling successfully.
Makossa trying to keep a closed guard but Jospin is proving a slippery customer.
Soul Makossa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makossa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Makossa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jospin defends well.#SUB#
Makossa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Makossa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jospin frees his head nicely. Oh but Makossa has switched to an armbar! Jospin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Soul Makossa!
A victorious Soul Makossa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 38     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Jospin.
King throws a series of punches but Jospin moves out of range.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jospin lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
King lands a nice hook to Jospin's body. Jospin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King misses the body punch
and Jospin counters with an outside leg kick.
King cracks a nice hook into Jospin's ribs.
Jospin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jospin misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with a combination
and Jospin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Jospin throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! King has knocked Jospin down with a huge combo! King steps away and waves a wobbly Jospin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#KD#
King cracks Jospin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jospin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can King finish him? #ROC#
Jospin is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from King misses.
Jospin is looking for the big counter here.
Jospin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jospin lands with a right hand.
Jospin tries to clinch up.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jospin was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
Jospin staying out of range there.
Jospin avoids the body shot from King. #T2#
King missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Jospin.
Nice body punch from King.
Jospin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King misses the shot to the body.
King is looking to wear down Jospin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
An inside leg kick from Jospin misses.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King scores with a nice head shot.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jospin looks winded!
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Jospin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jospin throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King throws a shot to the body. #KD#
King cracks Jospin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. King has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jospin to stand back up!
Jospin is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harley King!
An out of breath and clearly excited Harley King thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Skrap Fights 31     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Jospin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Christian Magnier has been cut.
Magnier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jospin on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jospin misses with a leg kick.
Magnier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christian Magnier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin feints and then cracks Magnier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magnier down.
Magnier throws a lazy uppercut
and Jospin counters with a body kick that stops Magnier in his tracks momentarily.
Magnier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jospin scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jospin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jospin blocks the body kick.
Jospin flicks out a counter leg kick but Magnier steps away.
A slow jab from Magnier misses its intended target.
Jospin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magnier.
A little jabbing left from Jospin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magnier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jospin was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnier.
Jospin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jospin dodges the punch combination from Magnier. #T1#
Jospin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magnier's head.
A head kick from Jospin lands but Magnier takes it in his stride.
Magnier tries to score with a low kick but Jospin moves his leg out of the way.
Jospin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jospin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jospin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jospin lands a nice hook to Magnier's body. Magnier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jospin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magnier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magnier misses with a left hand
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magnier tries to work over Jospin's front leg with a kick but Jospin checks it.
Magnier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jospin counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Jospin drops Magnier with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Magnier looks back up at him and smiles so Jospin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Magnier is rocked!#T2#
Magnier throws a leg kick
and Jospin counters with a big right hand! Oh Magnier is in trouble here! Jospin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Jospin!
A very excited looking Henri Jospin 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 22: MFer vs Trump     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Bishop misses with the combination.
Jospin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bishop's head backwards.
Brad Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jospin.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jospin cracks Bishop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jospin scores with the left hand. Bishop knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Jospin tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
Jospin throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Jospin tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Bishop throws a leg kick but Jospin moved away.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jospin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bishop's knee momentarily.
Bishop jabs at Jospin's body.
Jospin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jospin throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jospin is able to avoid easily.
Jospin slips a straight right by Bishop.
Jospin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jospin slips a straight right by Bishop.
Jospin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jospin counters with a left to the body.
Jospin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jospin.
Bishop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jospin counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jospin defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Jospin connects with the punch.
Bishop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jospin feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down.
Bishop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jospin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jospin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jospin.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Jospin throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Bishop is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henri Jospin!
A victorious Henri Jospin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 12     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
Bam Bam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jospin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jospin lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Joey Bam Bam has been cut.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Bam Bam does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin moves out of range as Bam Bam strikes.
Bam Bam throws an overhand right that lands on Jospin's shoulder, as Jospin tries to avoid the shot.
Bam Bam misses with a wild body shot.
Bam Bam throws the kick towards the body but Jospin avoids it.
Bam Bam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jospin. Jospin obviously looking to wear him down.
Jospin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Jospin's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bam Bam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jospin finds it's way round the side to connect with Bam Bam's head.
Bam Bam scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Bam Bam tests Jospin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick from Jospin lands but Bam Bam takes it in his stride.
Jospin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bam Bam takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bam Bam misses with an uppercut. Jospin saw that one coming.
Jospin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jospin throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Bam Bam avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Bam Bam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bam Bam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Bam Bam scoring well with a low kick there. #KD2#
Bam Bam drops his shoulder and cracks Jospin with a huge uppercut! Jospin goes down! Can Bam Bam finish him?
Jospin 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.
Bam Bam passes into half guard.
Bam Bam wants to control but Jospin is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Bam Bam postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jospin to stand up. #T3#
Jospin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jospin walks into a stiff left hand from Bam Bam.#CUT2#
Henri Jospin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jospin. That snapped Bam Bam's head back. #CUT#
That has opened up Joey Bam Bam's cut even more.
Bam Bam throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Bam Bam has Jospin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jospin misses with a body punch.
Bam Bam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jospin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bam Bam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jospin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bam Bam or not.
Jospin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bam Bam can't find room to land a body shot as Jospin controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jospin.
Jospin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bam Bam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bam Bam lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Jospin.
Bam Bam lands a left hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Henri Jospin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bam Bam gets through Jospin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jospin blocks an uppercut.
Jospin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bam Bam.
A shot in the inside from Jospin.
Bam Bam throws a head punch that misses.
Jospin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bam Bam's elbow.
Bam Bam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jospin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bam Bam is keeping busy.
Jospin blocks an uppercut.
Jospin is working Bam Bam over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam has a couple of punches blocked by Jospin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Bam Bam fails to land.
Bam Bam has a couple of punches blocked by Jospin.
Bam Bam tries to throw a body punch but Jospin avoids it by throwing Bam Bam back against the ropes.
Bam Bam misses with some punches.
Bam Bam goes for a takedown attempt but Jospin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Bam Bam dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bam Bam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bam Bam has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jospin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jospin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bam Bam.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Bam Bam.
A little feinted left hand from Jospin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jospin connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jospin.
Bam Bam misses with a kick to the body.
Jospin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bam Bam avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam misses with a looping right.
Jospin throws out a loose jab but Bam Bam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bam Bam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bam Bam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1##CL2#
Bam Bam closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jospin.
Bam Bam throws a head punch that misses.
Bam Bam misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Jospin.
Jospin tries a body shot but Bam Bam blocks it.
Jospin digs a right hand underneath Bam Bam's ribcage. Bam Bam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bam Bam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bam Bam misses with a punch to the body.
Jospin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Jospin on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Jospin as the two fighters clinch.
Bam Bam swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Jospin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bam Bam misses with a low kick.
As Bam Bam backs away, Jospin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jospin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws a series of punches but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin misses with a head kick. #T2#
Bam Bam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam's corner calls for a 1-2. Bam Bam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bam Bam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jospin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jospin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam misses with a wild body shot.
Joey Bam Bam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bam Bam misses with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bam Bam blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Bam Bam throws a nice looking combination but Jospin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jospin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bam Bam scores with a jab. Jospin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joey Bam Bam!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joey Bam Bam thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Skrap Fights 7     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Zuniga tries to clinch there but Jospin circles away.
Jospin lands a leg kick that knocks Zuniga off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Jospin.
Jospin blocks a head kick by Zuniga.
Zuniga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alex Zuniga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuniga. Zuniga gets slowly back to his feet.
Jospin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
Jospin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zuniga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zuniga won't allow Jospin to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jospin keeping moving, preventing Zuniga from controlling successfully. #T1#
Zuniga advances to half guard.
Zuniga lands strikes from half guard.
Jospin wants to improve his position but Zuniga is controlling well.
Jospin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zuniga.
Zuniga throwing shots but Jospin is blocking nicely.
Jospin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jospin manages to get to full guard.
Zuniga postures up in Jospin's guard and throws a big left but Jospin blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zuniga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zuniga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jospin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Zuniga throws a big elbow that misses.
Zuniga throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Zuniga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jospin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jospin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Zuniga working for submissions but it's allowed Jospin to get to half guard.
Jospin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Zuniga actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jospin is keen to just control but Zuniga is a slippery customer.#T3#
Still in half guard, Jospin seems content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jospin is continuing to stall.
Jospin is just content to waste time from the top position. Zuniga takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Zuniga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zuniga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jospin's guard. #REVR#
Zuniga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zuniga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zuniga postures up and lands a big shot to Jospin's brow.
Zuniga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zuniga being controlled here momentarily.
Zuniga throws an elbow that misses. Jospin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zuniga's guard. Nice move by Jospin!#REVB##T4#
Jospin wants to control from the top but Zuniga keeps moving.
Jospin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zuniga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jospin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zuniga lands an upkick as Jospin stands over him.#SUB#
Zuniga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jospin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jospin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Zuniga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jospin controls the pace.
Zuniga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jospin trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuniga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Zuniga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jospin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jospin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Zuniga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zuniga throws a head kick that misses.
Zuniga throws a head kick but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zuniga's calf.
Jospin blocks a jab.
Zuniga darts in trying to clinch
and Jospin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jospin slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuniga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zuniga wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jospin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Zuniga throws a head kick that misses
and Jospin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A head kick by Zuniga misses
and Jospin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zuniga is looking to score with low kicks.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuniga misses with a looping right.
Jospin scores with a hook.
Jospin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jospin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zuniga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jospin as he jumps to the side.
Jospin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zuniga tries for a takedown but Jospin circles away easily
and Jospin counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Zuniga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jospin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Zuniga tries to clinch but Jospin is having none of it.
Zuniga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuniga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Zuniga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jospin sprawls well initially but Zuniga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zuniga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jospin tries to hold on but Zuniga postures up.
Zuniga lands with some strikes.
Zuniga fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zuniga misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Zuniga unloading with bombs!
Zuniga throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jospin because Zuniga loaded up on that one.
Jospin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jospin doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Zuniga landing strikes from the mount and Jospin is in trouble!
Zuniga misses with a head shot.
Zuniga avoids the attempt from Jospin to control.#SUB#
Zuniga moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jospin has worked his arm free - good work by Jospin!
Zuniga gets to mount! Jospin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Zuniga postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jospin looks a forlorn figure.
Jospin taking shots to the head.
Jospin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zuniga landing strikes from the mount and Jospin is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Zuniga is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jospin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jospin!
Zuniga keeping moving, preventing Jospin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zuniga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jospin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Zuniga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jospin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zuniga throws a series of punches but Jospin avoids them all with ease.
Jospin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zuniga blocks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Jospin.
Zuniga misses with a lunging right hand
and Jospin counters with a left and a right that stings Zuniga.
Zuniga darts in trying to clinch
and Jospin counters with a nice body shot.
Zuniga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zuniga tries for a takedown but Jospin circles away easily
and Jospin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henri Jospin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zuniga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jospin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zuniga somewhat.#T1#
A head kick by Zuniga misses
and Jospin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Zuniga.
Jospin throws a body kick that misses.
Zuniga dives in for a single leg takedown but Jospin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Zuniga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuniga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuniga backing away here, and Jospin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Zuniga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jospin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuniga in side control, throwing shots but Jospin defends.
Zuniga working away.#SUB#
Zuniga swings around for an armbar but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zuniga's guard.
Zuniga keeping moving, preventing Jospin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zuniga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henri Jospin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Zuniga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jospin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Zuniga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jospin defends it easily.
Zuniga keeping full guard, as Jospin tries to pass. #SUB#
Jospin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alex Zuniga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jospin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Jospin 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. #SUB#
Zuniga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jospin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jospin is stalling in the full guard.
Jospin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zuniga works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Zuniga looking for a guillotine here but Jospin defends easily.
Jospin throws a big elbow that misses.
Zuniga 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jospin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jospin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Zuniga working for a triangle but Jospin defends it easily.
Jospin wants to pass the guard but Zuniga is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jospin throws a strike but Zuniga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zuniga cracks Jospin with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henri Jospin.
I think Zuniga 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Skrap Fights 3     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Jospin throws a nice head kick!
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jospin counters with a nice body shot.
Jospin looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Jospin misses
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
Jospin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White goes for a double leg but Jospin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Jospin continues to drive forward.
Jospin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Jospin. No joy for White on that attempt.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jai White.
A combination from White does no damage.
Jospin throws a quick counter head kick but White was just out of range.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Jospin, looking for a takedown. White pushes Jospin against the ropes but Jospin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael Jai White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
White's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and White duly obliges.
Jospin throws a head kick that White semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Jai White has been cut.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
White takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
White lands with a good body shot.
Jospin misses with a hook.
Jospin throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jospin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jospin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Jospin gets caught flat footed, as White shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
White trying to control but Jospin is working from the bottom.
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.
White stands and throws Jospin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jospin's coaches at Black City have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
White tries for a kimura but Jospin is defending well.
White is looking to take a break and control but Jospin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jospin stops White from passing to mount. #T3#
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Jospin wants to control but White postures up.#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jospin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
White is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jospin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jospin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ground and pound from White seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Jospin is defending well.
Jospin defending against the ground and pound.
Jospin manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jospin sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Henri Jospin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Jai White's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jospin misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White misses with a hook
and Jospin counters with an inside leg kick.
White avoids the body shot from Jospin.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jospin but Jospin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
White lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
A punch combination from Jospin misses.
Henri Jospin is winning the standup battle so far.
White stuns Jospin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jospin lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jospin.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Jospin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jospin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White digs a good body shot into Jospin's ribs.
Jospin scores with a body shot.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jospin circles away quickly and effectively.
Jospin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jospin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
White throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
White takes one on the button.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Jospin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jospin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White jabs Jospin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jospin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
White darts in looking for a takedown but Jospin gets double underhooks and turns White into the ropes.
Jospin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jospin pinned against the ropes. Jospin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jai White.
Jospin walks into a straight right hand from White.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Jospin misses with a few strikes there.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jospin rather than just go for the knockout.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Jospin swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jospin throws a low kick but it's checked well by White.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for White. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jospin defends well and White ends up having to push Jospin into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
White gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jospin is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold.
Jospin trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jai White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jospin.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Jospin swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Jospin scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Jospin finds it's target.
Jospin throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jospin circles away quickly and effectively.
Jospin is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1##TD2#
White drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jospin wants to control the position but White says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
White trying to control the action but Jospin is working from the bottom.
Jospin trying to control from the bottom.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jospin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
Jospin is not content to let White control the position.
White takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
White is trying to work for a kimura but Jospin is defending well.
Jospin is trying to get back to full guard.
Jospin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.#T2#
Jospin is working hard here to advance position.
Jospin trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
White not doing much here. #SUB#
Jospin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Jospin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jospin is defending against the submission attempts here by White.
White is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jospin! #SUB2#
White swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jospin is now in White's guard. A big mistake from White there, giving up the dominant position!
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jospin controls the pace.#T4#
White working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jospin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White looking to control.
Jospin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jospin controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jai White!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 12, 2018
#R1#
Jospin misses the shot to the body.
Steamer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steamer moves in looking to clinch but Jospin pushes him off.
Jospin slaps away a takedown attempt from Steamer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jospin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steamer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steamer dives in and grabs Jospin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jospin pushes down on Steamer's head and hops out.
As Steamer backs off Jospin throws a huge counter combo but Steamer manages to avoid it all.
Steamer throws a leg kick but Jospin moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Steamer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steamer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jospin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steamer dives in and grabs Jospin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jospin pushes down on Steamer's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Steamer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Steamer shoots in for a double leg but Jospin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steamer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jospin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steamer moves out of range of the strikes.
Steamer is looking to counter the offense by Jospin and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steamer is defended easily by Jospin.
Steamer tries to clinch up.#CL#
Steamer takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jospin fails to land.
Jospin struggles to land a body shot inside as Steamer controls his hands. #T2#
Steamer blocking some punches.
Jospin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steamer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jospin smiles and moves away.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steamer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jospin feints a counter leg kick.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steamer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steamer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steamer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jospin leaves Steamer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jospin throws out a counter right but Steamer avoids it with no problem.
Steamer is breathing heavily.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jospin misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Steamer ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Jospin throws a body punch but Steamer moves out of range.
Jospin looks to land a left hand but Steamer moved out of range nicely.
Steamer tries to counter with a takedown but Jospin is quick to defend against it.
Steamer shoots for a double leg takedown but Jospin sprawls well. He's pushed Steamer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jospin lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Rick Steamer has been cut.
Jospin lands the left hand.
Jospin throws a head kick but Steamer moves out of range.
Jospin throws a jab but it's blocked by Steamer. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
Steamer dives in for a single leg takedown but Jospin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steamer wants to clinch but Jospin slips to the side
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Jospin.
Jospin misses with a two punch combination.
As Jospin tries to get set, Steamer tries to push him back and clinch up but Jospin manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Jospin misses.
A quick step to the side and Steamer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steamer fails with the takedown.
Steamer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Steamer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jospin tries a low kick but Steamer avoids it.
Jospin loads up on a big right hand but Steamer slips the punch.
Jospin swats away the attempt to clinch by Steamer.
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Steamer moved out of range.
Rick Steamer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steamer ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Jospin misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steamer shoots in for a takedown but Jospin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Steamer throws a sloppy head kick and Jospin moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Jospin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steamer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
Steamer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jospin defends well and Steamer ends up having to push Jospin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jospin. No joy for Steamer on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Steamer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Steamer is out of range.
Steamer with a poor takedown
and Jospin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jospin looks to score with a jab to the body but Steamer is just out of range.
Jospin missing with a left hand there. Steamer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steamer moves forwards but Jospin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jospin looks for the body kick but Steamer saw that one coming. #T2#
Jospin misses with an uppercut. Steamer saw that one coming.
Steamer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jospin fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Steamer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steamer blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Jospin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jospin stuffs the takedown attempt from Steamer. Steamer gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Jospin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jospin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Steamer sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Steamer blocks a jab.
Steamer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jospin swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Jospin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jospin.
Jospin scores with a head kick.
Jospin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steamer.
Jospin looks to score with a jab to the body but Steamer is just out of range.
Steamer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jospin misses with a hook.
Steamer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jospin to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Steamer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jospin throws out a counter right but Steamer avoids it with no problem.
Jospin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steamer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jospin.
Steamer tries to counter with a takedown but Jospin is quick to defend against it.
Jospin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Jospin throws a hook to the side of Steamer's head but Steamer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henri Jospin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamer defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
Steamer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jospin thuds his right hand into Steamer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Steamer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steamer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steamer fails with the takedown.
Steamer tries to clinch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin throws a low kick, looking for Steamer's leg but Steamer calmly moves out of range.
Steamer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steamer tries to counter with a takedown but Jospin is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jospin. Steamer does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jospin scores with a three punch combo!
Jospin wants to land a leg kick but Steamer is out of range. #T1#
Jospin throws a jab when Steamer was well out of range.
Steamer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jospin thinks about the counter body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jospin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jospin misses with a few strikes there.
Steamer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Steamer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steamer tries to clinch but Jospin is having none of it. #T2#
Jospin is looking to score with low kicks.
Steamer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Jospin. Those never looked like landing.
Steamer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jospin.
Jospin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steamer darts in trying to clinch
and Jospin counters with a straight right hand.
Jospin looks to land a left hand but Steamer moved out of range nicely.
Steamer tries to clinch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steamer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Jospin takes a swing at Steamer's ribcage but misses.
Steamer feinted with a counter takedown.
Steamer shoots in looking for a takedown but Jospin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steamer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Jospin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jospin works the jab nicely.
Steamer dodges the punch combination from Jospin.
Jospin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steamer.
Steamer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steamer with a poor takedown
and Jospin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jospin leaves Steamer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Nice shot by Jospin.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Steamer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Steamer avoids a kick to the body.
Steamer throws a big counter combination but Jospin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jospin throws out a loose jab but Steamer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steamer tries to clinch but Jospin is having none of it.
Jospin tries to score with a low kick but Steamer moves his leg out of the way.
Jospin swats away the attempt to clinch by Steamer.
Rick Steamer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jospin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Jospin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jospin 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Jospin!

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

 

 
 
 
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