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Event: OFK 336 -     
Date:   Sep 24, 2023
#R1#
Porfirigo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Porfirigo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
Porfirigo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Porfirigo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Porfirigo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kluba sprawls well. He's pushed Porfirigo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kluba misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Porfirigo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kluba has Porfirigo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Porfirigo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Kluba is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Porfirigo can't fight it off and eventually Kluba manages to take the fight to the floor. Porfirigo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kluba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Porfirigo wants to stand and escape but Kluba is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba preventing the sweep.
Porfirigo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Porfirigo pulls Kluba in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluba throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Porfirigo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kluba being controlled here momentarily.
Porfirigo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kluba's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Porfirigo with that takedown attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Porfirigo avoids the body shot from Kluba.
Kluba lands a slapping body shot.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Porfirigo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Porfirigo shoots in for a double leg but Kluba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Porfirigo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kluba on his heels. He'll look to pass Kluba's guard now, I'm sure.
Porfirigo stands and throws Kluba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kluba is looking to regain half guard here but Porfirigo keeps moving and retains side control.
Porfirigo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kluba tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Porfirigo trying to control the position but Kluba is working away.
Porfirigo is really struggling to control Kluba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Porfirigo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kluba throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kluba is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Porfirigo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kluba has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Porfirigo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Porfirigo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kluba tried to score with a low kick but Porfirigo checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porfirigo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Kluba.
Porfirigo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Porfirigo tries to clinch but Kluba is having none of it.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kluba cracks a nice hook into Porfirigo's ribs.
Tayaen Porfirigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porfirigo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kluba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Porfirigo somewhat.
Porfirigo shoots for a takedown but Kluba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Porfirigo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Kluba lands a nice shot to the body.
Porfirigo slips a jab from Kluba.
Porfirigo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kluba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porfirigo defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Porfirigo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Porfirigo clinches.
Porfirigo has Kluba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kluba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Porfirigo misses with a knee strike.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Porfirigo tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Porfirigo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kluba's waist but Kluba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Porfirigo off to one side.
Kluba unleashes a big counter combination but Porfirigo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Porfirigo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Porfirigo rushes Kluba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kluba breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Kluba. No joy for Porfirigo on that attempt.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Porfirigo. #TD#
Porfirigo feints and as Kluba raises his hands in defense, Porfirigo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Porfirigo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kluba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kluba has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Porfirigo trying to control the position here.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Kluba from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kluba stopping the sweep attempt from Porfirigo.
Porfirigo is working hard here to advance position.
Porfirigo being controlled here, momentarily.
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Porfirigo working for a triangle but Kluba defends it easily.
Porfirigo wants to get back to his feet but Kluba is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kluba looking to sit in guard and control but Porfirigo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kluba controlling Porfirigo's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Kluba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kluba lands a body shot.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Porfirigo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba scores with a shot to the body.
Porfirigo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kluba but Kluba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Porfirigo throws a big counter combination but Kluba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Porfirigo moves in looking to clinch but Kluba pushes him off.
Kluba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Porfirigo backs up against the cage.
Kluba lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Porfirigo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porfirigo.
Kluba takes a swing at Porfirigo's ribcage but misses.
Porfirigo tries to clinch but Kluba is having none of it.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluba misses with a straight left.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Porfirigo rather than just go for the knockout.
Kluba scores with the left hand. Porfirigo knows he should have avoided that one.
Porfirigo tries to clinch there but Kluba circles away.
Kluba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Porfirigo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Porfirigo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kluba circles away.
Kluba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Porfirigo. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Porfirigo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kluba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Porfirigo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Porfirigo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Porfirigo counters with a one-two to the body.
Porfirigo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kluba is fending him off so far but Porfirigo persists. Nope, Kluba circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Porfirigo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kluba, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Porfirigo with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Porfirigo with a poor takedown
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kluba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Porfirigo at a distance.
Kluba works Porfirigo's body with a nice hook.
Kluba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba punishes Porfirigo's body with a nice straight punch.
Kluba throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kluba connects with a body shot that sends Porfirigo's belly button to the back.
Kluba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Porfirigo is out of range.
Kluba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Porfirigo momentarily.
Kluba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Kluba. Those never looked like landing.
Porfirigo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Porfirigo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porfirigo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Kluba. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Porfirigo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Porfirigo ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown but Kluba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kluba with the counter takedown but Porfirigo avoids it easily.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Porfirigo there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Kluba!

A very excited looking Sebastian Kluba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tayaen Porfirigo was interviewed post fight and said 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

 

Event: OFK 326 - Garrincha Vs Biden     
Date:   Aug 20, 2023
#R1#
Lingfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Lingfield closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kluba quickly recovers to half guard.
Kluba throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lingfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kluba's head.
Lingfield is keen to just control but Kluba is a slippery customer.
Kluba is looking for a sweep. Lingfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kluba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lingfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba has hold of Lingfield's hands but Lingfield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lingfield is keen to just control but Kluba is a slippery customer.#T1#
Lingfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kluba defending well though.
Kluba is looking to control Lingfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kluba avoid being mounted?
Lingfield trying to control the pace.
Lingfield working over Kluba with some ground and pound. Kluba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lingfield sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lingfield trying to control from half guard but Kluba is working away.
Lingfield 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.
Lingfield not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lingfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lingfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kluba wants to control but Lingfield is keeping busy.
Kluba wants to get back to full guard.
Kluba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lingfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kluba is just riding it out for now. Lingfield eventually gives up the hold.
Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kluba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kluba.#T3#
Lingfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lingfield cracks Kluba with a solid left hand.
Lingfield trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lingfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kluba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lingfield.
Lingfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lingfield postures up and lands a big shot to Kluba's brow.
Kluba looking to control but Lingfield passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Lingfield.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kluba keeps working.
Lingfield controlling the action here. #T4#
Lingfield throwing shots but Kluba is blocking nicely.
Lingfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lingfield lands a nice short elbow.
We've been hearing that Lingfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield wants to take a breather but Kluba is having none of it.
Lingfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba is looking to control Lingfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kluba avoid being mounted?
Lingfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lingfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
A little feinted left hand from Lingfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Kluba tries to keep at a distance but Lingfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lingfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kluba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lingfield circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Lingfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kluba, pushing him back against the cage.
Kluba prevents the takedown attempt.
Lingfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Kluba wants to break free but Lingfield has control. #TD#
Lingfield gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lingfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield trying to control the pace.
Lingfield prevents Kluba from improving his position.
Kluba wants to control but Lingfield is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Kluba tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kluba is trying to control but can't.
Kluba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lingfield.
Lingfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Lingfield trying to control the action but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Lingfield prevents Kluba from improving his position.
Lingfield keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lingfield connects with a nice short shot to Kluba's temple.
Lingfield is looking to take a break and control but Kluba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lingfield trying to mount his opponent but Kluba defends it. #T2#
Kluba tries to get to full guard but Lingfield has control of the leg.
Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lingfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lingfield is nestled in close to Kluba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lingfield uses his free foot to push down on Kluba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kluba.
Lingfield in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lingfield controlling from mount. #T3#
Lingfield with a couple of short strikes.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Lingfield looking to control but Kluba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lingfield has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kluba's face.
Lingfield lands a big elbow.
Lingfield working the ground and pound effectively.
Kluba tries to hold on but Lingfield pushes him away.
Lingfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Kluba is rocked!
Lingfield avoids the attempt from Kluba to control.
Kluba is still in real trouble! Can Lingfield finish him?
Lingfield postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kluba bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lingfield and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: OFK 318 - Kim Vs Stardust     
Date:   Jul 23, 2023
#R1#
Ortega avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Ortega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ortega in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kluba looking for submissions off his back.
Kluba wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba won't allow Ortega to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortega.
Kluba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is thwarting Kluba's attempts to control the position.
Kluba wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well. #T1#
Ortega controlling the pace.
Ortega tries to pass to full mount but Kluba defends it.
Ortega prevents Kluba from improving his position.
Ortega trying to control the pace.
Kluba wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy. #SUB#
Ortega is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Ortega is working for a kimura but Kluba is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ortega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kluba sees it coming and defends easily.
Kluba is not content to let Ortega control the position.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kluba gets back to full guard.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Kluba is keeping the position.
Ortega trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Ortega distracts Kluba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Ortega trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Ortega passes Kluba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Kluba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kluba is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega wants to take a breather but Kluba is having none of it.
Ortega controlling the action here.
Ortega seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kluba for as long as he can get away with.
Ortega looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Kluba is looking to improve his position.
Ortega stalling.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Kluba is defending well.
Ortega seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Ortega seems to be working for a kimura but Kluba defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kluba is not content to let Ortega control the position.
Ortega wants to pass to mount but Kluba is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Ortega 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#
Kluba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortega tries to counter with a takedown but Kluba is quick to defend against it.
Ortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kluba throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kluba swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
Kluba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ortega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Ortega lands a nice shot that snaps Kluba's head back. #CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kluba lands a nice shot to the body.
Kluba throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba. #TD#
Ortega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Ortega throwing shots but Kluba is blocking nicely.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Ortega slows the pace down in half guard.
Ortega has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kluba keeps working.
Ortega stalling.
Ortega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kluba is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Kluba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortega is nestled in close to Kluba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Noah Ortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortega working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ortega moves into full mount! Kluba won't be happy about that!
Kluba regains half guard.
Ortega wants to take a breather but Kluba is having none of it.
Ortega controlling the action here.#SUB#
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kluba is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortega lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Ortega working Kluba over with strikes.
Ortega stalling away here and it's allowed Kluba to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ortega content to stall in guard here.
Kluba can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ortega uses his free foot to push down on Kluba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kluba.
Ortega landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kluba is squirming around, avoiding Ortega's attempts to control the action.
Ortega punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Ortega content just to control the position here.
Ortega looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ortega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kluba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kluba trying to control from the bottom.
Ortega trying to control the action but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ortega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kluba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ortega.
Kluba is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Ortega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Ortega closes the distance and clinches.
Ortega lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortega is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega is looking to control Kluba's arms but Kluba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ortega has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Kluba manages to break the clinch.
Kluba jabs at Ortega's body.#CL#
Ortega has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kluba managing to block the knees to the body from Ortega. #BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kluba to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ortega moves into the clinch.
Kluba is trying to push Ortega away but Ortega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ortega has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kluba after a bit of a struggle.
Ortega prevents Kluba from breaking the clinch.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ortega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kluba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ortega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ortega seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kluba can turn it around.
Kluba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kluba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kluba is pressed up against the cage. Ortega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kluba down to the mat. Kluba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ortega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortega attempts a counter takedown but Kluba avoids it well and moves away.
Kluba digs a good hook to Ortega's body.
Noah Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Kluba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ortega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Ortega closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ortega lands in his opponent's guard.
Kluba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega pushing down on Kluba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ortega wants to control but Kluba is keeping him busy.
Kluba is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ortega is trying to control the action in half guard but Kluba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ortega controlling the pace.
Ortega is keen to just control but Kluba is a slippery customer.
Ortega blocks the strikes from Kluba. #T3#
Ortega is pressing down on Kluba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kluba is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortega lands a nice short elbow.
Kluba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortega.
Ortega drops an elbow to the side of Kluba's head.
Ortega looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Ortega is working for a submission of some sort.
Kluba trying to hold on to Ortega's head to control him but Ortega postures up.
Ortega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Kluba is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ortega seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ortega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kluba sees it coming and defends easily.
Ortega trying to control from half guard but Kluba is working away.
Noah Ortega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ortega working over Kluba with some ground and pound. Kluba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but Kluba defending well.
Kluba is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Ortega!

Noah Ortega thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFK 313 - Chika Vs Mad Onion     
Date:   Jul 08, 2023
#R1#
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Voronov moves away and avoids it.
Voronov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A cross from Voronov lands.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba scores with a hook to the body. Voronov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Voronov tests Kluba's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Voronov lands a big head kick that sends Kluba tumbling to the mat! Voronov takes a step backwards and waves Kluba back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kluba is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Voronov. Kluba falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Voronov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Voronov!
Yuri Voronov very nearly forgot to thank Mythical 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: OFK 311 - Kelly Vs Gomez     
Date:   Jul 01, 2023
#R1#
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Kluba. No joy for Gomes on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kluba misses.
Kluba takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Gomes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gomes showed some decent athleticism there.
Gomes trying to advance position but Kluba counters by regaining guard.
Kluba trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kluba is concentrating on defense, preventing Gomes from advancing position. #SUB#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Kluba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomes passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1##SUB#
Gomes goes for an armbar but Kluba turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kluba.
Gomes being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Kluba controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gomes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kluba has picked Gomes up and slammed him! Gomes can't keep hold of the triangle and Kluba manages to pass to side control!
Kluba takes a little break here. Gomes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gomes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gomes tries to buck Kluba off but Kluba is having none of it.
Gomes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kluba off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Gomes is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Gomes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Gomes has got one arm under Kluba's chin. This could be trouble... Kluba trying to control the other hand but Gomes gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kluba has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
An out of breath Ronaldo Gomes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFK 304 - Nik Vs Barnes     
Date:   Jun 04, 2023
#R1#
Kluba scores with a shot to the body.
Warrior throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Warrior misses the target.
Kluba misses with a looping left.
Warrior swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warrior.
Warrior lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Warrior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kluba throws a hook but Warrior avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warrior.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kluba.
Warrior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warrior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Warrior cracks Kluba with a good jab.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warrior was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
Mental Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Warrior sends Kluba crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Warrior is motioning to the referee to let Kluba up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Kluba is rocked!
Warrior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kluba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Warrior finish him?
Warrior lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kluba head around and knocks him out cold! Warrior hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mental Warrior!
Mental Warrior 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: OFK 295 - Jankovic Vs Santaban     
Date:   May 06, 2023
#R1#
Kluba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnes slips under a jab from Kluba.
Kluba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Kluba saw that one coming.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Kluba slips a jab from Barnes .
Kluba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes with a jab.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes slips a straight right by Kluba.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kluba is out of range. #T1#
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Barnes . Beautiful body shot.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Kluba misses with a body punch.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Kluba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes gets underhooks to prevent Kluba's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kluba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kluba.
No joy there for Kluba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes slips a jab from Kluba.
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!
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Kluba shakes it off.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Kluba didn't expect that.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Kluba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes 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.#T3#
Kluba throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Barnes trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Kluba is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kluba gets back to full guard.
Barnes is in close to Kluba's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kluba has control of Barnes 's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes .
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
Kluba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kluba misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Kluba fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Kluba is keeping the position.
Barnes is pushing down on Kluba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kluba is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kluba defending well though.
Kluba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes .
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes .
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Kluba is looking to control Barnes 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kluba avoid being mounted?#T1#
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kluba trying to hold on to Barnes 's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Kluba recovers full guard.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes works over Kluba with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Kluba.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kluba's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kluba working a defensive guard here.
Kluba keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.
Barnes trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Kluba's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluba working a defensive guard but Barnes passes into half guard. #T3#
Kluba is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnes from advancing position.
Barnes passes to side control.
Barnes works to advance to full mount. Kluba defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Barnes with good strikes from the mount here!
Kluba wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barnes cracks Kluba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barnes raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Kluba is rocked!
Kluba is breathing heavily.
Barnes with good strikes from the mount here!
Kluba is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Derrick Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Kluba! Barnes sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Kluba and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Derrick Barnes !
Our winner, Derrick Barnes , 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: OFK 290 - Gazersky Vs Radar     
Date:   Apr 16, 2023
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Knox moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Kluba manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Knox.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox scores with the left hand. Kluba knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox wants to clinch.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Kluba pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox cracks Kluba with an open hand slap.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox lands a jab.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Kluba misses. #T1#
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluba throws a counter combo.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Knox. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.#CL#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kluba on the side of the head.#CL#
Knox clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kluba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Nice shot by Kluba.
Knox throws a combination. Kluba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Kluba is rocked!
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knox drops Kluba with a naaaaasty hook - Kluba is in real trouble here! Knox dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Porthos Knox!
A victorious Porthos Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: OFK 283 - Barnes Vs Presley     
Date:   Mar 25, 2023
#R1#
Kluba throws a jab when Marek was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Marek.
Kluba works Marek's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Kluba clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marek.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marek working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kluba scores with a hook.
Kluba moves to clinch but Marek breaks away
and Marek counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Marek finds it's way through Kluba's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Marek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kluba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marek's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Marek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marek throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD#
Marek lands a big uppercut and Kluba crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kluba looks OK. Marek waves Kluba back to his feet!
Kluba takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Kluba is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Marek moves into the clinch.
Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Marek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Sebastian Kluba's cut even more.#BC2#
Kluba manages to break the clinch.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.#CL#
Marek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Kluba takes a shot to the head.
Kluba is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Kluba seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Marek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Marek on the inside.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Kluba controls the action.
Marek stops a takedown attempt from Kluba.
Marek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marek.#CL#
Marek has managed to clinch.
Marek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Marek.
Kluba looks winded!
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Marek gets through Kluba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kluba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kluba can turn it around.
A short body shot lands from Marek as the two fighters clinch.
Marek pushes Kluba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marek lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Marek pushes Kluba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marek works on Kluba's body with a couple of short punches.
Marek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Marek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marek lands a body shot.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Marek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marek lands a right hand.
Marek works on Kluba's body with a couple of short punches.
Marek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluba or not.
Kluba takes a shot to 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!
Marek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluba.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
A hook to the body from Marek. #T4#
Marek lands a body punch.
Marek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluba.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek digs a right hand underneath Kluba's ribcage. Kluba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marek lands a shot to the body.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
A short right from Marek.
Marek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marek works on Kluba's body with a couple of short punches.
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marek tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Marek - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Marek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Marek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's time! Marek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Kluba keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluba misses with a body punch #KD#
and Marek counters with a nice right hand that sends Kluba toppling to the canvas! Kluba scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marek finish him?!
An inside leg kick lands from Marek.
Kluba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Marek drives through and clinches with Kluba against the cage.
Gregor Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marek scores with a hook to the body.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek lands a body punch.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek.
A body shot lands from Marek.
Kluba is breathing heavily.
Marek lands with a right to the head.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. #T1#
Marek pushes Kluba against the cage. Marek is working some dirty boxing. Marek pushes off with a quick right hook! Kluba goes down! Kluba tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Marek moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
After the big win, Gregor Marek made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Distinct Label and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: OFK 278 - Kosmanov Vs Ryan     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
OShea throws out a loose jab but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Kluba.
Kluba works OShea's body with a nice hook.
A combination from OShea does no damage.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluba lands a slapping body shot.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba stuns OShea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from OShea.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from OShea.
OShea shoots in for a takedown but Kluba shows good takedown defense.
Kluba connects with a body shot that sends OShea's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
OShea takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OShea throws a lazy head kick
and Kluba counters with a right hand to the body.
OShea is breathing heavily.
Kluba defending well as OShea loads up on a big left hand.
OShea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kluba finds it's way round the side to connect with OShea's head.
OShea really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
OShea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kluba lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#OShea is rocked!
OShea misses with a takedown attempt
and Kluba counters with a crisp right that sends OShea to the canvas! Kluba follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
Our winner, Sebastian Kluba, 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 14, 2023
#R1#
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Ritori lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba takes a swing at Ritori's ribcage but misses.
Ritori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Kluba slips under a jab.
Ritori works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ritori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kluba unleashes a big counter combination but Ritori bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ritori connects with a nice looking jab.
Ritori connects with a right hand. Kluba shakes it off.#ROC#Kluba is rocked!
Ritori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba.
Kluba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wusan Ritori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ritori misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Ritori. #T1#
Ritori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kluba throws a body punch but Ritori moves out of range.
Kluba just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRitori.
Ritori's corner calls for a 1-2. Ritori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kluba misses with a straight left. #KD#
Ritori cracks Kluba with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ritori has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kluba to stand back up!
Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritori finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Sebastian Kluba's cut even more.
Kluba gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ritori gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wusan Ritori!
After the fight, Wusan Ritori was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 25, 2023
#R1#
Van-Plant is looking to land body kicks.
Van-Plant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kluba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kluba takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Kluba.
Van-Plant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kluba has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Van-Plant cracks Kluba with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Van-Plant shoots in and gets a takedown into Kluba's guard.
Van-Plant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van-Plant is fighting to break Kluba's control of his arms but Kluba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Kluba trying to keep a closed guard but Van-Plant is proving a slippery customer.
Van-Plant looking to pass the guard.
Kluba trying to keep a closed guard but Van-Plant is proving a slippery customer.
Van-Plant trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Kluba is trying to keep Van-Plant in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Van-Plant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van-Plant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kluba checks a leg kick.
Kluba walks into a left hand.
Van-Plant tried to score with a low kick but Kluba checks it.
Kluba feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Kluba. No joy for Van-Plant on that attempt.
Van-Plant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van-Plant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Van-Plant misses the target.
Van-Plant has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van-Plant slips under a jab from Kluba.
Van-Plant dives in and grabs Kluba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kluba pushes down on Van-Plant's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van-Plant misses with a low kick.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba lands with a good body shot.
Van-Plant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van-Plant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kluba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van-Plant shoots in but Kluba avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Kluba clobbers Van-Plant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kluba swinging wildly here.
Kluba tries to close the distance and clinch but Van-Plant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van-Plant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Van-Plant. Those never looked like landing.
Kluba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van-Plant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kluba tries to bum rush Van-Plant with a series of wild strikes but Van-Plant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van-Plant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Van-Plant.
Van-Plant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluba cracks Van-Plant with a good jab.#T4#
Jab from Kluba.
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kluba checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Kluba.
Kluba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Kluba misses. #TD#
Van-Plant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kluba quickly recovers to half guard.
Van-Plant throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kluba to regain full guard.
Kluba trying to keep a closed guard but Van-Plant is proving a slippery customer.
Kluba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van-Plant connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van-Plant lands an overhand right.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van-Plant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Van-Plant feinted with a counter takedown.
Van-Plant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van-Plant.
A lazy left from Van-Plant finds it's target.#CUT#That has opened up Sebastian Kluba's cut even more.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van-Plant manages to avoid it.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van-Plant moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van-Plant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van-Plant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van-Plant tries to bum rush Kluba with a series of wild strikes but Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van-Plant.
Van-Plant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kluba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van-Plant with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kluba. Beautiful body shot.
Van-Plant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kluba.
Kluba jabs Van-Plant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Van-Plant is out of range.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
Van-Plant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kluba scores with a jab.
Kluba throws a shot to the body.
Van-Plant scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Van-Plant is out of range. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Van-Plant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Van-Plant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Van-Plant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Kluba. Beautiful body shot.
Kluba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Van-Plant misses.
Kluba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Van-Plant.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kluba! But no joy.
Van-Plant blocks a jab.
Van-Plant tries to counter with a takedown but Kluba is quick to defend against it.
Kluba thuds his right hand into Van-Plant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van-Plant shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kluba eats them both and turns towards Van-Plant to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kluba connects with a body shot.#T3#
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van-Plant.
Kluba walks into a stiff left hand from Van-Plant.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van-Plant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
A jab from Van-Plant does it's job there.#CUT#The cut above Sebastian Kluba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kluba motions for Van-Plant to come forward. Kluba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Van-Plant's shoulder, as Van-Plant tries to avoid the shot.
Van-Plant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van-Plant looks to land a combination but Kluba avoids it well.
Kluba misses the jab.
Van-Plant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kluba takes one to the side of the head.
Kluba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van-Plant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Van-Plant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van-Plant connects with a right hand. Kluba shakes it off.#ROC#Kluba is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van-Plant avoids the body shot from Kluba.
Van-Plant slips a jab from Kluba.
Kluba blocks a leg kick.
Van-Plant swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluba.
Van-Plant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Kluba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van-Plant throws a chopping leg kick but Kluba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Kluba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van-Plant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rico Van-Plant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Kluba finds it's way through Van-Plant's defenses.
Van-Plant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kluba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Van-Plant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba moves forwards but Van-Plant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van-Plant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kluba on the side of the head.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van-Plant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#Sebastian Kluba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Van-Plant finish him?
Kluba walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kluba limp body while Van-Plant jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rico Van-Plant!
A victorious Rico Van-Plant 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:   Jan 14, 2023
#R1#
Baker tries to clinch but Kluba moves away
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Kluba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Kluba lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker is breathing heavily.
Kluba lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Kluba!
After winning the bout, Sebastian Kluba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 7     
Date:   Dec 31, 2022





189 cm
29 yrs
185 lbs



179 cm
36 yrs
177 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sebastian Kluba!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kluba avoids it really well and circles away.
Bar fails with a takedown attempt.
Bar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilhelm Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bar shoots in looking for a takedown. Kluba tries to sprawl out of it but Bar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kluba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bar darts in looking for a takedown but Kluba gets double underhooks and turns Bar into the ropes.
Kluba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluba is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Bar wants the takedown. Kluba is fighting it off but Bar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kluba's guard against the ropes.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Kluba
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba is trying to hold Bar in close to prevent damage but Bar has managed to pass into half guard.
Bar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kluba wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well. #T1#
Kluba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bar is working away from the top position though.
Kluba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kluba is retaining full guard.
Kluba wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Bar controlling from the top position. #T2#
Bar slips nicely into half guard.
Bar content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Bar trying to mount his opponent but Kluba defends it. #SUB2#
Kluba looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Bar controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Kluba actively working from the bottom here.
Bar not doing much here.
Bar is trying to control the action in half guard but Kluba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Kluba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kluba wants to control the action here but instead Bar manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Kluba
Bar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kluba wants to control but Bar is having none of it.#T6#
Bar moves to his opponent's back but Kluba bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Bar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (5) vs (2) Kluba
Bar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bar trying to control the position.
Kluba wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving. #T7#
Kluba postures up.
Kluba looking to sit in guard and control but Bar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (7) vs (2) Kluba
Kluba wants to sweep but no luck.
Bar controlling from the top position. #T8#
Bar pushes down on Kluba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kluba tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Bar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kluba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Kluba is trying is best to control the position here.
Bar slows the pace down in half guard.
Kluba wants to get back to full guard.
Bar is thwarting Kluba's attempts to control the position.
Bar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Bar prevents Kluba from improving his position.
Bar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kluba is looking to improve his position.
Kluba is looking to control Bar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kluba avoid being mounted?#T11#
Kluba is refusing to be controlled, as Bar sits in half guard.
Bar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kluba is in trouble now - Bar has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (10) vs (2) Kluba
Bar controlling his opponent. #T12#
Bar trying to control but Kluba is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kluba wants to hold on but Bar pushes him away.#T13#
Kluba tries to reverse the position but Bar maintains control.
Bar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kluba is looking to get to half guard.
Kluba keeps trying to improve his position.
Bar controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Bar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kluba is looking to escape.
Bar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar trying to control but Kluba is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.

 

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten 4     
Date:   Oct 02, 2022
#R1#
Kluba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sirakanian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Sirakanian misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sirakanian throws the kick towards the body but Kluba avoids it.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
Kluba tried to score with a low kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Kluba connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Kluba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba looks to land a combination but Sirakanian avoids it well. #CL#
Sirakanian clinches up with Kluba and pushes him back against the cage.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kluba controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a left hand. #T1#
Kluba tries to circle away but Sirakanian has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Kluba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sirakanian closes the distance and pushes Kluba back into the cage.
Kluba is looking to break free of the clinch but Sirakanian has double underhooks.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Kluba manages to break the clinch.
Kluba keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Sirakanian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluba.
Kluba is working for takedown but Sirakanian is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Sirakanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluba's head.
Kluba scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sirakanian defends it well.
Sirakanian misses with a head kick.
Sirakanian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sirakanian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sirakanian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kluba.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Kluba checks it.
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.#T3#
Sirakanian lands with a cross.
Sirakanian lands with a nice body kick.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba wants to clinch
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Sirakanian catches Kluba right on the button with a cross.
Kluba moves out of range of the strikes.
Kluba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sirakanian tries to close the distance and clinch but Kluba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kluba blocks a jab.
Sirakanian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kluba moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Sirakanian moves into the clinch successfully.
Kluba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sirakanian seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kluba can turn it around.#BC2#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sirakanian takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Kluba sizes up Sirakanian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kluba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sirakanian's corner calls for a 1-2. Sirakanian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sirakanian wants to clinch up but Kluba keeps it at a distance.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Kluba.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Kluba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but Kluba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Kluba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sirakanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirakanian circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Sirakanian moves into the clinch.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sirakanian.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sirakanian lands a left hand.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head.
Kluba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sirakanian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kluba.
Kluba misses with an uppercut
and Kluba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Kluba's defenses.
Sirakanian throws a head kick but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian thuds his shin into the meat of Kluba's side.
Kluba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian scores with a head kick. Kluba tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sirakanian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klubas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Sirakanian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Sirakanian - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Kluba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sirakanian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sirakanian slips a jab and a cross from Kluba.
Sirakanian connects with a right hand. Kluba shakes it off.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kluba has time to react.
Nice cross by Sirakanian.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Sirakanian tries to clinch but Kluba is having none of it.
Kluba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from Kluba.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. Kluba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sirakanian fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Kluba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sirakanian connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.#T3#
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
Kluba throws a shot to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kluba avoids it.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba.
Sirakanian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kluba keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kluba misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian tries to clinch up but Kluba circles away and keeps his distance.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Sirakanian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian is looking to clinch but Kluba is avoiding it.
Kluba slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Kluba is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Sirakanian tries to clinch but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kluba swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Kluba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Kluba. Those never looked like landing.
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Kluba walks into a stiff left hand from Sirakanian.#CL#
Sirakanian drives through and clinches with Kluba against the cage.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sirakanian is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Kluba throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kluba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirakanian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kluba avoids the head kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Sirakanian lands with a right hand.
Sirakanian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kluba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sirakanian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Sirakanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluba's head.
Kluba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirakanian throws a nice head kick! #ROC#Kluba is rocked!
Kluba blocks a head kick by Sirakanian.
Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Sirakanian finish him?
Sirakanian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kluba seems to have recovered his senses.
Kluba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sirakanian doesn't seem bothered though.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
Kluba moves out of range as Sirakanian throws a body kick.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Sirakanian closes the distance and clinches.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sirakanian has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sirakanian motions for Kluba to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian tries to clinch up.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Sirakanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Sirakanian wants to clinch up but Kluba keeps it at a distance.
Kluba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian tries to clinch but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sirakanian cracks Kluba with a good jab.
A head kick by Sirakanian misses
and Kluba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sirakanian throws a wild body kick that Kluba sees coming a mile off.
Kluba avoids the head kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian cracks Kluba with a good jab.
Sirakanian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Kluba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluba's head.
Kluba misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Sirakanian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kluba swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range. #CL2#
Kluba rushes Sirakanian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Sirakanian has him pressed against the cage.
Kluba tries to score a body lock takedown but Sirakanian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sirakanian keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Narek Sirakanian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kluba tries to break free but Sirakanian pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kluba.
Sirakanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sirakanian has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sirakanian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kluba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Sirakanian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluba.
Sirakanian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sirakanian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sirakanian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sirakanian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sirakanian is pressed up against the cage. Kluba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sirakanian down to the mat. Sirakanian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Narek Sirakanian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Kluba.
Sirakanian connects with a high kick. #CL#
Sirakanian forces Kluba back against the cage and clinches.
Sirakanian presses Kluba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sirakanian lands a left hand.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head.
Kluba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sirakanian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sirakanian is leaning against Kluba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sirakanian 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narek Sirakanian!

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

 

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Dong 2     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022
#R1#
Ducreux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ducreux defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Ducreux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kluba's head backwards.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Ducreux's shoulder, as Ducreux tries to avoid the shot.
Ducreux is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kluba throws a nice looking combination but Ducreux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ducreux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ducreux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kluba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph Ducreux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ducreux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ducreux cracks Kluba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kluba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ducreux.
A shot to the body from Ducreux misses
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ducreux thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kluba if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ducreux is looking for a counter combo.
Joseph Ducreux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ducreux looks for the body kick but Kluba saw that one coming.
Kluba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba checks a leg kick.
Ducreux misses with a low kick as Kluba jumps back.
Kluba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ducreux.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Ducreux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ducreux throws a series of punches but Kluba avoids them all with ease.
Ducreux swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Ducreux throws the kick towards the body but Kluba avoids it.
Ducreux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kluba. That did some damage!
Ducreux misses with a leg kick
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Ducreux has been cut.
Kluba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ducreux feints a jab promting Kluba to slip. Ducreux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kluba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ducreux on the side of the head.
Kluba blocks the body kick.
A nice combination there by Kluba.
Ducreux avoids the body shot from Kluba.
Ducreux throws a hook but Kluba blocks it.
Ducreux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Ducreux throws a looping overhand right but Kluba ducks down to avoid it.
Ducreux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ducreux pushes Kluba away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick from Ducreux misses.
Kluba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kluba scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Kluba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ducreux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ducreux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba stuns Ducreux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ducreux lands a nice shot to the body.
Ducreux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba feints the counter takedown.
Nice body kick there by Ducreux.
Ducreux misses with a series of wild punches.
Ducreux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kluba. #T4#
A good leg kick by Ducreux.
Ducreux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ducreux lands a nice looking body shot.
Kluba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ducreuxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kluba slips a straight right by Ducreux.
Ducreux throws a sloppy body shot
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ducreux misses with a kick to the body
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ducreux pushes Kluba away with a front kick.
Crunch! Ducreux slams his shin into Kluba's torso.
Kluba walks into a stiff left hand from Ducreux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ducreux thuds his shin into the meat of Kluba's side.
Ducreux throws a solid leg kick but Kluba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ducreux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Ducreux dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Kluba forces Ducreux back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ducreux breaks the clinch.
Ducreux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kluba. Kluba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ducreux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Ducreux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Ducreux.
Ducreux throws a sloppy head kick and Kluba moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Ducreux there.
Joseph Ducreux is winning the standup battle so far.
Ducreux misses with the body kick
and Kluba counters with a left and a right that stings Ducreux.
Kluba misses with an uppercut.
Ducreux misses with a left hand
and Kluba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ducreux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kluba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ducreux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kluba manages to avoid it.
Kluba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ducreux.#T1#
Kluba scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Kluba has closed the distance and engaged Ducreux in a clinch.
Ducreux has a couple of punches blocked by Kluba. #BC2#
Kluba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ducreux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ducreux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kluba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ducreux on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#Joseph Ducreux's cut is getting worse.
Ducreux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ducreux lands a front kick.
Ducreux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ducreux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ducreux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ducreux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kluba scrambles back to his feet.
Ducreux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kluba.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ducreux. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba slips under a jab.
Kluba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ducreux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kluba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ducreux moves away.
Ducreux is looking to counter punch.
Ducreux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Ducreux lands with a nice body kick.
Ducreux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Ducreux catches Kluba right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Ducreux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kluba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ducreux throws a big shot that misses.
Ducreux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kluba manages to avoid it.
Ducreux is looking to slow Kluba down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Ducreux.
Ducreux throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.
Ducreux looks for the body kick but Kluba saw that one coming.
Kluba misses with a straight left.
Ducreux defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Kluba.
Ducreux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Ducreux lands a jab-cross combination.
Kluba thuds a left hand into Ducreux's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Ducreux misses.
Kluba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ducreux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kluba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ducreux.
Kluba tries to clinch but Ducreux moves out of range.
Ducreux seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Ducreux's head but Ducreux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ducreux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
Ducreux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ducreux scores with a jab. Kluba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Ducreux dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ducreux is looking to land body kicks.
Ducreux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ducreux's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
Ducreux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ducreux throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ducreux misses with a looping right.
Ducreux connects with a leg kick.
Ducreux 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.
Ducreux jabs Kluba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ducreux tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Kluba counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kluba controls the position. #T1#
Kluba working the strikes but Ducreux uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ducreux trying to control but Kluba postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kluba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ducreux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kluba winds up and cracks Ducreux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kluba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ducreux is looking for a sweep. Kluba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Kluba is working for a kimura but Ducreux is defending it quite comfortably.
Kluba slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kluba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kluba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ducreux's head. #T3#
Kluba trying to control the action but Ducreux is working from the bottom.
Kluba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ducreux gets back to full guard.
Kluba throws a strike but Ducreux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kluba looking for a sweep. Not yet Kluba, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Ducreux stands and steps away. Kluba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kluba throws a body punch but Ducreux moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kluba.
Kluba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kluba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ducreux lands a jab to Kluba's midsection.
Ducreux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ducreux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kluba checks it well.
Kluba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ducreux.
Ducreux throws a sloppy head kick and Kluba moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joseph Ducreux.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ducreux, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28

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

Joseph Ducreux made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA đŸï¸ in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Castella     
Date:   Aug 12, 2022
#R1#
Dudley lands a jab to the head.
Kluba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dudley has time to react.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Dudley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dudley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba slips under a jab from Dudley.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kluba swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
Dudley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kluba throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kluba cracks Dudley with a good jab.
The crowd cheers as Kluba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dudley doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Dudley avoids the body shot from Kluba.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudley scores with a nice head shot.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Dudley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kluba takes one to the side of the head.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Dudley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Dudley is controlling him.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Kluba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dudley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dudley with a nice cross.
Kluba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dudley's head backwards.#T2#
Dudley throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kluba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dudley with a body shot.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Kluba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kluba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kluba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Kluba with the counter takedown but Dudley avoids it easily.
Dudley throws a hook but Kluba blocks it.
Kluba slips a straight right by Dudley.
Some wild striking there from Dudley. #CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Kluba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba lands a body shot.
Kluba can't break the clinch.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kluba's defenses.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Dudley. #BC2#
Kluba breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Dudley does it's job there.
Dudley throws a lazy uppercut
and Kluba counters with a series of strikes. Dudley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dudley thuds his right hand into Kluba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Dudley.#CL#
Dudley moves into the clinch successfully.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Kluba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Dudley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dudley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Kluba tries to break free but Dudley pushes him back against the cage.
Kluba wants to take the fight to the mat but Dudley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley connects with a crisp jab.
Dudley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kluba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.#CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kluba moves out of range as Dudley strikes.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Dudley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Dudley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Dudley moves into range and clinches up with Kluba.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kluba's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kluba tries to score a body lock takedown but Dudley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Dudley as the two fighters clinch.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Kluba in his tracks for a moment.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Kluba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Kluba breaks from the clinch.
Dudley tries to clinch up.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Kluba breaks from the clinch.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluba should have avoided that one.
Dudley with a nice cross.
Dudley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Kluba.
Kluba lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Kluba misses with a body shot
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
Kluba swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Kluba stuns Dudley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Dudley rushes Kluba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Kluba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Nice elbow from Dudley. #CUT#That has opened up Sebastian Kluba's cut even more.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Kluba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Dudley is controlling him.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Dudley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudley.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Dudley counters by moving into the clinch.
Kluba blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Kluba 's eye.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Kluba tries for a takedown but Dudley manages to get underhooks.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Kluba.
Kluba blocks an elbow strike.
Kluba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kluba avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.#BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kluba misses with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#The cut above Sebastian Kluba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dudley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Dudley clinches up with Kluba and pushes him back against the cage.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kluba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Kluba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley throwing a counter right hand but Kluba manages to avoid it.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Kluba avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Kluba in a clinch.
Kluba wants to get back to striking at distance but Dudley won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's time! Dudley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kluba defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Dudley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kluba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dudley fails to land with a series of punches.
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Dudley backs off Kluba throws a huge counter combo but Dudley manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba thuds a left hand into Dudley's body.
Kluba falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Dudley counters by clinching up. #T1##BC2#
Kluba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dudley dips to his left and cracks Kluba with an uppercut!
Kluba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kluba takes one to the side of the head.
Kluba connects with a body shot that sends Dudley's belly button to the back.
Dudley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dudley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kluba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kluba throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Kluba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dudley tries to clinch up.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dudley throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Dudley - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Dudley throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kluba throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
Kluba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dudley's hands.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Dudley misses with an uppercut
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Kluba jabs at Dudley's body.
Kluba ducks right into an uppercut from Dudley. #T3#
Dudley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kluba on the side of the head.
Dudley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dudley feints a jab promting Kluba to slip. Dudley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kluba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dudley 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.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley tests Kluba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dudley has time to react.#T4##CL2#
Kluba pushes Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
Kluba tries to circle away but Dudley has him pinned against the cage.
Dudley tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dudley rushes Kluba and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body.
Kluba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dudley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Kluba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dudley 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Damian Dudley waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA đŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs Face     
Date:   Jul 24, 2022
#R1#
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kluba.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lunges at Kluba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kluba's hand.
Kluba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kluba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sirakanian to score with a decent uppercut.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba moves away from the strike by Sirakanian. #T1#
Sirakanian slips under a jab from Kluba.
A big left from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Kluba needs to keep his hands up - Sirakanian had a free shot at his head there.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluba looks for a takedown but Sirakanian sprawls well.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian throws an off balance right hand
and Kluba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kluba under the eye.
Sirakanian tests Kluba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian lands a body shot. #T2#
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
Kluba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sirakanian misses with a left hand
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
Kluba connects with a jab.
Kluba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sirakanian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Sirakanian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kluba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Sirakanian misses with a body punch
and Kluba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sirakanian thinking.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kluba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Sirakanian throws a shot to the body.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sirakanian with a nice cross.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sirakanian to score with a decent uppercut.
Sirakanian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sirakanian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kluba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Kluba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian dodges the punch combination from Kluba.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Kluba tries a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the head.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Kluba slips the punch.
Kluba avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian jabs Kluba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Kluba lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluba should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluba should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluba misses with a hook
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from Kluba.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Kluba avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian lands the left hand.
Kluba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck for Kluba with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba moves in looking to clinch but Sirakanian pushes him off.
Sirakanian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian sizes up Kluba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Kluba defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Kluba tries to work over Sirakanian's front leg with a kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
Kluba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Kluba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kluba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sirakanian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kluba throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends Kluba's belly button to the back.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sirakanian enables Kluba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sirakanian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian controlling Kluba's posture. #T2#
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirakanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sirakanian wants to sweep but no luck.
Kluba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sirakanian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kluba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Sirakanian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Sirakanian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.
Kluba tries to clinch but Sirakanian is having none of it.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends Kluba's belly button to the back.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Kluba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sirakanian takes one to the side of the head.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
It looked like Kluba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sirakanian.#T4#
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba connects with a looping right hand.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sirakanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kluba. Kluba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba misses with a jab to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirakanian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kluba in his tracks.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kluba misses with a left hand
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kluba avoids the punch easily.
Kluba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Kluba drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba ducks right into an uppercut from Sirakanian.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sirakanian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kluba has a takedown stuffed.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Kluba saw that one coming.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian catches Kluba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirakanian, as that shot connected.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Kluba slips the punch.
Kluba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a lazy uppercut
and Sirakanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Kluba's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking body shot.
Sirakanian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kluba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kluba tries to move into range but Sirakanian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Kluba is out of range.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian punishes Kluba's body with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
Kluba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kluba avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Sirakanian lands.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sirakanian defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Kluba lands with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kluba avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Kluba's defenses. #T3#
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sirakanian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Kluba throws a right and a left that Sirakanian avoids nicely.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Kluba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kluba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Kluba does no damage. #T4#
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range.
Sirakanian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba scores with a shot to the body.
Kluba misses with a hook to the body
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba ducks right into an uppercut from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirakanian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sirakanian defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narek Sirakanian!

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

 

Event: SMASH: Branko vs Peieira     
Date:   Jul 08, 2022
#R1##TD#
Kluba gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kluba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kluba looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nik is avoiding damage well.
Nik 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.
Nik is looking to reverse the position.
Nik takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kluba throws a strike aimed at the side of Nik's head but Nik avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kluba trying to control the position but Nik is working away.
Nik tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Kluba working away.
Nik is looking to regain half guard here but Kluba keeps moving and retains side control.
Kluba working away.#SUB#
Kluba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nik, who protects the arm well.
Kluba wants to control but Nik is keeping him busy.
Kluba is putting a hurting on Nik here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kluba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nik sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kluba wants to control but Nik is keeping him busy. #T2#
Nik is trying to get back to half guard.
Nik dodges the ground and pound from Kluba.
Kluba trying to control the position but Nik is working away.
Nik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nik is trying to get back to full guard.
Kluba wants to take a breather but Nik is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Kluba.
Kluba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Kluba working Nik over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik wants to improve his position but Kluba is controlling well. #SUB#
Kluba is working for a submission of some sort.
Kluba wants to pass the guard but Nik is defending well.
Kluba works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kluba looking to control but Nik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Nik is trying desperately to improve position.
Kluba tries to control but Nik wriggling away.
Nik is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kluba scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nik?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nik is looking to get to half guard.
Nik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Kluba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Nik has Kluba up against the cage in a clinch.
Nik lands with a light punch inside.
Kluba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nik can do to turn this around?
Kluba tries a body shot but Nik blocks it.
Kluba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Kluba has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kluba tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Kluba back against the cage.
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nik lands a body punch.
Nik lands an uppercut.
Nik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nik digs a right hand underneath Kluba's ribcage. Kluba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nik blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nik.
Nik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nik tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it. #T1#
Nik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kluba up against the cage.#TD#
Kluba turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Kluba tries for a kimura but Nik is defending well.
Nik gets back to half guard.
Nik wants to control but Kluba is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kluba is working for a submission of some sort.
Kluba trying to control from half guard but Nik is working away. #T2#
Kluba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nik moves into full guard.
Kluba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kluba's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nik stopping the sweep attempt from Kluba.
Nik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Kluba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nik defends well.#T3#
Nik wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
Nik slips nicely into half guard.
Kluba gets back to full guard.
Kluba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nik manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Nik being controlled here, momentarily.
Nik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kluba's guard. #REVB#
Kluba has Nik pulled in close to control his posture.
Nik wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nik.
Kluba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kluba avoids the body shot from Nik.
Nik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Nik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
Nik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
Kluba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Nik with the counter takedown but Kluba avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba tries to clinch but Nik is having none of it.
Nik throws a body shot but no joy.
Kluba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nik tries to counter with a clinch but Kluba shakes him off and moves away.
Kluba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nik paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Nik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nik stuns Kluba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nik to counter with a crisp jab.
Nik throws a looping overhand right but Kluba ducks down to avoid it.
As Nik looks to move away, Kluba throws a big counter combo but Nik just gets out of the way.
Kluba looks for a takedown but Nik sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Nik.
Nik misses with a two punch combination.
Kluba slips a straight right by Nik.
Kluba slips a jab and a cross from Nik.
Nik throws a jab but it's blocked by Kluba.
Aleks Nik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nik misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Nik misses with a wild combination. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Nik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nik tries to counter with a clinch but Kluba shakes him off and moves away.
Nik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Nik has closed the distance and engaged Kluba in a clinch.
Nik is pushing Kluba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kluba tries a body shot but Nik blocks it.
Kluba is trying to drag Nik to the mat but Nik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Kluba controls his hands.
Kluba can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Kluba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow.
Kluba wants a takedown. #T3#
Kluba misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Nik.
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Kluba controls the action.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Kluba controls his hands.
Kluba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nik is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Kluba has hold of one of Nik's legs. Nik is fighting the takedown attempt but Kluba gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sebastian Kluba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kluba postures up.
Kluba works over Nik with some ground and pound from guard.
Nik wants to sweep but no luck.
Kluba wants to control from the top but Nik keeps moving. #T4#
Nik keeping full guard, as Kluba tries to pass.
Nik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kluba's guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kluba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nik works over Kluba with some ground and pound from guard.
Nik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nik 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!

 

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Johnson 2     
Date:   Jun 24, 2022
#R1#
Kluba wants to clinch up but Papadopoulos keeps it at a distance.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Papadopoulos throws a one two combo.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Kluba tries to close the distance and clinch but Papadopoulos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Papadopoulos.
Kluba shoots in looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos tries to sprawl out of it but Kluba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kluba dives in and grabs Papadopoulos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos pushes down on Kluba's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Papadopoulos misses
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kluba walks into a straight right hand from Papadopoulos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Kluba.
Kluba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Papadopoulos but Papadopoulos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Kluba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kluba dives in for a single leg takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kluba up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Kluba has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Papadopoulos stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kluba fails to land.
Kluba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Kluba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kluba throws a head punch that misses.
Kluba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Papadopoulos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Kluba slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Papadopoulos scores with the left hand. Kluba knows he should have avoided that one.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Kluba moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Kluba moves out of range easily.
Kluba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Kluba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Papadopoulos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kluba.
Kluba sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Kluba trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Kluba is looking to advance position but Papadopoulos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Papadopoulos controlling the position easily from mount.
Papadopoulos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Kluba is trying desperately to improve position.
Papadopoulos looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kluba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Papadopoulos controlling the position easily from mount.
Kluba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Papadopoulos tries to move into range but Kluba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kluba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick, looking for Kluba's leg but Kluba calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
Kluba shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kluba moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Kluba attempts a counter takedown but Papadopoulos avoids it well and moves away.
Kluba shoots in but Papadopoulos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Kluba moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kluba is out of range.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Kluba moves his leg out of the way.
Kluba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kluba tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Kluba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kluba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Papadopoulos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Papadopoulos pulls Kluba in close to prevent any damage.
Kluba throws a strike but Papadopoulos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kluba trying to keep a closed guard but Papadopoulos is proving a slippery customer.
Kluba being controlled here, momentarily.
Papadopoulos being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kluba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Papadopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kluba is keeping the position for now.
Kluba has his hands on Papadopoulos's head, controlling the position.
Papadopoulos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Papadopoulos throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Kluba throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kluba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papadopoulos is aware though and is defending well.
Papadopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluba swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kluba shoots in for a takedown but Papadopoulos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Papadopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Kluba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Papadopoulos counters with a low kick, right behind Kluba 's knee.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Kluba is out of range. #T4#
Kluba slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Kluba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Papadopoulos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Kluba is looking for a counter combo.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kluba fails to land the takedown.
Jab from Kluba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Papadopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kluba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kluba is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Kluba down.
Kluba wants to clinch up but Papadopoulos keeps it at a distance.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos flicks out a counter leg kick but Kluba steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot.
Kluba dips to his left and cracks Papadopoulos with an uppercut!
Kluba throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Kluba tries to clinch but Papadopoulos is having none of it.
Kluba goes for a double leg but Papadopoulos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Papadopoulos continues to drive forward.#T1#
Papadopoulos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kluba can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Kluba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos stalling.
Kluba can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Kluba tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos gets underhooks to prevent Kluba's takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Kluba trying to stall but Papadopoulos improves his position.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba trying to control the position but instead, Papadopoulos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kluba into the cage.#BC2#
Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch.
Kluba doesn't manage to clinch there - Papadopoulos circles away.
Kluba darts in trying to clinch
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand. #T3#
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kluba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a leg kick.
Kluba tries to clinch but Papadopoulos is having none of it.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
Papadopoulos leaves Kluba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kluba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kluba. Kluba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kluba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Jab, jab by Papadopoulos - just one landing.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Kluba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Papadopoulos thuds a left hand into Kluba's body.
Kluba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Kluba avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Kluba throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range. #TD#
Kluba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Papadopoulos!
Papadopoulos struggling a bit here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!

Avraam Papadopoulos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Lee     
Date:   Jun 04, 2022
#R1#
Hakekia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kluba in his tracks.
Kluba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kluba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kluba scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kluba checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Kluba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kluba takes one to the chin there.
Kluba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Kluba moved away.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kluba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakekia scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia sizes up Kluba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hakekia throws an off balance right hand
and Kluba counters with a left and a right that stings Hakekia.
Hakekia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kluba eats them both and turns towards Hakekia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Hakekia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kluba walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kluba checks a leg kick.
Hakekia's corner calls for a 1-2. Hakekia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kluba 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.
Kluba misses with a two punch combination.
Hakekia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kluba. Kluba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body.
Hakekia takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Kluba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hakekia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kluba scrambles back to his feet.
Hakekia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a head kick.
Kluba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Kluba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Kluba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kluba checks it well.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Kluba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Kluba moved away.
Kluba swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hakekia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kluba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hakekia connects with a jab.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kluba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Kluba is out of range.
Kluba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Kluba misses.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.#T4#
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Kluba moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kluba misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba misses the jab.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Kluba avoids it with no problem.
Kluba moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kluba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Kluba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kluba.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Hakekia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakekia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluba's head.
Kluba 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.
Hakekia misses the jab.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kluba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba slips a straight right by Hakekia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia cracks Kluba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hakekia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klubas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Kluba with a nice cross.
Kluba misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Hakekia is predictable there
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakekia lands with a nice body kick.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Kluba is out of range.
Kluba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia scores with a nice head shot.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia lands a lovely overhand right.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Hakekia. That snapped Kluba's head back.
Kluba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Kluba throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kluba thinking.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kluba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia thuds a left hand into Kluba's body.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Hakekia delivers a nice body kick.
Hakekia works Kluba's body with a nice hook.
Hakekia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
Kluba misses with a jab to the body
and Kluba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kluba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hakekia jabs Kluba right on the nose. Kluba blinks but takes it well.
Hakekia lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hakekia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kluba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kluba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakekia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kluba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kluba misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a left to the body.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakekia.
Kluba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Kluba ducks down to avoid it.
Kluba throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hakekia connects with a jab.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kluba slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Kluba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kluba tries to move into range but Hakekia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kluba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hakekia lands with a nice body punch.
Kluba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Kluba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hakekia.
Kluba avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kluba tries to clinch but Hakekia moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia throws a leg kick #CL#
and Kluba counters by moving into the clinch.
Hakekia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body.
Kluba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hakekia prevents a body shot from Kluba.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hakekia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Hakekia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kluba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia connects with a jab.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia scores with a hook.
Kluba misses with a jab to the body
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kluba. That did some damage!
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Kluba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Kluba moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Kluba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Kluba down.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hakekia keeps Kluba at a distance using the push kick.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a head kick.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Kluba's shoulder, as Kluba tries to avoid the shot.
Kluba misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there.
Hakekia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakekia with a hook.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Kluba moves out of range easily.
Kluba throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hakekia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kluba. Kluba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba throws a combination that misses
and Hakekia counters with an outside leg kick.
Kluba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakekia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kluba.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Kluba saw that one coming.
Hakekia cracks Kluba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hakekia cracks Kluba with a good jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body. Kluba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia counters with a low kick, right behind Kluba 's knee.
Kluba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hakekia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kluba scrambles back to his feet.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a counter combo.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia counters with a low kick, right behind Kluba 's knee.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Kluba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. Kluba didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kluba ducks right into an uppercut from Hakekia.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!

Alika Hakekia took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Cole     
Date:   May 14, 2022
#R1#
Kluba looks to land a left hand but Nti moved out of range nicely.
Nti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Nti moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kluba.
Nti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Nti misses with a body shot
and Kluba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Nti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nti takes one on the button.#CL#
Nti closes the distance and clinches.
Nti has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Nti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.#T1#
Kluba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nti has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Kluba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nti counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba misses with an uppercut
and Nti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Good shot there by Nti.
Kluba lunges at Nti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nti's hand.
Nti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kluba scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Nti does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba.
A little feinted left hand from Nti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Nti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nti blocks a jab.
Kluba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kluba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kluba looks to land a combination but Nti avoids it well.
Kluba throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nti throws a body shot but no joy.
Kluba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nti misses with a body shot.
Nti throws a hook but Kluba blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kluba misses.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Nti slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Nti is out of range.
Nti jabs Kluba to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Nti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kluba misses with some punches.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nti.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#That has opened up Sebastian Kluba's cut even more.
Kluba misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kluba misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow. #T4#
A hook to the body from Nti.
Nti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kluba misses with a body punch.
Kluba stalling in the clinch but Nti improves position.
Nti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
Nti tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Nti does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nti. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and Nti counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Nti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A big right from Kluba misses.
Nti swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Nti ducks down to avoid it.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nti is looking to counter punch.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Nti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kluba doesn't seem bothered though.
Kluba lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Nti is out of range.
It looked like Nti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kluba.
Nti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kluba misses.
Kluba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba lands a head shot.#T1#
Nti slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Nti misses its target.
Kluba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kluba moves out of range of the strikes.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Nti moves away and avoids it.
Kluba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nti.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Nti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.#T2#
Nti punishes Kluba's body with a nice straight punch.
Nti lands a head shot.
Nti dips to his left and cracks Kluba with an uppercut!
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nti tests Kluba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nti walks into a straight right hand from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kluba scores with a decent looking hook.
Kluba jabs at Nti's body.#T3#
Nti swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Sebastian Kluba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nti misses with a straight right.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kluba slips a jab and a cross from Nti.
Nti lands with a shot to the body.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
Nti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kluba.
Nti connects with a leg kick.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti. #T4#
Jab, jab by Nti - just one landing.
Kluba throws a body punch but Nti moves out of range.
Nti lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Kluba is rocked!#CUT#Sebastian Kluba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nti. Nti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Nti finish him?
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Nti sends Kluba crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nti is motioning to the referee to let Kluba up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A swing and a miss from Kluba.
Samuel Nti is winning the standup battle so far.
Kluba misses with a hook
and Nti counters with a huge left! Kluba is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nti isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kluba from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Nti!

 

Event: SMASH: Muller vs KillsInWater     
Date:   Apr 30, 2022
#R1#
Kluba dips to his left and cracks Kurri with an uppercut!#TD#
Kurri shoots in and gets a takedown into Kluba's guard.
Kluba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurri is controlling him.
Kurri looking to pass the guard.
Kluba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurri is one step ahead there.
Kluba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kurri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kluba dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kluba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kurri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurri trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Kurri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kluba manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kurri trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Kurri looking to pass the guard.
Kurri trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Kurri tries to free his leg and advance position but Kluba is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kluba looking to control.
Kurri wants to pass the guard but Kluba is keeping the position.
Kurri preventing the sweep.
Kluba is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Kluba has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kurri off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurri.
Kurri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurri throws a right hand that Kluba ducks under and follows up with a left that Kluba also avoids with ease.
Kluba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kurri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Kurri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kluba takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kluba sprawls well. Kluba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kurri gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Kluba misses with an uppercut. Kurri saw that one coming.
Kurri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Kurri misses.
Despite the aggression on Kluba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kluba swings for the body but Kurri moves out of range.
Kurri tries to counter by clinching up but Kluba breaks away and moves out of range.
Kluba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurri.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Kluba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kluba wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurri pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Kluba tries to keep at a distance but Kurri has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kurri takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kurri.#TD#
Kurri gets control of Kluba's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kurri will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kluba connects with a couple of short punches.
Kluba trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Kluba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kurri controls Kluba momentarily but Kluba frees himself.
Kluba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kluba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kluba wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving. #SUB#
Kurri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kluba is aware though and is defending well.
Kluba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tatu Kurri will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurri.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurri. That snapped Kluba's head back.
Kluba misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurri missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Kluba shuts the power down on Kurri. Lights out, game over! Kluba is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sebastian Kluba!
A very excited looking Sebastian Kluba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Tatu Kurri had this to say: 'ggwp'.

 

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kurri     
Date:   Apr 08, 2022
#R1##CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Kluba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kluba.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Kluba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith lands an elbow just above Kluba 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Kluba prevents a body shot from Smith.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Kluba misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
Kluba wants to stall.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kluba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kluba's defenses.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Kluba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lands with a cross. #CL#
Smith darts in and clinches Kluba up against the cage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Sebastian Kluba's cut even more.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Kluba swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kluba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.#CL#
Smith clinches.
Smith lands a right hand.
Kluba misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluba looking to stall.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow. #T3#
Kluba looking to stall.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Kluba takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kluba on the side of the head.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kluba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Kluba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Kluba walks into a left hand.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kluba circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to clinch but Kluba moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluba digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is working Kluba over against the cage.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Despite the aggression on Kluba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kluba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Kluba tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Kluba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kluba.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow inside. #CUT#The cut above Sebastian Kluba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Kluba shrugs off.
Kluba tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kluba swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Kluba tries to tie him up.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#Sebastian Kluba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Kluba in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing 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: SMASH: Chaos vs Bissainthe     
Date:   Mar 18, 2022
#R1#
Kurri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurri throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurri lands a glancing blow to the side of Kluba's head.
Kurri misses with a two punch combination.
Kluba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Kurri shoots in and gets a takedown into Kluba's guard.
Kurri slips nicely into half guard.
Kurri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kurri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kurri is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluba preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kluba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kurri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kurri's back!#T1#
Kluba has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kurri's body.
Kluba is hanging on to Kurri's back as he tries to escape.
Kluba struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kluba scores with punches to the body.
Kurri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurri staying busy and making it hard for Kluba to control.
Kurri looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kurri tries to escape the position. #T2#
Kluba is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kluba gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kluba gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kluba apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurri throws out a counter right but Kluba avoids it with no problem.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kurri scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluba should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurri. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kurri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kurri misses with a left hand
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##TD2#
Kurri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kluba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kluba.
Kurri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kluba pulls Kurri in close to prevent any damage.
Kurri wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
Kluba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurri manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurri controls Kluba momentarily but Kluba frees himself.
Kluba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kluba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kluba stopping the sweep attempt from Kurri.#T4#
Kurri throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kluba chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri wants to sweep here but Kluba controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kurri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurri looking to control but Kluba passes into half guard.
Kurri flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kluba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kluba is keen to just control but Kurri is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kurri staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kluba as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Tatu Kurri has been cut.
Kluba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurri throws out the jab.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kluba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurri scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Kurri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kluba was covering up waiting for the punch and Kurri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kurri tries to free his leg and advance position but Kluba is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri is still trying to improve position.
Kurri trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kluba has control of Kurri's left arm, preventing Kurri from doing any damage. #T1#
Kurri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurri trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Kluba wants to sweep but no luck.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kluba keeping full guard, as Kurri tries to pass.
Sebastian Kluba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kluba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kurri tries to free his leg and advance position but Kluba is retaining full guard.
Kurri won't allow Kluba to sweep him here.
Kurri wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurri connects with a right hand. Kluba shakes it off.
Kurri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Kurri misses its intended target.
Kluba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Kurri there.
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target.
Kluba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurri. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Kurri catches Kluba right on the button with a cross.
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kurri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurri slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Kurri moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Kluba.
Kurri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kurri swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
No luck for Kurri with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Kluba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kluba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Kurri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kluba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Kluba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kluba prevents Kurri from moving into mount.
Kluba is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kluba is looking for a sweep.
Kluba wants to control but Kurri postures up.
Kurri tries to move to mount but Kluba blocks the move with his legs.
Kluba tries to bench press Kurri off him but Kurri keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Kurri 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kluba misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurri.
Kurri has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kurri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but Kurri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kluba throws a right hand that Kurri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurri also avoids with ease.
Kurri throws a combination that misses
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurri misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kurri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurri! But no joy.
Kurri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good exchange - Kurri coming out on top.#T1#
Kurri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kurri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurri thuds his right hand into Kluba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurri. #CL2#
Kurri forces Kluba back against the cage and clinches.
Kluba is trying to maintain a safe position but Kurri gets an underhook and turns Kluba into the cage.#TD2#
Kurri is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kluba can't fight it off and eventually Kurri manages to take the fight to the floor. Kluba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kurri passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kluba is trying to get back to half guard.
Kluba regains half guard.#T2#
Kluba is looking for a sweep. Kurri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba trying to control from the bottom.
Kurri stops Kluba from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kurri is working for a kimura but Kluba is defending it quite comfortably.
Kluba is trying to stand up here but Kurri is controlling him well.
Kluba is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kurri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kluba is controlling Kurri's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3##SUB2#
Kurri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Kurri is looking for a kimura here.
Kurri not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kluba is trying to control but can't.
Kurri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kluba keeps working.
Kurri works his way into full mount!
Kurri fails to advance to Kluba's back.
Kluba working to try and regain half guard.
Kluba is working hard here to advance position.
Kurri is landing with some decent strikes but Kluba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kurri looking to control but Kluba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Kurri!

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

 

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Kluba 2     
Date:   Feb 18, 2022
#R1#
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Chaos moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Chaos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chaos jabs Kluba right on the nose. Kluba blinks but takes it well.
Chaos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Chaos avoids it with no problem.
Chaos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kluba swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Chaos.
Kluba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chaos misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Chaos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos stands up over Kluba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chaos is in close to Kluba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kluba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kluba throwing shots but Chaos is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kluba trying to control from half guard but Chaos is working away.
Kluba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chaos tries to roll over but Kluba keeps him under control.
Kluba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chaos trying to control here.
Kluba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chaos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kluba tries to pass to full mount but Chaos defends it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chaos wants to improve his position but Kluba is controlling well.
Kluba passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos regains half guard.
Chaos is looking to improve his position.
Kluba is trying to control the action in half guard but Chaos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Chaos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kluba. #T3#
Chaos wants to control but Kluba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chaos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kluba.
Kluba is thwarting Chaos's attempts to control the position.
Kluba prevents Chaos from improving his position.
Kluba moves nicely into side control.
Kluba working away.
Kluba lands a few punches from side control.
Chaos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Kluba's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chaos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kluba's best efforts.#T4#
Chaos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chaos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kluba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chaos's head.
Chaos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kluba is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Chaos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kluba advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chaos!
Chaos is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chaos punishes Kluba's body with a nice straight punch.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chaos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chaos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kluba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chaos somewhat.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos lands with a cross.
Chaos misses the body punch
and Chaos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kluba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chaos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kluba scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Chaos throws a good cross that connects.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaos looks to land a left hand but Kluba moved out of range nicely.
Kluba with a hook.
Chaos with a jab.
Kluba works Chaos's body with a nice hook.
Chaos misses with a body shot
and Kluba counters with a left to the body.
Chaos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kluba manages to avoid it.
Chaos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kluba.
Chaos misses with a straight right.
Chaos misses with an uppercut.
Chaos scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chaos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kluba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chaos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Chaos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kluba has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chaos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kluba prevents the takedown attempt.
Kluba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos wants to take the fight to the mat but Kluba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kluba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chaos is keeping busy.
Kluba tries to work over Chaos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kluba blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos is trying to break the clinch but Kluba is controlling him.
Kluba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kluba tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Kluba back against the cage.
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chaos working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Chaos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
The ground and pound from Chaos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kluba wants to control but Chaos postures up.
Kluba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chaos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but Kluba defending well.
Chaos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kluba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kluba is pulling down on Chaos's head to control his posture.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Kluba is keeping the position.#T4#
Kluba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaos is one step ahead there.
Kluba pulls Chaos in close to prevent any damage.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kluba is keeping the position for now.
Chaos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chaos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kluba misses the jab.
Kluba misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Chaos.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Chaos moves away and avoids it.
Max Chaos is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kluba doesn't seem bothered though.
Kluba lands with an uppercut that bounces Chaos off the cage and back into range.
Chaos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Kluba is looking to clinch.
Chaos fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Kluba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Chaos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kluba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kluba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaos. #T1#
Kluba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kluba is pressing down on Chaos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chaos is holding on for now.
Kluba prevents Chaos from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kluba lands a nice short elbow.
Chaos is looking to improve his position.
Chaos is pressing down on Kluba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chaos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Chaos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Kluba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kluba trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kluba is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chaos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kluba is looking to defend but Chaos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kluba! Chaos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kluba taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Chaos!
Max Chaos retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Max Chaos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Johnson     
Date:   Jan 19, 2022
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Kluba.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kluba lands a nice shot to the body.
Kluba throws a big shot that misses.
Pepo throws a right and a left that Kluba avoids nicely.
Pepo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kluba slips a jab and a cross from Pepo.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kluba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pepo throws out a powerful jab.
Pepo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from Pepo does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pepo throws a series of punches but Kluba moves out of range.
Pepo blocks a jab.
Pepo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Pepo. #CUT2#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba stuns Pepo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Pepo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kluba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pepo up against the cage.#T1#
Kluba tries to throw a body punch but Pepo avoids it by throwing Kluba back against the cage.
Kluba'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.
Kluba throws a head punch that misses.
Kluba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kluba can't find room to land a body shot as Pepo controls the action.
Kluba tries a body shot but Pepo blocks it.
Kluba swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pepo blocks a body shot from Kluba.
Pepo has a couple of punches blocked by Kluba.
Pepo blocking some punches.
Kluba misses with a punch to the body.
Pepo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kluba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pepo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kluba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepo misses with the head strike.
Kluba misses with a body punch.
Pepo lands a body shot. #T3#
Kluba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pepo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Pepo.
A shot in the inside from Pepo.
Kluba is pushing Pepo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kluba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepo.
Kluba taking a breather.#T4#
Pepo blocks a body shot from Kluba.
A nice left hand lands by Kluba.
Kluba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kluba misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kluba fails to land.
Pepo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kluba stalling against the cage.
Pepo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pepo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bate Pepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Pepo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kluba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pepo.
Kluba throws out a powerful jab.#KD2#
Pepo drops Kluba with a beautiful combination! Kluba stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pepo is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba tries to bum rush Pepo with a series of wild strikes but Pepo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Kluba has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pepo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pepo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Pepo. Those never looked like landing.
Pepo tries to bum rush Kluba with a series of wild strikes but Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Pepo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Pepo feints the counter takedown.
Pepo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pepo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Pepo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Kluba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kluba trying to stall but Pepo improves his position.
Kluba leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pepo blocking some punches.
Pepo blocks a body shot from Kluba.
Pepo scores with a shoulder strike.
Kluba digs a right hand underneath Pepo's ribcage. Pepo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kluba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kluba struggles to land a body shot inside as Pepo controls his hands.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kluba misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Kluba as the two fighters clinch.
Pepo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pepo working aggressively here.
Kluba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepo blocking some punches.
Pepo blocking some punches.
Pepo misses with some punches.
Pepo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kluba seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pepo can turn it around.
Pepo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepo.
Kluba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluba misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kluba has a couple of punches blocked by Pepo.
Kluba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pepo blocks a body shot from Kluba.
Kluba stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Kluba.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kluba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kluba can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Pepo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pepo tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kluba struggles to land a body shot inside as Pepo controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Kluba.
Pepo stalls.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kluba tries a body shot but Pepo blocks it.
Kluba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kluba taking a breather.
Kluba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluba.
Pepo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pepo blocks a body shot from Kluba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pepo looks to land a combination but Kluba avoids it well.
Pepo misses with a body shot.
Pepo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pepo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pepo closes the distance but Kluba moves to the side
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kluba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bate Pepo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pepo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pepo misses with a few strikes there.
Pepo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kluba counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Pepo! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
After winning the bout, Sebastian Kluba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Kluba     
Date:   Dec 15, 2021
#R1#
Kluba takes one to the side of the head.
Chaos lands a jab to the head.
Kluba takes a swing at Chaos's ribcage but misses.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Chaos slips the punch.#TD#
Chaos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chaos prevents Kluba from improving his position.
Chaos wants to take a breather but Kluba is having none of it.
Chaos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kluba to regain full guard.
Chaos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chaos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kluba trying to control the position.
Kluba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Kluba has his hands on Chaos's head, controlling the position.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Kluba wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba 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.
Chaos throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chaos throws a lazy uppercut
and Kluba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chaos lands an overhand right.
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Chaos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Chaos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kluba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chaos's hands.
Chaos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chaos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kluba.
Chaos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chaos blocks a jab.
Chaos looks to land a left hand but Kluba moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Chaos. Beautiful body shot.
Chaos moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Chaos.
Kluba moves away from the strike by Chaos.
A big left from Chaos misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Kluba tests Chaos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaos defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Chaos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chaos looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chaos takes a swing at Kluba's ribcage but misses.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chaos scores with a jab to the head.
Chaos swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluba.
Chaos throws a right hand that misses
and Kluba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chaos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chaos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Chaos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kluba quickly recovers to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kluba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chaos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chaos's back!
Kluba tries to get the hooks in deep but Chaos pushed the leg off. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kluba keeps control of the position easily here as Chaos tries to buck him off.
Kluba is looking to control Chaos but Chaos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kluba avoiding Chaos 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluba is punishing Chaos with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Kluba is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chaos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chaos is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chaos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chaos shoots for a double leg takedown but Kluba sprawls well. He's pushed Chaos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kluba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kluba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chaos.
Chaos scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaos scores with a body shot.
Chaos has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Chaos gets a double leg takedown into Kluba's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Chaos trying to move into half guard but instead Kluba has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kluba trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Kluba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaos is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kluba working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kluba advances position into side control!
Chaos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chaos manages to get back to half guard.
Chaos is looking for a sweep. Kluba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kluba wants to take a breather but Chaos is having none of it. #T2#
Chaos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kluba trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chaos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kluba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kluba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kluba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sebastian Kluba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kluba postures up and lands a big shot to Chaos's brow.
Kluba wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving. #T3#
Chaos looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaos, not yet.
Chaos has momentary wrist control but Kluba slips an elbow through the middle.
Kluba advances to half guard.
Kluba is thwarting Chaos's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kluba connects with a nice short shot to Chaos's temple.
Chaos is looking to improve his position.
Chaos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kluba throws a big elbow that misses.
Kluba is working Chaos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kluba passes into half guard.
Chaos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kluba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kluba's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kluba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chaos gets his hands free as Kluba looks to control.
Chaos gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kluba wants to escape the position.
Chaos not allowing Kluba to control his hands. #SUB#
Chaos looking to break Kluba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kluba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chaos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chaos is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Chaos gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Chaos gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Chaos apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Chaos's shoulder, as Chaos tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos misses with a hook.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Chaos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chaos tries to counter with a takedown but Kluba is quick to defend against it.
Chaos throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range.
Chaos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaos misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kluba! But no joy.
Chaos's corner calls for a 1-2. Chaos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kluba.
Kluba drops his hands momentarily and Chaos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaos circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Chaos.
Chaos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chaos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Chaos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chaos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kluba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Chaos.#T1#
Kluba scores with a jab.
Chaos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Kluba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kluba throws the left hand but Chaos avoids the punch easily.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaos.
Kluba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaos.
Chaos slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Chaos.
Chaos throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily.
Chaos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chaos misses with a body shot.
Chaos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kluba slips under a jab from Chaos.
Chaos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Kluba.#T2#
Chaos looks to land a combination but Kluba avoids it well.
Kluba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Chaos is out of range.
Chaos works the jab nicely.
Kluba avoids the body shot from Chaos.
Max Chaos is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba swinging wildly here.
Chaos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaos.
Chaos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba unleashes a big counter combination but Chaos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Chaos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Chaos moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Chaos misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Chaos.
Kluba moves away from the strike by Chaos.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Chaos is out of range.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Chaos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kluba looking for a sweep. Not yet Kluba, not yet.
Kluba controlling Chaos's posture.
Kluba keeping full guard, as Chaos tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kluba holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Kluba wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaos throws a big elbow that misses.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
Kluba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chaos scores with a jab to the head.
Chaos misses the jab.
Chaos misses with a lunging right hand
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos throws an overhand right that lands on Kluba's shoulder, as Kluba tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Kluba defending well as Chaos loads up on a big left hand.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Chaos avoids it with no problem.
Chaos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kluba on the side of the head.
Chaos looks to land a left hand but Kluba moved out of range nicely.
Chaos throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily.
Chaos tries for a takedown but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kluba misses with a straight left.
Kluba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaos momentarily.
Chaos misses with a looping right.
Kluba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kluba.
A slow jab from Chaos misses its intended target.
Chaos lands with a right hand.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Chaos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chaos misses with a hook. Kluba ducked under it nicely.
Kluba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Chaos moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Chaos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kluba.
Chaos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab by Chaos.
Chaos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chaos fails to land the takedown.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Chaos is out of range. #TD#
Chaos dives in and scores a takedown into Kluba's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kluba looking for a sweep. Not yet Kluba, not yet.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving. #ES2#
Kluba is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chaos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Kluba prevents a body shot from Chaos.
Kluba misses with a body punch.
Chaos lands with a light punch inside.
Kluba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluba struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Chaos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kluba trying to control the position but instead, Chaos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kluba into the cage.
Chaos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kluba is trying to stall.
Kluba prevents a body shot from Chaos. #T3#
Chaos wants to take the fight to the mat but Kluba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Chaos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kluba swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos misses with a hook
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaos.
A big right from Chaos misses.
Chaos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chaos slips a jab from Kluba.
Chaos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kluba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chaos has a takedown stuffed.
Chaos misses with a straight left.
Kluba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chaoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##TD#
Chaos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chaos prevents Kluba from improving his position.
Chaos content to control rather than advance.
Kluba is looking to improve his position.
Kluba wants to control but Chaos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos had his way with Sebastian Kluba in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kluba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kluba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chaos. Chaos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chaos takes a swing at Kluba's ribcage but misses.
Kluba moves out of range as Chaos strikes.
Chaos shoots for a takedown but Kluba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kluba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kluba scores with a decent looking hook.
Chaos connects with a body shot.
Chaos sizes up Kluba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kluba slaps away a takedown attempt from Chaos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos dodges the punch combination from Kluba.
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chaos misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Chaos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kluba works the jab nicely.#TD#
Chaos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chaos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kluba's head.
Chaos wants to control but Kluba is keeping him busy.
Kluba is trying to maintain the position but Chaos is very close to passing his half guard.
Chaos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kluba wants to get back to full guard.
Kluba wants to get back to his feet.
Kluba is looking for a sweep. Chaos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kluba moves into full guard.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Chaos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Chaos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kluba isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Kluba's face as Chaos controls the position.
Chaos tries to advance to mount but Kluba denies him.
Chaos controlling the position from side mount.
Kluba is looking to regain half guard here but Chaos keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Kluba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chaos off and has taken his back!
Chaos avoids the strikes from Kluba.
Chaos is in bad spot here.
Kluba lands punches and elbows.
Chaos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chaos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chaos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kluba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kluba is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Chaos up.
Chaos wants to control his opponent's hands but Kluba gets his hands free.
Chaos tries to escape the position. #T4#
Chaos trying to control the position but Kluba manages to sink in the hooks.
Chaos tries to escape but Kluba has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chaos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Kluba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chaos is taking damage to the body and head.
Kluba softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Chaos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kluba's guard. Nice work there by Chaos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Kluba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chaos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chaos!

Max Chaos retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Max Chaos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Andonian vs Chaos     
Date:   Nov 19, 2021
#R1#
Kawulski slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but Kawulski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Kawulski counters with a takedown into side control.

Kluba throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Kawulski moves away and avoids it.
Kawulski slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kawulski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kluba tries to bum rush Kawulski with a series of wild strikes but Kawulski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kluba cracks Kawulski with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Kluba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawulski's head backwards.
Kawulski shoots in looking for a takedown but Kluba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawulski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kawulski defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kawulski walks into a straight right hand from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a right hand #TD#
so Kawulski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluba controlling the position.
Kluba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there.
Kluba is pulling down on Kawulski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kawulski, at least for the moment.#T2#
Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawulski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kluba is retaining full guard.
Kawulski forces his way into half guard.
Kluba keeping control of the position.
Kluba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kluba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kawulski throwing strikes from guard but Kluba blocks nicely.
Kawulski pushes down on Kluba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kluba is trying to maintain the position but Kawulski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kawulski working the head and body with strikes.
Kawulski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kluba is refusing to be controlled, as Kawulski sits in half guard.
Kawulski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Kawulski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kawulski is looking to advance position but Kluba won't allow it.
Kluba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kluba is trying is best to control the position here.
Kawulski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kluba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kawulski trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Kluba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kawulski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kawulski trying to control from half guard but Kluba is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Kluba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kluba throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Kawulski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Kawulski from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Westside Martial Arts inform us that Kluba has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kawulski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kawulski postures up and lands a big shot to Kluba's brow.
Kawulski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kluba tries to buck Kawulski off but Kawulski is having none of it.
Kluba prevents Kawulski from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Kluba bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kawulski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kluba defends well and Kawulski ends up having to push Kluba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kluba.
Kawulski looking for a takedown.
Kawulski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba can't find room to land a body shot as Kawulski controls the action. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Kluba.
Kluba working aggressively here.
Kawulski can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kawulski tightens his grip and picks Kluba up, before dumping him to the ground. Kluba manages to land in guard.
Kluba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kluba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kawulski won't allow Kluba to sweep him here.
Kawulski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kluba has his hands on Kawulski's head, controlling the position.
Kluba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Kluba is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea.
Kluba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kawulski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kluba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kawulski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kluba lands a couple of digs.
Kawulski keeping moving, preventing Kluba from controlling successfully.
Kluba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kluba tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawulski is retaining full guard. #T3#
Kawulski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kawulski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kluba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kawulski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kawulski looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kluba sprawls and moves away.
Kawulski moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawulski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kawulski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kluba misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Kawulski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Kawulski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kawulski manages to end up in side control.

Kluba bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kluba doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Kawulski tightens his grip and picks Kluba up, before dumping him to the ground. Kluba manages to land in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kluba manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kluba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawulski's elbow.
Kluba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kawulski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Kawulski.#CL#
Kawulski has closed the distance and engaged Kluba in a clinch.
Kluba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawulski has Kluba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kluba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kawulski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kawulski pushes Kluba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawulski fails to pull guard.
Kawulski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawulski tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kluba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kawulski pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Kawulski tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Kawulski back against the cage.
Kluba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kluba stalls.
Kluba looking to stall.
Kluba throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawulski.
Kawulski'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.
Kluba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawulski has Kluba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kluba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kawulski jumps guard. #T2#
Kawulski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kluba is one step ahead there.
Kluba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kawulski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawulski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kluba trying to control but Kawulski is working from the bottom.
Kluba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kawulski controls Kluba momentarily but Kluba frees himself.
Kawulski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kluba throws a series of punches but Kawulski avoids them all with ease.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Kawulski slips the punch.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kawulski ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kluba misses with an uppercut.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kluba sprawls and moves away.
Kluba misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Kawulski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kluba's guard.
Kawulski lands a couple of digs.
Kawulski controlling from the top position.
Kluba looking to control. #T4#
Kluba managing to control the position.
Kawulski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kawulski stopping the sweep attempt from Kluba.
Kawulski with a nice head shot there.
Kluba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kawulski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aleksander Kawulski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kluba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawulski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kluba is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Kawulski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kluba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Kluba!

Our winner, Sebastian Kluba, 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: SMASH: Murphy vs Chaos     
Date:   Oct 23, 2021
#R1#
Kelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing.
Kelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Kelly 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.#CL2#
Kelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelly.
Kelly being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kluba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kluba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Kluba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Kluba misses with a double jab.
Kelly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kelly connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kluba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kelly misses with a double jab.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Kelly takes a swing at Kluba's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
Kluba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kluba misses the target.
Kluba misses with a body shot
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly lands a slapping body shot.
Kelly throws a big shot that misses.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kluba checks a leg kick.
Kelly scores with a jab.#T2#
Kelly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kluba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kelly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kluba connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ned Kelly has been cut.
Kelly with the inside leg kick.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kluba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Kelly scores with a jab.
Kelly misses with a leg kick
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly slips under a jab from Kluba.
A jab from Kelly does it's job there.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kelly scores with a leg kick.
Kelly lands with a shot to the body.
Kluba sizes up Kelly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.#T3##CL2#
Kelly rushes Kluba and presses him up against the cage.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Kluba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Kelly blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Kelly lands a jab.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
Kelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kluba throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.#CL2#
Kelly has Kluba up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Kelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kluba.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Kelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kluba circles away quickly and effectively.
Kluba misses with a left hand
and Kelly counters with a nice body shot.
Kelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kluba tries to clinch but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly misses with a jab to the body
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
Kelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kelly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kluba slips a jab from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Kelly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kelly lands with an uppercut that bounces Kluba off the cage and back into range.
Kelly thumps Kluba with a low kick.
Kelly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Kelly.#CL2#
Kelly rushes Kluba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kelly as Kluba tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kelly drives through and clinches with Kluba against the cage. #BC2#
Kelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ned Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly lands a high kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Kelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kluba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kelly. Kluba shrugs it off though.
Kluba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Kelly gets a clinch.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kluba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ned Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kelly lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly wants to land a leg kick but Kluba is out of range.
Nice shot by Kluba.
Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kluba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Kluba connects with a body shot that sends Kelly's belly button to the back.
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kluba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelly throws a push kick but Kluba slaps the foot to one side.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly throws a shot to the body.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kluba.
Kelly throws a hook but Kluba blocks it.
Kluba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kelly.#T3#
Kelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kluba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kelly misses with a right hand
and Kluba counters with a left to the body.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Kelly throws a body kick that misses
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelly cracks Kluba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kluba checks a leg kick.
Kelly throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kluba misses the jab.
Kelly sizes up Kluba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kluba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba misses with a hook
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kluba is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Kluba digs a good hook to Kelly's body.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Kluba throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelly thuds a left hand into Kluba's body.
Kelly misses with a right hand #KD#
and Kluba counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kelly! Kluba lets Kelly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kelly is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluba finish him?
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelly connects with a leg kick.
Kelly ducks into an uppercut from Kluba and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Kluba!
A relieved looking Sebastian Kluba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Hakekia     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Kluba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Roth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kluba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kluba's face as Roth controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluba prevents Roth from improving position.
Kluba tries to bench press Roth off him but Roth keeps the position.
Kluba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kluba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Roth has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Roth content just to control the position here. #T1#
Kluba's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kluba wants to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
Roth wants to control the pace but Kluba is squirming around nicely.
Kluba tries to hold on but Roth postures up.
Kluba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kluba is looking to get to half guard.
Kluba tries to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
Roth controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Kluba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roth wants to control the pace but Kluba is squirming around nicely.
Roth controlling the pace for now.
Kluba is trying desperately to improve position.
Roth content just to control the position here. #T3#
Kluba gets back to half guard.
Kluba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kluba seems keen to control Roth's posture.
Kluba wants to stand and escape but Roth is having none of it.
Roth wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
Kluba wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluba trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roth preventing the sweep.
Kluba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kluba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Roth is just out of range.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kluba as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.
Roth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.#TD2#
Kluba gets caught flat footed, as Roth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kluba scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toran Roth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Roth slips under a jab from Kluba.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roth.
Roth takes one to the chin there.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.
Roth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kluba.
Roth fails with the takedown
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kluba stuffs the takedown attempt from Roth. Roth gets slowly back to his feet.
Roth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kluba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roth thinking.
Toran Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Kluba throws a series of strikes that have Roth backpedaling.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kluba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?
A big left from Kluba misses.
Kluba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roth's head backwards.
Roth lands a jab to the head.
Kluba leaves Roth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kluba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sebastian Kluba is winning the standup battle so far.
Kluba scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kluba eats them both and turns towards Roth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Roth avoids the body shot from Kluba.
Roth unleashes a big counter combination but Kluba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target. #TD2#
Roth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kluba on his heels. He'll look to pass Kluba's guard now, I'm sure.
Roth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kluba is trying to control the position but Roth postures up.
Kluba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kluba is adopting a defensive guard.#ES#
Kluba is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kluba can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action. #T3#
Kluba is looking to control Roth's arms but Roth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kluba has his back to the cage.
Kluba misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluba can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action.
Kluba misses with some punches. #BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth misses with the combination.
Roth misses with a double jab
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba scores with a jab.
A low kick lands for Roth.
Roth shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kluba throws a hook but Roth blocks it.
Kluba misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Roth misses.#T4#
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown but Kluba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roth circles away quickly and effectively.
Kluba blocks a head kick by Roth.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Roth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Roth.#CL2#
Roth has closed the distance and engaged Kluba in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch.
Roth misses with a straight right.
Roth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Kluba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Roth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kluba pinned against the cage. Kluba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roth misses with a takedown
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba swinging wildly here.
Kluba looks to land a left hand but Roth moved out of range nicely.
Roth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.#T1#
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Roth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Roth slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Roth counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roth is trying to move to mount but Kluba reverses beautifully and ends up in Roth's guard. #T2#
Kluba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kluba looking to pass the guard.
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Kluba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kluba looking to sit in guard and control but Roth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba has Roth pulled in close to control his posture.
Roth prevents Kluba from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roth wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
Kluba wants to stand up but Roth is controlling him.
Roth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Kluba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kluba throwing strikes but missing.
Kluba wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Kluba!

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

 

Event: SYN 820 Maluga vs. Mumu     
Date:   Aug 01, 2021
#R1#
Kluba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strap takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kluba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kluba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strap digs a good body shot into Kluba's ribs.#TD2#
Strap changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kluba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Strap is working to tighten his grip on Kluba's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kluba has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Strap is really squeezing tight and eventually Kluba passes out! Strap breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jock Strap!
Jock Strap bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Super Series I     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1#
DePalma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kluba. That did some damage!
Kluba avoids the body shot from DePalma.
DePalma throws a leg kick but Kluba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from DePalma. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
DePalma throws a hook but Kluba blocks it.
DePalma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kluba catches DePalma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kluba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kluba throws out a powerful jab.
DePalma throws a combination that misses
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba scores with a shot to the body.
Kluba lands a jab to DePalma's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DePalma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#DePalma is rocked!
Louie DePalma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oh DePalma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kluba throws a shot to the body.
DePalma seems to have got his legs back now.
Kluba drops DePalma with a big left hand! DePalma is injured, injured bad! Kluba jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
During a confident post fight interview, Sebastian Kluba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Dionsy vs Archer     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Line blocks a low kick nicely.
Line 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.
Line ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kluba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kluba throws a push kick but Line slaps the foot to one side.
Line paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kluba moves away from the strike by Line.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line pushes Kluba away with a front kick.
Kluba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Line looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Line.#CUT2#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kluba is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kluba avoids the head kick by Line. #T1#
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Line closes the distance and clinches.
Kluba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Line misses with some punches.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluba.
Kluba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kluba blocks a body shot from Line.
Line jumps guard but Kluba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Line ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Line no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Kluba avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Kluba wants to pass the guard but Line is keeping the position.
Line looking to control. #SUB2#
Line is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Line wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kluba is now in half guard.
Line has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kluba is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kluba moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Line.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Line tries to buck Kluba off but Kluba is having none of it.
Line is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kluba is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've been hearing that Kluba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Line regains half guard.
Line is looking to get back to full guard here but Kluba has managed to pass to side control instead.
Line tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kluba presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Line is desperately trying to improve his position but Kluba has a good base and remains in mount.
Kluba controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Line really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kluba controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Line is looking to get to half guard.
Line keeps trying to improve his position.
Line is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kluba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kluba.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Line.
Kluba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Line lands a head kick. Kluba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Line lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kluba throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Line is able to avoid easily.
Line throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Line lands with a hook. Kluba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kluba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Line scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Line checks the leg kick nicely there.
Line moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Line tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kluba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kluba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Line throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gustav Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kluba moves out of range of the strikes.
Kluba looks for the body kick but Line saw that one coming.
Line tries to clinch but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Kluba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Line. Line obviously looking to wear him down.
Kluba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Line lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.
Line fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kluba wants to slow Line down by chopping away at his legs.
Line checks a low kick from Kluba.
Line tries to clinch up.
Kluba tries to land a body kick
and Line counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Line checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kluba lands a glancing blow to the side of Line's head.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kluba paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Line has closed the distance and engaged Kluba in a clinch.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Line jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kluba walks away with a smile on his face. Line gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kluba tries to land a leg kick but Line saw it coming and moves away.
Kluba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kluba moves out of range as Line throws a body kick.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Line misses with a straight left.
Line scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kluba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
Kluba connects with a body shot that sends Line's belly button to the back.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
Line fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Line walks into a left hand.
Line bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kluba's head backwards.
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!
Line tries to clinch but Kluba moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
Line misses with an attempted mid kick.
Line throws an off balance right hand
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.
Line looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kluba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Line tries to clinch up.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Line throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Line.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Line lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Line throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Line moves into range and clinches up with Kluba.#TD2#
Line successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Line looking for subs off his back but Kluba has passed one foot through into half guard.
Line wants to control the action here but instead Kluba manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Kluba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Line is looking to escape.
Kluba controlling the pace for now.
Line really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kluba trying to control but Line is having none of it.
Kluba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kluba avoids the attempt from Line to control.
Kluba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Line is in all sorts of trouble here.
Line wants to control but Kluba is having none of it.#T3#
Line tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Line regains half guard.
Line is looking for a sweep. Kluba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kluba content to control rather than advance.
Line is trying to control but can't.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kluba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sebastian Kluba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Line tries to roll over but Kluba keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kluba moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Line.
Line tries to buck Kluba off but Kluba is having none of it.
Kluba has control of an arm but Line manages to advance to Kluba's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kluba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Line.
Kluba can't escape the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!

A very excited looking Gustav Line rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SMASH: Molloway Tripp     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Cup lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kluba throwing a counter right hand but Cup manages to avoid it.
A big right from Cup misses.
Kluba looks to land a combination but Cup avoids it well. #KD2#
Cup throws a left that rocks Kluba and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cup dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kluba regain composure! #ROC2#Kluba is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Cup tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cup has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kluba tries to improve position but can't.
Cup wants to control but Kluba is keeping him busy.
Kluba wants to control but Cup postures up.
Cup wants to control but Kluba is keeping him busy.
Cup working away.
Kluba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cup is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Cup is trying to get an arm triangle but Kluba is defending well. #T1#
Kluba is trying to get back to half guard.
Kluba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cup off and has taken his back!
Cup tries to escape but Kluba has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cup breaks Kluba's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cup trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Kluba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kluba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cup told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cup trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Kluba is trying to control the position but Cup postures up.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kluba is pulling down on Cup's head. It's preventing any offense from Cup, at least for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cup passes into half guard. #T3#
Cup prevents Kluba from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cup maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kluba could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cup has cracked it and Kluba is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cup!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blue Cup!
Blue Cup thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tripp walks into a straight right hand from Kluba.
Kluba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
Tripp swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Tripp slips a jab from Kluba.
Tripp slips a jab from Kluba.
The crowd cheers as Kluba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tripp doesn't seem phased though.
Tripp avoids the body shot from Kluba.
Tripp keeps Kluba at a distance using the push kick.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Tripp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba swings widly with a right hand
and Tripp counters with a left to the body.
Tripp scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tripp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Tripp throws a series of strikes that have Kluba backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Tripp as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Kluba.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kluba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tripp.
Nice straight punches there by Kluba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kluba.
Kluba moves out of range as Tripp strikes.
Kluba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tripp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kluba misses with a hook
and Tripp counters with a thumping low kick.
A combination from Kluba does no damage.
Tripp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Sloppy strikes from Kluba. Those never looked like landing.
Tripp connects with a leg kick.
Tripp looks to throw the jab but Kluba is out of range.
Tripp tries a head kick but it misses.
Kluba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tripp slips a jab from Kluba.
Tripp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kluba misses with a two punch 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!
Kluba misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tripp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kluba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tripp finds it's way round the side to connect with Kluba's head.
Tripp connects with a leg kick.
Tripp throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Tripp's head but Tripp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tripp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tripp.
Tripp throws a right hand that misses
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Tripp misses its intended target.
Tripp misses with a combination
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Tripp throws a right and a left that Kluba avoids nicely.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tripp throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Kluba misses
and Tripp counters with an inside leg kick.
Tripp throws a body kick that misses.
Tripp misses with a body punch
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tripp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kluba with a body shot.#T3#
Kluba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Tripp does no damage.
Kluba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tripp misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Tripp looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Kluba moves out of range of the body kick from Tripp.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Tripp as he connects with a hook.
Tripp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tripp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Tripp tries a quick counter leg kick but Kluba is wise to it.
Kluba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tripp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Tripp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Kluba.
Tripp moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Tripp.
Kluba swinging wildly here. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tripp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tripp walks into a left hand.
Kluba checks a low kick from Tripp.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Tripp moved out of range.
Kluba swings for the body but Tripp moves out of range.
Tripp lands a head shot.
Kluba throws a big shot that misses.
Tripp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kluba with a body shot.
Kluba cracks Tripp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tripp scores with a head kick.
Kluba slips a jab and a cross from Tripp.
Kluba takes a swing at Tripp's ribcage but misses.
Tripp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tripp is looking to score with low kicks.
Tripp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tripp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kluba backing away here, and Tripp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tripp thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but CJ Tripp will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tripp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kluba takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tripp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses
and Tripp counters with a nice body kick.
Kluba misses with a hook. Tripp ducked under it nicely.
CJ Tripp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Kluba misses.
Kluba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kluba swings widly with a right hand
and Tripp counters with a nice body shot.
Tripp misses with a low kick.
Tripp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kluba's sensitive parts.
Tripp lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kluba will feel that in the morning.
Tripp tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Tripp coming out on top.
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tripp to counter with a crisp jab.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kluba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kluba duly obliges.
Tripp misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Tripp lands a body shot.
Tripp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kluba throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tripp works the jab nicely.
Kluba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kluba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tripp staying out of range there.
A big left from Kluba misses.
Tripp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tripp was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tripp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kluba.
Tripp scores with a head kick. Kluba tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Tripp swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Tripp throws a low kick but Kluba moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Tripp.
Tripp walks into a jab.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Tripp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tripp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tripp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tripp misses with a right hand
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Tripp ducks down to avoid it.
Tripp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tripp.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kluba checks a leg kick.
Kluba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tripp throws a body kick that misses
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tripp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Kluba misses with a right hand
and Tripp counters with a body kick.
Tripp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kluba throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tripp thuds his right hand into Kluba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kluba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tripp.
Kluba misses with a wild combination.
Tripp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kluba cracks Tripp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tripp defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Tripp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Kluba misses with an uppercut
and Tripp counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tripp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kluba.
Tripp attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Tripp moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kluba misses with an uppercut. Tripp saw that one coming.
Tripp throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tripp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tripp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tripp connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tripp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tripp clobbers Kluba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kluba works over Tripp's head and body with a nice combination.
Kluba misses with an uppercut
and Tripp counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Tripp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tripp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kluba throws a body punch but Tripp moves out of range.
Kluba lands with a right hand.
Tripp slips under a jab.
Kluba moves out of range as Tripp throws a body kick.
Kluba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kluba.
Tripp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Tripp follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tripp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kluba.
Tripp thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kluba if he has to take too many more of those.
A big left from Tripp misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripp connects with an inside leg kick.
Tripp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tripp throws out a leg kick but Kluba moves out of range and Tripp only half commits.
Tripp misses with a combination
and Kluba counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tripp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Kluba backs off Tripp throws a huge counter combo but Kluba manages to avoid it all.
Tripp dips to his left and cracks Kluba with an uppercut!
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tripp.
Tripp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kluba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tripp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba staying out of range there.
Kluba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tripp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kluba.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tripp circles away quickly and effectively.
Tripp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tripp scores with a leg kick.
Tripp lands the left hand.
Tripp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Tripp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tripp.
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!
Tripp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Tripp throws a leg kick but Kluba checks it.
A head kick misses from Tripp.
Kluba misses with an uppercut
and Tripp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tripp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tripp takes a swing at Kluba's ribcage but misses.
Tripp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tripp throws a head kick but Kluba moves out of range.
Tripp moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Kluba throws a hook but Tripp blocks it.
Kluba swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tripp to counter with a crisp jab.
Tripp misses with a looping right.#T3#
Tripp blocks a jab.
Tripp throws a fast counter high kick but Kluba manages to duck under it in time.
Tripp throws a wild body kick that Kluba sees coming a mile off.
Tripp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kluba.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Tripp slips under a jab.
Tripp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the body from Kluba misses
and Tripp counters with a one-two to the body.
Tripp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tripp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tripp throws a leg kick but Kluba moved away.
A shot to the liver by Kluba. Beautiful body shot.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tripp slips under a jab.
Kluba looks to land a left hand but Tripp moved out of range nicely.
As Kluba backs off Tripp throws a huge counter combo but Kluba manages to avoid it all.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
CJ Tripp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Tripp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Tripp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Tripp scores with a kick to the body.
Kluba lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses.
Kluba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kluba jabs Tripp right on the nose. Tripp blinks but takes it well.
Tripp avoids the body shot from Kluba.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick lands for Tripp.
Kluba slips under a jab from Tripp.
Kluba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tripp to score with a decent uppercut.
Tripp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tripp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tripp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tripp swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Tripp!

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

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Leal     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kluba at a distance.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba feints a jab promting Alvado to slip. Kluba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alvado slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvado.
A shot to the liver by Kluba. Beautiful body shot.
Kluba misses with a right hand
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kluba misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Alvado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kluba.
Alvado moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
A low kick lands for Alvado.
Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvado works Kluba's body with a nice hook.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Alvado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Kluba connects with a body shot.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado works the jab nicely.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvado thuds his shin into the meat of Kluba's side.
Alvado dips to his left and cracks Kluba with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Alvado finds it's target.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Alvado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body. Kluba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kluba has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A solid body kick from Alvado.
Alvado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Alvado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvado slips a jab from Kluba.
Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Alvado throws a push kick but Kluba slaps the foot to one side.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado. #T3#
Alvado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Alvado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Alvado finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alvado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Alvado.
Kluba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alvado.
Alvado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Alvado digs a good hook to Kluba's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvado misses with a looping right.#T4#
Alvado dodges the punch combination from Kluba.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
Alvado walks into a left hand.
Alvado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Kluba.
A swing and a miss from Kluba.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvado misses with a head kick.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kluba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alvado misses with a hook to the body
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kluba throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvado lands a front kick.
Kluba dips to his left and cracks Alvado with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
A combination from Kluba does no damage.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.
Kluba checks a leg kick.
Alvado throws out a powerful jab.
Alvado scoring well with a low kick there.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kluba misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvado slips a straight right by Kluba.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kluba misses with a looping left.
Alvado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alvado connects with an inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kluba might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alvado has got the better of the exchanges.
Alvado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvado dips to his left and cracks Kluba with an uppercut!
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kluba checks a low kick from Alvado.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Kluba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kluba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Alvado is predictable there
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kluba moves forwards but Alvado connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kluba. That did some damage!
Alvado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado looks to land a left hand but Kluba moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Kluba as he checks the leg kick.
Kluba throws a good cross that connects.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvado circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Kluba scores with a four punch combination!
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Kluba moves away and avoids it.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alvado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvado throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.#T3#
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Alvado scores with a decent looking hook.
Alvado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Kluba throws a right and a left that Alvado avoids nicely.
Kluba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alvado lands a head shot.
Alvado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kluba moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado delivers a nice body kick.
Kluba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvado.
Kluba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kluba takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvado - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target. #T4#
Alvado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kluba slips a jab from Alvado.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Kluba lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
Alvado slips a jab from Kluba.
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvado defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Alvado scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kluba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kluba throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado works Kluba's body with a nice hook.
Alvado catches Kluba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado lands a head shot.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvado 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 Kluba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kluba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alvado fakes the leg kick and cracks Kluba in the body.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado feints and then cracks Kluba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kluba down.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.#T1#
Kluba scores with a jab. Alvado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvado. That snapped Kluba's head back.
Alvado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kluba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvado.
Alvado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kluba needs to keep his hands up - Alvado had a free shot at his head there.
Alvado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Kluba down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Nice jab there from Alvado.
Alvado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Alvado lands a front kick.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Kluba 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.
Alvado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kluba misses with an uppercut.
Alvado scores with a jab.
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvado slips a straight right by Kluba.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kluba.#T3#
Alvado takes a swing at Kluba's ribcage but misses.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kluba.
Kluba digs a good body shot into Alvado's ribs.
Kluba throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Kluba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kluba throws a combination that misses
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvado throws a shot to the body.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Kluba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kluba.
A jab lands there for Alvado.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado lands with a straight right. Kluba didn't see that one coming.
Kluba lands a nice hook to Alvado's body. Alvado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvado slips a jab from Kluba.
Alvado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kluba at a distance.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Kluba saw that one coming.
Jab by Kluba.
Alvado throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kluba throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range. #CL#
Alvado pushes Kluba up against the cage in a clinch.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Alvado.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kluba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alvado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target.
Kluba clobbers Alvado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvado cracks Kluba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado throws a chopping leg kick but Kluba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kluba throws a combination that misses
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Kluba. Beautiful body shot.
Alvado keeps Kluba at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado tries to bum rush Kluba with a series of wild strikes but Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Kluba misses with a body punch
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Alvado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kluba finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvado's head.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Kluba misses.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kluba throws a right hand that Alvado ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvado also avoids with ease.
Alvado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvado clobbers Kluba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kluba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alvado scores with a nice head shot.
Alvado keeps Kluba at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kluba is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Alvado lunges at Kluba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kluba's hand.
Alvado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kluba at a distance.
Kluba looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvado connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvado slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
Kluba tests Alvado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kluba digs a good hook to Alvado's body.
Alvado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kluba on the side of the head. #T3#
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kluba misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Kluba manages to avoid it.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba 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.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Kluba moved away.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kluba.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
Alvado tests Kluba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Kluba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kluba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Kluba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvado. That one must have hurt.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Kluba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kluba avoids the body shot from Alvado. #CL#
Alvado clinches with his opponent.
Alvado presses Kluba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado pushes Kluba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado had his way with Sebastian Kluba in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Kluba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Kluba saw that one coming.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Kluba moves out of range of the body kick from Alvado.
Alvado walks into a straight right hand from Kluba.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Kluba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Kluba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Kluba with a hook.
Kluba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Kluba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado throws a looping overhand right but Kluba ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Alvado.#T2#
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba misses with a hook
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Alvado lands.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado misses with a hook. Kluba ducked under it nicely.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Kluba moves away and avoids it.
Kluba scores with a one two! Alvado had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Kluba's torso.
Alvado throws a good cross that connects.
Alvado cracks Kluba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvado lands a nice shot that snaps Kluba's head back. #T3#
Kluba moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kluba! But no joy.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Alvado.
Kluba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado misses with a head kick.
Kluba throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Kluba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvado's head backwards.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Alvado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado throws an off balance right hand
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Kluba throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Alvado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Kluba down. #CL#
Alvado has Kluba up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvado has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!

Marco Alvado is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Marco Alvado, 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: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Juntta     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley tries for a takedown but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OMalley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kluba, as that shot connected.
OMalley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
A combination from Kluba does no damage.
OMalley tries to counter by closing the distance.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown but Kluba shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kluba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by OMalley or perhaps it was just good defense by Kluba, which made it look bad.
OMalley shoots in and drives through. Kluba sprawls well.
Conor OMalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been hearing reports that Kluba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
OMalley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kluba is fending him off so far but OMalley persists. Nope, Kluba circles away and we're back to standing.
OMalley shoots in and drives through. Kluba sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kluba misses the target.
Donk. Kluba catches OMalley right on the button with a cross.
OMalley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OMalley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kluba leaves OMalley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
OMalley forces Kluba back against the cage and clinches.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
OMalley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kluba scores with a hook.
Kluba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OMalley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kluba lands a jab to the head.
Kluba jabs OMalley right on the nose. OMalley blinks but takes it well.#ROC#OMalley is rocked!
A combination from Kluba does no damage.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
OMalley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kluba finds it's way round the side to connect with OMalley's head.
OMalley is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluba finish him?
Good shot there by Kluba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kluba! OMalley is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
Our winner, Sebastian Kluba, 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: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Festation     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluba swinging wildly here.
Kluba leaves Llosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Llosa walks into a jab.
Llosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Llosa.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Llosa.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llosa throws a leg kick but Kluba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Llosa sizes up Kluba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kluba's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kluba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Llosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Llosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Kluba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Llosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Llosa connects with the punch.
Llosa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Llosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Llosa tries for a takedown but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Llosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Llosa.
Llosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Llosa throwing a counter right hand but Kluba manages to avoid it.#CL#
Llosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Llosa has him pressed against the cage.
Kluba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Llosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Llosa is controlling him.
Kluba is trying to force a seperation but Llosa has the dominant position.
Llosa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kluba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Llosa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kluba can't fight it off and eventually Llosa manages to take the fight to the floor. Kluba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kluba seems keen to control Llosa's posture.
Llosa wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llosa stays in close to Kluba's body and controls the position.
Llosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Llosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kluba is keeping the position for now.
Kluba looking for a sweep. Not yet Kluba, not yet. #T3#
Kluba keeping full guard, as Llosa tries to pass.
Llosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kluba keeping full guard, as Llosa tries to pass.
Llosa is working hard here to advance position.
Kluba trying to control the position.
Llosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Kluba is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kluba misses with a hook. Llosa ducked under it nicely.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Llosa. #CL#
Kluba tries to keep at a distance but Llosa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Llosa tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Llosa has him pressed against the cage.
Llosa is trying to pull guard but Kluba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Llosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Llosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Llosa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Llosa drags the fight down to the ground.
Llosa has a closed guard, preventing Kluba from standing up. #SUB#
Llosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kluba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Llosa dominated that round.
That's time! Llosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A combination from Kluba does no damage.
Kluba punishes Llosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Llosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Kluba jabs Llosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kluba lands with a cross.
Kluba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Llosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kluba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Llosa backs up against the cage.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Llosa moved out of range.
Llosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Llosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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!
Llosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kluba's waist but Kluba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Llosa off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Llosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kluba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Llosa. Llosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Llosa is looking to clinch.
Kluba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Llosa on the side of the head.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Llosa ducks down to avoid it.
Kluba throws a nice looking combination but Llosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kluba throws out a powerful jab.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llosa.
Kluba throws a jab when Llosa was well out of range.
Llosa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Llosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Llosa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but Llosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Llosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kluba.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba throws a body punch but Llosa moves out of range. #T2#
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Llosa throwing a counter right hand but Kluba manages to avoid it.
Kluba throws a nice looking combination but Llosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kluba lands with an overhand left.
Kluba misses with a left hand
and Llosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba staying out of range there.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Kluba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Llosa defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target. #CL#
Kluba gets tackled into the cage by Llosa. Llosa maintains the clinch.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Llosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. #T3#
Llosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.#BC#
Llosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Llosa.
Llosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Llosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kluba scores with a one two! Llosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Llosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kluba's waist but Kluba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Llosa off to one side.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Llosa misses the shot to the body.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kluba misses with a looping right.#T4#
Kluba connects with a right hand. Llosa shakes it off.
Llosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Llosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Llosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kluba avoids it really well and circles away.
Kluba 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.
The fighters circling - Llosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Llosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Llosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kluba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Llosa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kluba is trying to maintain the position but Llosa is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Kluba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kluba slaps away a takedown attempt from Llosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kluba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kluba scores with a three punch combo!
Kluba throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Llosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kluba connects with a body shot that sends Llosa's belly button to the back.
Kluba misses with an uppercut.
Kluba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Llosa is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Kluba tries to sprawl out of it but Llosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kluba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Llosa avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.#T1#
Kluba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Llosa.#CL#
Llosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Llosa has him pressed against the cage.
Llosa is working Kluba over against the cage.
Llosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Llosa can't find room to land a body shot as Kluba controls the action.
Kluba wants to break free but Llosa has control.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Llosa keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Llosa.
Llosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Kluba tries to circle away but Llosa has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Llosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Llosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Kluba scores with a three punch combo!
Llosa darts in looking for a takedown but Kluba gets double underhooks and turns Llosa into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Llosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kluba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Llosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
Kluba throws a sloppy body shot
and Llosa counters with a straight right hand.
Kluba throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
A big left from Kluba misses.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Llosa is looking to counter punch.
Kluba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Llosa.
A quick step to the side and Llosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Llosa slips a jab from Kluba.
Horrible takedown attempt by Llosa or perhaps it was just good defense by Kluba, which made it look bad.
Kluba stuffs the takedown attempt from Llosa. Llosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Llosa ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Nice uppercut lands for Kluba. That snapped Llosa's head back.
Kluba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Llosa at a distance.
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Llosa misses the target.#T4#
Kluba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Llosa takes a swing at Kluba's ribcage but misses.
Kluba lands an overhand right.
Kluba cracks Llosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kluba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Llosa at a distance.
Llosa with a hook.
Kluba slips a jab from Llosa.
Llosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kluba lands with a good body shot.
Kluba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Llosa.
An attempted straight right counter from Llosa misses the target.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Kluba!

Our winner, Sebastian Kluba, 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: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Llosa     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target.
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Kluba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonnell is looking to slow Kluba down with leg kicks.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Kluba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Kluba ducks down to avoid it.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kluba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Kluba.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kluba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Kluba moved away.
Kluba moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
McDonnell misses with a head kick. #T1#
McDonnell scores with a hook.
McDonnell moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba clobbers McDonnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDonnell moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Kluba down.
McDonnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kluba tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kluba misses with a body shot
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
Kluba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell walks into a straight right hand from Kluba.
Kluba avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
As McDonnell looks to move away, Kluba throws a big counter combo but McDonnell just gets out of the way.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonnell thuds a left hand into Kluba's body.#T2#
A nice leg kick from McDonnell, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kluba misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonnell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Kluba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonnell as he connects with a hook.
Kluba misses with a wild combination.
Kluba misses with an uppercut
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonnell defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
Kluba defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kluba. That snapped McDonnell's head back.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from McDonnell. Those never looked like landing.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Kluba moves out of range.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range.
McDonnell tries to bum rush Kluba with a series of wild strikes but Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonnell takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba misses with a looping right.
McDonnell throws a nice head kick!
Kluba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Kluba is rocked!#CUT2#Sebastian Kluba's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Kluba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kluba misses with a looping left.
McDonnell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kluba misses with a double jab
and McDonnell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonnell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kluba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and McDonnell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kluba's knee momentarily.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
Kluba misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kluba throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Kluba.
McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McDonnell swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
Kluba checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kluba there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kluba avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kluba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonnell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba throws a right and a left that McDonnell avoids nicely. #T1#
Kluba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Kluba's head but Kluba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell wants to slow Kluba down by chopping away at his legs.
Kluba throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kluba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonnell lands a head kick. Kluba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kluba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonnell on the side of the head.
Kluba lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kluba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Kluba does no damage. #T2#
Kluba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kluba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kluba.
McDonnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluba should have avoided that one.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell lands a slapping body shot.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
Cory McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Kluba.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
No joy there for Kluba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kluba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kluba tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonnell cracks Kluba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kluba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kluba misses the jab.
McDonnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Kluba steps away.
McDonnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kluba finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonnell's head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kluba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonnell.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kluba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDonnell cracks Kluba with an open hand slap.
Kluba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oh Kluba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Sebastian Kluba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McDonnell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kluba seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Kluba.
McDonnell walks into a straight right hand from Kluba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell slips a jab from Kluba.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
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 Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kluba misses with a looping right.
McDonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD2#
McDonnell sends Kluba crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McDonnell is motioning to the referee to let Kluba up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kluba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kluba misses the jab.
Kluba avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell thumps Kluba with a low kick.
Kluba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba counters with a series of strikes. McDonnell will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Kluba counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonnell scores with the left hand. Kluba knows he should have avoided that one.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Kluba lands with a shot to the body.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kluba's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonnell throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.
Kluba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonnell. McDonnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Kluba looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Kluba steps away.
McDonnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Kluba off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A low kick lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
McDonnell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kluba swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kluba.
Jab from Kluba.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a three punch combo that has Kluba backing up. Kluba nods at McDonnell to acknowledge the strikes.
McDonnell takes one on the button.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick.
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kluba finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonnell's head.
Kluba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kluba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kluba misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Kluba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Kluba 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Jeez, Sebastian Kluba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Kluba is out of range.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Kluba misses with a left hand
and Kluba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Kluba slips the punch.
Kluba gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McDonnell gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory McDonnell!
Cory McDonnell 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: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Kluba     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Kluba tries to keep at a distance but Lacplesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluba or not.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land. #BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kluba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kluba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lacplesis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Lacplesis clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. #BC2#
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Lacplesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluba's head.
Lacplesis tried to score with a low kick but Kluba checks it.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacplesis dips to his left and cracks Kluba with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Kluba.
Lacplesis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Lacplesis slips the punch.
Kluba throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Kluba misses with a two punch combination.
Kluba lands a head shot.
A jab from Lacplesis misses.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Lacplesis moves to clinch but Kluba breaks away
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Humors Lacplesis 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!
Kluba misses the jab.#T2##CL#
Lacplesis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Lacplesis has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kluba blocking some punches.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kluba manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lacplesis rushes Kluba and presses him up against the cage.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Kluba tries to break free but Lacplesis pushes him back against the cage.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis presses Kluba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lacplesis lands a body punch.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lacplesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluba can't break the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
Kluba blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kluba prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Kluba prevents a body shot from Lacplesis. #BC2#
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands a jab to Kluba's midsection.
A left lands for Lacplesis.#CL#
Lacplesis clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kluba. That did some damage!
Kluba misses the jab.
A jab from Lacplesis finds it's way through Kluba's defenses.
Lacplesis with the inside leg kick.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick as Kluba jumps back.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
As Kluba tries to get set, Lacplesis tries to push him back and clinch up but Kluba manages to avoid the attempt.
Kluba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lacplesis can pounce on him.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kluba.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the body
and Lacplesis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacplesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacplesis.
Kluba moves out of range as Lacplesis strikes.#CL#
Lacplesis has Kluba up against the cage in a clinch.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis presses Kluba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba. #T1#
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Kluba.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kluba is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kluba tries to circle away but Lacplesis has him pinned against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis is working Kluba over against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. #T2#
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Lacplesis.
A short body shot lands from Lacplesis as the two fighters clinch.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Lacplesis keeps him there for the moment.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Kluba blocking some punches.
Lacplesis pushes Kluba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Kluba tries to break free but Lacplesis pushes him back against the cage.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Lacplesis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kluba tries to circle away but Lacplesis has him pinned against the cage.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis cracks Kluba with a nice body shot.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Lacplesis gets through Kluba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis 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.#R3#
Kluba misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Kluba misses.
Lacplesis cracks Kluba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacplesis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lacplesis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Kluba is avoiding it.
It seemed like Kluba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Kluba sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kluba checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis thumps Kluba with a low kick.
Lacplesis looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
Lacplesis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Lacplesis's shoulder, as Lacplesis tries to avoid the shot.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Kluba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kluba duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lacplesis. Lacplesis obviously looking to wear him down.
Lacplesis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Lacplesis connects with a right hand. Kluba shakes it off.
Lacplesis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacplesis defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kluba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis tests Kluba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kluba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba swings for the body but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Kluba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis 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.
Lacplesis lands with an overhand left.
Lacplesis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lacplesis tries a low kick but Kluba avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacplesis lands with a straight right. Kluba didn't see that one coming.
Kluba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Lacplesis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kluba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis digs a good body shot into Kluba's ribs.
Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
Lacplesis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kluba at a distance. #CL#
Lacplesis clinches.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kluba blocking some punches.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Kluba manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lacplesis closes the distance and clinches.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage. #T3#
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kluba takes a shot to the head.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Kluba.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Kluba is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Lacplesis pushes Kluba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Kluba controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis pushes Kluba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Nice defenses there by Lacplesis.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Kluba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacplesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacplesis defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis wants to clinch up but Kluba keeps it at a distance.
Kluba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.#CL#
Lacplesis rushes Kluba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kluba 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.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Kluba controls his hands.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba. #T1#
Kluba wants to break free but Lacplesis has control.
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kluba is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Kluba is rocked!
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacplesis finish him?
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside. #T2#
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis is working Kluba over against the cage.
Lacplesis throws a big uppercut that drops Kluba! More strikes from Lacplesis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kluba lies dazed against the cage as Lacplesis celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis retains his welterweight title!
Humors Lacplesis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Santaban     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kluba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kluba misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
Kluba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Kluba cracks White with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kluba, as that shot connected.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White tries for a takedown but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kluba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kluba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kluba with a jab.
White moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White takes one to the chin there.#TD#
White shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kluba is trying to defend but White finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
White slows the pace down in half guard.
White is looking to take a break and control but Kluba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kluba is trying to get back to full guard.
Kluba trying to control from the bottom.
Kluba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
White connects with a couple of short punches.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kluba pulls White in close to his closed guard and prevents White from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Kluba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba is trying to control the position but White postures up.
Kluba managing to control the position.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #T3#
White stands up over Kluba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kluba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kluba is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White is pushing down on Kluba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kluba is fighting to maintain full guard but White has managed to sneak the leg through.
White is trying to control. Kluba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
White slips a nice elbow through Kluba's hands, connecting with Kluba's forehead.
Kluba controlling the position for now.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kluba defending well though.
Kluba wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White thows a huge punch but Kluba dodges it nicely.
White is trying to control. Kluba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kluba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kluba is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kluba avoid being mounted?
White lands with a punch from half guard.
Kluba tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
White looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
White working over Kluba with some ground and pound. Kluba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kluba misses with a few strikes there.
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kluba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
White slips a jab from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a series of wild punches.
Kluba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Kluba.
Kluba stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kluba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ronnie White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White attempts a counter takedown but Kluba avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Kluba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Kluba.
White jabs Kluba right on the nose. Kluba blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kluba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Kluba there.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Kluba misses.
White ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Kluba misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A left and a right from Kluba both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White throws a wild body kick that Kluba sees coming a mile off.
Kluba misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from White.
A swing and a miss from Kluba.
Kluba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White slips under a jab.
Kluba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
Kluba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Kluba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sloppy strikes from Kluba. Those never looked like landing.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba misses with a looping left.#T3#
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
White is looking to counter punch.
Kluba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kluba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
Kluba lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
White moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from White.
Kluba blocking some punches.
White goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kluba prevents it.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kluba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
White lands a left hand.
Kluba blocking some punches.
Kluba blocks the elbow strike.
Kluba takes an elbow to the temple.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White lands with a left to the head.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Kluba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kluba jabs at White's body.
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White throws a counter high kick but Kluba was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kluba tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kluba throws a hook but White blocks it.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kluba throws a jab when White was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Nice body punch from Kluba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White looks to land a combination but Kluba avoids it well.
Kluba scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.#T1#
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
White darts in looking for a takedown but Kluba gets double underhooks and turns White into the cage.
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
Kluba misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.#CL#
White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
White has picked Kluba up - he's going for a ride! White dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kluba taking some punishment here, with White in his half guard.
White lands strikes from half guard.
Sebastian Kluba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kluba trying to control here.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kluba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
White is really stuck here. #SU2#
What's going on here? Kluba has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Kluba avoids the body shot from White.
Ronnie White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Kluba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
White misses with a double jab
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kluba lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kluba, as that shot connected.
Kluba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
White lands a jab to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Sebastian Kluba's cut even more.
White staying out of range there.
Kluba looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White tries to clinch there but Kluba circles away. #T4#
Kluba lands a nice shot to the body.
White walks into a left hand.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from White.
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!
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Kluba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
White slips a jab and a cross from Kluba.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from White misses its target.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Kluba connects with a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Kluba!

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

 

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs White     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluba scores with a nice right hand.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Kluba saw it coming and moves away.
Kluba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kluba misses with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kluba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee with a hook.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kluba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee misses the jab.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Lee tenderised Kluba's leg. Kluba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kluba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kluba misses with a right hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kluba blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Kluba's defenses.
Kluba tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Kluba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Kluba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws a low kick but Kluba moves out of range easily.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kluba misses with the combination. #T3#
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kluba misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kluba misses with a straight left. #T4#
Lee moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Kluba manages to avoid it.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Kluba 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.
Kluba misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kluba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kluba just manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee throws a leg kick but Kluba moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A low kick lands for Lee.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Kluba throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Kluba misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Kluba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Lee half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target. #T1#
Kluba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kluba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage. #ROC2#Lee is rocked!
A jab from Kluba misses.
Kluba 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.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kluba scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kluba connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Lee out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Kluba!
After winning the bout, Sebastian Kluba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluba lands an overhand right.
Kluba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novoselic.
Kluba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Novoselic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Good work by Kluba as he checks the leg kick.
Novoselic scores with the left hand. Kluba knows he should have avoided that one.
Novoselic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
As Novoselic backs off Kluba throws a huge counter combo but Novoselic manages to avoid it all.
Kluba cracks Novoselic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Kluba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Kluba misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba throws a hook but Novoselic blocks it.
Kluba walks into a jab.
Novoselic lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic. #T1#
Kluba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kluba duly obliges.
Novoselic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kluba is out of range and Novoselic settles back down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kluba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Novoselic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Novoselic throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Kluba's legs.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
Kluba cracks Novoselic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic misses with a wild combination.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Kluba moves away and avoids it.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novoselic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Novoselic missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Novoselic does no damage.
Kluba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Novoselic with a body shot.
Kluba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kluba swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
A bone on bone clash there as Kluba blocks the leg kick.
Novoselic takes one to the chin there.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kluba checks it well.
Kluba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Novoselic misses with a left hand
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Kluba tests Novoselic's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Kluba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Novoselic can pounce on him.
Novoselic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Kluba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Novoselic is looking to land body kicks.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses.
Novoselic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kluba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
Novoselic throws a low kick, looking for Kluba's leg but Kluba calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Novoselic slips under a jab from Kluba.
Novoselic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Novoselic swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Novoselic cracks Kluba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Novoselic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kluba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Novoselic misses with an uppercut. Kluba saw that one coming.
Kluba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Novoselic's hands.
Novoselic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Novoselic misses with a shot to the body
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Novoselic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's time! Novoselic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Novoselic misses with a body shot.
Kluba jabs Novoselic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novoselic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Kluba. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Novoselic.
A good leg kick by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Novoselic avoids it with no problem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kluba might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Novoselic has got the better of the exchanges.
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Novoselic scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluba should have avoided that one.
Kluba scores with a punch to the head.
Novoselic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Kluba throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Kluba looks to land a combination but Novoselic avoids it well.
Kluba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kluba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kluba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kluba checks it well.
Kluba unleashes a big counter combination but Novoselic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kluba misses with a few strikes there.
Kluba punishes Novoselic's body with a nice straight punch.
Kluba slips under a jab.
Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Novoselic misses with an uppercut
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kluba jabs Novoselic right on the nose. Novoselic blinks but takes it well.
Novoselic scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic tries to land a front kick but Kluba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Novoselic misses with a few strikes there.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kluba catches Novoselic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
Kluba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.#T3#
Novoselic throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic scores with a hook to the body. Kluba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kluba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Novoselic motions for Kluba to come forward. Novoselic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
Novoselic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Kluba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novoselic tried to counter with a leg kick but Kluba avoided it.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Novoselic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kluba.
Kluba walks into a jab.
Novoselic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Novoselic looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novoselic with the inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Novoselic throws a head kick but Kluba moves out of range.
Novoselic slips a jab from Kluba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Novoselic tries to land a front kick but Kluba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Novoselic tests Kluba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Kluba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Novoselic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic misses the body punch
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kluba misses with an uppercut. Novoselic saw that one coming.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Novoselic scores with a jab to the body.
Novoselic lands a lovely overhand right.
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kluba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novoselic. Novoselic obviously looking to wear him down.
Kluba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novoselic.
Nice body punch from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Kluba ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Kluba moved away.#T2#
Novoselic scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Novoselic.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kluba.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kluba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba.
Kluba moves out of range as Novoselic strikes.#T3#
Novoselic throws a sloppy head kick and Kluba moves out of range easily.
Kluba blocks the body kick.
Novoselic dips to his left and cracks Kluba with an uppercut!
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic thows a leg kick but Kluba checks it
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Novoselic missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba throws a counter combo.
Kluba swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic. #T4#
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Novoselic fakes the leg kick and cracks Kluba in the body.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Kluba sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
Kluba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Novoselic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
Kluba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kluba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Novoselic throws a hook but Kluba blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Novoselic 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!

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

 

Event: JAG Redemption     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Dead misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Dead tried to score with a low kick but Kluba checks it.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.
Kluba moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Dead clinches up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kluba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Dead.
A right handed body shot lands from Dead.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dead has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba is trying to push Dead away but Dead has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kluba breaks from the clinch.
Dead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
Kluba misses with an uppercut. Dead saw that one coming.
Kluba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Dead misses. #T1#
Dead is looking to slow Kluba down with leg kicks.
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evil Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba slips a straight right by Dead.
Dead lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily.
Dead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kluba manages to avoid it.
Kluba dips to his left and cracks Dead with an uppercut!
Kluba lands a jab to the head.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
A bone on bone clash there as Kluba blocks the leg kick.
Dead is looking to slow Kluba down with leg kicks.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kluba.
Kluba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Dead tries to land a leg kick but Kluba saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Dead holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dead.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dead.
Dead working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dead tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Dead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kluba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Dead has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Kluba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kluba keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dead wants to slow Kluba down by chopping away at his legs.
Kluba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Dead lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Kluba throws the left hand but Dead avoids the punch easily.
Dead lands a jab to the head.
Dead fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kluba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba.
Dead lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kluba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead throws the left hand but Kluba avoids the punch easily.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead staying out of range there.
Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kluba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluba's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead 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#
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Kluba.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kluba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead lands a nice looking body shot.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
Dead misses with a hook. Kluba ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead misses with a hook to the body
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Dead gets a clinch.
Dead lands a left hand.
Dead keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Kluba wants to break free but Dead has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead prevents Kluba from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Dead gets through Kluba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dead lands with a light punch inside.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dead.
Dead working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluba.
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kluba's brow.
Dead lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dead keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Dead tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evil Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead gets through Kluba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Dead connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.#BC2#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead lands a jab to Kluba's midsection.
Dead misses with a hook
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead misses the jab.
Dead with a nice cross.#T3#
Kluba misses with a hook.
Dead feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Kluba is out of range.
Kluba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead misses with a hook. Kluba ducked under it nicely.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dead misses with a left hand
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kluba on the side of the head.
Dead staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Kluba.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kluba! But no joy.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?#T4#
Kluba cracks a nice hook into Dead's ribs.
Kluba lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Dead holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kluba wants to get back to striking at distance but Dead won't allow it.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Kluba wants to break free but Dead has control.
Kluba is trying to push Dead away but Dead has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kluba manages to break the clinch.
Dead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead takes one to the side of the head.
Kluba moves away from the strike by Dead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kluba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kluba moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Dead. That snapped Kluba's head back.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a two punch combination.
Evil Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Kluba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dead changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Dead thumps Kluba with a low kick.
Kluba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Dead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Dead closes the distance and clinches.
Dead lands with a light punch inside.
Kluba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Dead keeps him there for the moment.
Dead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. #BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch.
Dead jabs Kluba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kluba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Dead lands a jab to Kluba's midsection.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
Dead throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Kluba throws a jab when Dead was well out of range.
Dead tries to bum rush Kluba with a series of wild strikes but Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kluba doesn't seem bothered though.
Dead throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kluba thuds a left hand into Dead's body.
Dead connects with the punch.
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kluba slips under a jab from Dead.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.#T3#
Dead misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Good body shot from Dead.
A right handed body shot lands from Dead.
Kluba tries to break free but Dead pushes him back against the cage.
Dead keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Dead lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Kluba.
Dead working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dead working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kluba misses with an uppercut. Dead saw that one coming.#T4#
Dead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Kluba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead with the inside leg kick.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kluba throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dead lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dead doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Dead misses.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kluba misses with a right hand
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evil Dead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Kluba does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Dead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dead 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!

Evil Dead 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: JAG Quarantine     
Date:   May 01, 2020
#R1#
Kluba moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kill Monger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monger lands with an overhand left.
Monger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monger lands with a hook. Kluba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kluba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monger doesn't seem bothered though.
Monger slips a jab from Kluba.
Kluba jabs Monger right on the nose. Monger blinks but takes it well.
Kluba lunges at Monger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monger's hand.
A big left from Monger misses.
Monger throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been told by Kluba's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monger.
Kluba misses with an uppercut. Monger saw that one coming.#T1##CL2#
Monger gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monger lands a lovely overhand right.
Kluba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monger.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
Monger tries to clinch but Kluba is having none of it.
Monger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Monger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Monger tries to counter with a clinch but Kluba shakes him off and moves away.
Kluba slips a straight right by Monger.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kluba lands with a straight right. Monger didn't see that one coming.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Kluba misses.
Monger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Monger jabs Kluba right on the nose. Kluba blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Monger instigates a clinch.
Monger has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monger tries to land a knee to the head but Kluba blocks with his arms.
Monger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kluba.
Kluba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monger landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba managing to block the knees to the body from Monger.
Monger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Monger scores with a knee to the head. #T3#
Monger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monger trying to land knees to the body.
Monger has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monger.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Monger keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Kluba breaks from the clinch.
Monger just misses with a punch to the body.
Monger misses with a right hand
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Kill Monger has been cut.
Nice cross by Monger.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Monger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Monger forces Kluba back against the cage and clinches.
Monger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monger connects with a knee to the head. #T4#
Monger keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kluba is trying to push Monger away but Monger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monger lands a good knee to the midsection. Kluba won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monger keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kluba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monger lands a nice knee to the body.
Monger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kluba.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monger looking to throw knees to the head but Kluba is blocking nicely.
Kluba avoiding damage as Monger throws knees to the body.
Monger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kluba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kluba.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kill Monger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kluba throws a hook but Monger avoids it easily.
Monger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monger misses with a hook to the body
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Monger throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
Kluba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kluba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kluba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kluba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monger misses with a lunging right hand
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
Kluba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monger swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Monger with a nice cross.
Kluba moves out of range of the body kick from Monger.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
A big right from Kluba misses.
Monger with the counter takedown but Kluba avoids it easily.
Kluba takes one on the button.
Kluba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mongers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kluba moves away from the strike by Monger.
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kluba moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monger, as that shot connected.
Monger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Kluba catches Monger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monger slips under a jab.
Monger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba.
Monger throws a jab but it's blocked by Kluba.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kluba tries to bum rush Monger with a series of wild strikes but Monger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Monger tries to clinch but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Monger moves away and avoids it.
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Monger to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monger misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Monger misses.
Monger throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Monger.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Monger misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Monger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kluba's sensitive parts.
Sebastian Kluba is winning the standup battle so far.
Kluba swats away the attempt to clinch by Monger.
Kluba throws a nice looking combination but Monger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monger throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Monger is looking to chop away at Kluba's legs.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
Monger throws a series of punches but Kluba avoids them all with ease.
Kluba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Monger clinches up against the cage.
Monger misses with a knee strike.
Monger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Monger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kluba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monger throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kluba scores with a body shot.
Monger scores with a punch to the head.
Monger staying out of range there.#T4#
Monger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kluba.
Good shot there by Kluba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Monger.
A punch combination from Kluba misses.
Monger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monger looks to land a body kick but Kluba moved away.#CL2#
Monger clinches up against the cage.
Monger crunches a lovely knee into Kluba's ribcage.
Monger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kluba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monger misses with a body kick.
Kluba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monger under the eye.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Monger moves away and avoids it.
Kluba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kluba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monger.
Monger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Monger misses.
Monger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kluba.
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Monger rushes Kluba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Monger is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Monger.
Kluba tries to circle away but Monger has him pinned against the cage.
Monger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kluba. #T1#
Kluba is trying to force a seperation but Monger has the dominant position.
Monger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monger tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monger tries a knee to the head but Kluba blocks it.
Monger tries to land knees in the clinch but Kluba avoids the damage to the body.
Monger misses with some punches.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monger scores a nice knee to the body.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Monger keeps him there for the moment.
Monger scores a nice knee to the body.
Kluba tries to break free but Monger pushes him back against the cage.
Monger prevents Kluba from breaking the clinch.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Kluba managing to block the knees to the body from Monger.
Monger landing knees to the head. #T2#
Monger missing with knees to the body.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Monger is controlling the position.
Kluba tries to break free but Monger pushes him back against the cage.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kluba is looking to break free of the clinch but Monger has double underhooks.
Monger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kluba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kluba wants to break free but Monger has control.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Monger is controlling him.
Kluba tries to circle away but Monger has him pinned against the cage.
A knee to the head by Monger.
Monger working aggressively here.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monger has him pressed against the cage.
Monger misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kluba takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monger scores a nice knee to the body.
Monger lands a good knee to the midsection. Kluba won't want to take too many of those.
Monger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kluba's face.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kluba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kill Monger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kluba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Monger missing with knees to the body.
Monger looking to throw knees to the head but Kluba is blocking nicely.
Kluba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kluba is trying to force a seperation but Monger has the dominant position.
Monger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kluba is defending well for now.#T4#
Monger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba is trying to break free.
Monger lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba is looking to break free of the clinch but Monger has double underhooks.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Monger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kluba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Monger landing knees to the body.
Monger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monger lands with a short shot to the head.
Kluba managing to block the knees to the body from Monger.
Monger scores with a knee to the head.
Monger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kluba is defending well for now.
Kluba avoiding damage as Monger throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kill Monger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monger 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kill Monger!

 

Event: JAG - Farewell, Camden     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
Quinteros goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba avoids the body shot from Quinteros.
Quinteros lands with a cross.
Quinteros throws a right hand that misses
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses
and Quinteros counters with a series of strikes. Kluba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kluba misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Quinteros's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Quinteros swings widly with a right hand
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target.
Kluba throws a combination that misses
enabling Quinteros to counter with a crisp jab.
Quinteros misses with a series of wild punches.
Quinteros misses with a hook
and Quinteros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quinteros punishes Kluba's body with a nice straight punch.
Quinteros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quinteros misses with a hook to the body
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Quinteros misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quinteros misses with a combination
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Quinteros.
Quinteros throws a combination that misses
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kluba there.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Quinteros moved out of range.
Kluba cracks a nice hook into Quinteros's ribs.
Quinteros misses with an uppercut
letting Kluba counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Quinteros is rocked!
Kluba lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Quinteros is looking to close the distance but Kluba sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Quinteros crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Quinteros is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sebastian Kluba!
Our winner, Sebastian Kluba, 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: JAG Garuda vs Raper     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Kurri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Kurri moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Kluba gets caught flat footed, as Kurri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kurri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kurri throwing strikes from guard but Kluba blocks nicely.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kluba wants to sweep but no luck.
Kluba is trying to control the position but Kurri postures up.
Kurri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri won't allow Kluba to sweep him here.
Kluba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kurri tries to free his leg and advance position but Kluba is retaining full guard.
Kurri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kurri trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Kluba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Kluba has his feet on Kurri's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Kluba gets caught napping as Kurri dives in and scores a takedown. Kluba manages to retain guard.
Kluba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kurri won't allow Kluba to sweep him here.
Kurri works over Kluba with some ground and pound from guard.
Kurri lands a couple of digs.
Kurri controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kluba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurri trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Kurri landing some decent shots from guard.
Kurri trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kurri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kluba is trying to control the position but Kurri postures up.
Kluba wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurri wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Kurri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kurri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kurri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kluba is keeping the position for now.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kurri tries to free his leg and advance position but Kluba is retaining full guard.
Kluba is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kluba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Kurri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kurri throwing shots but Kluba is blocking nicely.
Kluba gets back to full guard. #T4#
Kluba has momentary wrist control but Kurri slips an elbow through the middle.
Kluba pulls Kurri in close to prevent any damage.
Kluba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurri slips nicely into half guard.
Kluba won't allow Kurri to pass to mount.
Kurri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kurri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Kurri seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kluba is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tatu Kurri!
Tatu Kurri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: FNF Carnage II     
Date:   Jan 24, 2020
#R1#
Roy throws a looping overhand right but Kluba ducks down to avoid it.
Roy misses with an uppercut
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Roy closes the distance and pushes Kluba back into the cage.
Roy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
Roy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Roy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kluba is defending well for now.
Roy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Roy moves into range and clinches up with Kluba.
Roy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Roy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Roy lands a knee to the body.
Roy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kluba wants to get back to striking at distance but Roy won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Roy.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Kluba is trying to push Roy away but Roy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roy missing with knees to the body.
Kluba blocking some punches.
Kluba wants to break free but Roy has control.
Roy working aggressively here. #T2#
Roy working Kluba over with knees to the body.
Kluba can't break the clinch.
Roy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba avoiding damage as Roy throws knees to the body.
Roy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roy lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roy goes for a takedown attempt but Kluba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kluba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roy. Roy obviously looking to wear him down.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Roy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roy throws out a loose jab but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kluba counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Roy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roy wants to counter with a clinch but Kluba pushes him away.
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roy throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kluba counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Roy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kluba is trying to break free.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roy working aggressively here.
Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kluba is trying to force a seperation but Roy has the dominant position.
Roy keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kluba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roy moves to clinch but Kluba breaks away
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Roy scores with a jab.#CL2#
Roy moves into range and clinches up with Kluba.
Roy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roy lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy pushes Kluba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head. #TD2#
Roy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Kluba pushes Roy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Roy lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Roy throws a head kick that misses.
Kluba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Roy moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Roy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roy circles away quickly and effectively.
Roy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Roy moves into the clinch.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba.
Roy looking for a takedown.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Roy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kluba prevents it.
Lee Roy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kluba tries to circle away but Roy has him pinned against the cage.
Roy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy working aggressively here.
Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. #T1#
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Roy is controlling the position.
Kluba tries to circle away but Roy has him pinned against the cage.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
Roy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roy lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roy lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Roy is controlling him.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Roy is controlling him.
Kluba avoiding damage as Roy throws knees to the body. #T2#
A short uppercut from Roy.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
Roy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Roy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Roy is controlling the position.
Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kluba avoids it.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Roy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Kluba is looking to break free of the clinch but Roy has double underhooks.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kluba wants to break free but Roy has control.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Roy is controlling the position.
Kluba tries to circle away but Roy has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Roy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kluba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Roy.
Roy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roy lands with a right to the head.
Kluba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Kluba tries to circle away but Roy has him pinned against the cage.
Kluba tries to circle away but Roy has him pinned against the cage.
Roy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kluba takes an elbow to the temple.
Roy lands an uppercut.
Kluba is trying to push Roy away but Roy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kluba is trying to break free.
Roy working Kluba over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roy lands a knee to the body. #TD2#
Roy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kluba clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Roy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Roy misses with a shot to the body
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Kluba's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kluba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kluba staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Roy.
Roy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba avoids the head kick by Roy.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roy lands a head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kluba, as that shot connected.
Kluba moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Roy moves into the clinch.
Roy lands with a left to the head.
Kluba blocks an elbow strike from Roy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Roy. #T1#
Roy lands a nice uppercut.
Kluba is trying to push Roy away but Roy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Roy keeps him there for the moment.
Kluba wants to break free but Roy has control.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
Roy tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Roy back against the cage.
Roy lands with a light punch inside.
Roy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kluba wants to break free but Roy has control.
Roy tries to land knees in the clinch but Kluba avoids the damage to the body.
Kluba tries to break free but Roy pushes him back against the cage.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Roy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roy.
Roy lands an uppercut.
Roy lands a damaging elbow.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roy lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Roy.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kluba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roy keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kluba is trying to break free.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Roy is controlling him.
Lee Roy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Roy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kluba wants to break free but Roy has control.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Roy is controlling the position.
Kluba can't break the clinch. #T4#
Roy misses with a knee to the head.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Roy is controlling the position.
Kluba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Roy keeps him there for the moment.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kluba takes an elbow to the temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Roy!

Lee Roy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: JAG Final Destination II     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Mamba misses with a hook
letting Kluba counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Black Mamba has been cut.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Mamba's head but Mamba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Mamba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Kluba throws a body punch but Mamba moves out of range.
Mamba takes a swing at Kluba's ribcage but misses.
Mamba tries to bum rush Kluba with a series of wild strikes but Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba appears to be looking for a big counter.
A left and a right from Mamba both land. Nice combination.
Mamba throws a combination that misses
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Mamba thows a leg kick but Kluba checks it
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamba.
A combination from Kluba does no damage.
Mamba has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba throws out a powerful jab.
Kluba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamba thumps Kluba with a low kick.#T1#
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mamba misses with a combination
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kluba lands with a hook. Mamba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kluba moves out of range of the body kick from Mamba.
Mamba throws a right hand that misses
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamba moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
Kluba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mamba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mamba misses with an uppercut. Kluba saw that one coming.
Mamba scores with a nice head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mamba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamba misses with a lunging right hand
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Mamba misses with a right hand
and Kluba counters with a three punch combo that has Mamba backing up. Mamba nods at Kluba to acknowledge the strikes.
Kluba scores with a body shot.
Mamba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamba misses with a lunging right hand
and Kluba counters with a three punch combo that has Mamba backing up. Mamba nods at Kluba to acknowledge the strikes.
Mamba throws a leg kick
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Mamba is rocked!
Kluba moves away from the strike by Mamba.
Mamba slips a jab from Kluba.
Mamba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Mamba slips the punch.
Mamba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kluba's head backwards.
A big left from Kluba misses.
Kluba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kluba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mamba misses with a right hand
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamba misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Mamba misses with a right hand
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kluba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamba.
Mamba throws an overhand right that lands on Kluba's shoulder, as Kluba tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kluba misses the target.
Mamba misses with an uppercut
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba tests Mamba's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Black Mamba's cut even more.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamba.
Mamba misses the body punch
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kluba counters with a two punch combo.
Mamba is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluba finish him?
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Mamba slips the punch.
A jab from Mamba does it's job there.
Mamba seems to have recovered his senses.
Kluba throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamba.
Mamba throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Mamba throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kluba blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Mamba.
Kluba slips under a jab from Mamba.
Kluba throwing a counter right hand but Mamba manages to avoid it.
Mamba defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Mamba misses.
Mamba misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Mamba misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mamba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mamba throws a lazy uppercut
and Kluba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamba blocks a jab.
Mamba misses with a left hand
and Kluba counters with a left and a right that stings Mamba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Kluba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mamba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Mamba throws a hook but Kluba blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kluba misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Mamba.
Mamba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kluba with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
A combination from Mamba does no damage.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mamba misses with a lunging right hand
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kluba lands an overhand right.
Kluba slips a jab from Mamba.
Mamba throws a nice looking combination but Kluba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kluba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Mamba catches Kluba right on the button with a cross.
Mamba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kluba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mamba throws a low kick but Kluba avoids it.#KD#
Kluba lands a left and a right that send Mamba crashing to the mat, dazed. Kluba thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamba walks into a jab.#T1#
Mamba throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba throws a hook but Mamba avoids it easily.
Mamba scoring well with a low kick there.
Kluba avoids the body shot from Mamba.
Mamba throws a sloppy body shot
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Kluba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
The cut above Black Mamba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kluba throws a jab when Mamba was well out of range.
Mamba loads up on a big right hand but Kluba slips the punch.
Kluba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mamba looks to land a left hand but Kluba moved out of range nicely.
Mamba throws a series of punches but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Mamba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Mamba scores with a kick to the body.
Kluba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Mamba throws a combination that misses
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mamba might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kluba has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kluba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mamba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mamba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mamba slips under a jab.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Mamba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Mamba misses.
Mamba throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamba misses with a right hand
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Kluba drops Mamba with a beautiful combination! Mamba stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kluba is looking for the KO!
Mamba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kluba. Kluba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kluba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mamba in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mamba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Mamba throws a jab but it's blocked by Kluba.
Kluba throws an off balance right hand
and Mamba counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Mamba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
Black Mamba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mamba throws an off balance right hand
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba throws a jab when Mamba was well out of range.
Mamba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kluba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamba misses with a hook
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OH! Mamba has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Kluba smells blood and charges in for the finish! Kluba unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Mamba sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sebastian Kluba!
A relieved looking Sebastian Kluba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Black Mamba spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back..'.

 

Event: JAG Benedetti vs Dick     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kluba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kluba is trying to get back to half guard.
Kluba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Kluba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Kluba is defending well.
Kluba keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Kluba gets full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kluba is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kluba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Kluba in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Kluba defends it easily. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kluba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kluba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Kluba pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kluba 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 Gracie.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Kluba decides to stand back up. Kluba steps back and let's Gracie get back to his feet.
Gracie feints and then cracks Kluba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kluba down.
Gracie with a poor takedown
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie throws a leg kick
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut.#T3#
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Kluba tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kluba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kluba.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Kluba tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kluba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kluba sprawls and moves away.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Kluba moves out of range easily.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kluba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Kluba misses.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kluba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Kluba saw that one coming.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Kluba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Breno Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kluba scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Kluba blocks a jab.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Kluba is quick to defend against it.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kluba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kluba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kluba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kluba misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Kluba. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kluba's sensitive parts.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Kluba seems unphased.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Kluba's leg but Kluba calmly moves out of range.
Kluba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.#CUT2#
Breno Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Kluba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Kluba.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Kluba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kluba scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kluba has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Kluba steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Kluba drops Gracie with a naaaaasty hook - Gracie is in real trouble here! Kluba dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
During a confident post fight interview, Sebastian Kluba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: JAG Benedetti vs Woody II     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Hide drives through and clinches with Kluba against the cage.
Hide has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kluba can't break the clinch.
Hide misses with a knee strike.
Hide doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hide lands a left hand.
Hide wants a takedown but no success here.
Hide lands a shoulder strike.
Hide trying to land knees to the body.
Hide scores with a shot to the side of Kluba's head.
Hide tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
Kluba tries to circle away but Hide has him pinned against the cage.
Hide tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hide looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Hide.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Hide tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hide pushes Kluba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hide.#T1#
Hide scores with a shot to the side of Kluba's head.
Hide lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluba or not.
Hide lands with a right to the head.
Hide lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hide lands with a light punch inside.
Hide connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kluba's face.
Kluba tries to break free but Hide pushes him back against the cage.
Hide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow.
Hide lands a left hand.
Hide lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Hide tries to score a body lock takedown but Kluba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hide'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.
Knees to the body from Hide.
Hide connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hide lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hide using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hide lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hide connects with a knee to the head.
Hide lands with a short shot to the head.
Hide working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hide.
Hide throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Hide is controlling him.
Kluba avoiding damage as Hide throws knees to the body.
Hide struggles to land a body shot inside as Kluba controls his hands.
Hide tries to land knees in the clinch but Kluba avoids the damage to the body.
Kluba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hide tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hide lands with a short shot to the head.
Hide lands a left hand.
A short right from Hide on the inside.
Hide working Kluba over with knees to the body.
Kluba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hide lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Hide scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hide lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Hide trying to land knees to the body.
Hide lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hide lands a right hand.
Kluba is trying to push Hide away but Hide has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Hide lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hide has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kluba after a bit of a struggle.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Hide.#BC#
Kluba manages to break the clinch.
Kluba misses with a series of wild punches.
Hide misses with a body punch
and Hide takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hide moves forwards but Kluba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hide looks to land a left hand but Kluba moved out of range nicely.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Hide's shoulder, as Hide tries to avoid the shot.
Hide takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Hide rushes Kluba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hide lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Hide dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hide misses with an uppercut.
Hide throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba throws a right and a left that Hide avoids nicely.
Kluba misses with a body shot
and Hide counters with a straight right hand.
Hide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba walks into a straight right hand from Hide.
Kluba throws a series of punches but Hide moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kluba is defending well.
Hide using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kluba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kluba tries to circle away but Hide has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Hide lands with a left to the head.
Kluba takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hide using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hide misses with a knee strike.
Hide connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kluba's face.
Hide is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hide misses with the head strike.
Hide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hide tries to land knees in the clinch but Kluba avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hide takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hide lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kluba wants to get back to striking at distance but Hide won't allow it.
Hide trying to land knees to the body.
Hide lands a good knee to the midsection. Kluba won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Hide leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hide tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kluba avoids it.
A short right from Hide on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba wants to break free but Hide has control.
Hide keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Hide tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Hide back against the cage.
Hide wants a takedown.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Hide.
Hide crunches a lovely knee into Kluba's ribcage.
Hide stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hide crunches a lovely knee into Kluba's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Hide as the two fighters clinch.
Hide tries to land a knee to the head but Kluba blocks with his arms. #T3#
Hide makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hide misses with a punch on the inside.
Hide lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Hide stalls.
Hide lands with a left to the head.
Hide tries a knee to the head but Kluba blocks it.
Hide looking for a takedown.
A short right from Hide on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kluba letting Hide take a breather here.#T4#
Hide working Kluba over with knees to the body.
Hide misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hide is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kluba is trying to force a seperation but Hide has the dominant position.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hide.
A short left from Hide.
Hide stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Hide.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of stalling here from Hide.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Hide is controlling him.
Hide lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Hide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Hide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kluba, pushing him back against the cage.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hide has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Hide on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hide.
Hide misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hide looking for a takedown. #BC#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hide takes a swing at Kluba's ribcage but misses.
Hide throws a combination that misses
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Hide.
Kluba misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Hide. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Hide wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Hide pushes Kluba up against the cage in a clinch.
Hide digs a right hand into Kluba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kluba's gas tank.
Hide prevents Kluba from breaking the clinch.
Hide lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hide lands a nice uppercut.
Hide manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hide is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hide.
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Hide using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kluba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hide lands a knee to the head.
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kluba managing to block the knees to the body from Hide.
Hide unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kluba wants to get back to striking at distance but Hide won't allow it.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hide has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hide - that landed with a thud.
Hide lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hide.
Hide slowing the pace effectively.
Hide effectively controlling the action here.
Hide connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Hide keeps him there for the moment.
Hide lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Hide.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hide landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hide keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hide lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hide obliges.
Hide utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hide connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kluba's face.
Hide slowing the pace effectively.
Hide with a knee to the head.
Hide misses with a punch to the body.
Hide tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raphael Hide seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Kluba is trying to push Hide away but Hide has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hide trying to land knees to the body.
Hide goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kluba prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Hide.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hide scores a nice knee to the body.
Kluba prevents the takedown attempt.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Hide.
Kluba misses with a body punch.
Hide tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Hide is controlling the position.
Raphael Hide is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Hide!

Raphael Hide was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: JBL The Re-up     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harper.
Kluba is looking for a sweep.
Kluba is working hard here to advance position.
Kluba is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Harper is working to tighten his grip on Kluba's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kluba has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Harper is really squeezing tight and eventually Kluba passes out! Harper breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tom Harper!
Tom Harper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: JBL Judgement Night     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Kluba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kluba sets himself, and Rutten steps forward looking for the clinch! Kluba avoids it this time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kluba.
Rutten has his takedown stuffed
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Rutten
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kluba counters with a three punch combo that has Rutten backing up. Rutten nods at Kluba to acknowledge the strikes.
Kluba lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Rutten swings widly with a right hand
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba misses with a wild combination.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Kluba.
A lazy left from Kluba finds it's target.
Jab from Kluba.
Kluba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kluba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rutten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kluba checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten throws a lazy head kick
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
Kluba swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutten.
Rutten tries to clinch but Kluba moves away
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rutten takes one to the side of the head.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A combination from Kluba does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Kluba. Beautiful body shot.
Rutten throws a sloppy body shot
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kluba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kluba scores with the left hand. Rutten knows he should have avoided that one.
Rutten defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Rutten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kluba defends it well.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kluba throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kluba.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Rutten has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Rutten jumps guard.
Kluba trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rutten's guard.
Rutten pulls Kluba in close to prevent any damage.
Kluba wants to get up but he can't break Rutten's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rutten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Kluba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rutten with a poor takedown
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutten fails with the takedown
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kluba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutten momentarily.
Sebastian Kluba is winning the standup battle so far.
Kluba scores with a punch to the head.
Rutten misses with a takedown
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Rutten takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutten fails with the takedown
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kluba thuds his right hand into Rutten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba counters with a big right hand! Oh Rutten is in trouble here! Kluba follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
A victorious Sebastian Kluba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: FNF Summer Madness IV     
Date:   Jul 19, 2019
#R1#
Minaj misses with a hook
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kluba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A cross from Minaj lands.
Minaj throws an off balance right hand
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Minaj misses its intended target.
Minaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Minaj is rocked!
Minaj tries to get into range but Kluba steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Minaj! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kluba scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Kluba!
A less than humble Sebastian Kluba misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: JBL Summer Madness Legacy     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Kluba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kluba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sonnen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sonnen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kluba finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonnen's head.
A right-left combo lands from Kluba.
Kluba throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sonnen has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Kluba avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kluba. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Kluba scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonnen should have avoided that one.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kluba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
Sonnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kluba defends it well.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kluba tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kluba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Kluba.
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonnen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Kluba counter with a right hand. #T3#
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kluba defends it well.
Kluba throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Kluba lands a nice looking body shot.
Sonnen needs to keep his hands up - Kluba had a free shot at his head there.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Sonnen feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Sonnen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sonnen moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
Kluba scores with a one two! Sonnen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Sonnen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kluba lands a jab to the head.
Kluba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kluba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Kluba 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#
Kluba throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba misses with a double jab.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Kluba avoids it easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kluba enables Sonnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kluba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kluba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kluba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kluba has control of Sonnen's left arm, preventing Sonnen from doing any damage.
Sonnen works over Kluba with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kluba has his hands on Sonnen's head, controlling the position.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Sonnen distracts Kluba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sonnen won't allow Kluba to sweep him here.
Kluba is controlling Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen works over Kluba with some ground and pound from guard.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.
Kluba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Kluba wants to sweep but no luck.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kluba has wrist control.#T2#
Kluba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Kluba blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kluba sizes up Sonnen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kluba sprawls well. Kluba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sonnen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kluba.#T3#
Kluba throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
And Sonnen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kluba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kluba, as that shot connected.
Sonnen walks into a jab.
Kluba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sonnen backs up against the cage.
Kluba misses with a straight left.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Kluba avoids it easily.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kluba.
Sonnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kluba defends it well.#T4#
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kluba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Kluba dominated that second round.
That's time! Kluba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kluba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluba connects with a right hand. Sonnen shakes it off.
No joy there for Kluba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kluba throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kluba.
Kluba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonnen can do to turn this around?
Sonnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kluba swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Kluba lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Kluba scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Kluba misses with the combination.
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sebastian Kluba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kluba clobbers Sonnen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Kluba throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Kluba avoids it easily.
Sonnen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Kluba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Kluba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kluba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Sonnen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kluba scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Sonnen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Sonnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Kluba avoids it easily.
Kluba scores with a decent looking hook.
Kluba connects with a nice looking jab.
Sonnen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen wants to clinch but Kluba slips to the side
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Chael Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kluba.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Kluba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kluba, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Kluba!

After the fight, Sebastian Kluba was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Sacrament II     
Date:   Jun 14, 2019
#R1#
Kluba lands with a good body shot.
Gonzales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kluba lands with a hook. Gonzales tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gonzales thuds his right hand into Kluba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba swinging wildly here.
Kluba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Kluba gets tackled into the cage by Gonzales. Gonzales maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzales fails to land.
Gonzales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzales controlling the action here for a moment.
Gonzales throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Gonzales digs a right hand underneath Kluba's ribcage. Kluba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gonzales swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzales is struggling to control the position.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Kluba.
Kluba blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Gonzales scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kluba tries to circle away but Gonzales has him pinned against the cage.
Kluba dodges an elbow strike from Gonzales.
Gonzales lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonzales throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gonzales - that landed with a thud.
Kluba avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzales.
Gonzales pushes Kluba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzales misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kluba takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzales.
Gonzales lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Kluba.
Gonzales looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonzales scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonzales misses with the head strike.
Gonzales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzales is struggling to control the position.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Gonzales is controlling him.
Kluba letting Gonzales take a breather here.
Gonzales lands with a light punch inside.
Gonzales swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonzales stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gonzales displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kluba up against the cage.
Gonzales seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4#
Gonzales working aggressively here.
Gonzales has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kluba tries to circle away but Gonzales has him pinned against the cage.
Gonzales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales leaning against his opponent.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales slows down the pace here.
Gonzales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzales keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Gonzales misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Gonzales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kluba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzales doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzales.
Gonzales lands a lovely overhand right.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kluba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kluba throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba misses the jab.
Gonzales misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kluba! But no joy.
Kluba misses with an uppercut
and Gonzales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Gonzales is out of range. #T1#
Gonzales misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kluba! But no joy.
Kluba swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzales.
Gonzales scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gonzales throws an overhand right that lands on Kluba's shoulder, as Kluba tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kluba! But no joy.
Gonzales throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.
Kluba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kluba lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
Gonzales looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzales misses with a hook. Kluba ducked under it nicely.
Gonzales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonzales ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Kluba.
Kluba throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Gonzales moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kluba dodges an elbow strike from Gonzales.
Gonzales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Gonzales misses with some punches.
Gonzales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzales working aggressively here.
Gonzales misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzales fails to land.
Gonzales content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kluba blocking some punches.
Kluba is trying to break free.
Gonzales taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Luis Gonzales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gonzales has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonzales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales prevents Kluba from breaking the clinch.
Gonzales misses with the head strike. #T4##BC2#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzales.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonzales.
Gonzales misses with a hook
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzales throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kluba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Gonzales counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonzales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kluba.
Kluba throws a hook but Gonzales blocks it.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 Luis Gonzales will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gonzales lands a jab to Kluba's midsection.
Kluba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gonzales looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzales throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range.
Gonzales gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kluba.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales wants to clinch
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Gonzales throws a body shot but no joy.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Gonzales ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kluba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzales counters with a right hand to the body.
Kluba misses with a hook. Gonzales ducked under it nicely.
Kluba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzales is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kluba.
Gonzales moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Gonzales is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kluba.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Gonzales is out of range.
Gonzales throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range. #T2#
Kluba connects with a jab.
Gonzales just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzales misses with a hook to the body
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzales throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzales blocks a jab.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Gonzales's head but Gonzales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from Kluba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba's corner calls for a 1-2. Kluba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Gonzales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Gonzales throws a lazy uppercut
and Kluba counters with a straight that turns Gonzales's legs to rubber! Kluba pushes forward with more strikes and Gonzales goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
Sebastian Kluba bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Revelations II     
Date:   May 24, 2019
#R1#
Kluba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dikoume looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dikoume closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kluba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kluba has knocked Dikoume down with a huge combo! Kluba steps away and waves a wobbly Dikoume back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dikoume appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dikoume tries to move into range but Kluba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kluba closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dikoume! Kluba dives in looking to finish! Dikoume is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
Sebastian Kluba 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: 420 Sorry, Amsterdam     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
A lazy left from Kluba finds it's target.
Kluba misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Selmy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kluba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Selmy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Selmy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kluba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Kluba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Selmy doesn't seem phased though.
Kluba lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Selmy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Kluba lands a left and a right that send Selmy crashing to the mat, dazed. Kluba thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Selmy is rocked!
Kluba cracks Selmy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Selmy falls backwards against the cage. Kluba follows up with more strikes that drop Selmy to his knees. Kluba keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Selmy! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
Sebastian Kluba decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights II     
Date:   Mar 08, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Hinch clinches with his opponent.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kluba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Hinch forces Kluba back against the cage and clinches.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Kluba tries to circle away but Hinch has him pinned against the cage.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Hinch is controlling him.
Hinch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kluba is defending well.
Kluba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hinch can't get the takedown.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Hinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinch goes for a takedown attempt but Kluba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hinch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kluba tries to avoid it but Hinch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kluba to the ground. Kluba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kluba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hinch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kluba counters with a three punch combo that has Hinch backing up. Hinch nods at Kluba to acknowledge the strikes.
Hinch misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kluba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kluba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hinch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kluba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hinch somewhat.
Hinch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kluba circles away quickly and effectively.
Hinch throws a combination that misses
and Kluba counters with a one-two to the body.
Kluba sizes up Hinch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like AJ Hinch has been cut.
Kluba lands a lovely overhand right.
Kluba scores with a one two! Hinch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Hinch is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hinch looks for a takedown but Kluba sprawls well.#T2##CL2#
Hinch moves into the clinch successfully.
Hinch is trying to drag Kluba to the mat but Kluba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hinch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kluba wants to get back to striking at distance but Hinch won't allow it.
Hinch has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hinch looking for a takedown.
Hinch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kluba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Hinch is controlling the position.
Hinch tries for a takedown but Kluba manages to get underhooks.
Hinch is working for takedown but Kluba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3##BC#
Kluba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hinch is looking to clinch.
Kluba lands a jab.
Kluba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Hinch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kluba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kluba dips to his left and cracks Hinch with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Kluba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kluba.
Hinch walks into a straight right hand from Kluba.
Hinch throws a series of punches but Kluba avoids them all with ease.
Hinch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hinch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Kluba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hinch's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hinch tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up AJ Hinch's cut even more.
Kluba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some wild striking there from Kluba.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hinch or perhaps it was just good defense by Kluba, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hinch or perhaps it was just good defense by Kluba, which made it look bad.
Hinch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kluba tests Hinch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hinch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kluba scores with a sloppy right hand. Hinch should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Kluba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Hinch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kluba connects with a body shot that sends Hinch's belly button to the back.
Hinch closes the distance and clinches up with Kluba, looking for a takedown. Hinch pushes Kluba against the cage but Kluba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kluba is looking for a counter combo.
AJ Hinch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hinch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hinch looking for a takedown.
Hinch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Hinch.
Hinch tries for a takedown but Kluba manages to get underhooks.
Hinch tries for a takedown but Kluba manages to get underhooks.
Hinch has Kluba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kluba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kluba prevents the takedown attempt.
Hinch keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kluba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hinch can do to turn this around?
Kluba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hinch.
Hinch is breathing heavily.
Kluba gets underhooks to prevent Hinch's takedown attempt. #T1#
Hinch tries to pull guard but Kluba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hinch jumps guard but Kluba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kluba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hinch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hinch throws an off balance right hand
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hinch fails with the takedown
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
AJ Hinch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kluba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kluba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hinch misses with a takedown attempt
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above AJ Hinch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kluba connects with a crisp jab.
Hinch is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluba finish him?#T2#
Kluba drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hinch right on the button. Hinch goes down! Kluba follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kluba gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
Sebastian Kluba bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
AJ Hinch was interviewed post fight and said '9 out of 10 times i merk that idiot, every bitch has his day and today was his day. '.

 

Event: GR 10: Kaiba vs Ortega     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trudeau.
Trudeau missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trudeau.
Trudeau looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
Kluba throws a jab when Trudeau was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Trudeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trudeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Kluba.
Kluba blocks a jab.
Kluba misses with a right hand
and Kluba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba takes a swing at Trudeau's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trudeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trudeau throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kluba counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Trudeau clinches up with Kluba and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Trudeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
A short right from Trudeau.
Kluba tries to break free but Trudeau pushes him back against the cage.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trudeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trudeau lands with a left to the head.
Trudeau gets through Kluba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trudeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trudeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trudeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Trudeau is controlling the position.
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kluba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kluba is trying to push Trudeau away but Trudeau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trudeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kluba blocks a body shot from Trudeau.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Trudeau tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kluba wants to get back to striking at distance but Trudeau won't allow it.
Trudeau misses with some punches.
Trudeau keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trudeau has him pressed against the cage.
Trudeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trudeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trudeau.
A head punch on the inside from Trudeau fails to land.
Trudeau lands with a left to the head.
Trudeau tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Trudeau back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Trudeau.
Kluba blocking some punches.
Kluba is trying to push Trudeau away but Trudeau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trudeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluba.#T3#
Trudeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Trudeau misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a head punch that misses.
Trudeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trudeau is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Trudeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Trudeau throws a head punch that misses.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Trudeau keeps him there for the moment.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Trudeau fails to land.
Trudeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Trudeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trudeau lands a left hand.
Trudeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluba is trying to push Trudeau away but Trudeau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Kluba wants to get back to striking at distance but Trudeau won't allow it.
Kluba prevents a body shot from Trudeau.
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trudeau scores with a hook to the body.
Trudeau leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kluba tries to break the clinch but Trudeau is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Trudeau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trudeau.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trudeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kluba is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Trudeau fails to land.
Trudeau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trudeau misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Trudeau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yves Trudeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Trudeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kluba slips under a jab.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau.
Kluba staying out of range there.
No joy there for Trudeau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trudeau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
Sebastian Kluba's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Trudeau misses its intended target.
Trudeau might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Trudeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kluba misses the target.
Trudeau throws a nice looking combination but Kluba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kluba 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.
Trudeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Kluba throws a jab when Trudeau was well out of range.
Kluba slips under a jab from Trudeau.
Trudeau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Trudeau in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Kluba throws a hook but Trudeau blocks it.
Trudeau rushes Kluba with punches - Kluba moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Kluba goes down! Trudeau follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yves Trudeau!

 

Event: GR 4: Kimura vs Kaapio     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Junior shoots for a takedown but Kluba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Kluba does no damage.
Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Junior clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Junior breaks the clinch.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Junior moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Kluba misses.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior shoots for a takedown but Kluba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Superb Junior . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Junior .
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Kluba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Junior shoots for a double leg takedown but Kluba sprawls well. He's pushed Junior 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Junior tries to counter by clinching up but Kluba breaks away and moves out of range.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junior tries to clinch up
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba slaps away a takedown attempt from Junior , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kluba throws a counter combo.#T2#
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior shoots in looking for a takedown but Kluba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Junior 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Kluba circles away.
Kluba's coach down at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kluba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kluba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kluba defends well and Junior ends up having to push Kluba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kluba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Junior is looking to clinch but Kluba is avoiding it.
Junior shoots in for a double leg but Kluba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junior tries to clinch there but Kluba circles away.
Kluba throws a hook but Junior blocks it.
Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Junior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kluba sprawls and moves away.
Kluba avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Junior closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kluba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior .
Junior swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Junior shoots in and drives through. Kluba sprawls well.
A big left from Kluba misses.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Kluba shows good takedown defense.
Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Junior moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
Junior fails with the takedown
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba throws a right hand that Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Junior also avoids with ease.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba slaps away a takedown attempt from Junior , before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kluba avoids it really well and circles away.
Junior staying out of range there.
Junior goes for a double leg but Kluba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kluba continues to drive forward.
Junior dives in and grabs Kluba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kluba pushes down on Junior 's head and hops out.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Kluba.#ROC2#
Junior is rocked!
Kluba sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Junior 's defenses. It connects perfectly with Junior 's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Kluba!

 

Event: GR 1: LoJack vs Lban     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quinn.
Quinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quinn lands a nice shot that snaps Kluba's head back.
Kluba slips a jab from Quinn.
Quinn throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Quinn forces Kluba back against the cage and clinches.
Quinn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Quinn is controlling him.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
Quinn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kluba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kluba takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Quinn tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
Quinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quinn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kluba avoids a wild elbow strike from Quinn.#T1#
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kluba blocks a body shot from Quinn.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Quinn has him pressed against the cage.
Kluba is pressed up against the cage. Quinn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kluba down to the mat. Kluba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kluba throws the left hand but Quinn avoids the punch easily.
Quinn moves in looking to clinch but Kluba pushes him off.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Quinn.
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch but Kluba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Kluba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Kluba misses.
Kluba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Kluba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch combination from Kluba misses.
Quinn dives in and grabs Kluba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kluba pushes down on Quinn's head and hops out.
Quinn dodges the punch combination from Kluba.
Quinn is looking to counter punch.
Kluba walks into a jab.#T2#
Quinn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Quinn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Quinn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Quinn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kluba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quinn is working away from the top position though.
Quinn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Quinn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kluba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kluba is trying to maintain the position but Quinn is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Quinn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kluba trying to hold on to Quinn's head to control him but Quinn postures up. #T3#
Kluba wants to get back to full guard.
Quinn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kluba defending well though.
Quinn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kluba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quinn is working away from the top position though.
Kluba tries to roll over but Quinn keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kluba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kluba moves into full guard.
Quinn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kluba tries to bench press Quinn off him but Quinn keeps the position.
Kluba prevents Quinn from moving into mount. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kluba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Check out the look on Quinn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kluba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quinn lands some shots froms side control.
Quinn scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Quinn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kluba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Quinn in side control, throwing shots but Kluba defends.
Quinn trying to control the position but Kluba is working away.
Kluba manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Quinn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Quinn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kluba misses with a hook. Quinn ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Quinn takes the fight into the clinch.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Quinn keeps him there for the moment.
Quinn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kluba blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Quinn is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn has a couple of punches blocked by Kluba.
Quinn has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Quinn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Quinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Quinn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quinn has him pressed against the cage.
Quinn keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Quinn is controlling him.
Kluba is trying to force a seperation but Quinn has the dominant position.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quinn misses with a punch on the inside.
Quinn lands a left hand.
Quinn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kluba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Quinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kluba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quinn fails with a takedown attempt.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kluba moves away from the strike by Quinn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kluba! But no joy.
Quinn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kluba defends it nicely.#T2#
Quinn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kluba is fending him off so far but Quinn persists. Nope, Kluba circles away and we're back to standing.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Kluba.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Quinn.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Quinn moved out of range.
Quinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Quinn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billy Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Quinn forces Kluba back against the cage and clinches.
Kluba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kluba is pressed up against the cage. Quinn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kluba down to the mat. Kluba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn slips under a jab.#T3#
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quinn.
Kluba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quinn fails to land with a series of punches.
Quinn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kluba throws a hook but Quinn blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Quinn.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quinn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Kluba misses. #T4#
Quinn misses with a hook. Kluba ducked under it nicely.
Kluba throws a body punch but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Quinn moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Quinn gets a double leg takedown into Kluba's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quinn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Quinn is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Quinn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quinn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Quinn working away.#SUB#
Quinn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kluba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kluba can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Quinn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by Quinn.
Quinn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quinn defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Quinn lands with an uppercut that bounces Kluba off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Quinn misses.
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Quinn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Quinn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kluba's defenses.
Kluba is looking to break free of the clinch but Quinn has double underhooks.
Quinn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kluba just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn'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.
Quinn keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quinn misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A short left from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Quinn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluba.
Quinn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kluba prevents it.
Quinn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
Quinn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kluba blocks it with crossed arms.
Quinn has a couple of punches blocked by Kluba.
Quinn working aggressively here.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kluba avoiding damage as Quinn throws knees to the body.
Quinn lands with a short shot to the head.
Quinn is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Quinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Quinn has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Quinn to work.
Kluba gets underhooks to prevent Quinn's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quinn misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Quinn.
Kluba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quinn.
Kluba is trying to force a seperation but Quinn has the dominant position.
Kluba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quinn has him pressed against the cage.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
Quinn tries to pull guard but Kluba won't allow it.
Billy Quinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Quinn is controlling him.
Quinn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kluba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Quinn prevents Kluba from breaking the clinch.
Kluba wants to break free but Quinn has control.
Kluba blocking some punches.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn misses with an elbow over the top.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Billy Quinn has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quinn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Quinn misses with some punches.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kluba gets underhooks to prevent Quinn's takedown attempt.
Quinn pushes Kluba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kluba blocks the elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kluba dodges an elbow strike from Quinn. #BC2#
Kluba manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Quinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quinn, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Quinn!

 

 
 
 
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