Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Orochi
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Katoor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katoor looks to clinch
and Kwon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Katoor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kwon. #CL#
Katoor has managed to clinch.
Katoor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katoor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwon lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Kwon breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Katoor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Katoor misses with a hook. Kwon ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kwon has knocked Katoor down with a huge combo! Kwon steps away and waves a wobbly Katoor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Katoor is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katoor throws a lazy uppercut
and Kwon rattles Katoor with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Katoor tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kwon dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Katoor stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sol Kwon!
Sol Kwon got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Bang
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Katoor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Breedon thuds a left hand into Katoor's body.#CL#
Katoor pushes Breedon up against the cage in a clinch.
Breedon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Katoor after a bit of a struggle.
Katoor works on Breedon's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Katoor.
Katoor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Breedon's efforts to push away.
Katoor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Breedon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Katoor is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Katoor.
Breedon looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katoor scores with a shoulder strike.
Katoor lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Katoor.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Breedon 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.
Katoor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katoor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Breedon can't get the takedown.
Ranji Katoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Breedon.#T1#
Katoor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Breedon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Katoor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Katoor scores with a hook to the body. Breedon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Katoor does no damage.
Breedon fails to land the takedown.
Breedon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katoor counters with a stiff right hand.
Breedon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katoor.
An attempted straight right counter from Katoor misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Katoor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Katoor circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Breedon drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Katoor follows Breedon 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 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ranji Katoor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ranji Katoor thanked The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katoor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Katoor scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Royle Gracie has been cut.#KD#
Katoor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Katoor finish him?! #ROC#Gracie is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Katoor clinches up against the cage.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Katoor finish him?
Katoor lands a body shot.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie looks winded!
Katoor presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Katoor.
Katoor presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Katoor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Katoor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Katoor.
Nice body punch from Katoor.
Katoor lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Katoor.
Katoor lands a nice shot to the body.
Katoor dips a shoulder and cracks Gracie with a mighty uppercut! Gracie falls back against the cage and Katoor unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gracie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Katoor screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ranji Katoor!
Ranji Katoor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley throws out a loose jab but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katoor avoids a kick to the body.
Katoor feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Katoor.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Marley finds it's target.
Marley takes a swing at Katoor's ribcage but misses.
Katoor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Katoor checks a low kick from Marley.#CL2#
Katoor rushes Marley and presses him up against the cage.
Marley lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Marley breaks from the clinch.
Marley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Katoor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Katoor blocks a jab.
Katoor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab lands there for Marley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katoor looks to land a combination but Marley avoids it well.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Marley misses. #T1#
Katoor connects with a body shot that sends Marley's belly button to the back.
A big left from Marley misses.
Katoor lands with a nice combination. Marley backs away looking to recover.
Marley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Katoor misses with a looping right.
Katoor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Katoor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Katoor slips the punch.
Marley misses with an uppercut.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Katoor moved out of range.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katoor throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Marley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katoor tries to clinch up but Marley circles away and keeps his distance.
Marley misses the jab.
Katoor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Katoor does no damage. #CL2#
Katoor closes the distance and clinches.
Katoor scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head. #T2#
Marley lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Katoor.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Katoor.
Marley landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Marley catches Katoor right on the button with a cross.
Marley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katoor.
Katoor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Katoor takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Katoor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Katoor just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley is looking to slow Katoor down with leg kicks.
Marley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Katoor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Marley slips a jab and a cross from Katoor.
Katoor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marley eats them both and turns towards Katoor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Marley misses with a body kick. #T3#
Katoor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Katoor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katoor works on Marley's body with a couple of short punches.
Katoor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Katoor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley tries to break the clinch but Katoor is controlling the position.
Katoor has Marley pressed against the cage, preventing Marley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Katoor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Katoor lands a right hand.
Katoor tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Marley scores a nice knee to the body.
Marley wants to break free but Katoor has control.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katoor is defending well for now.
Marley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marley is trying to break free.#T4#
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Katoor.
Marley is trying to break the clinch but Katoor is controlling him.
Katoor goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Katoor's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley throws a wild body kick that Katoor sees coming a mile off.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Marley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Katoor slips the punch.
Marley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marley catches Katoor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Katoor. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Marley catches Katoor right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katoor manages to avoid it.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Katoor lands a slapping body shot.
Katoor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marley rather than just go for the knockout.
Marley with a nice calf kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Katoor.
Marley throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Katoor moves into the clinch.
Katoor prevents Marley from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Katoor.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Katoor.
Marley wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Katoor.
Marley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katoor is defending well for now.
Katoor lands a hook that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Katoor.
Ranji Katoor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Katoor lands a left hand.
Marley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katoor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Katoor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katoor throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katoor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marley's efforts to push away.
Katoor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katoor scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Katoor throws an elbow but it misses.
Marley tries to break the clinch but Katoor is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Katoor.
Katoor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley avoids a wild elbow strike from Katoor.
Marley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Katoor misses with an elbow strike.
Marley is looking to break free of the clinch but Katoor has double underhooks.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katoor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley tries to circle away but Katoor has him pinned against the cage.
Katoor lands a body punch.
Katoor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #KD2#
Katoor drops Marley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Marley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Marley is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katoor works on Marley's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Marley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katoor scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head.
Katoor presses Marley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Katoor.
Katoor scores with a hook to the body.
Katoor lands a damaging elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Katoor.
A right hand to the body from Katoor. #T2#
Katoor pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Marley! Katoor unloads with more strikes and Marley sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ranji Katoor!
Ranji Katoor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GC 358 Giant vs Krieg
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katoor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cooke.
Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Katoor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooke.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Katoor.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katoor was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
A shot to the body from Katoor misses
and Cooke counters with an inside leg kick.
Katoor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katoor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooke.
Cooke scores with a leg kick.
Katoor misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Cooke closes the distance and pushes Katoor back into the cage.
Cooke tries a body shot but Katoor blocks it.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katoor throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke tries to work over Katoor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke presses Katoor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cooke misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Cooke manages to break the clinch.
Katoor needs to keep his hands up - Cooke had a free shot at his head there.
Cooke lands with a good body shot.
Cooke with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Katoor moves into the clinch successfully.
Cooke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katoors head.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cooke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Katoor controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooke.
Cooke tries to throw a body punch but Katoor avoids it by throwing Cooke back against the cage.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katoor's elbow.
Cooke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katoor tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katoor prevents a body shot from Cooke.
Katoor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katoor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katoor blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Cooke avoids a wild elbow strike from Katoor.
Katoor misses with a body punch.
Katoor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Katoor lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Katoor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Katoor controls his hands.
Katoor tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Katoor controls the action.
A short left from Cooke.
Katoor is leaning against Cooke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Katoor throws an elbow but misses.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katoor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Katoor blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Katoor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooke's elbow.
Katoor prevents a body shot from Cooke.
Cooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katoor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooke works on Katoor's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Katoor.
Cooke tries to throw a body punch but Katoor avoids it by throwing Cooke back against the cage. #T3#
Cooke blocks a body shot from Katoor.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Katoor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooke tries to throw a body punch but Katoor avoids it by throwing Cooke back against the cage.
Cooke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooke lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Katoor.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Katoor lands with a light punch inside.
Cooke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Katoor controls his hands.
Katoor prevents a body shot from Cooke.
Cooke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katoor tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katoor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke misses with a punch to the body.
Katoor misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Cooke swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Cooke scores with a shot to the side of Katoor's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katoor works on Cooke's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
Katoor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Katoor as the two fighters clinch.
Cooke tries a body shot but Katoor blocks it. #BC#
Cooke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
Cooke walks into a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Katoor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Katoor.
Katoor moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cooke. That's going to slow Katoor down.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katoor moves away.#CL2#
Cooke tries to keep at a distance but Katoor has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katoor misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooke.
Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Katoor. That did some damage!
Cooke stalks Katoor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Katoor's face. Katoor staggers backwards, shaken.
Katoor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katoor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Katoor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Katoor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Katoor throws a body shot but no joy.
Katoor checks a leg kick nicely.
Katoor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Katoor.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katoor.
Katoor wants to counter with a clinch but Cooke pushes him away.
Cooke swings for the body but Katoor moves out of range.
Cooke throws a low kick but Katoor moves out of range easily.
Cooke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Katoor pushes Cooke up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke lands with a left to the head.
Cooke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katoor's elbow.
Cooke takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Matt Cooke has been cut.
Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Katoor has a couple of punches blocked by Cooke.
Cooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooke.
Katoor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke lands a left hand.
Matt Cooke has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Cooke breaks from the clinch.
Cooke connects with a leg kick.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
As Cooke backs off Katoor throws a huge counter combo but Cooke manages to avoid it all.
Cooke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Katoor.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katoor can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Katoor moves into range and clinches up with Cooke.
Katoor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Katoor controls the action.
Cooke dodges an elbow strike from Katoor.
A short left from Cooke.
Katoor misses with the head strike.
Katoor blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Cooke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Katoor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Katoor.
Cooke misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Cooke.
Katoor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooke.
Katoor lands with a left to the head.
Cooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cooke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from Katoor.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katoor's elbow.
Cooke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Katoor.
Cooke misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Katoor.
Katoor misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katoor's elbow. #T3##BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Katoor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katoor.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Cooke working aggressively here.
Cooke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooke lands an uppercut.
Cooke has a couple of punches blocked by Katoor.
A short uppercut from Cooke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke.
Cooke misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke.
Katoor misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Katoor controls the action.
A body shot lands from Cooke.
Katoor tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katoor lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Katoor controls his hands.
Katoor blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Cooke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Katoor.
Cooke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cooke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Katoor lands an elbow that stopped Cooke in his tracks for a moment.
Cooke works on Katoor's body with a couple of short punches.
Katoor lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke.
Cooke pushes Katoor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Katoor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katoor prevents a body shot from Cooke.
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katoor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katoor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katoor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katoor blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Cooke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Katoor avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Katoor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cooke defends it well.
Cooke scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Katoor moves into the clinch.
Cooke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooke misses with a punch to the body.
Katoor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke prevents a body shot from Katoor.
Cooke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katoor blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Cooke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooke tries to break free but Katoor pushes him back against the cage.
Cooke cracks Katoor with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws a head punch that misses.
Katoor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooke prevents a body shot from Katoor.
Katoor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooke blocks an elbow strike.
Katoor misses with some punches. #T1#
Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooke misses with a few strikes there.
Katoor throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Katoor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke throws a leg kick but Katoor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Katoor misses with a low kick as Cooke jumps back.
A jab from Cooke does it's job there.#CL2#
Katoor moves into the clinch.
A short left from Cooke.
Katoor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katoor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Katoor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Cooke as the two fighters clinch.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Ranji Katoor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke misses with the head strike.
Cooke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cooke lands a hook that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Cooke tries a body shot but Katoor blocks it.
Cooke throws a head punch that misses.
Cooke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Katoor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cooke prevents a body shot from Katoor.
A body shot lands from Cooke.
Katoor tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike.
Cooke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Katoor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katoor blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Cooke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke scores with a shot to the side of Katoor's head. #ROC#Katoor is rocked!
A body shot lands from Cooke.
Katoor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katoor is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooke finish him?#T3#
Cooke lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Cooke - that landed with a thud.
Cooke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Katoor working aggressively here.
Cooke scores with a shot to the side of Katoor's head.
Cooke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cooke lands a body punch.
Cooke unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Katoor! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cooke is unloading with more strikes now! Katoor drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: GC 355 Ribbit vs Cooke
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Katoor slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Katoor defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Katoor doesn't manage to clinch there - Phoenix circles away.
Phoenix lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katoor backs up against the cage.
Phoenix throws a leg kick
letting Katoor counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katoor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Katoor tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Katoor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix swings for the body but Katoor moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Katoor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katoor tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katoor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Katoor.
Katoor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katoor prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Katoor lands a body punch.
Katoor lands a shoulder strike.
Katoor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Katoor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Katoor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Katoor.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katoor pushes off an throws an elbow but Phoenix leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Katoor prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Katoor swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katoor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katoor working aggressively here.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katoor tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Katoor back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Katoor tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Katoor.
A hook to the body from Katoor.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Katoor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katoor's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Katoor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Katoor.
Katoor blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
A right handed body shot lands from Katoor.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katoor throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katoor scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix stalls.
Katoor gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Katoor blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katoor blocking some punches.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Katoor.
Katoor misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix is working Katoor over against the cage.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Katoor looks winded!
Katoor prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Katoor off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Katoor is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Katoor ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katoor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Katoor is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Good shot there by Phoenix.
Ranji Katoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phoenix closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Katoor! Phoenix dives in looking to finish! Katoor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
A victorious Blake Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 36
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Dungey clinches with his opponent.
Katoor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katoor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dungey backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dungey.
Still in the clinch, Dungey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Katoor lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katoor.
Katoor takes a shot to the head.
Dungey misses with some punches.
Dungey working hard to break the clinch.
Katoor throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katoor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dungey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dungey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
I was talking to Dungey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Katoor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dungey lands with a right to the head.
Katoor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dungey misses with the head strike.
Katoor blocks an elbow strike.
Katoor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katoor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Katoor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dungey backwards. #T1#
Dungey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dungey looking for a takedown.
Katoor blocks an elbow strike.
Katoor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Dungey on the inside.
Dungey blocks a body shot from Katoor.
Still in the clinch, Katoor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Katoor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Katoor tries to work over Dungey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dungey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dungey blocks an elbow strike from Katoor.
Dungey prevents a body shot from Katoor.
Dungey misses with some punches.
Katoor lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Eric Dungey has been cut.
Katoor lands a damaging elbow.
Dungey swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Dungey. #BC#
Dungey manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Dungey keeps the fight on the outside.
Dungey throwing a counter right hand but Katoor manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Katoor moves into range and clinches up with Dungey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dungey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katoor backwards. #BC#
Dungey manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Katoor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Katoor closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dungey.
Katoor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Katoor lands a body punch.
Katoor has a couple of punches blocked by Dungey.
Katoor lands a shot to the body.
Dungey throws a punch but it's blocked by Katoor.
Katoor misses with an elbow over the top.
Katoor misses with the head strike. #T3#
Katoor pushes Dungey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dungey.
Katoor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dungey has a couple of punches blocked by Katoor.
Dungey swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katoor lands an elbow inside.
Dungey throws a head punch that misses.
Dungey tries a knee to the head but Katoor blocks it.
Dungey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katoor blocks an elbow strike from Dungey.
Katoor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dungey backwards.
Katoor lands an elbow that stopped Dungey in his tracks for a moment.
Katoor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katoor throws a head punch that misses.
Dungey misses with the head strike.
Dungey lands an uppercut.
Dungey throws a punch but it's blocked by Katoor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dungey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Dungey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Katoor's defenses.
Katoor gets through Dungey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Dungey.
Dungey blocks an elbow strike.
Dungey swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katoor lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Dungey is rocked!
Katoor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Dungey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katoor has Dungey pressed against the cage. He pushes Dungey back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Katoor throws a beautiful elbow that sends Dungey crashing to the floor! Katoor piles on the pressure with more strikes! Dungey is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ranji Katoor!
Ranji Katoor managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Katoor clinches with his opponent.
Batra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Katoor.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Batra decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Batra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Katoor wanted to stand there but Batra had control of the position.
Batra is controlling Katoor's posture.
Katoor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batra's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra pulls Katoor in close to his closed guard and prevents Katoor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Katoor is looking to stand up but Batra won't let him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Batra managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Batra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Batra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Katoor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batra just misses with a punch to the body.
Katoor tries to counter with a takedown but Batra is quick to defend against it.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Batra.
Batra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Katoor is able to avoid easily.
Katoor ducks under a wild hook from Batra.#CL#
Katoor closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Katoor fails to land.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Katoor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Katoor.
Batra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batra working aggressively here.
Katoor misses with the head strike.
Batra tries to work over Katoor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Katoor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katoor prevents a body shot from Batra.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Katoor controls the action.
Katoor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Katoor lands with a light punch inside.
Batra avoids the elbow strike from Katoor, against the cage.
Batra is trying to pull guard but Katoor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Katoor lands an elbow inside.
Batra takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Batra is trying to pull guard but Katoor has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Katoor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batra's defenses.
Batra gets through Katoor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katoor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katoor.
Katoor tries to throw a body punch but Batra avoids it by throwing Katoor back against the cage.
Batra lands a nice uppercut.
Batra prevents a body shot from Katoor.
Katoor tries to throw a body punch but Batra avoids it by throwing Katoor back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Batra.
Katoor lands an elbow inside.
Katoor is leaning against Batra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Katoor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batra lands a shoulder strike.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batra.
A left hand lands to the body for Katoor.
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!
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katoor working aggressively here. #T4#
Katoor being controlled against the cage.
Batra throws a head punch that misses.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Katoor controls the action.
Batra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katoor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ranji Katoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.
Batra tries to work over Katoor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katoor working aggressively here.
I was talking to Katoor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Katoor blocks a body shot from Batra.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katoor can't find room to land a body shot as Batra controls the action.
Katoor pushes off an throws an elbow but Batra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Katoor gets through Batra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batra.
Batra lands a hook that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Batra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gobal Batra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Batra throws a low kick but Katoor avoids it.
Batra thuds his shin into the meat of Katoor's side.
Batra throws a sloppy head kick and Katoor moves out of range easily.
Katoor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Katoor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katoor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Batra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Katoor closes the distance and pushes Batra back into the cage.
Katoor lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Katoor fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Batra.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Katoor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Batra's brow.
Batra blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batra.
Katoor throws an elbow but it misses.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Katoor. #TD2#
Batra successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katoor is fighting to break Batra's control of his arms but Batra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Katoor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Batra is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katoor is fighting to break Batra's control of his arms but Batra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Katoor gets to his feet - Batra follows without any prompting.
A punch lands to the side of Katoor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Batra throws the left hand but Katoor avoids the punch easily.
Ranji Katoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batra darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Katoor clinches.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor won't allow it.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor holds him up against the cage and eventually Batra drops back down to his feet.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor holds him up against the cage and eventually Batra drops back down to his feet.
Ranji Katoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.#T2#
Katoor is working Batra over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batra.
Katoor blocks an uppercut.
Katoor throws a punch but it's blocked by Batra.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra struggles to land a body shot inside as Katoor controls his hands.
Katoor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katoor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katoor misses with an elbow strike.
Batra digs a right hand underneath Katoor's ribcage. Katoor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batra scores with a hook to the body.
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katoor blocking some punches.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batra fails to pull guard. #T3#
Batra misses with a punch on the inside.
Katoor lands an elbow inside. #TD2#
Batra pulls guard.
Katoor tries to stand but Batra is controlling from the bottom.
Batra has control of Katoor's left arm, preventing Katoor from doing any damage.
Katoor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Katoor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Batra managing to control the position.
Katoor wants to stand but Batra has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SU#
Batra is working an open guard so Katoor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Katoor is just out of range.#CL#
Katoor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Katoor lands a body shot.
Batra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katoor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor won't allow it.
Katoor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra blocks a body shot from Katoor.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor won't allow it.
Batra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batra misses with some punches.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Katoor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Ranji Katoor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra'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#
Katoor drops his hands momentarily and Batra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Batra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Batra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Katoor tries to clinch there but Batra circles away.
Gobal Batra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katoor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra throws a hook to the side of Katoor's head but Katoor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katoor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Batra throws out a leg kick but Katoor moves out of range and Batra only half commits.
Batra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katoor is out of range and Batra settles back down.
Batra lands with a kick to the ribs.
Katoor tries to clinch but Batra moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Katoor forces Batra back against the cage and clinches.
Katoor tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Batra.
Katoor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Katoor misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Batra tries a body shot but Katoor blocks it.
Katoor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra pushes Katoor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katoor lands a shot to the body.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Katoor misses with a body punch.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Katoor.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra digs a right hand into Katoor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katoor's gas tank.
Batra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Batra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ranji Katoor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Katoor fails to land.
Batra tries to pull guard but Katoor won't allow it.
Ranji Katoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.
Batra is trying to maintain a safe position but Katoor gets an underhook and turns Batra into the cage.#T2#
Katoor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Katoor struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Batra tries a body shot but Katoor blocks it.
A short right from Katoor.
Katoor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batra takes a shot to the head.
Katoor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batra's defenses.
Katoor tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katoor misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Batra avoids a wild elbow strike from Katoor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Katoor. #CUT#That has opened up Gobal Batra's cut even more.
Katoor swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katoor lands an uppercut.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Nice elbow from Katoor.
Batra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katoors head.
Batra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Katoor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katoor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Katoor. #TD2#
Batra decides to pull guard.
Batra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU#
Katoor gets to his feet - Batra follows without any prompting.
Batra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katoor is out of range and Batra settles back down.
Batra throws a front kick that sends Katoor stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Katoor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Katoor swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Katoor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Katoor.
Batra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Katoor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Katoor avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Batra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batra lands with a light punch inside.
Batra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Katoor smiles and moves away.
Katoor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Katoor forces Batra back against the cage and clinches.
Katoor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katoor.
Katoor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Katoor lands an elbow inside that Batra shrugs off.
Batra misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranji Katoor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Katoor 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranji Katoor!
After the big win, Ranji Katoor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2020

#R1#
Biggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katoor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A telegraphed right hand from Biggs misses the target.
Biggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Katoor's calf.
Biggs throws a low kick but Katoor moves out of range easily.
It looked like Katoor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Biggs.
Biggs misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Katoor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Biggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Biggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Katoor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Biggs thinking. #T1#
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biggs throws a leg kick but Katoor moved away.
Katoor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Biggs throws the left hand but Katoor avoids the punch easily.
Katoor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Katoor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Katoor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Biggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katoor throws a counter high kick but Biggs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Biggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Biggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Katoor doesn't seem phased though.
Biggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Biggs.#T2#
Katoor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Biggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Katoor scrambles back to his feet.
Katoor is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katoor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Biggs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Katoor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biggs.
Biggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katoor was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggs.
Katoor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Katoor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biggs.
A jab from Biggs misses.
Katoor slips a straight right by Biggs.
Biggs looks to land a combination but Katoor avoids it well.
Katoor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Biggs.
No joy there for Biggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Biggs throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Katoor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Katoor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Biggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Biggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katoor.
Biggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Katoor avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Katoor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Biggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Biggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs throws a sloppy body shot
and Katoor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Biggs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Katoor slips a jab and a cross from Biggs.
Katoor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Katoor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Biggs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katoor drops his hands momentarily and Biggs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Biggs.
Biggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katoor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Biggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Biggs misses with an uppercut.
Katoor is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Biggs throws a series of punches but Katoor avoids them all with ease.
Biggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Biggs scores with a hook.
Biggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Biggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Katoor's calf.
Biggs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Biggs throws the left hand but Katoor avoids the punch easily.
Katoor ducks under a wild hook from Biggs.#T2#
Biggs tries to bum rush Katoor with a series of wild strikes but Katoor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Katoor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Katoor avoids the body shot from Biggs.
A slow jab from Biggs misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Katoor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Justin Biggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katoor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Katoor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Biggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Katoor thinks about countering with a head kick.
Katoor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katoor thinks about countering with a head kick.
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Katoor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Katoor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biggs.#T3#
Biggs throws a right hand that Katoor ducks under and follows up with a left that Katoor also avoids with ease.
Biggs swinging wildly here.
Katoor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Biggs scores with a nice head shot.
Biggs misses with an uppercut.
Katoor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biggs scores with the left hand. Katoor knows he should have avoided that one.
Biggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Katoor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Nice body punch from Biggs.
Biggs digs a good hook to Katoor's body.
Biggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Katoor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Biggs misses with an uppercut.
Biggs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKatoor.
Biggs misses the shot to the body.
Biggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Katoor counters with a left to the body.
Katoor ducks under a wild hook from Biggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Biggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Katoor walks into a stiff left hand from Biggs.
Katoor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biggs.
Katoor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Biggs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Biggs throws a right hand that Katoor ducks under and follows up with a left that Katoor also avoids with ease.
Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katoor circles away quickly and effectively.
Katoor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Biggs misses with a low kick.
Katoor throws a quick counter head kick but Biggs was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs throws out a loose jab but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katoor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Biggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Katoor is looking for a counter combo.
Katoor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Biggs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Biggs looks to move away, Katoor throws a big counter combo but Biggs just gets out of the way.#T1#
Biggs misses with a looping left.
Katoor throws a counter high kick but Biggs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Biggs throws a right hand that misses
and Katoor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Biggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Katoor under the eye.
Biggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Biggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Katoor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biggs.
Biggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Katoor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Biggs swinging wildly here.
Ranji Katoor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Katoor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katoor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Katoor 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.
Biggs misses with a straight left.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katoor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Biggs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Biggs missing with a left hand there. Katoor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katoor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Katoor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Biggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Katoor scrambles back to his feet.
Biggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Katoor.
It looked like Katoor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Katoor checks a leg kick nicely.
Biggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katoor appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Biggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Katoor.
Biggs throws a right hand that Katoor ducks under and follows up with a left that Katoor also avoids with ease.
Biggs swinging wildly here.
Katoor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Katoor avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Katoor's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Biggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biggs 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Biggs!
Justin Biggs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: JAG Aorigele vs Blood
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Katoor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myres tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Katoor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Katoor circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Myres.
Myres throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katoor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Myres throws a nice looking combination but Katoor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myres tries to clinch there but Katoor circles away.
Katoor throws a big counter combination but Myres scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Myres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Katoor, pushing him back against the cage.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myres throws an elbow but misses.
Myres misses with some punches. #BC#
Katoor breaks the clinch.
Myres throws out a loose jab but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katoor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Myres misses with a right hand
and Katoor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Myres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2#
Myres lands a left and a right that send Katoor crashing to the mat, dazed. Myres thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myres wants to clinch.#T3#
Myres throws a combination that misses
and Katoor counters with a three punch combo that has Myres backing up. Myres nods at Katoor to acknowledge the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Myres.
Katoor thinks about countering with a head kick.
Myres tries to clinch there but Katoor circles away.
Katoor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Myres wants to clinch
and Katoor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Myres is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T4#
Myres tries to clinch but Katoor moves out of range.
Katoor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myres.
Katoor is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Myres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katoor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myres tries to clinch
and Katoor counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Myres will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Myres moves to clinch but Katoor breaks away
and Katoor counters with a three punch combo that has Myres backing up. Myres nods at Katoor to acknowledge the strikes.
Katoor dodges the punch combination from Myres.
Katoor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ranji Katoor is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Myres pushes Katoor up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC#
Katoor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Myres wants to clinch up but Katoor keeps it at a distance.
Ranji Katoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myres tries to clinch up but Katoor circles away and keeps his distance.
Katoor is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Myres misses.
It looked like Katoor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Myres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myres closes the distance looking to clinch
and Katoor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Myres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katoor counters with a one-two to the body.
Myres throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katoor counters with a three punch combo that has Myres backing up. Myres nods at Katoor to acknowledge the strikes.
Myres looks to clinch
and Katoor counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Myres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katoor is looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Myres tries to clinch but Katoor moves away
and Myres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myres swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Katoor counters with a stiff right hand.
Myres tries to clinch up
and Katoor counters with a one-two to the body.
Katoor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Katoor counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4##CL2#
Myres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Myres on the inside.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myres comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Myres throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Katoor blocks a body shot from Myres.
Myres digs a right hand into Katoor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katoor's gas tank. #BC#
Katoor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myres tries to clinch but Katoor moves away
and Katoor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ranji Katoor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Myres tries to clinch up
and Katoor counters with a two punch combo.
Myres wants to clinch
and Katoor counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katoor is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Myres closes the distance but Katoor moves to the side
and Katoor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Katoor keeps the fight on the outside.
Katoor is looking to wear down Myres with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Myres tries to clinch
and Katoor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myres moves to clinch but Katoor breaks away
and Katoor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Myres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Myres gets a clinch.
Myres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katoor lands a damaging elbow.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Katoor.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Katoor. #CUT#
It looks like Robert Myres has been cut.
Katoor lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katoor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katoor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katoor avoids a wild elbow strike from Myres.
Myres lands with a right to the head.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Katoor prevents a body shot from Myres.
Good body shot from Myres.
Katoor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katoor blocks an uppercut.
Katoor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katoor lands a damaging elbow.
Myres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Katoor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Myres is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katoor.
Myres is still on wobbly legs! Can Katoor finish him?#BC#
Katoor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katoor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Katoor counters with a right hand to the body.
Myres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Myres misses with a double jab.
Myres seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Myres misses with a two punch combination.
Katoor throws a quick counter head kick but Myres was just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myres closes the distance but Katoor moves to the side
and Katoor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Katoor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katoor is looking for a counter combo.
Myres moves in looking to clinch but Katoor pushes him off.
Katoor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Myres misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranji Katoor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Katoor 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranji Katoor!
Ranji Katoor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FNF Carnage II
Date: Jan 24, 2020

#R1#
Kappa misses with a head kick.
Kappa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kappa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katoor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kappa throws a jab but it's blocked by Katoor.
Kappa connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katoor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Katoor avoids the head kick by Kappa.
Kappa misses with a hook
and Katoor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Kappa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Katoor slips a jab from Kappa.
Kappa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kappa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katoor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Katoor.
As Kappa looks to move away, Katoor throws a big counter combo but Kappa just gets out of the way.
Katoor tries to move into range but Kappa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Kappa throws a head kick that misses.
Katoor throws a quick counter head kick but Kappa was just out of range.
Katoor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kappa.
Katoor is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Katoor.
As Kappa looks to move away, Katoor throws a big counter combo but Kappa just gets out of the way.
Kappa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Katoor on the side of the head.
Kappa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kappa throws an overhand right that lands on Katoor's shoulder, as Katoor tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Kappa looks to throw the jab but Katoor is out of range.
Katoor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katoor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kappa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kappa throws an off balance right hand
and Katoor counters with a three punch combo that has Kappa backing up. Kappa nods at Katoor to acknowledge the strikes.
Kappa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katoor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kappa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kappa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kappa connects with a right hand. Katoor shakes it off.
Kappa throws a big shot that misses.
Katoor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Kappa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Katoor checks it well.
Kappa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Kappa looks to move away, Katoor throws a big counter combo but Kappa just gets out of the way.
Kappa throws a big shot that misses.
Kappa throws a sloppy head kick
and Katoor counters with a nice body shot.
Kappa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katoor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kappa misses with a lunging right hand
and Katoor counters with a three punch combo that has Kappa backing up. Kappa nods at Katoor to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Kappa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Kappa dominated that round.
That's time! Katoor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kappa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katoor counters with a left and a right that stings Kappa.
A head kick misses from Kappa.
Kappa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kappa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katoor moves away.
Kappa throws a nice head kick!
Katoor slips under a jab from Kappa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Kappa drops Katoor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Katoor looks back up at him and smiles so Kappa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Katoor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kappa drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Katoor right on the button. Katoor goes down! Kappa follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kappa gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Kappa!

Event: JAG Garuda vs Watson
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Katoor walks into a straight right hand from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Katoor's head but Katoor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Tsuruta looks to move away, Katoor throws a big counter combo but Tsuruta just gets out of the way.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Katoor's ribcage but misses.
Katoor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Katoor throws a counter high kick but Tsuruta was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katoor swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsuruta.
Katoor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katoor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Katoor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Katoor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Katoor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsuruta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Katoor counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Katoor rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Tsuruta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Katoor pinned against the cage. Katoor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katoor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katoor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Tsuruta forces Katoor back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Tsuruta lands a takedown into guard.
Katoor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Katoor is looking to stand up but Tsuruta isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Katoor's head.
Tsuruta stops Katoor from standing up.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#ES#
Katoor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Katoor counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tsuruta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Tsuruta misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Tsuruta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta slips nicely into half guard.
Katoor tries to kick Tsuruta off but Tsuruta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tsuruta 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.
Katoor is trying to stand.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Katoor pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but Katoor is having none of it.
Katoor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Katoor's temple.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Katoor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsuruta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katoor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ranji Katoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katoor throws a big counter combination but Tsuruta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Katoor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katoor slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Katoor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tsuruta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Katoor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Katoor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katoor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Katoor throws a counter high kick but Tsuruta was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Katoor's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Tsuruta darts in and clinches Katoor up against the cage.
Katoor misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Katoor breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. #T2#
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Katoor throws a quick counter head kick but Tsuruta was just out of range.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta darts in looking for a takedown but Katoor gets double underhooks and turns Tsuruta into the cage.
Katoor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
It looked like Katoor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ranji Katoor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Katoor gets tackled into the cage by Tsuruta. Tsuruta maintains the clinch. #T3#
Tsuruta blocks an elbow strike from Katoor.
Tsuruta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katoor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
Katoor misses with some punches. #BC#
Katoor breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katoor.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Katoor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Katoor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Katoor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt
and Katoor counters with a head kick. That will keep Tsuruta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ranji Katoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomisan Tsuruta.#T4##CL2#
Tsuruta moves into the clinch successfully.
Katoor is trying to break the clinch but Tsuruta is controlling him.
Tsuruta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Katoor is defending well.
A hook to the body from Katoor.
Katoor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katoor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Katoor breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Katoor did well to prevent Tsuruta getting side control.
Katoor wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Katoor pushes Tsuruta off and gets back to his feet.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katoor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Katoor counters with a head kick. That will keep Tsuruta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Katoor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsuruta thuds a left hand into Katoor's body.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Katoor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Katoor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katoor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta. #T1#
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Katoor as Tsuruta shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Katoor misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Katoor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katoor as he jumps to the side.
Katoor blocks a jab.
Katoor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ranji Katoor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Katoor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Katoor avoids the punch easily.
Katoor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katoor wants it to stay on the feet.
Ranji Katoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomisan Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Katoor is just out of range.
Katoor is looking for a counter combo.
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Katoor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsuruta is defended easily by Katoor.
It looked like Katoor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katoor.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Katoor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Katoor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch
and Katoor counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Tsuruta badly! Katoor follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Tsuruta out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Katoor finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ranji Katoor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2019

#R1#
Mac Cumhaill with a poor takedown
and Katoor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katoor is looking for the big counter here.
Oisin Mac Cumhaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Katoor but Katoor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Katoor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oisin Mac Cumhaill . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac Cumhaill fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Katoor counters with a crisp one two that drops Mac Cumhaill ! Katoor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mac Cumhaill to his feet! Mac Cumhaill is in big trouble!
Nice takedown defense from Katoor. No joy for Mac Cumhaill on that attempt.
Katoor is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Cumhaill dives in for a single leg takedown but Katoor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Katoor is looking for the big counter here.
Mac Cumhaill with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Katoor counters with a head kick that drops Mac Cumhaill to the mat! Mac Cumhaill scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Mac Cumhaill is rocked!
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Cumhaill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and as Mac Cumhaill loses concentration momentarily, Katoor counters with a picture perfect head kick! Mac Cumhaill goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ranji Katoor!
After winning the bout, Ranji Katoor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Katoor.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Katoor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Katoor working aggressively here.
Katoor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katoor tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Katoor lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Nice elbow from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Smith clinches up with Katoor and pushes him back against the cage.
Katoor throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Katoor letting Smith take a breather here.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Katoor pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katoor throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.#CL#
Katoor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Katoor misses with the head strike.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Katoor.
Katoor struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Katoor.
Katoor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Katoor counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katoor walks into a jab.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Katoor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Katoor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Katoor instigates a clinch.
Katoor tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Katoor has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Katoor.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Katoor keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Katoor cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Katoor misses with a low kick.
Katoor lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith cracks Katoor with a good jab.
Katoor lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Katoor.
Katoor throws a head punch that misses.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Katoor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katoor lands a big right hand that drops Smith! The killer instinct kicks in and Katoor finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Katoor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ranji Katoor!
A victorious Ranji Katoor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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