Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Weudke
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Popper walks into a jab.
Bartoli swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper looks to land a left hand but Bartoli moved out of range nicely.
Popper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Popper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Popper moves into range and clinches up with Bartoli.#BC2#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Popper misses.
Popper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartoli manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartoli misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Popper
and Bartoli counters with a good low kick that Popper was not able to check.
Popper takes one to the chin there.
Bartoli walks into a stiff left hand from Popper.
Popper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bartoli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Popper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Popper, as that shot connected.
Bartoli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Popper misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Popper.
Popper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartoli ducks under a wild hook from Popper.#T1#
Popper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bartoli throws a right hand that Popper ducks under and follows up with a left that Popper also avoids with ease.
Bartoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Bartoli.
Bartoli throws a chopping leg kick but Popper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Bartoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
A jab from Bartoli finds it's way through Popper's defenses.
Bartoli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartoli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick lands for Bartoli.
Bartoli lands an overhand right.
Bartoli scores with a leg kick.
Bartoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Popper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartoli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Popper does no damage.
Bartoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartoli manages to avoid it.
Bartoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bartoli cracks Popper with an open hand slap.
Valerio Bartoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popper misses the jab.
Bartoli blocks a head kick by Popper.
Popper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Popper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bartoli avoids the head kick by Popper.
Bartoli feints and then cracks Popper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Popper down.
Nice body punch from Bartoli.
Bartoli scores with a decent looking hook.
Bartoli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Popper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bartoli tries to bum rush Popper with a series of wild strikes but Popper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Bartoli.
Popper throws a leg kick but Bartoli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bartoli moves out of range as Popper strikes.
Bartoli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bartoli looks to land a left hand but Popper moved out of range nicely.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Bartoli misses.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Bartoli's belly button to the back.
Popper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Bartoli finds it's target.
Bartoli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popper misses with a head kick.
It looked like Bartoli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bartoli throws a shot to the body.
Popper wants to slow Bartoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Bartoli throws out a loose jab but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Bartoli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bartoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice leg kick from Bartoli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Popper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Popper misses with a head kick.
Popper misses with a body kick.
Bartoli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Popper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bartoli looks to land a right hand but Popper moved out of range.
Bartoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Popper's head backwards.
Bartoli lands an overhand right.
Popper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popper.
Bartoli is looking to counter punch.
Bartoli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Popper takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Popper closes the distance and clinches.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Bartoli breaks the clinch.
Popper throws a sloppy head kick and Bartoli moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Bartoli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Popper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Popper connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valerio Bartoli 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 jab from Bartoli does it's job there.
A jab from Bartoli does it's job there.
Bartoli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bartoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartoli.
Popper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valerio Bartoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Popper fails to land with a series of punches.
Bartoli misses with an uppercut.
Popper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartoli.
Bartoli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bartoli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Popper on the side of the head.
Popper is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jab, jab by Bartoli - just one landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Popper checks a leg kick.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartoli scores with a nice head shot.
Popper jabs Bartoli right on the nose. Bartoli blinks but takes it well.
Popper throws a right hand that Bartoli ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartoli also avoids with ease.
Bartoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Popper can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bartoli misses with a low kick.
Bartoli feints and then cracks Popper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Popper down.
Bartoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Popper scores with the left hand. Bartoli knows he should have avoided that one.
Popper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartoli.
Popper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Popper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popper throws a series of punches but Bartoli avoids them all with ease.
Bartoli moves out of range as Popper strikes.
Bartoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bartoli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bung Popper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartoli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Popper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Popper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Popper clinches up with Bartoli and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Popper has Bartoli pressed against the cage, preventing Bartoli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartoli.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Popper taking a breather. #BC#
Bartoli breaks from the clinch.
Bartoli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popper circles away quickly and effectively.
Bartoli thumps Popper with a low kick.
Bartoli connects with a solid leg kick.
Popper misses with a body shot.
Popper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valerio Bartoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Popper misses the shot to the body.
Bartoli connects with a looping right hand.
Bartoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bartoli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bartoli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Popper.
Popper thows a leg kick but Bartoli checks it
and Bartoli counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Bartoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Popper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bartoli scores with a jab to the head.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Bartoli moves away and avoids it.
Popper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bartoli.
Popper misses with a two punch combination.
Bartoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Popper checks it well.
Popper scores with a shot to the body.
Bartoli lands the left hand.
Bartoli throws a front kick aimed at Popper's knee but Popper avoids it well.
Popper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Popper looks to land a right hand but Bartoli moved out of range.
Bartoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Popper.
Popper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Bartoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bartoli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bartoli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper walks into a jab.
Bartoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popper.#T4#
Popper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bartoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartoli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Popper in his tracks.
Popper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartoli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bartoli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Popper lands a high kick!
Bartoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Popper ducks right into an uppercut from Bartoli.
Popper lands with a kick to the ribs.
A left lands for Bartoli.
Bartoli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bartoli throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartoli with a nice cross.
Bartoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popper looks for the body kick but Bartoli saw that one coming.
Bartoli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valerio Bartoli dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Popper walks into a stiff left hand from Bartoli.
Bartoli misses with a shot to the body
and Popper counters with a left and a right that stings Bartoli.
Popper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bartoli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Bartoli.
Bartoli blocks a head kick by Popper.
Popper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartoli.
Popper misses the shot to the body.
Popper tries to land a leg kick but Bartoli saw it coming and moves away.
Popper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bartoli with the inside leg kick.
Bartoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Popper checks it well.
Bartoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bartoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Popper blocks a jab.
Bartoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Good shot there by Bartoli.
Bartoli checks a leg kick.#T1#
Popper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bartoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bartoli avoids the body shot from Popper.
Bartoli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Popper takes one to the side of the head.
Bartoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popper moves away.
A jab from Bartoli does it's job there.
Popper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartoli lunges at Popper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popper's hand.
Popper throws the kick towards the body but Bartoli avoids it.
Popper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bartoli throws a right hand that Popper ducks under and follows up with a left that Popper also avoids with ease.
Popper throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartoli.
Bartoli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popper. #T2#
Popper misses with a body shot.
Bartoli looks to throw the jab but Popper is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Popper lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bartoli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bartoli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Popper misses with a leg kick.
Popper throws a lazy head kick
and Bartoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartoli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Popper backs up against the cage.
Bartoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
Bartoli blocks a low kick nicely.
Bartoli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popper with a jab.
A jab from Popper misses.
Popper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
Bartoli lands a head kick!
Bartoli with a nice cross.
Bartoli tests Popper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Bartoli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popper misses with a double jab.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
Bartoli with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Bartoli finds it's way through Popper's defenses.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartoli moves away.
Bartoli throws a good cross that connects.
Popper throws a lazy head kick
and Bartoli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Popper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartoli misses with a body shot.
Bartoli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bartoli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartoli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bartoli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Popper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good work by Bartoli as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
A combination from Popper does no damage.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartoli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bartoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bartoli lands a head kick. Popper smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Popper misses with the combination.
Popper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartoli.
Bung Popper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popper swings for the body but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli cracks Popper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bartoli blocks a head kick by Popper.
Popper throws a body kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bartoli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Popper does no damage.
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Bartoli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bartoli is looking to slow Popper down with leg kicks.
Bartoli throws a quick inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerio Bartoli!
Our winner, Valerio Bartoli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PANDA 86
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Popper connects with the punch.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kennedy misses with a leg kick.
Popper half committed to a counter leg kick.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
Popper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Popper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kennedy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Popper scores with a head kick. Kennedy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Popper. #CL2#
Kennedy drives through and clinches with Popper against the cage.
A short right from Popper.
Popper pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popper's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Popper scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head. #BC2#
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Kennedy moves in looking to clinch but Popper pushes him off.
A nice leg kick from Popper, right into the meat of the thigh.
Popper misses with a body kick.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Popper walks into a straight right hand from Kennedy.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Popper lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kennedy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Popper misses with a double jab.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Popper throws the kick towards the body but Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popper takes one to the side of the head.
Kennedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Popper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Popper.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Popper.
Popper just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Popper missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Popper.
Kennedy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Popper throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Popper misses with a low kick.
Kennedy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Popper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Popper is looking to counter punch.
Popper throws a solid leg kick but Kennedy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Popper.
Popper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Popper attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Popper. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Popper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Popper.
Popper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Popper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kennedy circles away quickly and effectively.
Popper tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it. #CL2#
Kennedy clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Bung Popper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Kennedy as he checks the leg kick.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Popper.
Popper lands with an overhand left.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popper was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Popper avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kennedy scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Kennedy lands.
Popper stuns Kennedy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Popper rather than just go for the knockout.
A good leg kick by Popper.
Popper with the inside leg kick.
Popper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
A combination from Popper does no damage.
Kennedy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Popper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Bung Popper is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popper moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Kennedy responds with a good body kick, but Popper manages to step out the way in time.
Popper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Popper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Popper blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Popper throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Popper blocks the body kick.
Popper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Popper cracks Kennedy with a good jab.
Popper with a nice calf kick.
Popper looks for the body kick but Kennedy saw that one coming.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Popper.
Kennedy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kennedy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Popper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kennedy momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Popper misses.
Popper avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kennedy.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy lands a head shot.
Popper throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease.
Popper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Popper scores with a decent looking hook.
Popper throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Kennedy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kennedy tries to free his leg and advance position but Popper is retaining full guard.
Kennedy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kennedy preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popper keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully. #T3#
Popper being controlled here, momentarily.
Kennedy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kennedy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Popper lands with a straight right. Kennedy didn't see that one coming.
Bung Popper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A big left from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy slips a straight right by Popper.
Kennedy swinging wildly here.
Popper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by Popper.
Popper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kennedy feints the counter takedown.
Kennedy tests Popper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy slips a jab from Popper.
Popper throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kennedy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses.
Kennedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kennedy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Popper connects with a jab.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popper.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popper moves away.
Kennedy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Popper's head.
Popper works the jab nicely.
Kennedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Popper lands a nice shot that snaps Kennedy's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Popper.
Kennedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Popper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper moves out of range of the strikes.
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A nice combination there by Popper.
Popper throws a low kick but Kennedy avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popper tries to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Popper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kennedy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popper. Popper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Popper is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it. #T2#
Popper connects with a leg kick.
Popper misses with a jab to the body
and Kennedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy looks to land a body kick but Popper moved away.
Popper throws a looping overhand right but Kennedy ducks down to avoid it.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennedy is defended easily by Popper.
Popper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Popper scores with a decent looking hook.
Kennedy throws a right hand that Popper ducks under and follows up with a left that Popper also avoids with ease.
Kennedy swings for the body but Popper moves out of range. #T3#
Popper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Popper just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Popper throws a good cross that connects.
Popper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kennedy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Popper throws a looping overhand right but Kennedy ducks down to avoid it.
Popper misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Kennedy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kennedy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Popper counters with a left and a right that stings Kennedy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kennedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Popper is fending him off so far but Kennedy persists. Nope, Popper circles away and we're back to standing.#T4##TD2#
Kennedy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Popper!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kennedy wants to control but Popper is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kennedy is trying to get an arm triangle but Popper is defending well.
The strikes coming from Kennedy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kennedy trying to control the action but Popper is working from the bottom.
Steven Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kennedy tries for a kimura but Popper is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bung Popper!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bung Popper thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PANDA 73
Date: Jan 15, 2021

#R1#
Popper throws a right and a left that Baldwin avoids nicely.
Popper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baldwin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Popper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baldwin can pounce on him. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Popper has knocked Baldwin down with a huge combo! Popper steps away and waves a wobbly Baldwin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Brandon Baldwin has been cut.
Popper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Condor Training in the buildup to the fight.
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldwin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Popper swings for the body but Baldwin moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baldwin. #KD#
Popper drops Baldwin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Baldwin looks back up at him and smiles so Popper waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Baldwin is rocked!
Popper fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Baldwin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Baldwin looks to clinch but Popper throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Baldwin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bung Popper!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bung Popper waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: PANDA 62
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Popper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rossi throws a series of punches but Popper avoids them all with ease.
Popper bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Popper works Rossi's body with a nice hook.
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Popper.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Popper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popper feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Popper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Popper throws a leg kick
letting Rossi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Popper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popper connects with an inside leg kick.
Popper defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Popper looks to land a combination but Rossi avoids it well.
Popper misses the jab.
Rossi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popper misses with a double jab #KD#
and Rossi counters with a head kick that drops Popper to the mat! Popper scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Popper is rocked!
Popper throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rossi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Rossi's belly button to the back.
Popper misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
Popper is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Rossi scores with a nice strike.
Popper cracks Rossi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Rossi misses with a double jab.
Rossi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Popper throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Popper scoring well with a low kick there.
Popper seems to have recovered his senses.
Popper thumps Rossi with a low kick.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Popper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Popper.
Popper misses with a head kick.
Rossi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Popper.
Rossi 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.#CL#
Rossi moves into the clinch.
Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Popper.#BC2#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Rossi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Popper takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Popper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rossi rather than just go for the knockout.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
Popper misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a two punch combo.
Rossi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Rossi walks into a straight right hand from Popper.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Popper scores with a jab to the head.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi moves away from the strike by Popper.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Popper misses the shot to the body.
Rossi lands a head kick. Popper smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body punch from Popper.
A left and a right from Popper both land. Nice combination.
Popper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popper slips under a jab from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a shot to the body
and Popper counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rossi's knee momentarily.
Popper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rossi.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rossi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
Popper cracks Rossi with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bung Popper will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossi motions for Popper to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Rossi catches Popper right on the button with a cross.
Rossi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Popper gets a clinch.
Popper looking to stall.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Popper controls his hands.
Popper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Popper controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Popper controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Popper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bung Popper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Popper saw that one coming.
Rossi throws a leg kick
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses
and Popper counters with a nice uppercut.
Popper misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Popper misses. #CL#
Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popper blocks an uppercut.
Popper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popper connects with a body shot.
Popper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Popper looks to land a combination but Rossi avoids it well.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses Popper's front leg but catches the back leg as Popper tries to avoid it.
Popper throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily.
Popper cracks a nice hook into Rossi's ribs.
Popper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bung Popper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popper misses with a few strikes there.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Rossi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Popper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Popper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheers as Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Popper doesn't seem phased though.
Rossi tries to move into range but Popper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Popper.
Rossi lands a high kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Popper checks a leg kick.
Popper misses with a double jab.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Popper swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a one-two to the body.
Popper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Popper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Popper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Popper looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Rossi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Popper scores with a jab.
Popper lands with a right hand.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popper lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popper.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Popper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Popper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rossi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big right from Popper misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Popper misses the target.
Rossi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Popper at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rossi drives through and clinches with Popper against the cage.
Popper has Rossi pushed against the cage.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popper misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi has Popper pressed against the cage, preventing Popper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Popper leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Popper leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Popper misses.
Popper misses with a body shot.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Popper.
Rossi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Popper just manages to avoid it.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
A low kick from Popper misses
and Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Popper.
Popper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Popper! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PANDA 51
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Popper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makaki Iii checks it well.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popper was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.#CL#
Makaki Iii gets tackled into the cage by Popper. Popper maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Popper controls the action.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popper avoids a wild elbow strike from Makaki Iii.#BC#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
Popper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popper throws a body kick that misses.
Makaki Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Popper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makaki Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Popper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popper misses with a head kick.
Popper misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Popper avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Popper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Popper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Popper lands a glancing blow to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Popper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaki Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Popper tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
Popper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makaki Iii takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Popper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popper throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Popper lands a head shot.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Popper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick
and Popper counters with a left and a right that stings Makaki Iii. #ROC#Makaki Iii is rocked!
Popper walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Makaki Iii drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Popper swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Makaki Iii's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
After the big win, Bung Popper made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PANDA 35
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popper blocks the body kick.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Popper. #KD#
Sanchez throws a left that rocks Popper and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sanchez dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Popper regain composure! #ROC#Popper is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Popper is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Popper's face as Sanchez controls the position. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Popper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Popper dodges the ground and pound from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Popper is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Popper seems to have recovered his senses.
Popper prevents Sanchez from improving position.
Sanchez controls the position.
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount.
Sanchez can't control as he wanted to and Popper manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Popper is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Popper wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Popper is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Popper is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanchez prevents Popper from improving his position.#SUB#
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez looks to land a strike but Popper avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Popper has wrist control.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Popper is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Popper lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.#T4##TD#
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Popper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Popper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Popper defends it nicely.
Popper lands a jab to the nose.
Popper cracks Sanchez with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Popper throws a one two combo.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Popper's head back.
A good leg kick by Popper.
Popper with a nice calf kick.
Popper cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popper lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popper avoids it really well and circles away.
Popper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Popper avoids it.#T1#
A combination from Popper does no damage.
Bung Popper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popper.#CL2#
Popper closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Popper is defending well for now.
Popper letting Sanchez take a breather here.#BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Popper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Popper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Popper thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Popper backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper walks into a left hand.
Popper keeps the fight on the outside.
Popper connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Popper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Popper moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Popper.
Popper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Popper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Popper. Popper obviously looking to wear him down.
Bung Popper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Popper lands a big head kick that sends Sanchez tumbling to the mat! Popper takes a step backwards and waves Sanchez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Sanchez is rocked!
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Popper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
Sanchez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Popper tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sanchez easily slips into full mount!
Popper has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Popper is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Popper wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez tries to control but Popper wriggling away. #SUB#
Sanchez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Popper has worked his arm free - good work by Popper! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Popper is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Popper is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Popper is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Popper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Popper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez lands a jab to Popper's midsection.
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Popper checks a leg kick.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Popper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Popper blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Popper throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Popper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Popper is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popper misses with a two punch combination.
Popper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper with a nice calf kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Popper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1##CL#
Popper gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Popper controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Popper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popper taking a breather.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Popper is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez stalks Popper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Popper's face. Popper staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Jesus Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Popper swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Popper circles away.
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Popper but Popper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Popper.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popper finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head. #CL#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Popper up against the cage.#T3#
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Popper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez slowing the pace effectively.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Popper's ribcage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez is trying to drag Popper to the mat but Popper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Popper looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
A low kick from Popper misses
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popper lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Popper. #T4#
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Popper misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Popper. Sanchez shrugs it off though.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Popper.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Popper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Popper thows a body kick. Sanchez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Popper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Popper's head.
Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Popper checks a leg kick.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Popper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanchez eats them both and turns towards Popper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bung Popper!
Bung Popper made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.

Event: PANDA 25
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Popper gets a clinch.
A short right from Rahman.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Popper avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Popper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Popper is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman. #BC#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rahman instigates a clinch.
Popper is trying to push Rahman away but Rahman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman takes a swing at Popper's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman throws a series of punches but Popper avoids them all with ease.
Popper fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahman just manages to avoid it.
Rahman darts in looking for a takedown but Popper gets double underhooks and turns Rahman into the cage.
It looked like Popper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rahman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rahman lands the left hand.
Rahman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Popper can pounce on him.
Rahman scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Popper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Popper circles away.
Popper misses with an uppercut.
Popper lands with a good body shot.
Rahman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Popper.
Rahman lands an overhand right.
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Popper has managed to clinch.
Popper tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Popper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Popper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Rahman moves into range and clinches up with Popper.
Rahman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Popper throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popper.
Rahman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Popper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Popper.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Popper pushes him off.
Popper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rahman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Popper throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Popper circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahman moves forwards but Popper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Popper closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman landing knees to the body. #BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman takes one on the button.#T3#
Popper misses with a low kick. #CL#
Popper clinches with his opponent.
Popper is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
A short left from Popper. #BC#
Popper manages to break the clinch.
Rahman throws a one two combo.
Popper swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popper is looking to counter punch.
Popper throws a looping overhand right but Rahman ducks down to avoid it.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Popper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Popper walks into a jab.
Popper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rahman under the eye.#CL2#
Rahman darts in and clinches Popper up against the cage.
Popper tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL#
Popper moves into range and clinches up with Rahman.#BC#
Popper breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahman misses with a few strikes there.
Popper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Popper.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Popper tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Popper's efforts to push away.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Popper avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rahman prevents Popper from breaking the clinch.
Rahman gets through Popper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Popper can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Popper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rahman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy left from Popper finds it's target.
A big left from Popper misses. #CL2#
Rahman takes the fight into the clinch.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Popper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
Popper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rahman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Popper can't break the clinch.
A short left from Rahman.
Popper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Rahman darts in and clinches Popper up against the cage.
Popper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Popper tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popper works Rahman's body with a nice hook.
Popper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Popper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popper throws a big counter combination but Rahman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popper.
Bung Popper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popper connects with a looping right hand.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Popper fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahman just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Popper.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Popper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman checks a leg kick.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Popper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Popper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Popper looks to land a combination but Rahman avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper slips under a jab from Rahman.
Popper throws a big counter combination but Rahman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahman tries to counter with a clinch but Popper shakes him off and moves away.
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
Popper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popper avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Popper rushes Rahman and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman misses with a series of wild punches.
Popper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Popper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rahman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Popper, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Popper manages to break the clinch.
Popper tries to clinch but Rahman moves out of range.
Popper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
Rahman lands a head shot.#CL#
Popper closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Popper circles away.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Popper is just out of range.
Rahman scores with a sloppy right hand. Popper should have avoided that one.
Popper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman thuds a left hand into Popper's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Popper doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahman circles away. #CL#
Popper gets a clinch. #T4##BC#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman looks to clinch
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Rahman.
Popper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahman.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popper looks to land a left hand but Rahman moved out of range nicely.
Rahman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popper.
Popper missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Popper pushes him away.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Popper.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Popper avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Rahman keeps control of Popper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Popper is trying to break the clinch but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
Popper is trying to force a seperation but Rahman has the dominant position.
Rahman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Popper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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 Bung Popper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Popper does no damage. #CL2#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Popper, pushing him back against the cage.
Popper blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Popper tries to circle away but Rahman has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Popper manages to break the clinch.
Rahman tries to clinch up.
Rahman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rahman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Rahman moves into range and clinches up with Popper.#BC#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Popper.#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Popper pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Popper is trying to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling him.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Popper's efforts to push away.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Rahman has Popper pressed against the cage, preventing Popper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rahman tries to work over Popper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Popper.
Popper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Popper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popper. #BC#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rahman tries to clinch but Popper is having none of it. #CL2#
Rahman has closed the distance and engaged Popper in a clinch.
Popper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Popper wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Popper gets tackled into the cage by Rahman. Rahman maintains the clinch. #T2##BC#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Rahman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Popper gets tackled into the cage by Rahman. Rahman maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman prevents Popper from breaking the clinch.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Popper.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Popper is rocked!
Popper wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahman won't allow it.
Oh Popper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman blocks a body shot from Popper.
Popper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahman crunches a lovely knee into Popper's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popper tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Popper to the canvas! Popper doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rahman keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Rahman!

Event: UnderGround FC 137
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nator misses with the combination.
No joy there for Popper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nator replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Popper blocks it well.#CL#
Popper moves into the clinch.#BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Popper throws a leg kick but Nator sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Popper scores with a hook to the body. Nator takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nator looks to land a left hand but Popper moved out of range nicely.
As Nator looks to move away, Popper throws a big counter combo but Nator just gets out of the way.
Popper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Nator misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Popper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Nator releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nator on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Popper. Popper obviously looking to wear him down.
Danga de danga de dang - Popper scores with a four punch combination!
Popper throws a low kick but Nator avoids it.
Nator feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popper cracks Nator with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nator's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nator scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Nice jab there from Popper.
Popper scores with a jab. Nator acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Popper lands with a nice combination. Nator backs away looking to recover.
Nator stuns Popper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Popper misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Nator.
Popper tries to clinch but Nator moves out of range.
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Popper drives through and clinches with Nator against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Popper breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Nator lands a big head kick that sends Popper tumbling to the mat! Nator takes a step backwards and waves Popper back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Popper is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch but Nator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popper lands a jab-cross combination.
Nator gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
Popper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Popper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Popper moves into the clinch.
Nator tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Popper avoids it.#BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Popper checks a low kick from Nator.
Popper seems to have got his legs back now.
Nator fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Popper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Nator cracks Popper with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nator has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Popper to stand back up!
Nator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popper works the jab nicely.
Nator wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Popper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nator.
Nator keeps the fight on the outside.
Popper throws a right and a left that Nator avoids nicely.
Popper moves out of range of the leg kick from Nator.
Popper blocks a low kick nicely.
Popper slips a straight right by Nator.
Popper tries to clinch but Nator is having none of it.
Popper swings for the body but Nator moves out of range.
Popper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nator throws a series of punches but Popper moves out of range. #T3#
Nator lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nator has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Popper tries to clinch there but Nator circles away.
Nator comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Popper throws a leg kick but Nator sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nator tries to work over Popper's front leg with a kick but Popper checks it.
Nator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nator just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Popper. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Nator.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nator backs up against the cage. #T4#
Nator shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Popper eats them both and turns towards Nator to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nator throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Popper on the side of the head.
Popper takes a swing at Nator's ribcage but misses.
Popper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nator.
Popper tries to score with a low kick but Nator moves his leg out of the way.
Nator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popper. #CL#
Popper moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nator misses with an uppercut.
Popper is working the combinations to good effect here.
Popper moves in looking to clinch but Nator pushes him off.
Nator appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Nator gets tackled into the cage by Popper. Popper maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Nator manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nator tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Nator.
Nator tried to score with a low kick but Popper checks it.
Popper is looking to counter punch.
Nator fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spurgu Nator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
That's time! Popper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Popper lands a nice shot that snaps Nator's head back.
Popper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Popper.
Nator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Popper throws a right and a left that Nator avoids nicely.
Nator feints a counter leg kick.
Popper tries to clinch up.
Nator misses with the body kick
and Popper counters with a left and a right that stings Nator. #CL#
Popper gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper blocks a body shot from Nator.
Popper blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
Popper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nator in his tracks.
Nator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nator throws a low kick but it's checked well by Popper.
Popper is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Nator.
Nice cross by Nator.
Nator takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Popper closes the distance and pushes Nator back into the cage.#BC2#
Nator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nator keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Nator tries to keep at a distance but Popper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nator looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Popper, as that shot connected.
Popper throws a series of punches but Nator moves out of range.
Popper lands a leg kick that knocks Nator off balance momentarily.
Nator looks to score with a jab to the body but Popper is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nator checks a leg kick. #T2#
Good work by Popper as he checks the leg kick.
Popper scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popper.#CL#
Nator tries to keep at a distance but Popper has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Nator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nator pivots, looking for a leg kick but Popper is out of range and Nator settles back down.
Nator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nator fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Popper avoids the head kick by Nator.
Nator smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nator tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Popper is able to avoid easily.
Nator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bung Popper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Popper.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Popper can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Nator 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nator takes one to the chin there.
Popper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nator swats away the attempt to clinch by Popper.
Nator swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper throwing a counter right hand but Nator manages to avoid it.
Popper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Popper scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Popper clobbers Nator with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Popper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Popper avoids a kick to the body.
Popper closes the distance but Nator moves to the side
and Nator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Popper tenderised Nator's leg. Nator is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popper swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Nator misses.
Popper tries to clinch but Nator is having none of it. #CL#
Popper closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Popper - just one landing.
Nator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nator avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Nator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Popper misses the target.
Bung Popper is winning the standup battle so far.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nator misses with a lunging right hand
and Popper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popper attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nator throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Popper darts in and clinches Nator up against the cage.
Nator has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Popper manages to break the clinch.
Nator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nator misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Nator.
Nator throws a lazy body kick
letting Popper counter with a right hand.
Popper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper lands a two punch combo.
Popper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nator throws a series of punches but Popper moves out of range.
Popper avoids the body shot from Nator.
Popper fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nator just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Popper lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nator has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nator and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nator throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nator throws a right and a left that Popper avoids nicely.
Popper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Popper misses with a leg kick
and Nator counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Popper darts in and clinches Nator up against the cage.
Popper tries to throw a body punch but Nator avoids it by throwing Popper back against the cage.
Nator misses with the head strike.
Bung Popper has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nator scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nator lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Nator gets tackled into the cage by Popper. Popper maintains the clinch.
Nator is trying to stall.
Popper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nator backwards. #BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Good work by Nator as he checks the leg kick.
Nator misses with a straight left.
Nator rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Popper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nator struggles to land a body shot inside as Popper controls his hands. #BC2#
Nator manages to break the clinch.
Popper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nator checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Popper cracks Nator with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Nator is predictable there
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popper scores with a punch to the head.
Nator misses with a straight right.
Popper throws a right and a left that Nator avoids nicely.
Nator throws a front kick that sends Popper stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Popper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nator, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nator breaks the clinch. #T3#
Popper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Popper.
Nator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Popper misses.
Nator swinging wildly here.
Popper blocks a low kick nicely.
Nator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Popper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popper lands a jab to the head.
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nator stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Popper.
Popper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Nator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popper moves away.
Nator scores with the left hand. Popper knows he should have avoided that one.
Popper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nator swings widly with a right hand
and Nator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popper throws a series of punches but Nator moves out of range.
Popper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Popper.
Popper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Popper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nator misses with a few strikes there.
Popper moves out of range of the leg kick from Nator.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nator throws a right hand that Popper ducks under and follows up with a left that Popper also avoids with ease.
Popper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nator swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bung Popper!
After the big win, Bung Popper made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: UnderGround FC 124
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Popper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva misses the body punch
and Popper counters with a thumping low kick.
Popper scores with a nice strike.
Popper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
Popper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Popper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
A right-left combo lands from Popper.
Popper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popper lands an overhand right.
Popper tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Popper does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Silva moves forwards but Popper connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Popper pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popper.
Popper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Popper misses with a low kick.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Popper cracks Silva with a good jab.
Popper throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bung Popper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Popper misses with a double jab

and Silva counters with a left hand that sends Popper to the canvas!

Popper is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Popper's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manuel Silva!
Our winner, Manuel Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UnderGround FC 109
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Gonya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Popper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gonya is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Popper throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Gonya to counter with a crisp jab.
Popper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Popper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonya's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popper. Gonya does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper scoring well with a low kick there.
Popper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Popper throws a right hand that misses
and Gonya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Gonya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gonya looks to land a left hand but Popper moved out of range nicely.
Popper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Popper tries to clinch but Gonya moves out of range.
Popper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gonya blocks a head kick by Popper. #T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Popper has knocked Gonya down with a huge combo! Popper steps away and waves a wobbly Gonya back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Gonya is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper misses with a straight left.
Oh Gonya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Gonya scores with a takedown into Popper's guard.
Gonya seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonya is looking to advance position but Popper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Gonya is desperately trying to improve his position but Popper has a good base and remains in mount.#SU2#
Popper gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T3##CL2#
Popper darts in and clinches Gonya up against the cage.
Popper has had enough of the clinch but Gonya keeps him there for the moment.
Popper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Popper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
Gonya looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Popper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Popper connects with a single shot there.
Gonya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonya lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Popper closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonya loads up on a big right hand but Popper slips the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gonya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Popper does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gonya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper dominated that round.
That's time! Gonya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gonya shoots for a double leg takedown but Popper sprawls well. He's pushed Gonya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Popper flicks out a counter leg kick but Gonya steps away.
Popper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonya misses the shot to the body.
Popper jabs Gonya right on the nose. Gonya blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya scores with a jab. Popper acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Popper feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gonya sprawling to the canvas! Gonya rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Popper finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Popper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonya lands with a good body shot.
Gonya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Popper engages and cracks Gonya with a massive lead left hook - Gonya tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Popper is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bung Popper!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bung Popper waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: UnderGround FC 101
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gerber misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Gerber.
Gerber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gerber!
Popper's coach down at Elite Underground Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Popper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gerber throws a head kick but Popper moves out of range.
Popper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Popper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
Gerber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gerber misses with an uppercut
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber misses with an uppercut
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
Popper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerber counters with a nice low kick that buckles Popper's knee momentarily.
Gerber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gerber misses with a wild body shot.
Popper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1##CL2#
Popper clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Gerber manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Popper instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Gerber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Popper drives through and clinches with Gerber against the cage. #BC2#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Popper pushes Gerber up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gerber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gerber jabs Popper right on the nose. Popper blinks but takes it well.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Popper misses.#T2#
Popper connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popper moves out of range of the body kick from Gerber.
Popper throws the kick towards the body but Gerber avoids it.
Popper moves away from the strike by Gerber.
Popper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Popper raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Popper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Gerber misses the shot to the body.
Gerber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gerber misses with an uppercut
and Popper counters with a nice leg kick.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Popper saw that one coming. #T3#
A head kick by Gerber misses
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popper lands a jab to the nose.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Popper has knocked Gerber down with a huge combo! Popper steps away and waves a wobbly Gerber back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Gerber is rocked!
Popper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gerber rather than just go for the knockout.
Popper fakes the body blow, causing Gerber to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gerber goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: FARTMMA 83
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Turunen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turunen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turunen lands with a shot to the body.
Turunen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turunen misses with an uppercut. Popper saw that one coming.
Popper unleashes a big counter combination but Turunen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turunen.
Turunen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turunen misses the jab.
Popper tries a head kick but it misses.
Popper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turunen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turunen.
Turunen misses with a few strikes there.
Popper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turunen throws a leg kick
and Popper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turunen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Popper backs up against the cage.
Teuvo Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turunen closes the distance but Popper moves to the side
letting Popper counter with a right hand. #T1#
Popper misses with a leg kick
and Turunen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Popper misses with a head kick.
Turunen wants to clinch
and Popper counters with a nice uppercut.
Turunen's corner calls for a 1-2. Turunen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Popper is just out of range.
Turunen throws a leg kick which misses Popper's front leg but catches the back leg as Popper tries to avoid it.
Turunen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popper. Popper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Popper throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Turunen to counter with a crisp jab.
Popper throws the left hand but Turunen avoids the punch easily.
Popper throws a sloppy head kick and Turunen moves out of range easily.
Turunen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turunen duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turunen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
A jab from Turunen finds it's way through Popper's defenses.
Turunen looks to throw the jab but Popper is out of range.
Popper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Turunen gets tackled into the cage by Popper. Popper maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turunen throws a leg kick
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
Turunen throws a looping overhand right but Popper ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Turunen misses.
Popper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turunen.
Popper walks into a left hand.
Turunen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Popper's sensitive parts.
Turunen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turunen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Turunen is out of range.
Turunen sizes up Popper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Turunen misses with a body shot.
Popper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popper! But no joy.
Turunen scores with a jab to the head.
Popper throws a combination that misses
and Popper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popper looks to land a left hand but Turunen moved out of range nicely.
A head kick by Popper misses
and Turunen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turunen scores with a nice head shot.
Popper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turunen throws a looping overhand right but Popper ducks down to avoid it.
Turunen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Popper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turunen counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Popper is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turunen slips a straight right by Popper.
Popper is still on wobbly legs! Can Turunen finish him?
Turunen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turunen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Turunen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Popper connects with a crisp jab.
Popper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turunen circles away quickly and effectively.
Turunen throws a sloppy body shot
and Popper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popper seems to have recovered his senses.
Turunen works Popper's body with a nice hook.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Turunen's head but Turunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turunen thows a leg kick but Popper checks it
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
Popper staying out of range there.
Popper needs to keep his hands up - Turunen had a free shot at his head there.
Popper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turunen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turunen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Popper swats away the attempt to clinch by Turunen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Turunen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Popper swats away the attempt to clinch by Turunen.
Turunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Popper can do to turn this around?
Popper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turunen scores with a hook to the body. Popper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Popper needs to keep his hands up - Turunen had a free shot at his head there.
Turunen works the jab nicely.
Turunen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turunen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Popper avoids the head kick by Turunen.
Popper replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turunen blocks it well.
Popper motions for Turunen to come forward. Popper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Turunen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Turunen throws a front kick aimed at Popper's knee but Popper avoids it well.
Popper misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Turunen. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turunen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turunen thuds a left hand into Popper's body.
Turunen thows a leg kick but Popper checks it
and Popper counters with a series of strikes. Turunen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Popper misses with a body shot.
Turunen lands with a kick to the temple. Popper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turunen throws a head kick but Popper moves out of range.
Turunen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Popper.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Turunen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turunen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teuvo Turunen is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Popper.
Popper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Popper closes the distance and clinches.
Turunen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turunen swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Turunen.
Turunen lands the left hand.
Turunen thuds his right hand into Popper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Popper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Popper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popper throws out a counter right but Turunen avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Turunen cracks Popper with an open hand slap.
Turunen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turunen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Popper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turunen backing away here, and Popper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Turunen walks into a straight right hand from Popper.
Popper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turunen lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Popper clinches up with Turunen and pushes him back against the cage.
Popper tries to circle away but Turunen has him pinned against the cage.
Turunen presses Popper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Turunen rushes Popper and presses him up against the cage.
Turunen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popper misses with a punch to the body. #T4##BC2#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popper goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Popper needs to keep his hands up - Turunen had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Turunen clinches up with Popper and pushes him back against the cage.
Popper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turunen digs a right hand into Popper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Popper's gas tank.
Turunen can't find room to land a body shot as Popper controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turunen.#BC2#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turunen.
Turunen throws a right hand that Popper ducks under and follows up with a left that Popper also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turunen.
Turunen throws a shot from downtown. Popper moves away and avoids it.
Popper was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Popper forces Turunen back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turunen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Turunen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Turunen finds it's way through Popper's defenses.
Popper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turunen takes a swing at Popper's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Popper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Turunen moves into range and clinches up with Popper.#BC2#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turunen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popper doesn't seem bothered though.
Turunen throws a combination that misses
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turunen lands a head shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen struggles to land a body shot inside as Popper controls his hands.
Popper is working Turunen over against the cage.
Popper prevents a body shot from Turunen. #BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turunen moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Turunen throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turunen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Popper checks a low kick from Turunen.
Turunen backing away here, and Popper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Popper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turunen misses with a leg kick
and Popper counters with a leg kick.
Turunen throws an overhand right that lands on Popper's shoulder, as Popper tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Turunen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turunen struggles to land a body shot inside as Popper controls his hands. #BC2#
Popper manages to break the clinch.
Popper drops his hands momentarily and Turunen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Popper tries to clinch up.
Turunen catches Popper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turunen tries to bum rush Popper with a series of wild strikes but Popper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Popper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bung Popper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teuvo Turunen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Popper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turunen moves away from the strike by Popper.
Turunen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turunen misses with the combination.
Popper raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Turunen misses with a series of wild punches.
As Turunen backs off Popper throws a huge counter combo but Turunen manages to avoid it all.
Popper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Popper moves forwards but Turunen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turunen scores with a leg kick.
Turunen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Popper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turunen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Turunen is rocked!
Turunen throws a leg kick but Popper sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Turunen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Popper can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turunen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turunen tries to clinch up but Popper circles away and keeps his distance.
Turunen moves out of range of the strikes.
Turunen connects with a jab.
Turunen misses with a body shot. #T4#
Turunen jabs Popper right on the nose. Popper blinks but takes it well.
Turunen swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper throws out a counter right but Turunen avoids it with no problem.
Turunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Popper unleashes a big counter combination but Turunen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Popper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turunen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Popper's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Turunen.
Popper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turunen lands with a straight right. Popper didn't see that one coming.
Turunen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Turunen!
Our winner, Teuvo Turunen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: FARTMMA 77
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Tantor misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tantor there.
Tantor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Popper's head.
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
Tantor scores with a head kick. Popper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
Popper cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor misses with a leg kick
and Popper counters with a three punch combo that has Tantor backing up. Tantor nods at Popper to acknowledge the strikes.
Popper throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Popper 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.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popper manages to avoid it.
Popper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Popper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Popper connects with a crisp jab.
Tantor scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popper manages to avoid it.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Popper throws a low kick but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Popper checks a low kick from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Popper is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tantor works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Popper doesn't seem phased though.
Popper staying out of range there.
Popper misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Tantor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Popper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some wild striking there from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Popper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Popper lands an overhand right.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Popper is looking to counter punch.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Popper is just out of range.
Popper throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Popper moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Popper swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws a leg kick which misses Popper's front leg but catches the back leg as Popper tries to avoid it. #T3#
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popper manages to avoid it.
Popper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Popper clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Popper blocking some punches. #BC#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Popper misses the target.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Popper is just out of range.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Popper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Tantor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popper seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Popper lands a slapping body shot.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popper counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tantor throws a head kick but Popper moves out of range.
Popper throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Popper connects with a right hand. Tantor shakes it off.
Tantor lands with a nice body punch.
Tantor scores with a three punch combo!
Popper slips under a jab from Tantor.
Popper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Popper blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Popper avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Good standup being displayed there by Tantor as he connects with a hook.
Tantor slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Popper is out of range.
Popper is looking for a counter combo.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Popper slips the punch.
Tantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tantor blocks a head kick by Popper.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Popper avoids them all with ease.
Popper avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a body punch
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Popper is looking to counter punch.
Tantor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Popper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Popper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor lands with a hook. Popper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Popper moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Popper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Popper looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Popper clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Popper.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Popper.
A jab from Popper does it's job there.
Tantor misses with a body shot
and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor cracks the inside of Popper's front leg.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor tests Popper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Popper walks into a straight right hand from Tantor.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popper.
Popper misses the jab.
Popper is looking to land body kicks.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tantor tries a low kick but Popper avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Popper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Popper throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor punishes Popper's body with a nice straight punch.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Popper is looking to counter with a body kick.
Popper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Tantor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Popper's hands.
Popper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tantor.
Popper lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Popper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor keeps the fight on the outside.
Popper avoids the head kick by Tantor.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Popper has managed to clinch.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Popper avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor tries a body shot but Popper blocks it.
Tantor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Tantor working aggressively here.
Popper lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Popper blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Popper ducks down to avoid it.
Popper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
Popper thumps Tantor with a low kick.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Popper's shoulder, as Popper tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popper. Popper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tantor misses with a shot to the body
and Popper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Popper scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Tantor is rocked!
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Popper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tantor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Popper.
Tantor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Popper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Popper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Popper throws a quick counter head kick but Tantor was just out of range.
Tantor lands a slapping body shot.
Popper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Popper blocks the low kick.
Popper checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Popper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Popper slips a straight right by Tantor.
Popper misses with a few strikes there.
Tantor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Popper is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Popper misses its target.
Popper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Popper.
Popper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Popper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor scores with a hook.
Bung Popper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Popper misses with a series of wild punches.
Tantor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor throws a body punch but Popper moves out of range.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Popper throws a sloppy head kick
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Tantor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Popper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Tantor needs to keep his hands up - Popper had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Popper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Tantor coming out on top.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Popper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tantor is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
Popper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Tantor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Popper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tantor seems to have recovered his senses.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Popper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Popper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Popper's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tantor misses with a leg kick
and Popper counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Tantor! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bung Popper made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: FARTMMA 73
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Milquetoast throws a hook to the side of Popper's head but Popper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milquetoast has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Popper is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Milquetoast misses with a looping left.
Milquetoast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Popper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Milquetoast misses with a low kick.
Milquetoast scores with the left hand. Popper knows he should have avoided that one.
Milquetoast lands a nice looking kick to the body. Popper takes a step back to recover.
Nice cross by Milquetoast.
Milquetoast on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milquetoast throws a right hand that misses
and Milquetoast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milquetoast loads up on a big right hand but Popper slips the punch.
Milquetoast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Caspar Milquetoast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Milquetoast lands a big head kick that sends Popper tumbling to the mat! Milquetoast takes a step backwards and waves Popper back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Popper is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.#T1#
Are you kidding me?! Milquetoast ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Popper clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caspar Milquetoast!

Event: FARTMMA 68: Halloween Massacre
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Kossu throws a jab but it's blocked by Popper.
Kossu moves forwards but Popper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kossu thuds his right hand into Popper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kossu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Popper's head.
Kossu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kossu scores with a sloppy right hand. Popper should have avoided that one.
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kossu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kossu.
Popper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Popper moves out of range as Kossu strikes.
Kossu staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu looks to land a left hand but Popper moved out of range nicely.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu slips a straight right by Popper.
We've been told by Popper's head coaches at The Philippines Finest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popper works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kossu has been cut.
Popper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kossu missing with a left hand there. Popper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popper staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Popper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kossu throws the left hand but Popper avoids the punch easily.
Popper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Popper walks into a stiff left hand from Kossu.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Popper lands a right hook to the body.
Popper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Kossu is rocked!
Kossu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kossu walks into a stiff left hand from Popper.
Kossu is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Popper is rocked!
Kossu circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Popper to the canvas! Popper doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kossu keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kossu!
Kalle Kossu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UnderGround FC 49
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Popper slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Popper feints and then cracks Ivanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanov down. #TD#
Ivanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ivanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Ivanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Popper's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Popper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Popper wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popper defends it well.
Ivanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Popper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
Ivanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Popper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ivanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Ivanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Popper sees it coming and defends easily.
Popper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ivanov trying to work for an americana but Popper has managed to regain full guard.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Popper has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ivanov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ivanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Popper after a bit of a struggle. #T2##BC2#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Popper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Popper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Popper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanov tries to counter with a takedown but Popper is quick to defend against it.
Popper with a jab.
Popper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Popper scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ivanov. That did some damage!#TD#
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Popper to the mat! Popper manages to get full guard.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ivanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Popper dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Popper stands and steps away. Ivanov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Popper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Ivanov walks into a jab.
Popper jabs Ivanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Popper lands with a shot to the body.
Popper throws the kick towards the body but Ivanov avoids it.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popper as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Popper throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Popper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Popper.
Popper connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Ivanov is rocked!
Popper throws a pinpoint strike between Ivanov's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Ivanov crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Popper scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: UnderGround FC 40
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#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.
Popper tries to work over A Zoo's front leg with a kick but A Zoo checks it.
Popper is looking to chop away at A Zoo's legs.
A Zoo tries to counter with a clinch but Popper shakes him off and moves away.
Popper throws a push kick but A Zoo slaps the foot to one side.
A Zoo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popper.
Popper thuds his right hand into A Zoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Popper
and Popper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches A Zoo on the side of the head.#T1#
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popper connects with a body shot.
Popper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but A Zoo circles away quickly and effectively.
A Zoo tries to counter with a clinch but Popper shakes him off and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Popper misses.
Popper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The King's Road in the buildup to the fight.
Popper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Cross A Zoo has been cut.#T2#
A Zoo moves out of range of the strikes.
A Zoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract A Zoo.
A Zoo thinks about the counter body kick.
Popper misses with a body shot
and A Zoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popper connects with a right hand. A Zoo shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper connects with a leg kick. A Zoo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Popper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popper sets himself, and A Zoo steps forward looking for the clinch! Popper avoids it this time.
Popper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent A Zoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Popper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Popper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A Zoo flicks out a counter leg kick but Popper steps away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Popper. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Popper. That snapped A Zoo's head back.
Popper connects with a nice looking jab.
Popper scores with a decent looking hook.
Popper misses with a leg kick.
A Zoo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popper.
Popper misses with a left hand #KD2#
and A Zoo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Popper! A Zoo lets Popper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo avoids the body shot from Popper.
Popper sets himself, and A Zoo steps forward looking for the clinch! Popper avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cross A Zoo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A Zoo slips a straight right by Popper.
Popper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Popper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Popper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD#
Popper lands a big shot that drops A Zoo! Can he finish him? #ROC#
A Zoo is rocked!#T1#
A Zoo is adopting a defensive guard.
A Zoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Popper controls the pace.
Popper is fighting to break A Zoo's control of his arms but A Zoo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Popper trying to control but A Zoo is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if A Zoo can do anything to dispel that myth.
A Zoo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Popper trying to control the position from guard on top but A Zoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD#
Popper lands a big shot that drops A Zoo! Can he finish him?
A Zoo is still in real trouble! Can Popper finish him?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as A Zoo holds on and takes a little breather.
A Zoo seems to have recovered his senses.
A Zoo looking for a sweep. Not yet A Zoo, not yet. #T3#
A Zoo trying to control the position here.
Popper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that A Zoo can do to turn this around?
Popper trying to control but A Zoo is working from the bottom.
Popper tries to free his leg and advance position but A Zoo is retaining full guard.
A Zoo has his hands on Popper's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Popper stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Zoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
A Zoo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Popper misses with a looping right.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Popper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping A Zoo at a distance.
Popper scores with a punch to the head.
Popper throws a jab but it's blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo slips a jab and a cross from Popper.
That kick from Popper tenderised A Zoo's leg. A Zoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cross A Zoo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A Zoo ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Popper misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and A Zoo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by A Zoo. #BC#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Popper thumps A Zoo with a low kick.
Popper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and A Zoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Popper misses. #T1#
Popper misses with a right hand
and A Zoo counters with a huge left! Popper is in big trouble! He's backing up but A Zoo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Popper from any more damage. A dominating finish by A Zoo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cross A Zoo!
Cross A Zoo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UnderGround FC 31
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Popper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonya tries for a takedown but Popper circles away easily
and Gonya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#
Gonya is rocked!
Popper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Popper throws a leg kick but Gonya checks it.
Gonya misses with a wild body shot.
Gonya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Popper has time to react.
Popper blocks a head kick by Gonya.
Popper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gonya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Gonya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Gonya drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonya seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonya tries to free his leg and advance position but Popper is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gonya has gone for a leg lock! Popper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gonya's guard.#REVB##T1#
Gonya has control of Popper's left arm, preventing Popper from doing any damage. #SUB#
Gonya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Popper defends it easily.#SUB#
Gonya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Popper is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gonya.
Popper wants to control but Gonya is keeping him busy.
Popper in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popper trying to control the position but Gonya is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gonya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popper remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Popper wants to control but Gonya is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gonya tries to bum rush Popper with a series of wild strikes but Popper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Popper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Popper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonya tries for a takedown but Popper circles away easily
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonya is defended easily by Popper.
Popper was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gonya misses with a left hand
and Popper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonya throws the left hand but Popper avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Popper. No joy for Gonya on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sivile Gonya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonya throws an off balance right hand
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonya lands a nice looking body kick.
Gonya misses with a body punch
and Popper counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bung Popper!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bung Popper thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: UnderGround FC 23
Date: Jul 31, 2019

#R1#
Popper swats away the attempt to clinch by Turturro.#CL#
Popper tries to keep at a distance but Turturro has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Popper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turturro tries to clinch up.
Popper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Popper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turturro doesn't manage to clinch there - Popper circles away.
Popper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Popper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turturro doesn't manage to clinch there - Popper circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper thuds his shin into the meat of Turturro's side.
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Popper.
Popper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turturro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Popper.#CL#
Turturro has managed to 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!
Popper is trying to break free.
Popper wants to break the clinch but can't.
I was talking to Turturro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1##BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turturro tries to clinch up but Popper circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Turturro moves into the clinch.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Popper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Popper manages to break the clinch.
Turturro wants to clinch but Popper slips to the side
and Popper counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Turturro moves into the clinch.#TD#
Turturro gets control of Popper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Turturro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Popper trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popper trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Popper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Popper has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Turturro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Popper has his hands clasped together but Turturro extends and breaks Popper's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Turturro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guido Turturro!
Guido Turturro retains his welterweight title!
Guido Turturro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bung Popper spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to Guido. He beat me fair and square 2-0. Hes very slick. He always find a way to win. Congrats man.'.

Event: UnderGround FC 15
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Popper lands a jab-cross combination.
Popper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Popper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Dijk shoots in for a takedown but Popper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Dijk misses with a double jab.
Popper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Dijk in his tracks.
Popper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Dijk missing with a left hand there. Popper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Popper.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dijk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Popper in his tracks.
Van Dijk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Popper.
Popper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Dijk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Popper.
Popper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Dijk back to the cage. Popper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Dijk tests Popper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Popper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Popper misses with a double jab.
Popper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Dijk's sensitive parts.
Van Dijk misses with a few strikes there.
Van Dijk looks to land a combination but Popper avoids it well.
Nice body kick from Popper.
Sloppy strikes from Popper. Those never looked like landing.
Popper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Popper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Dijk throws the kick towards the body but Popper avoids it.
Popper unleashes a big counter combination but Van Dijk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Popper has knocked Van Dijk down with a huge combo! Popper steps away and waves a wobbly Van Dijk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Van Dijk is rocked!
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!
Popper lands with a right and another and another! Van Dijk is in big trouble! Popper lands again and this time it's lights out for Van Dijk! A quality knockout there for Popper.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1#
Lee clobbers Popper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Popper throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Popper backing up. Popper nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Popper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Popper flicks out a counter leg kick but Lee steps away.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Popper tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Popper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee cracks Popper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Lee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper seems a little lost for a moment, as Lee dominates the positioning.
Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lee misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
An elbow from Lee crashes against the mat.
Lee landing a few strikes.
Lee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Popper is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee slows the pace down.
Lee advances to full mount.
Popper taking shots to the head. #T2#
Lee throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee with the ground and pound from mount.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee looking to finish with strikes here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Lee lands with some strikes.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee punishing his opponent with strikes.
A big strike lands for Lee! That's really hurt Popper and he's turned his back - Lee keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Lee jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Lee!
A relieved looking Temujin Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Rapid Showdown in Tokyo 7
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Turturro tries to clinch up but Popper circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Turturro rushes Popper and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Guido Turturro has been cut.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turturro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Turturro moves into range and clinches up with Popper.
Turturro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Popper walks away with a smile on his face. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Turturro moves into the clinch.
Turturro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Popper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Turturro.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Popper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Popper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Popper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Turturro gets a clinch.
Popper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turturro's elbow.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Popper holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Popper just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popper avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Turturro rushes Popper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turturro jumps guard but Popper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popper connects with a leg kick. Turturro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turturro wants to clinch but Popper slips to the side
and Popper counters with a nice leg kick.
Popper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popper jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Popper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turturro in his tracks. #CL2#
Turturro moves into the clinch successfully.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Popper just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards. #BC#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Turturro wants to clinch but Popper slips to the side
and Popper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popper jabs Turturro right on the nose. Turturro blinks but takes it well.
Turturro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Popper counters with a nice body shot.
Popper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turturro. That did some damage!
Popper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Turturro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turturro jumps guard but Popper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Popper holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Turturro gets control of Popper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Turturro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Popper controlling from the top position.
Popper looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Popper is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Turturro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Popper is looking to defend but Turturro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Popper! Turturro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Popper taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Guido Turturro!
A relieved looking Guido Turturro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 5
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1##CL#
Popper clinches up against the cage.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Popper.
Popper letting Joseph take a breather here.
Popper struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Joseph looking to slow down the pace here.
Joseph looking to stall.
Joseph is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Popper scores with a shoulder strike.
Popper tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Popper back against the cage.
Joseph is trying to push Popper away but Popper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Popper.
Joseph is trying to push Popper away but Popper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popper works on Joseph's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Joseph looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Popper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popper cracks Joseph with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Popper.
Joseph looks winded!#T1#
A short left from Popper.
Popper gets through Joseph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popper.
Popper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popper.
Popper lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popper.
Popper is working Joseph over against the cage.
Popper scores with a shoulder strike.
Popper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popper lands a left hand.
Joseph looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Popper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Popper pushes Joseph back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Popper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Joseph is rocked!
Joseph tries to work over Popper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Popper lands a right hand.
Joseph is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Popper.
Popper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Popper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Popper lands a big right hand that drops Joseph! The killer instinct kicks in and Popper finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Popper!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Popper throws out a powerful jab.
Popper throws out a leg kick but Penguin moves out of range and Popper only half commits.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Penguin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Popper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Penguin.#CL#
Popper gets a clinch.
Popper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Penguin.
Popper has a couple of punches blocked by Penguin.
Popper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penguin.
Popper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Penguin lands a takedown into guard.
Penguin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Penguin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Penguin looking to sit in guard and control but Popper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Popper is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Penguin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Popper is looking to defend but Penguin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Popper! Penguin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Popper taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nuclear Penguin!
During a confident post fight interview, Nuclear Penguin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FARTMMA 16: THE RISE OF VENOM
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Delaet misses with the combination.
Popper is looking to counter with a body kick.
Delaet looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
OH! Delaet has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Popper smells blood and charges in for the finish! Popper unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Delaet sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: FARTMMA 11
Date: Jan 08, 2019

#R1#
Popper throws a head kick that misses.
Voges drops down looking for a counter takedown but Popper sprawls and moves away.
Popper throws out a leg kick but Voges moves out of range and Popper only half commits. #TD#
Voges shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Voges was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Popper wants to control but Voges postures up.
Voges definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Popper might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Voges haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Voges wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Popper, who protects the arm well.
Voges fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voges is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Popper's shoulder. That is not cool.
Voges wants to control but Popper is keeping him busy.
Voges in side control, throwing shots but Popper defends. #T1#
Voges trying to control the position but Popper is working away.
Popper defending against the ground and pound.
Voges lands a decent elbow from side control.
Voges fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voges throws an elbow but Popper slips to the side and avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Voges throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Voges looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Voges lands a few punches from side control.#T2##SUB#
Voges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Popper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Voges has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Voges cracks Popper with a big elbow.
Popper taking punishment in the form of punches.
Voges lands some shots froms side control.
Voges scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Popper to see if he's OK.
Popper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Voges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popper parries the strikes from Voges easily there. Voges is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Popper to escape.
Voges sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Popper is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Voges trying to control the position but Popper is working away.
Popper defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Voges scoring with punches and elbows.
Popper dodges the ground and pound from Voges.
Voges creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Popper taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voges in side control lands a decent elbow.
Voges working the body and head with strikes.
Voges wants to control but Popper is keeping him busy.
Voges working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Voges is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Popper looks calm but he's in trouble here. Voges gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Popper is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Voges lets go of the hold and Popper can pop his arm back in it's socket.

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2018

#R1#
Popper throws a chopping leg kick but Kulli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kulli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Popper lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kulli will feel that in the morning.
Kulli misses with a right hand
and Popper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kulli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kulli is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kulli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Popper - the referee stops the clock and Kulli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Popper. Kulli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Popper throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kulli is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Racing shoots in looking for a takedown. Popper tries to sprawl out of it but Racing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Popper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Popper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Racing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Popper, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Popper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popper goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like King Racing has been cut.
Racing doesn't manage to clinch there - Popper circles away.
Popper appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racing shoots in but Popper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Popper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Racing. That did some damage!#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Popper. No joy for Racing on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Racing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Racing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Racing has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Popper. #BC2#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Racing crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Popper - the referee stops the clock and Racing gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Popper. Racing manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Racing is breathing heavily.
Racing shoots in and drives through. Popper sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Popper.
Racing goes for a double leg but Popper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Popper continues to drive forward.
Popper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Popper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Racing fails with the takedown
and as Racing loses concentration momentarily, Popper counters with a picture perfect head kick! Racing 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 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2018

#R1#
Titor throws a body shot but no joy.
Popper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Popper avoids the body shot from Titor.
Titor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Popper defends well and Titor ends up having to push Popper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Titor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Titor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Popper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Titor working aggressively here.
Titor prevents a body shot from Popper.
Popper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor just leaning against Popper, taking a breather.
Titor is working for takedown but Popper is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Titor fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Titor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Titor moves into the clinch.
Popper gets through Titor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Popper on the inside.
Popper is trying to break the clinch but Titor is controlling him.
Titor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Popper after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Titor tries to work over Popper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Titor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popper misses with a punch on the inside.
Popper tries to circle away but Titor has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Titor is trying to trip Popper. He has hold of a leg but Popper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Titor persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Titor throws a strike but Popper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Popper wants to stand but Titor has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Popper trying to control but Titor is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Popper decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Titor, up you get!
Titor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Titor scores with the left hand. Popper knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Popper moves out of range of the strikes.
Popper lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Popper.
Popper feints and then cracks Titor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Titor down. #CL#
Titor has managed to clinch.
Titor prevents a body shot from Popper.
Titor slowing the pace effectively.
Popper is trying to break free.#BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Popper misses with a head kick.
Titor lands a slapping body shot.
Popper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Popper as Titor shoots in.
Popper flicks out a counter leg kick but Titor steps away.
Popper scoring well with a low kick there.
Popper lands a leg kick that knocks Titor off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titor looks to throw the jab but Popper is out of range.
Popper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Titor.
Titor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popper looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Titor clinches with his opponent.
Popper misses with a punch to the body.
Popper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
Titor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Popper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper dominated that round.
That's time! Titor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Popper.
Titor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Popper.
Titor closes the distance but Popper moves to the side
and Popper counters with a head kick.
Popper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.
Titor is looking for a counter combo.
Popper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Titor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Titor looking to score a takedown here. Popper is defending well but Titor drives through and ends up in Popper's guard.
Titor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Popper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Titor looking to pass the guard.
Titor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Titor stays in close to Popper's body and controls the position.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Titor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Titor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Titor won't allow Popper to sweep him here.
Titor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Popper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Titor controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Titor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Popper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Titor is in Popper's guard.
Titor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Popper's guard.
Popper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
John Titor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Titor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popper defending well though.
Titor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Nice strikes from Titor there.
Popper is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Titor jumps into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Titor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Popper sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Popper's face as Titor controls the position.
Titor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Popper takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Titor slows the pace down.
Titor lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Titor working the ground and pound but Popper is defending the strikes.
Titor cracks Popper with a big elbow.
Popper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Titor in side control, throwing shots but Popper defends.
Titor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Titor is looking to take a break and control but Popper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titor advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Popper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Titor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Popper is refusing to be controlled, as Titor sits in half guard.
Popper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Titor with the ground and pound but Popper uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Titor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Popper is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor throws a big elbow that misses.
Titor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Titor is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Titor trying to control but Popper is working from the bottom.
Titor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Titor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Popper keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Popper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Titor.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Titor is looking to work some ground and pound but Popper has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Titor tries to clinch there but Popper circles away.
Popper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Titor.
Titor fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Popper misses with a looping right.
Titor is looking to counter punch.
Titor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Popper jabs Titor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Popper.
Titor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Popper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Titor somewhat.
Popper throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Titor counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Titor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Popper trying to keep a closed guard but Titor is proving a slippery customer.
Titor throws a strike but Popper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Popper forces his way into half guard.
Popper passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Popper tries to control but Titor wriggling away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bung Popper!
Bung Popper gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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