Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##TD#
Turcotte tries to sprawl but Karter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Turcotte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turcotte has his hands clasped together around Karter's back. He's all about the action.
Turcotte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turcotte wants to get back to full guard.
Karter is just content to waste time from the top position. Turcotte takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Karter wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turcotte pulls Karter in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turcotte 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.
Karter controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turcotte controlling the position.
Karter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turcotte is keeping the position for now.
Karter throws a big elbow that misses.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte cracks Karter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Turcotte - just one landing.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter is looking to counter punch.
Nice takedown defense from Turcotte. No joy for Karter on that attempt.
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Karter.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Karter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turcotte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turcotte.
Turcotte cracks Karter with a good jab.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Turcotte pushes him off.
Turcotte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Karter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A good leg kick by Karter.
Turcotte connects with a jab.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Karter fails with the takedown.
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Karter's body. Karter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte'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#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karter.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Karter defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Karter throws a sloppy body shot
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Turcotte avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turcotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karter takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte punishes Karter's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karter misses with a body shot.
Turcotte misses with a few strikes there.
Karter moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Karter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter lands a nice shot that snaps Turcotte's head back.
Karter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter lands with a nice body punch.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Karter
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karter counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte throws a sloppy body shot
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter connects with a combination that backs up Turcotte into the cage. Karter lands a flurry of punches that gets past Turcotte's guard. Turcotte is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Karter bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Christ Karter!
Our winner, Jesus Christ Karter, 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: Nfld live 48
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Karter misses with a looping right.#TD#
Karter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stepanovich on his heels. He'll look to pass Stepanovich's guard now, I'm sure.
Karter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karter is one step ahead there.
Karter wants to control from the top but Stepanovich keeps moving.
Karter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is fighting to break Stepanovich's control of his arms but Stepanovich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karter looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Karter wants to control from the top but Stepanovich keeps moving.
Stepanovich managing to control the position.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich pulls Karter in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Karter gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Stepanovich gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Karter regains guard. #SUB#
Karter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Stepanovich from controlling successfully. #T2#
Karter has control of Stepanovich's left arm, preventing Stepanovich from doing any damage.
Stepanovich cracks Karter with a solid left hand.
Karter is trying to keep Stepanovich in close. #SUB#
Karter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stepanovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karter is trying to keep Stepanovich in close.
Karter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stepanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Karter wants to sweep here but Stepanovich controlling him for the moment.
Stepanovich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Karter working for a triangle but Stepanovich defends it easily.
Stepanovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Karter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stepanovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stepanovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stepanovich being controlled here momentarily.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Karter keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Karter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stepanovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepanovich trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Karter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stepanovich has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Stepanovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stepanovich throwing shots but Karter is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Karter takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Stepanovich moves out of range easily.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Karter cracks a nice hook into Stepanovich's ribs.
Stepanovich connects with a single shot there.
Karter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Karter misses the target.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Karter right on the button with a cross.
Karter avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter throws a push kick but Stepanovich slaps the foot to one side.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karter moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter throws a wild body kick that Stepanovich sees coming a mile off.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Karter throws a head kick but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Karter blocks a jab.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Karter looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Karter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karter walks into a stiff left hand from Stepanovich.
Karter misses with a head kick.
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stepanovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stepanovich lands a jab to Karter's midsection.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Stepanovich tries to counter it with a takedown but Karter pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Karter shoots in and gets a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter wants to control from the top but Stepanovich keeps moving.
Stepanovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanovich controls Karter momentarily but Karter frees himself.
Stepanovich pulls Karter in to control the position.
Karter tries to free his leg and advance position but Stepanovich is retaining full guard. #T2#
Stepanovich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Karter working a defensive guard here.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olenev Stepanovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stepanovich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stepanovich is stalling in the full guard.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Stepanovich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Karter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Stepanovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stepanovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stepanovich advances position into side control!
Karter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stepanovich postures up and lands a big shot to Karter's brow.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karter trying to control the position here.
Karter controls Stepanovich momentarily but Stepanovich frees himself. #T4#
Karter keeping moving, preventing Stepanovich from controlling successfully.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stepanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stepanovich's guard. #REVR#
Stepanovich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stepanovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stepanovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karter is one step ahead there.
Stepanovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Karter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Karter motions for Stepanovich to come forward. Karter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Karter walks into a stiff left hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stepanovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Karter.
Stepanovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stepanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karter moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich scores with a jab.
Karter throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.#T1#
Karter slips under a jab.
Karter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stepanovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter scores with a shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Karter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Karter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stepanovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Karter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stepanovich controlling the position.
Karter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stepanovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stepanovich 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#
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Stepanovich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Karter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karter tries to lock up and control but Stepanovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karter is working hard here to advance position.
Karter tries to hold on but Stepanovich postures up.
Stepanovich trying to control but Karter is having none of it.
Karter wants to control but Stepanovich is having none of it.#T3#
Karter can't escape the position.
Stepanovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stepanovich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanovich controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Stepanovich has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Karter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Stepanovich content just to control the position here.
Karter is desperately trying to improve his position but Stepanovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Stepanovich controlling the position easily from mount.
Stepanovich looking to control but Karter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karter is looking to get to half guard.
Stepanovich controlling from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld liive 45
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Karter misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Karter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Turcotte to the ground. Karter is now in Turcotte's guard.
Turcotte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turcotte pulls Karter in close to his closed guard and prevents Karter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte pulls Karter in close to his closed guard and prevents Karter from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Turcotte wants to hit a sweep here but Karter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turcotte there!
Karter looking to control but Turcotte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karter working Turcotte over with strikes here.
Turcotte is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Turcotte tries to hold on but Karter pushes him away.
Turcotte working to try and regain half guard.
Karter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Karter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Karter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Turcotte wants to control but Karter is having none of it.
Karter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turcotte is looking to escape. #T3#
Turcotte tries to reverse the position but Karter maintains control.
Turcotte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Turcotte looks a forlorn figure.
Turcotte sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Turcotte trying to control here.
Karter is trying to control the action in half guard but Turcotte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karter looks to land a strike but Turcotte avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Karter throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter looking to sit in guard and control but Turcotte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Karter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turcotte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karter throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Karter.
Karter looks for the body kick but Turcotte saw that one coming.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turcotte 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.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Karter swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Karter throws a good cross that connects.
Karter fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Karter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Karter misses.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
Karter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turcotte can do to turn this around?
Karter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Karter tries to clinch but Turcotte is having none of it.
Karter misses with a hook
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte blocks a head kick by Karter.
Karter throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Karter lands the left hand.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karter slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Karter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turcotte.
Karter misses with a body kick.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Karter wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karter. #T2#
Karter slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Karter tries for a takedown but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick lands for Karter.
Karter throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karter misses with a right hand
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter with a nice cross.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karter. Turcotte shrugs it off though.
Karter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karter cracks Turcotte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karter throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.#T3#
Karter moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Karter slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karter lunges at Turcotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turcotte's hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Karter misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Karter throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karter or perhaps it was just good defense by Turcotte, which made it look bad.
Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter.
Karter throws a leg kick
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Karter throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Karter attempts a counter takedown but Turcotte avoids it well and moves away.
Karter tries to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Karter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turcotte thinking.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Karter.
Karter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Karter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte blocks the body kick.
Jesus Christ Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter misses with a hook to the body
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Karter misses.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Karter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
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 Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A good leg kick by Karter.
Karter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter connects with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Turcotte scores with a four punch combination!
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte 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.
Karter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turcotte is fending him off so far but Karter persists. Nope, Turcotte circles away and we're back to standing.
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter misses the body punch
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Turcotte moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karter swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turcotte counters with a series of strikes. Karter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a few strikes there.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Karter misses with a takedown attempt
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Karter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice body kick there by Karter.
Karter throws a leg kick but Turcotte checks it.
Karter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter scoring well with a low kick there.
Karter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Karter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turcotte is able to avoid easily.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Karter swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turcotte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Turcotte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karter on the side of the head.
Turcotte throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
Karter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turcotte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karter throws a head kick that misses
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turcotte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter with a nice cross.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Karter.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Karter.
Turcotte lands with a hook. Karter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Karter misses.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karter connects with a jab.
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!
Karter misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karter misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karter misses with a hook.
Turcotte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turcotte wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Karter defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Karter.
Karter connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Karter takes one on the button.
Karter misses with a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turcotte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karter in his tracks.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter shoots in looking for a takedown but Turcotte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karter scores with a nice strike.
Karter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jacques Turcotte just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
Karter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turcotte needs to keep his hands up - Karter had a free shot at his head there.
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter cracks Turcotte with an open hand slap.
Turcotte clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Turcotte both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Karter misses with a kick to the body.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte with a nice cross.#T1#
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karter scores with a jab to the head.
Turcotte takes one on the button.
Karter scores with a jab.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter with the inside leg kick.
Turcotte cracks Karter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karter tries for a takedown but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karter throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter scores with a punch to the head.
Karter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karter throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Karter looks to land a body kick but Turcotte moved away.#T2#
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Jab by Turcotte.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Karter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turcotte clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turcotte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turcotte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karter is looking to clinch.
Karter tries to score with a low kick but Turcotte moves his leg out of the way.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte throws a hook but Karter blocks it.#T3#
Karter throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
Karter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Karter misses.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter looks to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Karter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karter throws a lazy body kick
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karter staying out of range there.
Turcotte lands a jab to Karter's midsection.#T4#
Karter misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Karter misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karter.
Karter slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karter or perhaps it was just good defense by Turcotte, which made it look bad.
Karter slips under a jab.
Turcotte jabs Karter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good shot there by Turcotte.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karter lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that fourth 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.#R5#
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Karter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karter throws out the jab.
Turcotte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
A big right from Karter misses.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Turcotte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Turcotte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.
Karter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.#T1#
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
Karter moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Karter is looking to slow Turcotte down with leg kicks.
Karter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Karter.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Karter slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
A low kick from Karter misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Karter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turcotte's head backwards.
Turcotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Karter misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
Turcotte scores with a jab. Karter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte takes one to the chin there.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Turcotte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karter with a body shot.
Karter throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Karter misses the target.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.#T3#
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karter is looking to counter punch.
Karter wants to slow Turcotte down by chopping away at his legs.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch but Turcotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turcotte slaps away a takedown attempt from Karter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
Karter slips a jab from Turcotte.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice cross by Turcotte.
Karter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Karter misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good work by Turcotte as he checks the leg kick.
Turcotte defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Karter lands a slapping body shot.
Karter connects with a single shot there.
Karter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte throws out a powerful jab.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Karter misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Nfld live 43
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.#TD2#
Karter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kruschev is looking for a sweep.
Karter working the ground and pound.
Kruschev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Karter is controlling him well.
Kruschev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karter working the ground and pound but Kruschev is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Karter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter wants to control but Kruschev is keeping him busy.
Karter just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Karter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kruschev, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Kruschev gets back to half guard.
Karter stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet.
Karter working Kruschev over with strikes.
Kruschev gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Kruschev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruschev, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Kruschev wriggles free and stands up.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
Karter lands with a shot to the body.
Kruschev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kruschev.
Some bone on bone action there as Karter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kruschev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Karter instigates a clinch.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Kruschev avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
Kruschev lands with a right to the head.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter can't get the takedown.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Kruschev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##TD2#
Karter pulls guard successfully.
Kruschev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Karter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Karter looking for a guillotine here but Kruschev defends easily.
Kruschev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karter is keeping the position for now.
Karter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruschev controlling from the top position.
Kruschev wants to control from the top but Karter keeps moving.
Kruschev is really struggling to control Karter but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karter connects with an inside leg kick.
Karter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Karter misses with a leg kick.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Karter avoids it.
Karter connects with a leg kick.
Karter walks into a left hand.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
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 Wally Kruschev 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#
Kruschev stuns Karter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruschev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter.
Good exchange - Karter coming out on top.
Kruschev throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Karter 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.
Karter tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
A big right from Karter misses.
Karter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That kick from Karter tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karter takes one to the side of the head.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Karter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karter avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.#T1#
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karter staying out of range there.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Karter tries to land a leg kick but Kruschev saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Karter is looking to chop away at Kruschev's legs.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karter is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Karter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruschev lands a jab.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
As Karter backs away, Kruschev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Karter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Karter. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
Karter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karter moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev slips a jab from Karter.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
It looked like Kruschev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karter.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Karter lands a jab.
Kruschev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Karter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Kruschev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Karter has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Karter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruschev's elbow.
Karter tries to pull guard but Kruschev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karter pushes Kruschev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karter tries to work over Kruschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kruschev throws an elbow but it misses.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Kruschev is looking to slow Karter down with leg kicks.
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Karter's defenses.
Karter throws a wild body kick that Kruschev sees coming a mile off.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Karter moves out of range.
A big left from Karter misses.
Karter takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Kruschev.
Sloppy strikes from Kruschev. Those never looked like landing.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Karter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Kruschev gets tackled into the cage by Karter. Karter maintains the clinch. #T4#
Karter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Karter.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Karter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Karter as the two fighters clinch.
Kruschev gets underhooks to prevent Karter's takedown attempt.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
A short right from Karter on the inside.
Kruschev lands a right hand.
Kruschev takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Karter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Karter.
Kruschev can't find room to land a body shot as Karter controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Karter as the two fighters clinch.
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 Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
letting Karter counter with a right hand.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karter.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Karter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karter lands a head shot.
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruschev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karter's head.
Kruschev defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Karter throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Karter takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Karter shoots in and bounces Kruschev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Karter trying to move into half guard but instead Kruschev has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kruschev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Karter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kruschev has passed into half guard!
Karter is staying active underneath Kruschev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kruschev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Kruschev from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Karter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kruschev 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 Karter.
Karter tries to improve position but can't.
Kruschev trying to control the action but Karter is working from the bottom.
Kruschev wants to control for a moment but Karter uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kruschev wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Kruschev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruschev trying to control the action but Karter is working from the bottom.
Kruschev tries to pass to full mount but Karter defends it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kruschev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kruschev's back!
Kruschev wants to get back to his feet.
Karter keeps control of the position as Kruschev tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruschev covers up after that shot from Karter.
Karter lands shots from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruschev tries to roll but Karter sticks to his back.
Kruschev grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Karter checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Karter throws a leg kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kruschev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karter swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Karter throws a big shot that misses.
Karter is looking to chop away at Kruschev's legs.
Karter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karter slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Karter throws the kick towards the body but Kruschev avoids it.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Karter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karter scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter.
Karter moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karter.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev. #T1#
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Karter blocks a jab.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Karter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Karter with the counter takedown but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Karter swinging wildly here.
Kruschev throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kruschev.
Karter looks to land a combination. Kruschev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Karter connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Karter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Karter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karter! But no joy.
Kruschev throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Karter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kruschev did well to prevent Karter getting side control.
Karter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruschev keeps working.
Karter trying to control the pace.
Karter is looking to take a break and control but Kruschev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Karter wants to free his trapped foot but Kruschev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kruschev looking for submissions off his back.
Kruschev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jesus Christ Karter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karter sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karter wants to pass the guard but Kruschev is keeping the position.
Karter postures up in Kruschev's guard and throws a big left but Kruschev blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kruschev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick by Kruschev misses
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karter in his tracks.
Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Karter.
Karter scores with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kruschev. No joy for Karter on that attempt.
Karter throws a nice looking combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kruschev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karter is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one.
Karter swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Karter cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruschev scrambles back to his feet.
Karter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Kruschev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karter can pounce on him.
Karter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruschev at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Kruschev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kruschev blocks the body kick.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Karter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karter avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Kruschev swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.
Kruschev takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter.
Kruschev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruschev throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Karter counters with a single leg into guard. Kruschev didn't expect that.
Karter wants to control from the top but Kruschev keeps moving.
Karter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karter wants to control from the top but Kruschev keeps moving. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kruschev holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Kruschev working for a triangle but Karter defends it easily.
Karter won't allow Kruschev to get back to his feet.
Kruschev is pulling down on Karter's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Kruschev is looking to score with low kicks.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karter lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruschev 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 Karter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Karter throws a head kick that Kruschev semi-blocks.
Kruschev is looking to chop away at Karter's legs.
Karter checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Karter scores with a takedown into Kruschev's guard.
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kruschev controlling the position.#ES#
Kruschev uses the cage to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Christ Karter.
Well Karter 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
Jesus Christ Karter is the new lightweight champion!
Jesus Christ Karter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Karter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kneeland slips under a jab.#TD#
Karter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Karter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kneeland dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kneeland postures up.
Karter trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Karter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karter 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##T1#
Kneeland tries to get to full guard but Karter has control of the leg.
Karter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kneeland pushes Karter off looking to stand but Karter dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Karter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #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.
Karter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter trying to mount his opponent but Kneeland defends it.
Kneeland is trying to get back to full guard.
Kneeland is trying to maintain the position but Karter is very close to passing his half guard.
Karter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kneeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Karter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kneeland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karter trying to control the action but Kneeland is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Karter there.
Kneeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Karter.
Karter swings for the body but Kneeland moves out of range. #CL#
Kneeland tries to keep at a distance but Karter has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Kneeland blocks a body shot from Karter.
Kneeland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneeland controls his hands.
Kneeland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter blocks a body shot from Kneeland.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karter tries a body shot but Kneeland blocks it.
Karter lands a left hand.
Karter lands a body shot.
Kneeland has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kneeland can turn it around.#TD#
Karter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Karter manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Kneeland's shoulder, as Kneeland tries to avoid the shot.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Karter tries to clinch but Kneeland is having none of it.
Kneeland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karter misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kneeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Karter throws the left hand but Kneeland avoids the punch easily.
Karter swats away the attempt to clinch by Kneeland.
Karter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kneeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneeland.
Karter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kneeland missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter throws a low kick but Kneeland moves out of range easily.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeland is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Kneeland clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Karter blocks the elbow strike.
Karter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karter jumps guard but Kneeland stands there with Karter around his waist. Karter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeland is trying to stall.
Kneeland blocks an uppercut.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karter tries to pull guard but Kneeland won't allow it.
Kneeland blocks a body shot from Karter.
Karter throws a punch but it's blocked by Kneeland.
Karter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karter misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Karter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kneeland or not.
Karter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kneeland's elbow.
Karter is working Kneeland over against the cage.
Karter misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Kneeland avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
Karter tries for a takedown but Kneeland manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karter up against the cage.
Kneeland wants to stall.
Jesus Christ Karter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karter is leaning against Kneeland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeland blocks an uppercut.
Karter working aggressively here. #T3#
Karter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karter has a couple of punches blocked by Kneeland.
Kneeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeland taking a breather.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karter taking a breather.
Kneeland looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Karter tries to score a body lock takedown but Kneeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karter.
Karter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kneeland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Kneeland is trying to break free.
Karter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Karter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kneeland to keep the fight standing.
Kneeland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kneeland after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeland trying to control the position but instead, Karter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kneeland into the cage.
Karter is looking for a takedown.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter tries a body shot but Kneeland blocks it.
Kneeland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karter managing to block the knees to the body from Kneeland.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kneeland misses with a two punch combination.
Kneeland takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Kneeland looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target. #CL#
Kneeland gets tackled into the cage by Karter. Karter maintains the clinch.
Kneeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeland has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Karter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karter as Kneeland tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeland stalling in the clinch but Karter improves position.
Karter tries to pull guard but Kneeland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Karter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeland trying to control the position but instead, Karter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kneeland into the cage.#TD#
Karter is trying to trip Kneeland. He has hold of a leg but Kneeland is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Karter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Karter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kneeland keeping full guard, as Karter tries to pass.
Karter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kneeland can do to turn this around?
Kneeland controls Karter momentarily but Karter frees himself.
Karter throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kneeland wants to stand up but Karter is controlling him.
Karter wants to pass the guard but Kneeland is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Karter 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.
Kneeland wants to stand but Karter is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter is looking to clinch.
Karter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kneeland throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Kneeland moves away from the strike by Karter.
Karter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karter cracks Kneeland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karter misses with a head kick.
Karter misses with a leg kick.
Karter shoots in but Kneeland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter throws a hook but Kneeland blocks it.
Kneeland appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kneeland wants to clinch up but Karter keeps it at a distance.
Skillz Kneeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Karter with a nice cross.
Karter scores with a nice body kick.
Karter with a nice calf kick.
Jesus Christ Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter throws a right and a left that Kneeland avoids nicely.
Kneeland scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter throws a front kick that sends Kneeland stumbling back into the cage.
Karter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skillz Kneeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
Kneeland throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Kneeland checks a leg kick.
Karter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karter throws a low kick but Kneeland moves out of range easily.
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Christ Karter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karter 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
An out of breath Jesus Christ Karter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 39
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Vercetti misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
Karter lands a leg kick that knocks Vercetti off balance momentarily.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Karter.
We've been informed that Karter 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.
Vercetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vercetti misses with a double jab.
Karter throws out a counter right but Vercetti avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vercetti doesn't seem bothered though.
Karter goes for a double leg but Vercetti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vercetti continues to drive forward.
Karter is looking to chop away at Vercetti's legs.
Karter tries a head kick but it misses.
Karter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vercetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Karter.
Karter jabs Vercetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karter looks to land a body kick but Vercetti moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vercetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karter with a nice cross.#T1#
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karter walks into a left hand.
Vercetti scores with a nice right hand.
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Vercetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vercetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karter.
Karter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vercetti defends it well.
Karter misses with a body shot
and Vercetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vercetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vercetti moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Vercetti checks the leg kick.
Karter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vercetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karter throws a leg kick but Vercetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karter misses with a body kick.
A combination from Vercetti does no damage.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Vercetti's shoulder, as Vercetti tries to avoid the shot.
Vercetti blocks a low kick nicely.
Karter throws a leg kick but Vercetti moved away.
Vercetti lunges at Karter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karter's hand.
Vercetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vercetti cracks Karter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vercetti slips under a jab from Karter.#T2##CL2#
Karter has closed the distance and engaged Vercetti in a clinch.
Karter blocking some punches.
Karter jumps guard but Vercetti stands there with Karter around his waist. Karter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Karter fails to land.
Karter lands a nice uppercut.
Karter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vercetti walks away with a smile on his face. Karter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tommy Vercetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
Vercetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter.
Vercetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Vercetti misses.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vercetti throws out the jab.
Vercetti misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Karter. That snapped Vercetti's head back.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Vercetti scores with a jab.
Karter slips a jab from Vercetti.
Karter throws a shot from downtown. Vercetti moves away and avoids it.
Vercetti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karter misses with a body shot.
A big left from Karter misses.
Vercetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter lands a glancing blow to the side of Vercetti's head.#T3#
Karter misses with the combination.
Vercetti throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
Karter defending well as Vercetti loads up on a big left hand.
Vercetti throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
Vercetti scores with a nice right hand.
Karter slips a jab and a cross from Vercetti.
Karter moves out of range as Vercetti strikes.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Vercetti misses with a body shot.
Karter tries to clinch but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vercetti throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter slips under a jab.
Karter misses with a hook. Vercetti ducked under it nicely.
Vercetti throws a series of strikes that have Karter backpedaling.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
Karter shoots in but Vercetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tommy Vercetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vercetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vercetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Vercetti avoids the body shot from Karter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti misses with a looping right.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Vercetti does no damage.
Vercetti avoids the body shot from Karter.
Karter moves away from the strike by Vercetti.
Vercetti misses with a looping right.
Vercetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karter blocks a jab.
Karter lands with a good body shot.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Vercetti.
Karter misses with an uppercut. Vercetti saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Karter.
Vercetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter throws a body punch but Vercetti moves out of range.
Good exchange - Vercetti coming out on top.
Vercetti misses with a looping left.
Karter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Karter darts in and clinches Vercetti up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Vercetti.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut.
Karter scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Karter gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Vercetti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vercetti keeps working.
Karter with the ground and pound but Vercetti regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Vercetti trying to control here.
Karter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vercetti keeps working.
Still in half guard, Karter seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vercetti.
Karter avoids the body shot from Vercetti. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vercetti slips under a jab from Karter.
Vercetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Karter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tommy Vercetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter throws a low kick but Vercetti avoids it.
Vercetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Karter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karter lands a right hook to the body.
Vercetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karter.
Vercetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter blocks a jab.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Vercetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vercetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Vercetti.
Karter is looking to land body kicks.
Karter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Karter tries a low kick but Vercetti avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vercetti.
Karter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vercetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vercetti.#T3#
Vercetti misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Karter tries to land a leg kick but Vercetti saw it coming and moves away.
Karter throws a hook to the side of Vercetti's head but Vercetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vercetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Vercetti throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Karter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vercetti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.
Vercetti lands a jab to the nose.
Karter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karter misses with a hook. Vercetti ducked under it nicely.
Vercetti checks the leg kick.
Vercetti has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Karter connects with a body shot that sends Vercetti's belly button to the back.
Vercetti works over Karter's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vercetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vercetti misses with a straight left.
Vercetti backing away here, and Karter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Karter misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Vercetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karter lands with a nice body punch.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Vercetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Karter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karter scores with a punch to the head.
Vercetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vercetti takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Vercetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vercetti.
Vercetti cracks Karter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vercetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
A head kick misses from Karter.
Vercetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Vercetti misses the target.
Karter slips under a jab.
Karter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Karter misses with an uppercut.
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 Tommy Vercetti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Karter shoots in looking for a takedown but Vercetti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karter lands a head shot.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
Vercetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Vercetti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karter finds it's way round the side to connect with Vercetti's head.
Vercetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter's head backwards.
Karter lands with a shot to the body.
Karter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karter tries to land a front kick but Vercetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karter lands a jab to Vercetti's midsection.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vercetti throws out the jab.
Vercetti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vercetti throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vercetti misses with a hook.
Karter tries a quick counter leg kick but Vercetti is wise to it.
Karter scores with a nice body kick.
Vercetti walks into a stiff left hand from Karter.
Karter tries to clinch up.
Karter looks to land a left hand but Vercetti moved out of range nicely.
Karter fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Karter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vercetti moves away from the strike by Karter.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karter connects with a body shot.
Karter scores with a jab. Vercetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Vercetti had a free shot at his head there.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vercetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karter in his tracks.
Karter throws a leg kick but Vercetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vercetti.
Vercetti avoids the body shot from Karter.
Vercetti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter throws a leg kick but Vercetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vercetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Vercetti throws a series of strikes that have Karter backpedaling.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vercetti as he jumps to the side.
Vercetti defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Vercetti is looking to counter punch.
Vercetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Karter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vercetti sizes up Karter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vercetti throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Karter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vercetti looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Vercetti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vercetti lands with an overhand left.
Vercetti cracks Karter with an open hand slap.
Karter misses the jab.
Karter clobbers Vercetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vercetti dips to his left and cracks Karter with an uppercut!
Vercetti misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.#T3#
Vercetti misses with the combination.
Vercetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vercetti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vercetti throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
Karter staying out of range there.
Karter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karter throws a hook but Vercetti avoids it easily.
Karter defending well as Vercetti loads up on a big left hand.
Karter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Karter slips a straight right by Vercetti.
Vercetti scores with a punch to the head.
Karter misses with a takedown attempt
and Vercetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tommy Vercetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
A jab from Karter misses.
Karter throws the left hand but Vercetti avoids the punch easily.
Vercetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Karter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vercetti misses with a looping right.
Karter thuds a left hand into Vercetti's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vercetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Karter tries a low kick but Vercetti avoids it.#T4#
Karter moves out of range as Vercetti strikes.
Karter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Karter tries a head kick but it misses.
Karter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karter misses with an uppercut. Vercetti saw that one coming.
Vercetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vercetti misses with a looping right.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Karter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vercetti with a body shot.
Karter slips a straight right by Vercetti.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
The fighters circling - Vercetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Vercetti moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Christ Karter.
I think Vercetti 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
Jesus Christ Karter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld FN 44
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Karter lands a nice leg kick that just misses OByrne's sensitive parts.
Karter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits OByrnes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
OByrne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OByrne 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.
OByrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
Karter digs a good body shot into OByrne's ribs.
A jab lands there for Karter.
OByrne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karter, as that shot connected.
OByrne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OByrne 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.
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!
Karter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OByrne on the side of the head.
Karter tests OByrne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Karter!
Karter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
OByrne blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Karter.
Karter throws a nice looking combination but OByrne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from OByrne misses.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
A good leg kick by Karter.
Karter tries to clinch there but OByrne circles away.
Karter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karter lands a leg kick that knocks OByrne off balance momentarily.
Karter takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OByrne throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karter is looking to slow OByrne down with leg kicks.
OByrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter.
Karter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
OByrne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karter scores with a kick to the body.
Karter misses with a head kick.
OByrne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karter to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Karter coming out on top.
OByrne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OByrne throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
OByrne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
OByrne 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.
Karter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OByrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter.
OByrne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter throws a head kick but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne keeps the fight on the outside.
OByrne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
OByrne needs to keep his hands up - Karter had a free shot at his head there.
OByrne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karter tries to clinch but OByrne is having none of it.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Karter throws a nice head kick!
OByrne misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely. #T4#
OByrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Karter shoots for a takedown but OByrne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
OByrne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OByrne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OByrne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karter connects with a crisp jab.
Karter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OByrne at a distance.
Karter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between OByrne's hands.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from OByrne misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Karter. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Karter.
Karter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karter fails with the takedown.
Joseph OByrne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
OByrne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
Karter with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Karter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but OByrne might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Karter has got the better of the exchanges.
Karter works OByrne's body with a nice hook.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Karter scores with a hook to the body. OByrne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
OByrne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karter cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
OByrne cracks Karter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karter tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
OByrne is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
OByrne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karter.
Karter throws a hook to the side of OByrne's head but OByrne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OByrne momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from OByrne 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.
Karter dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Karter swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karter.
Karter catches OByrne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OByrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OByrne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OByrne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OByrne scrambles back to his feet.
OByrne throws a lazy right hand but Karter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
OByrne throws a hook but Karter blocks it.
OByrne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
OByrne slips a jab and a cross from Karter.
Karter cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karter digs a good hook to OByrne's body.
Karter blocks a head kick by OByrne.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
OByrne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OByrne there as he acknowledges the shot.
OByrne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jesus Christ Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter lands a nice looking body shot.
Karter scores with a hook to the body. OByrne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OByrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter scoring well with a low kick there.
OByrne throws a lazy right hand but Karter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OByrne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OByrne walks into a left hand.
Karter throws a head kick that OByrne semi-blocks. #ROC#OByrne is rocked!
Karter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OByrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Karter finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Karter.
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter is looking to clinch.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter 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. This is the final round!#R3#
OByrne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
OByrne seems to have recovered his senses.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OByrne! But no joy.
Karter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
OByrne throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
OByrne throws a head kick but Karter moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! OByrne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karter - the referee stops the clock and OByrne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karter. OByrne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
OByrne gets caught napping as Karter dives in and scores a takedown. OByrne manages to retain guard.
OByrne wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karter manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Karter content to control rather than advance.
OByrne is staying active underneath Karter, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##ES2#
OByrne has one foot on Karter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Karter swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
OByrne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karter to score with a decent uppercut.
OByrne checks a low kick from Karter.
OByrne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karter lands a nice looking body shot.
OByrne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karter finds it's way round the side to connect with OByrne's head.
A nice leg kick from Karter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter lands with a kick to the temple. OByrne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karter misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.#T2#
Karter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OByrne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by OByrne.
OByrne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karter thuds a left hand into OByrne's body.
Karter tries to clinch but OByrne moves out of range.
Joseph OByrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karter throws a quick inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karter.
Both fighters circling a little - Karter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Karter tries to clinch but OByrne moves out of range.
Karter connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Nice cross by Karter.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Karter throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karter with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by OByrne there.
OByrne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Karter throws a low kick, looking for OByrne's leg but OByrne calmly moves out of range.
OByrne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OByrne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Karter.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Karter staying out of range there.
OByrne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter lands with a shot to the body.
Karter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
OByrne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OByrne scrambles back to his feet.
Karter jabs at OByrne's body.
Karter blocks a head kick by OByrne.
Karter connects with a looping right hand.
Karter connects with a solid leg kick.
Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OByrne momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Christ Karter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karter, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
An out of breath Jesus Christ Karter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 256
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Karter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sloppy strikes from Karter. Those never looked like landing.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Karter.
Budluvski tries to land a leg kick but Karter saw it coming and moves away.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Budluvski has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karter, as that shot connected.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter lands a glancing blow to the side of Budluvski's head.
Karter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski walks into a stiff left hand from Karter.
Karter takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Karter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karter.
Budluvski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karter misses the jab.
It looked like Budluvski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter misses with a hook.
Karter thuds a left hand into Budluvski's body.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Karter misses.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski checks the leg kick.
Budluvski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Budluvski moves forwards but Karter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Budluvski scores with a nice body kick.
Budluvski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Budluvski throws a right and a left that Karter avoids nicely.
Karter throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski tries to clinch there but Karter circles away.
Karter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Budluvski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karter somewhat.#T2#
Nice cross by Budluvski.
Budluvski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karter.
Budluvski cracks Karter with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Karter.
Karter lands a jab to Budluvski's midsection.
Budluvski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Budluvski's head backwards.
Karter scores with a sloppy right hand. Budluvski should have avoided that one.
Budluvski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.#CL#
Budluvski moves into the clinch.
Budluvski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karter blocks a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with the head strike. #T3##TD2#
Karter pulls guard effortlessly.
Karter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Budluvski wants to stand but Karter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Karter managing to control the position.
Budluvski tries to stand but Karter is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Budluvski avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Budluvski wanted to stand there but Karter had control of the position. #SUB2#
Karter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Budluvski defends well.
Karter looking for a sweep. Not yet Karter, not yet.
Budluvski wants to get up but he can't break Karter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Karter wants to sweep here but Budluvski controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good work by Karter as he checks the leg kick.
Budluvski misses the body punch
and Karter counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Karter. That one must have hurt.
Budluvski wants to clinch.
Budluvski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karter on the side of the head.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Karter.
Budluvski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karter connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karter blocks a leg kick.
Karter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karter lunges at Budluvski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Budluvski's hand.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski misses with a combination
and Karter counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski swinging wildly here.
Budluvski takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski is looking to wear down Karter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Budluvski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter scores with a push kick.
Karter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karter lands a right hook to the body.
Budluvski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karter lands with a right hand.
Budluvski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karter avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
A nice side step and Karter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Budluvski.
Karter tests Budluvski'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!
Budluvski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karter.
Karter thuds a left hand into Budluvski's body.
Budluvski misses with a combination
and Karter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Budluvski's knee momentarily.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Budluvski moves out of range of the body kick.
Karter with a nice cross.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Karter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Budluvski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Budluvski drops his hands momentarily and Karter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Budluvski pushes him off.
Karter connects with a body shot that sends Budluvski's belly button to the back.
Budluvski fails to land with a series of punches.
Budluvski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Karter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Budluvski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karter with the inside leg kick.
Budluvski 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.
Budluvski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budluvski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Karter tries a quick counter leg kick but Budluvski is wise to it.
Budluvski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Jab, jab by Karter - just one landing.
Budluvski is looking to clinch. #CL#
Budluvski clinches up with Karter and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Budluvski.
Karter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Karter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karter tries a body shot but Budluvski blocks it.
Nice body punch from Karter.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski tries to break the clinch but Karter is controlling the position.
Budluvski tries to throw a body punch but Karter avoids it by throwing Budluvski back against the cage.
Karter lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Karter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Karter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Budluvski wanted to stand there but Karter had control of the position.
Budluvski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Karter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Budluvski is looking to stand up but Karter won't let him.
Karter wants to control the position but Budluvski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter is looking to improve his position.
Budluvski wants to stand up but Karter is controlling the position.
Karter works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Karter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Budluvski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Budluvski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter pulls Budluvski in close to his closed guard and prevents Budluvski from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Karter.
Karter misses with a looping left.
Budluvski looks to land a body kick but Karter moved away.
Budluvski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Karter throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range. #CL#
Budluvski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Budluvski tries to work over Karter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Budluvski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Karter scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Karter - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Karter tightens his grip and picks Budluvski up, before dumping him to the ground. Budluvski manages to land in guard.
Karter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Budluvski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karter postures up and lands a big shot to Budluvski's brow. #T1#
Karter chips away with some ground and pound.
Karter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Budluvski keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter is looking to work some ground and pound but Budluvski has wrist control.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Budluvski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet but Karter passes into half guard.
Karter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karter is continuing to stall.
Budluvski is trying to stand back up but Karter is controlling him #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Budluvski in his tracks. #T3#
Karter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Budluvski's head backwards.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budluvski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Budluvski takes one to the side of the head.
Karter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Karter scores with a takedown into Budluvski's guard.
Karter content to stall in guard here.
Budluvski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karter.
Karter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Budluvski is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Budluvski is looking to stand up but Karter isn't so interested in that idea.
Budluvski keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Budluvski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Christ Karter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karter 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 Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
After winning the bout, Jesus Christ Karter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 250
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dimms.
Dimms throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimms throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
Dimms lands with a cross.
Karter scores with a hook.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Karter throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Karter thows a leg kick but Dimms checks it
and Dimms counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Karter takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Dimms has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dimms throws a head punch that misses.
Dimms is leaning against Karter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimms as Karter tries to tie him up.
Dimms lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Dimms avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
Dimms gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karter.
Dimms lands with a right to the head.
Dimms lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Dimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands.
Dimms prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Dimms controls the action.
Karter gets through Dimms's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karter lands a nice uppercut.
Karter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karter goes for a takedown attempt but Dimms pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimms tries to score with a low kick but Karter moves his leg out of the way.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Dimms pushes him off.
Karter connects with a single shot there.
Schmedgar Dimms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimms feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dimms tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Karter misses.
Dimms doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dimms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Karter misses.
Karter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Dimms stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dimms looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dimms lands with a shot to the body.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimms manages to avoid it.#T2##CL2#
Dimms closes the distance and clinches.
Karter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karter works on Dimms's body with a couple of short punches.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karter working aggressively here.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimms controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimms.
Karter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dimms is defending well.
Dimms has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dimms can turn it around.
Karter lands a shot to the body.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimms prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter.
Dimms tries a body shot but Karter blocks it.
Karter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karter is trying to pull guard but Dimms has him pressed against the cage.
Dimms lands an uppercut.
Dimms's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Karter on the inside.
Karter wants a takedown.
Dimms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Karter stalls.
Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Karter tries a body shot but Dimms blocks it.
Dimms scores with a shoulder strike.
Karter misses with some punches.
Dimms misses with some punches.
Karter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karter can't get the takedown.
Dimms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karter or not.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms tries a body shot but Karter blocks it.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimmss head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimms.
Karter is working for takedown but Dimms is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimms lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Dimms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Karter misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karter lands an uppercut.
Dimms lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Karter.
Dimms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karter blocks a body shot from Dimms.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Dimms.
Dimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimms lands with a light punch inside.
Karter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms scores with a shot to the side of Karter's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms gets through Karter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
Karter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmedgar Dimms dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karter motions for Dimms to come forward. Karter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dimms appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dimms.
Dimms scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dimms swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Dimms cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Karter misses with a body kick.
Dimms misses with a jab to the body
and Dimms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick from Karter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dimms doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dimms wants to slow Karter down by chopping away at his legs.
Karter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karter misses with a hook.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Dimms throws a hook but Karter blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dimms keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimms looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Karter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dimms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dimms but Dimms pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karter throws a leg kick but Dimms checks it.
Karter swings for the body but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dimms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimms thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimms slips under a jab.
Karter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dimms.
Dimms moves away from the strike by Karter.
Karter throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dimms.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimms.
Dimms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.#CL#
Karter has managed to clinch. #T2#
Dimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karters head.
Karter misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dimms scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Dimms.
Dimms presses Karter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dimms lands a right hand.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Dimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karter.
Karter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dimms gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karter misses with some punches.
Karter tries to work over Dimms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karter or not.
Karter blocks a body shot from Dimms.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dimms fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karter looks for the body kick but Dimms saw that one coming. #T3#
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimms.
Dimms throws a solid leg kick but Karter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dimms.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimms. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Dimms, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dimms.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dimms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter throws a head kick that misses
and Dimms counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Dimms gets tackled into the cage by Karter. Karter maintains the clinch.
Dimms works on Karter's body with a couple of short punches.
Karter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dimms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karter throws a head punch that misses.
Dimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dimms lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimms working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Dimms.
A right hook to the body lands for Dimms.
Dimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dimms just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karter blocks an uppercut.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter jumps guard but Dimms stands there with Karter around his waist. Karter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dimms scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimms.
Karter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
Karter swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dimms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmedgar Dimms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Dimms lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dimms moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Karter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dimms lands with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimms checks a leg kick.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimms avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Karter misses.
Dimms throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Dimms misses with a low kick.
Dimms throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimms moves away.
Dimms misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimms wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimms takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dimms thuds a left hand into Karter's body.
Karter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dimms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Dimms has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karter.
Dimms uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karter has time to react.
Dimms connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimms misses the target.
Nice shot by Dimms.
Karter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dimms takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Dimms misses with a low kick.
Dimms throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter tries to work over Dimms's front leg with a kick but Dimms checks it.
Dimms tried to score with a low kick but Karter checks it.
Karter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dimms.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karter is looking to counter punch.
Dimms is looking to chop away at Karter's legs.
Dimms throws a chopping leg kick but Karter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dimms throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dimms is looking to clinch.
Dimms cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms wants to clinch.
Karter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karter throws a body kick that misses.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch but Dimms swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dimms throws a counter combo.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimms takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Dimms ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dimms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Karter clinches up against the cage.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms tries a body shot but Karter blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimms.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karter looking for a takedown.
Dimms swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
Dimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3##TD#
Karter wants the takedown. Dimms is fighting it off but Karter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dimms's guard against the cage.

Dimms has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Karter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dimms throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dimms stuns Karter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Dimms misses with a body shot.
Karter connects with a body shot.
A jab from Dimms misses.
Karter scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimms throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter tried to counter with a leg kick but Dimms avoided it.#CL2#
Dimms closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Karter.
Karter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dimms throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter. #T4#
Karter avoiding damage.
Dimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Karter on the inside.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karter is trying to drag Dimms to the mat but Dimms just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Karter jumps into guard, dragging Dimms to the mat.
Dimms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dimms not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schmedgar Dimms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dimms 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmedgar Dimms!
After winning the bout, Schmedgar Dimms thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 244
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Karter throws a hook but Oosthuizen avoids it easily.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Karter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Oosthuizen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karter is able to avoid easily.
Oosthuizen lands a nice hook to Karter's body. Karter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oosthuizen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Oosthuizen closes the distance and pushes Karter back into the cage.
Oosthuizen blocking some punches.
Oosthuizen misses with a knee strike.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
Karter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Oosthuizen scores with a shot to the side of Karter's head.
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Karter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen 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!#TD2#
Karter gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Karter sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Karter is trying to control the action in half guard but Oosthuizen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karter controlling the action here.
Karter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karter working Oosthuizen over with strikes.
Karter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oosthuizen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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.
Oosthuizen wants to get back to full guard.
Karter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oosthuizen is trying to stand up here but Karter is controlling him well.
Oosthuizen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karter.
Karter is keen to just control but Oosthuizen is a slippery customer.
Karter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Karter looking to land elbow strikes but Oosthuizen uses the position to regain half guard.
Karter is looking to take a break and control but Oosthuizen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Karter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Oosthuizen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Karter passes into side control!#ES#
Oosthuizen sneaks out the side door and pushes Karter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice defenses there by Oosthuizen .
Karter lunges at Oosthuizen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oosthuizen 's hand. #CL#
Oosthuizen moves into the clinch successfully.
Karter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oosthuizen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oosthuizen trying to stall but Karter improves his position. #T4#
Karter lands a body shot.
Oosthuizen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Oosthuizen .
Karter stalling in the clinch but Oosthuizen improves position.
Oosthuizen can't find room to land a body shot as Karter controls the action.
Oosthuizen lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Karter wants a takedown but no success here.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter is trying to pull guard but Oosthuizen has him pressed against the cage.
Francis Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
Karter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Christ Karter has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oosthuizen as Karter tries to tie him up.
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Karter.
Karter tries to pull guard but Oosthuizen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter lands with a light punch inside.
Oosthuizen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karter cracks Oosthuizen with a nice body shot.
Karter tries for a takedown but Oosthuizen manages to get underhooks.
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 Francis Oosthuizen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Christ Karter's cut.
That's time! Oosthuizen 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Oosthuizen moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oosthuizen misses the jab.
Oosthuizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oosthuizen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karter.#CL#
Oosthuizen darts in and clinches Karter up against the cage.
Karter swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen landing knees to the body.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Oosthuizen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Oosthuizen throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
A right hook to the body lands for Karter.
Karter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Oosthuizen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Karter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oosthuizen or not.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oosthuizen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter lands with a right to the head.
Oosthuizen stops a takedown attempt from Karter.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Oosthuizen gets underhooks to prevent Karter's takedown attempt.
Francis Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
Oosthuizen blocks a body shot from Karter.
Oosthuizen blocks a body shot from Karter.
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Karter.
Karter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Karter is looking for a takedown.
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the head.
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Karter.
Oosthuizen missing with knees to the body.
Karter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karter works on Oosthuizen 's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Oosthuizen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karter takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter lands a right hand.
Oosthuizen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karter blocks it with crossed arms.
Karter misses with some punches.
Karter lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land. #TD2#
Karter pulls guard effortlessly.
Oosthuizen 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.
Karter looking to control.
Oosthuizen wanted to stand there but Karter had control of the position.
Karter trying to control the position.
Karter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oosthuizen . #T3#
Oosthuizen 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jesus Christ Karter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oosthuizen pushes down on Karter's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Karter actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Oosthuizen seems content to control.
Karter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karter is staying active underneath Oosthuizen , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oosthuizen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
Oosthuizen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oosthuizen manages to avoid it.
Oosthuizen swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Karter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Oosthuizen moves out of range easily.
Karter misses with a hook. Oosthuizen ducked under it nicely.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter punch.
Karter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Karter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oosthuizen lands with a straight right. Karter didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Oosthuizen .
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oosthuizen .
A swing and a miss from Karter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesus Christ Karter's cut.
That's time! Oosthuizen 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Oosthuizen scores with a shot to the body.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oosthuizen throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karter misses with a low kick. #CL#
Oosthuizen pushes Karter up against the cage in a clinch.
Oosthuizen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oosthuizen prevents it.
Karter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen tries to land knees in the clinch but Karter avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Karter.
Karter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oosthuizen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Francis Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
Karter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Karter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oosthuizen walks away with a smile on his face. Karter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Karter clinches.
Oosthuizen connects with a knee to the head.
Oosthuizen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karter misses with a body punch.
Oosthuizen tries to land knees in the clinch but Karter avoids the damage to the body.
Karter has Oosthuizen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oosthuizen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oosthuizen lands a shot to the body.
Karter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Karter gets control of Oosthuizen 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Karter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oosthuizen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karter's guard.#SUB2#
Karter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oosthuizen 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Oosthuizen is fighting to break Karter's control of his arms but Karter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oosthuizen is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Oosthuizen wants to get up but he can't break Karter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oosthuizen wants to control from the top but Karter keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Karter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Oosthuizen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karter 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. #CL#
Karter gets tackled into the cage by Oosthuizen . Oosthuizen maintains the clinch.
Karter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karter lands a body punch.
Karter cracks Oosthuizen with a nice body shot.
Karter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Karter jumps guard.
Karter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Oosthuizen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karter 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.
Oosthuizen throws a big right hand that misses.
Karter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oosthuizen 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Francis Oosthuizen !
Francis Oosthuizen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 238
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1#
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good body shot.
Karter works over Itzpapalotltotec's head and body with a nice 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!
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Karter throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Karter tries a head kick but it misses.
Itzpapalotltotec is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karter with a body shot.#T1#
Karter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Itzpapalotltotec gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itzpapalotltotec is keeping the position for now.
Itzpapalotltotec managing to control the position.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karter is one step ahead there.
Karter postures up. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Karter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itzpapalotltotec is one step ahead there.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to pass the guard.
Itzpapalotltotec postures up.
Karter wants to sweep but no luck.
Itzpapalotltotec is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karter looking for a sweep. Not yet Karter, not yet.
Itzpapalotltotec content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Itzpapalotltotec sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Karter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karter has a closed guard, preventing Itzpapalotltotec from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karter moves away from the strike by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter sizes up Itzpapalotltotec with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot by Karter.
Karter lands a nice hook to Itzpapalotltotec's body. Itzpapalotltotec takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itzpapalotltotec lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karter scores with a nice right hand.
Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Itzpapalotltotec listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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 Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karter throws a wild body kick that Itzpapalotltotec sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Karter moves into range and clinches up with Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec taking a breather.
Karter lands a right hand.
Karter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Itzpapalotltotec decides to pull guard.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is working from the bottom.
Karter scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec working for a triangle but Karter defends it easily. #T1##SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karter defends well.
Itzpapalotltotec being controlled here, momentarily.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Itzpapalotltotec 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.#SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karter preventing the sweep.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to control.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to sweep but no luck.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karter misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
Jesus Christ Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Itzpapalotltotec. Beautiful body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Karter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karter is trying to control. Itzpapalotltotec wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karter moves into full mount! Itzpapalotltotec won't be happy about that!
Karter landing shots from mount.
Karter landing punches. #SUB#
Karter wants to finish this one by submission but Itzpapalotltotec is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec is squirming around, avoiding Karter's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Itzpapalotltotec is working to get back to half guard.
Karter wants to control the pace but Itzpapalotltotec is squirming around nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying desperately to improve position.
Itzpapalotltotec in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karter trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter 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#
Karter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Itzpapalotltotec has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karter.
Karter throws a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Itzpapalotltotec can do to turn this around?
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec thuds a left hand into Karter's body.
Karter cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a good jab.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karter lands a leg kick that knocks Itzpapalotltotec off balance momentarily.
Itzpapalotltotec connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Karter lands a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot that snaps Karter's head back.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the head kick by Karter.
Karter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Donk. Karter catches Itzpapalotltotec right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Karter tests Itzpapalotltotec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karter throws a leg kick which misses Itzpapalotltotec's front leg but catches the back leg as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid it.
Karter misses with a straight left.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to move into range but Karter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter staying out of range there.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter tries to land a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec saw it coming and moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good hook to Karter's body.
Karter scores with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec. #T3#
Karter scores with a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right and a left that Karter avoids nicely.
Karter avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec. #CL#
Karter clinches with his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Karter working aggressively here.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a hook that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Itzpapalotltotec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karter working aggressively here.
Karter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itzpapalotltotec is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec stalling. #BC2#
Itzpapalotltotec pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karter takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a straight right hand from Karter.
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!
Karter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid it but Karter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Itzpapalotltotec to the ground. Itzpapalotltotec escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big shot that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Karter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karter trying to pass the guard but Itzpapalotltotec defending well.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to roll over but Karter keeps him under control.
Itzpapalotltotec has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karter is working away from the top position though.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Itzpapalotltotec tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Christ Karter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karter 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
A relieved looking Jesus Christ Karter 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 232
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Karter tries to land a leg kick but Lester saw it coming and moves away.
Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester.
Lester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karter moves away from the strike by Lester. #TD2#
Karter tries to sprawl but Lester drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karter is trying to control the position but Lester postures up.
Karter is looking to sweep but instead, Lester has passed into half guard.
Karter is controlling Lester's trapped leg to prevent Lester from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Karter wants to improve his position but Lester is controlling well.
Karter is trying to control but can't.
Karter wants to improve his position but Lester is controlling well.
Lester not doing much here.
Lester not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lester wants to pass the guard but Karter is defending well.
Karter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lester is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Karter does no damage.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Lester tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karter defends well and Lester ends up having to push Karter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Karter.
Lester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lester misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Lester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jesus Christ Karter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moe Lester.#TD2#
Lester scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Karter wants to get back to full guard.
Lester trying to pass the guard but Karter defending well.
Karter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Karter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lester is working away from the top position though.
Karter is looking for a sweep. Lester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lester is trying to control the action in half guard but Karter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lester checks a leg kick.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester misses with a hook to the body
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karter misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Karter thows a body kick. Lester tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lester tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karter defends well and Lester ends up having to push Karter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Karter misses.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lester misses the jab.
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Lester shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lester showed some decent athleticism there.
Karter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lester is working away from the top position though.
Lester content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Karter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karter is working hard here to advance position.
Lester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karter is pressing down on Lester's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Lester looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karter trying to keep a closed guard but Lester is proving a slippery customer.
Moe Lester has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Lester is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Lester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lester has managed to get both his arms back between Karter's legs - danger averted.
Lester landing with the ground and pound.
Lester wants to control from the top but Karter keeps moving. #T3#
Lester controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karter is pulling down on Lester's head to control his posture.
Lester content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lester drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Karter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Karter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lester defends it easily.#T4#
Lester controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lester trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lester lands a couple of digs.
Lester looking to sit in guard and control but Karter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Lester 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! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lester decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Lester there.
Lester controlling the action here.
Karter is holding on to half guard well.
Karter is refusing to be controlled, as Lester sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter trying to control here. #T1#
Lester working Karter over with strikes.
Lester prevents Karter from improving his position.
Lester sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karter avoids it really well and circles away.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Lester looking to score a takedown here. Karter is defending well but Lester drives through and ends up in Karter's guard.#T2#
Karter looking to control.
Lester looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Karter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lester controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karter is trying to control the position but Lester postures up.
Lester controlling from the top position. #T3#
Lester lands a couple of digs.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Karter moves into the clinch successfully.
Karter lands a hook that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Karter tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lester manages to break the clinch.
Lester throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lester misses with a body shot.
Karter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lester just manages to avoid it.
Karter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karter misses with a head kick.
Karter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Lester slips a straight right by Karter.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Karter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter misses with a straight left.
Lester takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karter is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karter takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Karter scores with a hook.
Lester connects with a crisp jab.
Lester dives in and grabs Karter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karter pushes down on Lester's head and hops out.
Karter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Moe Lester.
I think Lester 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 226
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Karter missing with a left hand there. Mediocre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter checks the leg kick.
Karter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karter checks a leg kick.
Mediocre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mediocre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karter throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mediocre to counter with a crisp jab.
Karter checks a leg kick.
Mediocre tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Mediocre misses.
Mediocre tries to land a front kick but Karter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karter moves away from the strike by Mediocre.
Good leg kick by Mediocre.
Karter is looking to slow Mediocre down with leg kicks. #CL#
Karter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mediocre, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mediocre gets through Karter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mediocre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter is looking to control Mediocre's arms but Mediocre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karter has his back to the cage.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mediocre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mediocre. #T1#
Mediocre misses with a punch to the body.
Mediocre lands a nice uppercut.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mediocre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Mediocre has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Karter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mediocre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Mediocre.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Mediocre controls his hands.
Mediocre tries to throw a body punch but Karter avoids it by throwing Mediocre back against the cage.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mediocre misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mediocre.
Mediocre has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Karter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mediocre as the two fighters clinch.
Mediocre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter tries to stall but Mediocre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mediocre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mediocre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karter backwards. #T2#
Mediocre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karters head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mediocre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mediocre tries to work over Karter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mediocre lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Karter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mediocre.
Mediocre has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mediocre can turn it around.
Karter lands an uppercut.
Mediocre swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mediocre tries to throw a body punch but Karter avoids it by throwing Mediocre back against the cage.
Mediocre lands a shoulder strike.
Karter wants to stall.
Karter is working Mediocre over against the cage.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Karter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mediocre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mediocre tries to bench press Karter off him but Karter keeps the position.
Karter is looking to take a break and control but Mediocre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Karter scores with punches from side control.
Mediocre looking for a sweep but Karter has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mediocre tries to lock up and control but Karter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mediocre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mediocre wants to pass the guard but Karter is keeping the position.
Mediocre trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mediocre trying to move into half guard but instead Karter has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Karter is working Mediocre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karter pushes down on Mediocre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mediocre manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Mediocre has momentary wrist control but Karter slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Mediocre is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Karter frees his head nicely. Oh but Mediocre has switched to an armbar! Karter is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mister Mediocre!
Mister Mediocre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 220
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Karter.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Karter loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Despite the aggression on Itzpapalotltotec's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Itzpapalotltotec has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karter finds it's way round the side to connect with Itzpapalotltotec's head.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karter doesn't seem bothered though.
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Itzpapalotltotec ducks down to avoid it.
Karter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec moves away from the strike by Karter.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks right into an uppercut from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Itzpapalotltotec 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec moves away from the strike by Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with an overhand left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karter. #T1#
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karter throws a right and a left that Itzpapalotltotec avoids nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with the left hand. Karter knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Karter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Itzpapalotltotec to the ground. Karter is now in Itzpapalotltotec's guard.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to keep a closed guard but Karter is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Karter avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec keeping full guard, as Karter tries to pass.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karter pushing down on Itzpapalotltotec's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter is trying to control. Itzpapalotltotec wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karter is thwarting Itzpapalotltotec's attempts to control the position.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Karter is staying active.
Karter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itzpapalotltotec keeps working. #T3#
Karter drops an elbow to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Itzpapalotltotec actively working from the bottom here.
Karter is trying to control the action in half guard but Itzpapalotltotec is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karter is keen to just control but Itzpapalotltotec is a slippery customer.
Itzpapalotltotec is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karter's back!#SUB2#
Karter fending off the submission attempt from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter trying to control but not successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Itzpapalotltotec struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Karter wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Karter is really stuck here.
Will Itzpapalotltotec go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Itzpapalotltotec controlling well, preventing Karter from escaping the position.
Karter is working hard here to advance 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 Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Karter misses with a low kick.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that Karter ducks under and follows up with a left that Karter also avoids with ease.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a head kick by Karter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karter tests Itzpapalotltotec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Karter is looking to score with low kicks.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good body shot into Karter's ribs.
Karter fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Itzpapalotltotec stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter.
Karter scores with a nice strike.
Karter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec circles away.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Itzpapalotltotec. Those never looked like landing.
Karter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Itzpapalotltotec manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Karter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Itzpapalotltotec pinned against the cage. Itzpapalotltotec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karter rather than just go for the knockout.
Karter works the jab nicely.
Karter is looking to chop away at Itzpapalotltotec's legs.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.#CL#
Karter moves into range and clinches up with Itzpapalotltotec.#T2#
Itzpapalotltotec lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Karter blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Itzpapalotltotec.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Karter with a nice body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Itzpapalotltotec working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter goes for a takedown attempt but Itzpapalotltotec pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Karter throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Karter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karter cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Itzpapalotltotec connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Karter.
Karter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karter digs a good hook to Itzpapalotltotec's body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Karter avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
It looked like Karter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karter. Karter obviously looking to wear him down.
Karter swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
As Karter backs off Itzpapalotltotec throws a huge counter combo but Karter manages to avoid it all.
Karter throws a hook to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Itzpapalotltotec lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Karter clobbers Itzpapalotltotec with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Karter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Itzpapalotltotec. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karter.
Karter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itzpapalotltotec wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karter throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Karter misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Karter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Karter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Itzpapalotltotecs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy left from Karter finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Itzpapalotltotec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Karter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karter has time to react.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
A telegraphed right hand from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Jesus Christ Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Karter misses.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid it.
Karter throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Nice body kick from Karter.
Karter throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karter at a distance.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a shot to the body.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter wants to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec slips to the side
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
A nice leg kick from Karter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice hook to Karter's body. Karter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a single shot there.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Karter misses. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Karter throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight left.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karter throws a series of strikes that have Itzpapalotltotec backpedaling.
Karter throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick.
Karter gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Karter misses with a body shot.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Karter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs Karter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Karter catches Itzpapalotltotec right on the button with a cross.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Itzpapalotltotec shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Karter eats them both and turns towards Itzpapalotltotec to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Karter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karter scores with a jab. Itzpapalotltotec acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter slips under a jab.
Karter misses with a hook
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karter can pounce on him.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Itzpapalotltotec.
I think Itzpapalotltotec 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
Jesus Christ Karter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 212
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Funaki tries to land a leg kick but Karter saw it coming and moves away.
Funaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karter throws a head kick that misses.
Karter scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Funaki tries to sprawl but Karter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karter is trying to control the action in half guard but Funaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Funaki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Karter content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is stalling here. Funaki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Karter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Funaki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1##SU2#
Funaki decides to stand back up.
Funaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karter.
Funaki tries to land a leg kick but Karter saw it coming and moves away.
Karter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karter scores with a leg kick.
Karter throws a front kick that sends Funaki stumbling back into the cage.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funaki manages to avoid it.
Funaki shoots in but Karter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Funaki pushes him off.
Funaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Funaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter tried to score with a low kick but Funaki checks it.
Karter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Karter connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Karter finds it's way through Funaki's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karter throws a head kick but Funaki moves out of range.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Karter looks to throw a body kick
and Funaki counters with a thumping low kick.
Karter tries to land a front kick but Funaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Funaki checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Funaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Funaki lands with a light punch inside.
Funaki misses with some punches.
Karter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Funaki controls his hands.
Funaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Karter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funaki. #T3#
Karter tries to pull guard but Funaki won't allow it.
Funaki tries to throw a body punch but Karter avoids it by throwing Funaki back against the cage. #TD#
Karter gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Funaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karter 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.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Funaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Karter wants to pass the guard but Funaki is keeping the position.
Funaki is trying to hold Karter in close to prevent damage but Karter has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter is controlling the pace. #T4#
Karter is trying to control. Funaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Funaki has hold of Karter's hands but Karter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Funaki moves into full guard.
Karter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funaki is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
That's time! Karter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Funaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Karter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karter connects with the punch.
Funaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Funaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karter.
Karter wants to land a leg kick but Funaki is out of range. #TD#
Karter drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Funaki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched 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!
Karter is looking for a takedown.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Karter decides to pull guard.
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karter controlling Funaki's posture.
Funaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karter's guard.#T1#
Karter looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Karter is working an open guard so Funaki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Funaki looks to clinch
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
Funaki tries to bum rush Karter with a series of wild strikes but Karter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Funaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karter.
Karter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Karter scores with a shot to the body.
Jesus Christ Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Funaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Funaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Funaki throws a leg kick but Karter checks it.
We've been informed that Funaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Funaki moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Funaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki looks to land a combination but Karter avoids it well.
Karter tries to counter with a takedown but Funaki is quick to defend against it.
A good leg kick by Karter.
Funaki checks a leg kick.
Funaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funaki throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Masa Funaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karter.#CL#
Karter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karter lands a left hand.
Karter scores with a shot to the side of Funaki's head.
Funaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funaki stops a takedown attempt from Karter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funaki can do to turn this around?
Funaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karter avoids it.
Karter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Funaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Funaki - that landed with a thud.
Funaki with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jesus Christ Karter has been cut.
Karter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masa Funaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Funaki working Karter over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funaki misses with an elbow strike.
Funaki has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter.
A short body shot lands from Funaki as the two fighters clinch.
Funaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Funaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karter blocks it with crossed arms.
Funaki trying to land knees to the body.
Karter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karter managing to block the knees to the body from Funaki.
Funaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Funaki controls the action.
Karter avoids the elbow strike from Funaki, against the cage.
Karter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Karter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T4#
Karter controlling the pace.
Funaki won't allow Karter to pass to mount.
Funaki tries to get to full guard but Karter has control of the leg.
Karter drops an elbow to the side of Funaki's head.
Funaki trying to hold on to Karter's head to control him but Karter postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karter lands a nice short elbow.
Jesus Christ Karter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karter winds up and cracks Funaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karter tries to pass to full mount but Funaki defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Christ Karter'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#
Funaki is looking to clinch.
Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funaki momentarily.
Karter lands a front kick.
Karter throws a body kick that misses.
Funaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Funaki is looking to land body kicks.
Karter is looking to counter punch.
Karter connects with a crisp jab.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funaki moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Funaki as Karter shoots in.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter throws a wild body kick that Funaki sees coming a mile off.
Karter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Funaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karter pinned against the cage. Karter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Karter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Funaki. That did some damage!
Karter lands with a straight right. Funaki didn't see that one coming.
Karter pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Funaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karter is stalling here.
Funaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funaki has a couple of punches blocked by Karter. #TD#
Karter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Karter manages to end up in side control.
Funaki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karter's best efforts.
Karter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Funaki trying to control here. #T2#
Karter thows a huge punch but Funaki dodges it nicely.
Masa Funaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karter scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Funaki wants to control but Karter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karter lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karter lands a nice short elbow.
Funaki tries to roll over but Karter keeps him under control.
Funaki keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Well, if Karter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Funaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karter is trying to control. Funaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Funaki wants to improve his position but Karter is controlling well.
Funaki is controlling Karter's trapped leg to prevent Karter from advancing to side control.
Funaki is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karter passes to full mount!
Karter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Funaki tries to hold on but Karter postures up.
Karter looking to finish Funaki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Funaki!
Karter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Karter blocks Funaki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Christ Karter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karter, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
A victorious Jesus Christ Karter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 203
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Karter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karter counters with a nice body kick.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adee.
Adee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Adee 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.
Adee throws a hook but Karter blocks it.#CL#
Karter has managed to clinch.
Adee lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Karter fails to land.
Adee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adee struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands.
Adee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karter misses with some punches.
Karter pushes Adee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Adee controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adee's elbow.
Adee scores with a hook to the body.
Karter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adees head.
Karter wants a takedown but no success here.
Karter blocks an uppercut.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Adee controls his hands. #T1##TD#
Karter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Karter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adee wants to get up but he can't break Karter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Karter wants to hit a sweep here but Adee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Karter there!
Karter is desperately trying to improve his position but Adee has a good base and remains in mount.
Karter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karter tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Adee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karter is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Karter tries to hold on but Adee pushes him away.
Karter manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Karter looking for submissions off his back.
Karter is looking for a sweep. Adee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adee sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Karter has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Adee escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Adee!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karter tries to bench press Adee off him but Adee keeps the position.
Karter wants to control but Adee postures up.#SU2#
Adee stands up.
Adee looks to land a body kick but Karter moved away.
Karter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Adee.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Adee misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adee.
Karter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick from Adee is predictable there
and Karter counters with an inside leg kick.
Adee connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arriorus Adee will probably get the nod.
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#
Adee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adee missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Karter falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Adee counter with a right hand.
Karter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adee.
Karter lands with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Karter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adee needs to keep his hands up - Karter had a free shot at his head there.
Jesus Christ Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter lands with a slapping head kick.
Adee throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adee takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Adee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Karter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Adee misses its intended target.
A jab from Karter misses. #T1#
Adee throws the kick towards the body but Karter avoids it.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter throws a low kick, looking for Adee's leg but Adee calmly moves out of range.
Adee avoids the body shot from Karter.
Adee tries to score with a low kick but Karter moves his leg out of the way.
Karter thumps Adee with a low kick.
Karter throws a leg kick
and Adee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adee but Adee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adee missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adee missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adee connects with a solid leg kick.
Arriorus Adee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adee is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy body kick from Adee #TD#
and Karter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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!
Adee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karter wants to control from the top but Adee keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter stops Adee from standing up.
Karter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Adee wants to stand but Karter is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adee takes a step back to recover.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adee steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Adee scores with a head kick. Karter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Adee 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.
Adee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adee takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Karter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Adee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Karter misses.
Karter misses with a leg kick.
Adee is trying to counter with his kicks.
Karter lands with a nice body punch.
Karter slips a jab and a cross from Adee.
Adee defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adee! But no joy.#T4#
Adee misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter throws a wild body kick that Adee sees coming a mile off.
Adee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adee sprawls and moves away.
Adee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adee looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.
Karter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adee throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Karter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Adee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karter controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adee misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Karter lands.
Adee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adee avoids the body shot from Karter.
Karter chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Adee forces Karter back against the cage and clinches.
Adee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Karter pulls guard. #SUB#
Adee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adee has managed to get both his arms back between Karter's legs - danger averted.
Karter 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Karter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Adee stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Adee tries to sprawl but Karter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adee wants to stand back up but Karter manages to pass into side control.
The strikes coming from Karter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Adee is not content to let Karter control the position. #T2#
Karter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Karter tries to advance to mount but Adee denies him.
Karter advances nicely into full mount.
Karter wants to control the pace but Adee is squirming around nicely.
Karter landing strikes from the mount and Adee is in trouble! #T3#
Karter misses with some ground and pound and Adee recovers position to half guard.
Karter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karter.
Adee scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Karter manages to mount him!
Karter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Karter misses with a head shot.
Karter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jesus Christ Karter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adee is squirming around, avoiding Karter's attempts to control the action.
Adee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Karter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adee wants to get back to his feet.
Karter trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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

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

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 194
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Rain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karter to score with a decent uppercut.
Rain misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Rain checks a low kick from Karter.
Karter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Rain connects with an inside leg kick.
Rain slips a jab from Karter.
Rain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Rain misses.
Karter takes one to the chin there.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter is looking to land body kicks.
Karter connects with a body shot.
Rain walks into a straight right hand from Karter.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
letting Karter counter with a right hand.
Karter scores with a shot to the body.
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Rain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karter's sensitive parts.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Rain jabs at Karter's body.
A leg kick checked by Rain.
Karter throws a leg kick which misses Rain's front leg but catches the back leg as Rain tries to avoid it.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rain throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rain blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain moves out of range of the leg kick from Karter.
White Rain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rain leaves Karter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rain.
Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rain.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rain on the side of the head.
Karter slips under a jab from Rain.
Rain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karter checks it well.
Karter scores with a hook to the body. Rain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Karter looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
Rain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Karter connects with a crisp jab.
Rain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karter throws a leg kick but Rain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karter looks to land a combination but Rain avoids it well.
Rain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karter.
Karter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Karter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Rain scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Karter.
A jab from Rain does it's job there.
Rain throws a leg kick but Karter moved away.
Rain jabs Karter right on the nose. Karter blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Rain tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karter misses with a two punch combination.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Karter misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Rain with a nice cross.
Karter throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Karter.
Karter is looking to chop away at Rain's legs.
Rain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Karter throws a hook to the side of Rain's head but Rain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Rain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karter doesn't seem phased though.
Rain lands a head shot.
Rain tries to work over Karter's front leg with a kick but Karter checks it.
Karter tried to counter with a leg kick but Rain avoided it.
Karter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rain.
Rain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.#T4#
Rain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rain connects with a right hand. Karter shakes it off.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain misses with a body punch
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rain blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Karter does it's job there.
Rain scores with a jab.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rain throws a low kick but Karter avoids it.
Karter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karter moves away from the strike by Rain.
Karter blocks a head kick by Rain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
As Rain backs away, Karter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rain jabs at Karter's body.
Karter throws a chopping leg kick but Rain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karter scores with the left hand. Rain knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but White Rain will probably get the nod.
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#
Rain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Rain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter misses with a kick to the body.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Rain cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Rain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter tries to land a leg kick but Rain saw it coming and moves away.
Rain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain scores with a jab. Karter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rain 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.
Karter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karter there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain throws a low kick but Karter avoids it.
Karter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rain throws a poor cross that misses
and Karter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rain lands the left hand.
Rain throws a leg kick but Karter moved away.
Karter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter. #TD#
Karter feints and as Rain raises his hands in defense, Karter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rain uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rain lands with a shot to the body.
Rain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Karter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karter staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Karter.
Rain throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter throws a push kick but Rain slaps the foot to one side.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Rain checks a low kick from Karter.
Rain throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rain.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rain.
Karter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karter slips under a jab.
Karter misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Rain.
Karter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Karter feints a jab promting Rain to slip. Karter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Rain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karter lands the left hand.
Karter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain flicks out a counter leg kick but Karter steps away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rain.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Karter.
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rain throws a hook but Karter blocks it.
It appears Karter was looking to counter with a kick there.
Karter takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Rain slips a jab from Karter.
Karter blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Karter misses with a straight left.
Karter lands a slapping body shot.
Rain connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Rain misses with a looping left.
Rain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Karter blocks the low kick.
Karter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Karter misses the target.
Karter delivers a nice body kick.
Rain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karter's sensitive parts.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain.
Karter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Karter tenderised Rain's leg. Rain is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Karter throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.
Karter moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Karter throws a big shot that misses.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.
Karter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rain connects with an inside leg kick.
Rain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Rain defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Karter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Karter.
Rain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Karter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Rain looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rain misses with a looping right.
Rain scores with a jab.
Rain throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Karter throws a chopping leg kick but Rain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karter throws a head kick that misses.
Rain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Karter.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karter is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rain tries to score with a low kick but Karter moves his leg out of the way.
Karter throws a leg kick but Rain moved away.
Rain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rain misses the jab.
Karter throws a hook but Rain avoids it easily.
Karter tries to score with a low kick but Rain moves his leg out of the way.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Rain.
Karter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rain misses with a hook to the body
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter slips under a jab from Rain.#T1#
Karter misses with a body shot.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain throws a front kick aimed at Karter's knee but Karter avoids it well.
Rain swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Karter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain misses the jab.
Rain throws a hook but Karter blocks it.
A nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rain wants to slow Karter down by chopping away at his legs.
Rain throws out a leg kick but Karter moves out of range and Rain only half commits.
Rain throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Karter counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rain will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Karter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rain is not content to let Karter control the position.
Rain is looking to reverse the position.
Karter is working Rain over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rain is looking to regain half guard here but Karter keeps moving and retains side control.
Karter scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rain is looking to reverse the position.
Karter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Karter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karter is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rain's shoulder. That is not cool.
Check out the look on Karter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rain is looking for a sweep.
Karter cracks Rain with a big elbow.
Rain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rain is looking to reverse the position.
Rain keeps trying to improve his position.
Karter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Karter moves into full mount!
Karter looking to finish Rain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rain!
A nice elbow there by Karter.
Rain is squirming around, avoiding Karter's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter prevents Rain from getting the reversal.
Rain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Karter is thwarting Rain's attempts to control the position.
Karter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain trying to get back to full guard but Karter takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Christ Karter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rain 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Rain!
An out of breath White Rain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 183
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Lentz looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Lentz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karter scores with the left hand. Lentz knows he should have avoided that one.
Lentz checks the leg kick.
Lentz misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Karter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lentz won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Karter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lentz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Karter but great work by Lentz.
Karter is looking to reverse the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lentz wants to stand but Karter is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter can't do much from the bottom here.
Karter is looking to regain half guard here but Lentz keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Lentz wants to stand but Karter has his arm trapped.
Karter sneaks back into half guard.
Karter is trying to maintain the position but Lentz is very close to passing his half guard.
Karter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Karter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Karter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lentz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Karter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lentz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lentz tries to stand but Karter is controlling from the bottom.
Karter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karter looking for a sweep. Not yet Karter, not yet.
Karter seems keen to control Lentz's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lentz is looking to stand up but Karter won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Karter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karter misses with a hook.
Lentz loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
Lentz slips a straight right by Karter.
Lentz checks a leg kick.
Lentz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Karter throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lentz misses with a straight right.
Lentz slips a straight right by Karter.
Lentz throws a low kick but Karter avoids it.
Karter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lentz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karter misses with a combination
and Lentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karter. That's going to slow Lentz down.
Lentz throws out a leg kick but Karter moves out of range and Lentz only half commits.
Lentz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lentz.
It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter delivers a nice body kick.
Karter misses with a hook.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lentz pinned against the cage. Lentz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karter misses with a double jab
and Lentz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lentz counters with a left to the body.
Leon Lentz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lentz checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Karter.
Karter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lentz misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lentz.
Karter feints a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Lentz there.
Lentz moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
Good shot there by Lentz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Lentz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lentz loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
Karter jabs Lentz right on the nose. Lentz blinks but takes it well.
Karter lands a head shot.
Lentz digs a good body shot into Karter's ribs.
Karter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lentz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lentz takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Lentz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karter wants to slow Lentz down by chopping away at his legs.
Lentz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lentz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Karter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lentz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lentz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lentz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Karter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lentz defends it easily.#SUB2#
Karter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lentz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lentz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Lentz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That kick from Karter tenderised Lentz's leg. Lentz is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karter throws a front kick that sends Lentz stumbling back into the cage.
Lentz swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Lentz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karter lands a jab to the head.
Lentz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lentz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Good standup being displayed there by Karter as he connects with a hook.
Karter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lentz throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lentz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karter tries to work over Lentz's front leg with a kick but Lentz checks it. #T3#
Karter feints and then cracks Lentz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lentz down.
Nice cross by Lentz.
Karter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karter jabs Lentz right on the nose. Lentz blinks but takes it well.
Lentz connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by Lentz.
Lentz is looking to slow Karter down with leg kicks.
Lentz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Lentz.
Karter throws out a counter right but Lentz avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lentz.
A low kick from Karter misses
letting Lentz counter with a right hand.
Lentz misses with a head kick.
Lentz thuds a left hand into Karter's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter throws a shot to the body.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lentz. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lentz.
Karter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Lentz.
A big left from Lentz misses.
Lentz throws a head kick but Karter moves out of range.
Karter throws a hook to the side of Lentz's head but Lentz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lentz is looking for a counter combo.
Lentz misses with a hook.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Lentz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Karter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karter throws a sloppy body shot
and Lentz counters with a left to the body.
Lentz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karter misses with a hook. Lentz ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Lentz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Lentz.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lentz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
A head kick by Lentz misses #TD2#
and Karter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lentz is trying to escape back to his feet but Karter uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Karter misses with the ground and pound.
Karter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lentz keeps working.
Karter throws an elbow but Lentz slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Karter tries to move to mount but Lentz blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Karter is trying to get an arm triangle but Lentz is defending well. #T1#
Lentz is trying to improve his position.
Karter looking to control but instead Lentz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lentz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Black Swans, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Karter 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.
Lentz trying to control here.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Karter is pressing down on Lentz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lentz is holding on for now.
Lentz pushes Karter off looking to stand but Karter dives back in and keeps control.
Lentz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Karter trying to control the action but Lentz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lentz gets full guard.
Karter postures up in Lentz's guard and throws a big left but Lentz blocks it.
Karter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lentz is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Karter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lentz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Karter is trying to ground and pound but Lentz uses the momentary lack of control by Karter to regain half guard.
Karter trying to control the action but Lentz is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lentz has a hand on Karter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Karter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lentz manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Lentz, under a barage of strikes from Karter.
Jesus Christ Karter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karter trying to mount his opponent but Lentz defends it.
Leon Lentz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Karter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lentz is just riding it out for now. Karter eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Christ Karter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lentz 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Lentz!

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Edwards
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Karter is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Petrov throws a hook but Karter blocks it.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karter misses with a looping left.
Petrov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karter throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Karter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Karter.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karter tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
We've been informed that Karter 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.
Karter throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter avoids the body shot from Petrov.
An inside leg kick lands from Karter.
Karter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Karter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.#T1#
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karter throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter scores with a punch to the head.
Karter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Karter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrov.
Karter 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.
Karter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Karter feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karter finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
Karter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Karter connects with a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Karter misses with a looping right.
Petrov is looking to wear down Karter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Karter connects with a leg kick.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Karter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karter throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Karter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Karter clinches with his opponent.
Karter misses with the head strike.
Petrov trying to control the position but instead, Karter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrov into the cage.
Karter lands a shot to the body.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Karter is pushing Petrov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Karter doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Karter misses with some punches. #TD2#
Karter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Karter manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Karter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Petrov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Karter tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well. #SUB2#
Karter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karter's guard! Nice work there by Petrov! #SUB2#
Karter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Karter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Karter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Karter showed some decent athleticism there.
Karter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karter is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Karter seems to be looking for submissions.
Karter not doing much here. #T1#
Karter stalling away here and it's allowed Petrov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karter is on top in guard. #REVB#
Karter wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Karter with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Karter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karter wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov has hold of Karter's hands but Karter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Karter working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Petrov's thigh. Petrov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Karter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karter 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.
Petrov has control of Karter's left arm, preventing Karter from doing any damage.
Karter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.#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.
Karter with the ground and pound but Petrov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Karter misses with a head shot. Petrov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Karter working some strikes from top position.
Karter wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Karter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karter throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Karter has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Karter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Karter misses with a hook
and Petrov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Karter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Karter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karter somewhat.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grigoriy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karter moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Karter tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karter.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter blocks a jab.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Karter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrov cracks Karter with an open hand slap.#T3#
Karter lands with a good body shot.
Karter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Karter manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Karter throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karter lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
A low kick from Petrov is predictable there
and Karter counters with a left to the body.
Karter takes one on the button.#TD2#
Karter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrov sprawls well initially but Karter persists and gets the takedown into 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!#SUB2#
Karter wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Karter is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Petrov is staying active underneath Karter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karter throws a strike but Petrov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Christ Karter.
Well Karter 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
An out of breath Jesus Christ Karter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs Branko
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1#
Karter throws a leg kick but Castellana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castellana throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Karter closes the distance and clinches.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Castellana.
Castellana is trying to maintain a safe position but Karter gets an underhook and turns Castellana into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Castellana.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Castellana.
Karter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castellanas head.
Karter tries for a takedown but Castellana manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castellana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karter throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Castellana's shoulder, as Castellana tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Castellana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter looks to land a body kick but Castellana moved away.
Castellana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana scores with a punch to the head.
Karter misses with a straight left.
Castellana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Castellana checks a leg kick nicely.
Karter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karter throws out a leg kick but Castellana moves out of range and Karter only half commits.
Karter digs a good hook to Castellana's body.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karter lands a jab to Castellana's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Castellana.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castellana.
Castellana throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana feints and then cracks Karter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karter down.
Castellana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2##CL2#
Karter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castellana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karter's elbow.
Karter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castellana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karter tries a body shot but Castellana blocks it.
Castellana tries to circle away but Karter has him pinned against the cage.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Castellana slowing the pace effectively.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karter walks into a jab.
Karter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castellana momentarily.
Karter shoots in for a takedown but Castellana shows good takedown defense.
Castellana misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Castellana dodges the punch combination from Karter.
Karter misses with a right hand
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Castellana with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Karter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castellana scores with a shoulder strike.
Karter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Castellana.
Karter tries to score a body lock takedown but Castellana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Castellana is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Castellana to the mat. Castellana regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Castellana is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter.
Karter lands a nice shot that snaps Castellana's head back.
Castellana moves out of range of the leg kick from Karter.#CL2#
Karter forces Castellana back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Castellana lands a right hand.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castellana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karter blocks an uppercut.
Karter is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karter is working for takedown but Castellana is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Karter works on Castellana's body with a couple of short punches.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Castellana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?
Karter slips under a jab from Castellana.
Karter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karter throws the left hand but Castellana avoids the punch easily.
Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Karter lands a body shot.
Karter scores with a punch to the head.
Karter wants to clinch but Castellana slips to the side
and Castellana counters with a good low kick that Karter was not able to check.
Castellana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Castellana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castellana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Castellana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Castellana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karter.
Karter throws a sloppy body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Castellana scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one.
Karter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karter wants to slow Castellana down by chopping away at his legs.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Karter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castellana lands an overhand right.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Karter.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Karter is looking to chop away at Castellana's legs.
Castellana throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Karter's leg. Karter is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Karter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Castellana has one foot on Karter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karter throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target. #CL#
Castellana has closed the distance and engaged Karter in a clinch.
Castellana wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Karter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Castellana stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karter misses with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellana misses the target.
Karter wants to slow Castellana down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Castellana with a nice cross.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.
Castellana doesn't manage to clinch there - Karter circles away.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
A little feinted left hand from Castellana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellana looks to land a body kick but Karter moved away.
Castellana missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karter finds it's way round the side to connect with Castellana's head.
Castellana slips a straight right by Karter.
Karter blocks the body kick.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Castellana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karter!
Karter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karter moves away from the strike by Castellana. #T4#
Karter blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Castellana misses its intended target.
Karter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter misses with a leg kick
and Castellana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Castellana thows a leg kick but Karter checks it
and Karter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castellana's knee momentarily.
Donk. Karter catches Castellana right on the button with a cross.
Castellana looks to land a body kick but Karter moved away.
Karter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellana manages to avoid it.
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 Gianni Castellana will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Karter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castellana will feel that in the morning.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
Castellana wants to slow Karter down by chopping away at his legs.
Castellana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castellana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.
Castellana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter scores with a decent looking hook.
Karter tries to clinch but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana tries to score with a low kick but Karter moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Castellana misses.
Karter tried to score with a low kick but Castellana checks it.
Castellana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Castellana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castellana tries to clinch up.#T1#
Karter moves away from the strike by Castellana.
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana throws a leg kick but Karter checks it.
Karter lands a head kick. Castellana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Karter throws a head kick that half lands.
Karter lunges at Castellana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castellana's hand.
Castellana throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Castellana misses with a left hand
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castellana scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana walks into a left hand.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Castellana gets caught flat footed, as Karter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Castellana is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Karter dives into side control. #REVR##ES#
Castellana bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karter blocks a head kick by Castellana.
Karter lands a really nice looking cross but Castellana seems unphased.
Karter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karter tries to move into range but Castellana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karter thuds a left hand into Castellana's body.
Castellana slips under a jab from Karter.
Castellana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Castellana avoids the body shot from Karter. #T3#
Karter misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Karter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castellana scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Castellana finds it's target.
Castellana cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Castellana misses with a looping right.
Castellana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Jesus Christ Karter has been cut.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Castellana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castellana throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
Castellana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karter counters with a left to the body. #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!
Castellana misses with a looping right.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karter shoots in and drives through. Castellana sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Castellana - just one landing.
Karter looks for a takedown but Castellana sprawls well.
Karter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castellana tries to clinch up but Karter circles away and keeps his distance.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Karter swings for the body but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana misses with a head kick.
Castellana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karter is out of range and Castellana settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter misses with a lunging right hand
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Karter.
Karter is looking to slow Castellana down with leg kicks.
Gianni Castellana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castellana moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
Castellana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Christ Karter.
I think Castellana 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Torsten
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Copeland moves to clinch but Karter breaks away
and Karter counters with a head kick. That will keep Copeland thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Karter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karter connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
We've been informed that Karter 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.
Copeland throws a sloppy body shot
letting Karter counter with a right hand. #TD#
Copeland looking to score a takedown here. Karter is defending well but Copeland drives through and ends up in Karter's guard.#SU#
Copeland stands up from Karter's guard - Copeland perhaps looking for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Copeland.
Copeland scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland cracks Karter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Karter catches Copeland napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Copeland to the canvas! #ROC2#Copeland is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Copeland's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesus Christ Karter!
A very excited looking Jesus Christ Karter 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.
Travis Copeland was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Peterson
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Karter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Castellana looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Castellana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karter.
Karter thuds his right hand into Castellana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castellana lands with a hook. Karter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been told by Castellana's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Karter counters with a big head kick but Castellana shrugs it off.
Karter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castellana swivels and escapes.
Karter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Castellana.
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castellana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Castellana takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Karter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castellana can pounce on him.
Karter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castellana counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castellana takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Castellana lands with a right hand.
Castellana does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castellana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Castellana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Castellana.
Karter avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a head kick.
Castellana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castellana misses the shot to the body.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Karter fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Karter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Castellana tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karter is in Castellana's guard.

Castellana pushes Karter off and gets back to his feet.
We've been informed that Karter 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karter tries a head kick but it misses.
Castellana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castellana wants to clinch but Karter slips to the side
and Karter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castellana is looking to wear down Karter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Castellana pushes him off.
Karter lands a jab to the nose.
Karter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Castellana tried to score with a low kick but Karter checks it.
Karter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castellana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
Castellana connects with a nice looking jab.
Karter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Castellana misses.
Castellana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castellana lands with a shot to the body.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Karter takes one to the chin there.
Karter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Castellana closes the distance and pushes Karter back into the cage.#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!
Karter fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Castellana.
Karter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castellana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter tries for a takedown but Castellana manages to get underhooks.
Karter has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karter as Castellana tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Karter wants the takedown. Castellana is fighting it off but Karter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castellana's guard against the cage.
Karter wants to pass the guard but Castellana is keeping the position.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Castellana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castellana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castellana is keeping the position for now.
Karter with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Karter throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castellana defends it well.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karter. That did some damage!
Castellana works Karter's body with a nice hook.
Castellana is looking to clinch but Karter is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karter! But no joy.#TD2#
Karter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Karter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castellana defending well though.
Castellana wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Karter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karter stops Castellana from getting back to his feet.
Karter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jesus Christ Karter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karter is looking to take a break and control but Castellana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castellana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karter working the head and body with strikes.
Castellana is looking to escape.
Karter is looking to advance position but Castellana won't allow it. #T2#
Castellana is trying to stand up here but Karter is controlling him well.
Castellana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Castellana is not content to let Karter control the position.
Karter prevents Castellana from improving his position.
Karter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castellana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karter is just content to waste time from the top position. Castellana takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Castellana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Castellana is wriggling around but Karter manages to pass to half guard.
Karter prevents Castellana from improving his position.
Karter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castellana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karter wants to take a breather but Castellana is having none of it.
Karter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castellana's head.
Karter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castellana keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karter swats away the attempt to clinch by Castellana.
Karter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karter misses with a jab to the body
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Karter blocks a jab.
Karter counters with a body kick.
Castellana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karter misses with a head kick.
Castellana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castellana lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Karter closes the distance and clinches.
Karter lands a shot to the body.
Castellana taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Castellana throws a head kick that misses.
Karter flicks out a counter leg kick but Castellana steps away.
Nice takedown defense from Castellana. No joy for Karter on that attempt.
Karter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castellana avoids it really well and circles away.
Castellana throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Karter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana lands a shot to the body.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Karter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karter misses with some punches.
Karter tries to pull guard but Castellana holds him up against the cage and eventually Karter drops back down to his feet.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
Karter blocking some punches. #T1#
Castellana leaning against his opponent.
Karter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castellana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Castellana catches Karter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karter staying out of range there.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
Castellana throws a wild body kick that Karter sees coming a mile off.
Castellana sets himself, and Karter steps forward looking for the clinch! Castellana avoids it this time.
Castellana misses with a straight left.
Karter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castellana.
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Castellana had a free shot at his head there.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Karter slips a straight right by Castellana.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter flicks out a counter leg kick but Castellana steps away.
The fighters circling - Castellana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter avoids a kick to the body.
Castellana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Castellana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Castellana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karter.
Karter blocks the body kick.
Castellana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castellana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?#T3#
Karter scores with a body shot.
Castellana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Castellana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karter throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.#TD2#
Karter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castellana was covering up waiting for the punch and Karter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karter won't allow Castellana to get back to his feet. #ES#
Castellana kicks Karter off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana scores with a head kick. #T4#
Castellana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karter! But no joy.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karter missing with a left hand there. Castellana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellana takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
Karter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Castellana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castellana wants it to stay on the feet.
Karter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castellana jabs Karter to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castellana 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!
Gianni Castellana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Muller vs KillsInWater
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Bader scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Jesus Christ Karter has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bader 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.
Karter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Timo Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bader connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karter. Karter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bader loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
Bader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karter can pounce on him.
Karter is looking to clinch.
Bader throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Bader.
Bader throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bader blocks a head kick by Karter. #CL#
Karter moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Bader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bader looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.
Karter lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bader misses with a hook.
Bader connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Bader misses.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bader misses the shot to the body.
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
Bader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter tried to counter with a leg kick but Bader avoided it.
Bader avoids the head kick by Karter.
Bader lands a body shot.
Bader swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Bader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bader fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bader looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karter slips a jab from Bader.
Bader looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Bader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Karter counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Bader down! Karter is looking to finish but Bader is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Bader is rocked!#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!
Karter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bader's head.
Bader is still in real trouble! Can Karter finish him?
Karter loads up on a big left hand. Bader felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Karter looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bader can't hide his disappointment, as Karter celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Christ Karter!
A very excited looking Jesus Christ Karter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Yi vs Escalante
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
Karter moves away from the strike by Viki.
Viki throws a series of punches but Karter avoids them all with ease.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Viki manages to avoid it.
Viki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Viki lunges at Karter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karter's hand.
Viki throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viki misses the body punch #CL#
and Karter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karter presses Viki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karter works on Viki's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter just leaning against Viki, taking a breather.
Karter tries to work over Viki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Karter.
Karter digs a right hand into Viki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viki's gas tank. #T1#
Karter lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Karter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Karter clinches.
Karter cracks Viki with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Karter to work.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Karter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Viki after a bit of a struggle.
Viki prevents the takedown attempt.
Karter tries a body shot but Viki blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karter cracks Viki with a nice body shot.#T2#
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Karter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter.
Karter is looking for a takedown.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Viki controls his hands.
Viki is trying to force a seperation but Karter has the dominant position.
Karter pushes Viki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Viki controls the action.
Karter tries to work over Viki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karter has Viki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Viki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Viki controls the action.
Karter swings wildly with an uppercut but Viki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter lands with a right 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!
Karter doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3##TD#
Karter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Viki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karter working Viki over with strikes.
Karter stops Viki from getting back to his feet.
Karter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karter prevents Viki from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Karter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Viki is trying to stand. #SUB#
Karter is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Karter throwing shots but Viki is blocking nicely.
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. Karter connects with a nice short shot to Viki's temple.
Viki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viki pushes Karter off looking to stand but Karter dives back in and keeps control.
Viki is not content to let Karter control the position.
Karter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Karter drops an elbow to the side of Viki's head.
Karter stops Viki from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Karter seems content to control.
Karter throwing shots but Viki is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miki Viki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Viki throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
Viki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Viki misses with a shot to the body
and Karter counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Viki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Viki manages to avoid it.
Karter misses with a hook to the body
and Viki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Viki pushes him off.
Viki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karter counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki tries to bum rush Karter with a series of wild strikes but Karter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karter is looking to counter with head kicks.
Karter misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Viki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miki Viki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter punishes Viki's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Viki moves out of range easily.
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Viki looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.
Karter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Viki stuffs the takedown attempt from Karter. Karter gets slowly back to his feet.
Viki misses with a series of wild punches.
Viki throws a leg kick #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Karter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Viki won't be happy with that. #T2#
Viki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Karter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Viki some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viki is trying to escape the position but Karter is controlling the position.
Viki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Karter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Viki is looking to get back to his feet here but Karter is keeping cool and he's managed to take Viki's back.
Karter is riding his opponent, not letting Viki buck him off.
Viki wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Karter lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Viki is trying to remain composed but Karter is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Viki is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Viki showing good submission defense here.
Karter throwing damaging strikes from the back! Viki could be in trouble here!
Karter lands with a hammerfist to the side of Viki's head.
Viki wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Viki showing good submission defense here. #T4#
Viki is trying to stand back up.
Karter lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karter misses with an elbow to the head.
Jesus Christ Karter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Viki trying to get back to his feet but Karter is in full control for now.
Karter controlling from the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Viki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miki Viki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Viki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Jesus Christ Karter has been cut.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viki manages to avoid it.
Viki lands with a hook. Karter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Viki counters with a nice uppercut.
Viki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter cracks Viki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Viki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Karter tries to clinch there but Viki circles away.
Karter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viki can do to turn this around?#TD#
Karter drives through with a takedown into Viki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Viki keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter controlling from the top position.
Viki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karter is controlling him.
Karter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Karter throws a strike but Viki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Karter wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Karter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karter is trying to hold Viki in close to prevent damage but Viki has managed to pass into half guard.
Karter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Karter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karter is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Viki jumps into side control!#T3#
Viki wants to stand but Karter has his arm trapped.
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Viki tries to stand but Karter controls the position and pulls Viki into his guard. #SUB#
Karter looking for subs off his back but Viki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Karter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viki is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Viki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karter is proving hard to escape from.
Karter trying to keep a closed guard but Viki is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Karter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miki Viki.
I think Karter 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
A victorious Jesus Christ Karter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kona
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Karter cracks Collins with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Karter pushes Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Collins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands.
Karter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been informed that Karter 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.
Karter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Collins is defending well.
Collins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karter lands an uppercut.
Collins throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Karter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Karter.
Collins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter with the counter takedown but Collins avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter connects with a jab.
Collins wants to clinch but Karter slips to the side
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Collins throws a combination that misses
and as Collins loses concentration momentarily, Karter counters with a picture perfect head kick! Collins goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesus Christ Karter!
Jesus Christ Karter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald
Date: Feb 25, 2022

#R1#
Clemens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clemens throws a leg kick but Karter moved away.
Clemens moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarter.
Samuel Clemens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clemens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clemens throws a shot to the body.
No luck for Karter with that takedown attempt.
Karter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karter cracks Clemens with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Clemens has been cut.
A low kick from Clemens is predictable there #TD2#
and Karter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karter.
Karter tries to free his leg and advance position but Clemens is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Karter is looking to work some ground and pound but Clemens has wrist control.
Karter controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Karter is working Clemens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karter stands up over Clemens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karter is stalling in the full guard.
Karter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clemens is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karter trying to control but Clemens is working from the bottom.
Karter postures up in Clemens's guard and throws a big left but Clemens blocks it.
Karter trying to control but Clemens is working from the bottom.
Clemens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karter controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karter scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Karter throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Clemens tries to keep at a distance but Karter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karter lands with a right to the head.
Karter blocks an uppercut.
Clemens lands a nice uppercut.
Clemens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karter can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Karter.
Clemens working aggressively here.
Clemens scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Karter.
Clemens tries to circle away but Karter has him pinned against the cage.
Clemens misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Clemens fails to land. #BC2#
Karter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clemens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Karter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clemens misses the jab.
Karter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Clemens.
The fighters circling - Clemens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
Clemens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Clemens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karter throws a head kick but Clemens moves out of range.
Clemens throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
Karter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Karter throws a head kick but Clemens moves out of range.
Clemens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clemens misses with a looping right.
Clemens moves in looking to clinch but Karter pushes him off.
Karter throws a head kick that misses.
Clemens lands with a straight right. Karter didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Clemens does it's job there.#CL2#
Karter forces Clemens back against the cage and clinches.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Clemens avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
Karter stalling in the clinch but Clemens improves position.
Karter lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Karter breaks the clinch.
Clemens thows a leg kick but Karter checks it
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clemens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter. #CL2#
Karter has managed to clinch.
Clemens presses Karter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clemens pushes Karter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clemens tries a body shot but Karter blocks it. #BC2#
Karter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clemens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clemens throws out a leg kick but Karter moves out of range and Clemens only half commits. #T1#
Clemens lands with a nice body punch.
Karter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clemens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clemens thuds a left hand into Karter's body.
Clemens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Clemens appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karter staying out of range there.
Karter lands with a hook. Clemens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karter takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Samuel Clemens is winning the standup battle so far.
Clemens misses with a body punch
and Karter counters with a huge head kick that drops Clemens! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Christ Karter!
An out of breath Jesus Christ Karter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1#
Castellana swings widly with a right hand
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Karter 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.#CL#
Castellana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana letting Karter take a breather here.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
Castellana lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Karter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karter doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellana circles away.
Karter throws a low kick but Castellana avoids it.
Karter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castellana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellana circles away.
A swing and a miss from Karter.
Karter throws a low kick but Castellana avoids it.
Castellana feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Castellana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karter is looking to clinch. #T1#
Karter misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karter lands a jab to Castellana's midsection.
Castellana throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castellana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Karter closes the distance and clinches.
Castellana misses with some punches. #BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castellana. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Christ Karter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellana cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Karter moves out of range as Castellana throws a body kick.
Castellana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Karter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castellana.
Castellana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castellana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Castellana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karter darts in trying to clinch
and Castellana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karter with a poor takedown
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castellana slips under a jab.
Castellana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Castellana ducks down to avoid it. #T3##CL2#
Karter forces Castellana back against the cage and clinches.
Castellana scores with a shoulder strike.
Castellana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karter lands a body punch.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Karter.
Karter tries to score a body lock takedown but Castellana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castellana after a bit of a struggle.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
Castellana lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Karter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Castellana keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter stands up over Castellana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castellana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana being controlled here momentarily.
Karter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Castellana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karter trying to keep a closed guard but Castellana is proving a slippery customer.
Karter has a closed guard, preventing Castellana from standing up.
Karter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Castellana puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter wants to control but Castellana is keeping busy.
Karter is looking for a sweep. Castellana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castellana is keen to just control but Karter is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana 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#
Castellana scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one.
Karter tried to score with a low kick but Castellana checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Castellana.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a nice body shot.
Karter is looking to slow Castellana down with leg kicks.
Castellana misses with a left hand
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana misses with a jab to the body
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana with a nice calf kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Castellana checks a leg kick.
Karter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karter lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castellana throws a low kick but Karter moves out of range easily.
Karter wants to counter with a clinch but Castellana pushes him away.#T1#
Karter catches Castellana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Castellana.
Castellana takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Karter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karter slips under a jab from Castellana.
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellana throwing a counter right hand but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Castellana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castellana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Karter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Castellana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castellana momentarily.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellana throws out the jab.
Karter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Karter misses.
Castellana thumps Karter with a low kick.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Karter has closed the distance and engaged Castellana in a clinch.
Karter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Karter.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karter.
Castellana lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Castellana.
Karter doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Castellana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana is trying to stall.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter cracks Castellana with a nice body shot.
Karter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castellana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castellana.
Karter tries a body shot but Castellana blocks it.
Karter tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Karter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karter tries to clinch
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Castellana tries a low kick but Karter avoids it.
Castellana pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Karter misses with a double jab
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castellana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.#CL#
Castellana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karter tries a body shot but Castellana blocks 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!
Karter pushes Castellana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karter as Castellana tries to tie him up.
Karter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
A short right from Karter on the inside.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karter scores with a shot to the side of Castellana's head.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Castellana blocking some punches.
Castellana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Karter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Castellana misses the body punch
and Karter counters with a body kick.
Castellana tries to close the distance and clinch but Karter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karter ducks right into an uppercut from Castellana.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castellana.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castellana has time to react.
Castellana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter avoids the head kick by Castellana.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter misses the body punch
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellana cracks Karter with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Castellana.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.#T1#
Castellana misses with the combination.
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter throws a good cross that connects.
Karter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karter delivers a nice body kick.
Karter looks to land a right hand but Castellana moved out of range.
A big right from Castellana misses.
Castellana avoids the head kick by Karter.
Good leg kick by Castellana.
A low kick from Karter is predictable there
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Castellana rushes Karter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Castellana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter presses Castellana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Karter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karter takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
Castellana connects with a body shot.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
As Karter looks to move away, Castellana throws a big counter combo but Karter just gets out of the way.
Karter misses with a hook
and Castellana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter misses with an uppercut.
Karter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Castellana misses #CL2#
and Karter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karter. #TD2#
Castellana is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Castellana to the mat. Castellana regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Karter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Karter throws a strike but Castellana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Castellana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castellana wants to stand but Karter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Karter has his foot on Castellana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castellana works his way back into a safe position though.
Castellana passes Karter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Castellana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
Karter is looking for a sweep. Castellana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Karter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castellana pulls his head out easily.
Karter is looking to improve his position.
Karter is trying to maintain the position but Castellana is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Karter actively working from the bottom here.
Castellana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karter keeps working.
Castellana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castellana 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!
During a confident post fight interview, Gianni Castellana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 125 | Mumu vs Viking II
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Dreth sizes up Karter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dreth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Karter tries to sprawl but Dreth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karter trying to control here.
Karter is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreth is taking a breather. Karter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dreth prevents Karter from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is trying to control but Dreth passes into side control!
Dreth tries to advance to mount but Karter denies him. #T1#
Karter struggling a bit here.
Karter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dreth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karter wants to control but Dreth postures up.#SUB2#
Dreth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Karter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dreth but great work by Karter.
Dreth parries the strikes from Karter easily there. Karter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dreth to escape.
Karter throwing strikes but Dreth manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Karter is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Dreth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karter keeps working.
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Dreth tries to advance to mount but Karter denies him. #SUB2#
Dreth swings around for an armbar but Karter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dreth's guard.
Karter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter wants to pass the guard but Dreth is keeping the position.
Dreth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Karter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Karter works over Dreth with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karter trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Karter controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth 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.
Karter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dreth has an active guard here but Karter has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Karter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dreth moves into full guard.
Karter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karter throwing strikes from guard but Dreth blocks nicely.
Karter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Karter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dreth motions for Karter to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dreth - the referee stops the clock and Karter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dreth. Karter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karter takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Karter blocks it well.
Nice cross by Dreth.
Dreth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dreth shoots in but Karter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karter fails to land the takedown.
Dreth cracks Karter with an open hand slap.
Karter avoids the head kick by Dreth.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Dreth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Dreth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dreth looks for the body kick but Karter saw that one coming.
Karter misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Dreth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dreth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Dreth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karter wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Karter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dreth 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##SUB#
Karter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dreth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karter has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Karter is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Karter tries to get to full guard but Dreth has control of the leg. #SUB#
Karter looking for submissions off his back.
Karter moves into full guard. #SUB#
Karter has an active guard here but Dreth has managed to pass into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Karter looking for subs from the bottom but Dreth mounts him!
Karter wants to control but Dreth is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth fails to advance to Karter's back.
Karter gets back to half guard.
Karter trying to control here. #SUB#
Karter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dreth pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Karter is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreth moves nicely into side control.
Karter struggling a bit here.
Jesus Christ Karter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karter can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A control attempt from Karter but he's now mounted!
Karter wants to hold on but Dreth pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth 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#
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Dreth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karter on the side of the head.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Dreth pushes him off.
Karter misses with the combination.
Dreth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
Karter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dreth cracks Karter with a good jab.
Nice body kick from Karter.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dreth manages to circle out of the way.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Dreth.
Dreth scores with a nice body kick.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
Karter avoids the head kick by Dreth.
Karter avoids the body shot from Dreth.
Karter jabs Dreth right on the nose. Dreth blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth pushes Karter away with a front kick.
Dreth tries a low kick but Karter avoids it.
Karter feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Dreth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth tries to land a body kick
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter tried to score with a low kick but Dreth checks it.
Valen Dreth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dreth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karter to score with a decent uppercut.
Dreth misses with a low kick as Karter jumps back.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Karter swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Dreth misses with a two punch combination.
Karter slips a straight right by Dreth.
Karter dives in and grabs Dreth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dreth pushes down on Karter's head and hops out.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dreth misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Dreth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karter tries to buck Dreth off but Dreth is having none of it.
Karter wants to control but Dreth postures up.#SUB2#
Dreth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karter tries to improve position but can't.
Dreth working away.#T3#
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Dreth trying to control the position but Karter is working away.
Karter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dreth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karter stops Dreth from passing to mount.
Karter is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Karter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dreth works his way into side control.
Dreth staying calm.
Karter struggling a bit here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Dreth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dreth 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

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

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

#R1#
Varga misses the jab.
Karter misses with a low kick as Varga jumps back.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter avoids the head kick by Varga.
Karter tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karter tests Varga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Varga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karter's sensitive parts.
Karter slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick from Karter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karter motions for Varga to come forward. Karter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Varga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karter. #TD#
Karter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Varga has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Karter has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Varga blocks a body shot from Karter.
A shot in the inside from Varga.
Varga scores with a shot to the side of Karter's head.
Karter is working for takedown but Varga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter is looking to break free of the clinch but Varga has double underhooks. #BC2#
Varga breaks the clinch.
Varga wants to slow Karter down by chopping away at his legs.
Varga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
A quick step to the side and Karter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Varga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karter clobbers Varga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Varga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Karter throws a leg kick but Varga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Varga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Varga wants it to stay on the feet.
Varga lands a right hook to the body.
Varga misses with a wild body shot.
Karter looks to throw the jab but Varga is out of range.
Karter cracks Varga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varga lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Karter.
Nacho Varga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varga dips to his left and cracks Karter with an uppercut!#T2#
Karter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nacho Varga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Varga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Varga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Varga.
Karter scores with a sloppy right hand. Varga should have avoided that one.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Karter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Varga just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Karter.#TD#
Karter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Varga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karter is in Varga's guard.#SUB2#
Karter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Varga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karter has managed to get both his arms back between Varga's legs - danger averted.
Varga keeping full guard, as Karter tries to pass.
Varga is pulling down on Karter's head to control his posture. #T3#
Varga looking for a sweep. Not yet Varga, not yet.
Karter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karter postures up in Varga's guard and throws a big left but Varga blocks it.
Karter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Varga is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Varga's guard.
Karter trying to control the action but Varga is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Karter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Varga is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jesus Christ Karter!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus Christ Karter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 112 | Boss Level
Date: Nov 03, 2021

#R1#
Karter looks for a takedown but Ford sprawls well.
Ford shapes to counter with a head kick.
Karter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford tries to clinch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter misses with a lunging right hand
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ford tries to clinch but Karter moves out of range.
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford leaves Karter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford counters with a body kick.
Ford blocks a jab.
Ford steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1##CL#
Karter clinches up with Ford and pushes him back against the cage.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
I was talking to Karter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Karter has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Karter. #BC#
Karter manages to break the clinch.
Karter connects with an inside leg kick.
Karter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Karter circles away.
Karter wants to land a leg kick but Ford is out of range.
Ford throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
Ford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karter lands a slapping body shot.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karter misses with a kick to the body. #TD#
Ford gets caught napping as Karter dives in and scores a takedown. Ford manages to retain guard.

Ford has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Karter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Karter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford blocks a head kick by Karter. #TD#
Karter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ford was covering up waiting for the punch and Karter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karter.
Karter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Ford keeping full guard, as Karter tries to pass.
Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karter distracts Ford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ford has control of Karter's left arm, preventing Karter from doing any damage.
Karter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karter wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Karter throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Karter lands a nice shot that snaps Ford's head back.
Karter throws a low kick, looking for Ford's leg but Ford calmly moves out of range.
Karter clobbers Ford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karter looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karter 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 Ford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick lands for Karter.
Karter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Ford moves into the clinch.
Ford scores with a shot to the side of Karter's head.
Karter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karter lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Ford lands with a light punch inside.
Ford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Karter has picked Ford up - he's going for a ride! Karter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jesus Christ Karter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Karter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ford's head.
Ford wants to improve his position but Karter is controlling well.
Karter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ford's head.
Karter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ford wants to control the action here but instead Karter manages to pass to full mount!
Karter misses with a head shot.
Karter working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Karter.
Karter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karter throws some wild stikes that Ford manages to avoid easily.
Karter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Karter throwing strikes here but Ford is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Karter throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Karter wants to control the pace but Ford is squirming around nicely.
Karter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karter misses with a head shot.#T3#
Ford holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Karter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ford has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Karter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karter throws some wild stikes that Ford manages to avoid easily.
Karter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Karter throws some wild stikes that Ford manages to avoid easily.
Ford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter avoids the attempt from Ford to control.#T4#
Karter throwing strikes here but Ford is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ford wants to hold on but Karter pushes him away.
Ford holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Karter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Karter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ford is looking to improve his position but Karter isn't that keen on the idea.
Karter misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Karter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ford tries to clinch but Karter is having none of it.
Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Karter circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ford as Karter shoots in.
Karter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ford doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Karter.#CL2#
Ford has managed to clinch.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford tries a body shot but Karter blocks it.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karter misses with a body punch.
Karter lands with a left to the head.
Landon Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford lands a left hand.
Karter blocks an uppercut.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford gets underhooks to prevent Karter's takedown attempt.
Ford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karter wants a takedown but no success here.
Ford is working Karter over against the cage.
Ford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Karter is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Karter.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Karter controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Karter.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karter lands a shot to the body.
Ford working aggressively here.
Karter is working for takedown but Ford is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Ford lands a nice uppercut.
Ford lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Karter as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Ford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
Karter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Karter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karter misses with a leg kick
and Ford counters with a good low kick that Karter was not able to check.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ford blocks the body kick.
Karter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFord.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3##CL2#
Ford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ford blocks a body shot from Karter.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karter blocking some punches.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ford.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter is looking for a takedown.
Come on Karter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ford tries a body shot but Karter blocks it.
Karter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ford working aggressively here.
Karter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?#TD#
Ford is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ford to the mat. Ford regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karter.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ford managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karter is one step ahead there.
Ford keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Landon Ford.
I think Karter 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus Christ Karter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 105 | Vikings Are Emerging
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Karter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch 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.
Karter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.
Finch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Finch.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Karter lands with a nice body punch.
Karter moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch misses the jab.#TD2#
Karter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Finch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter lands a few punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Karter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Finch wants to get back to his feet but Karter drags him back down.#ES#
Finch sneaks out the side door and pushes Karter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch connects with a single shot there.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Karter moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Finch throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karter 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.
Finch throws a series of punches but Karter moves out of range.
Karter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Finch lands a nice shot that snaps Karter's head back.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Karter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
letting Karter counter with a right hand.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Finch feints and then cracks Karter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karter down.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Karter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch. #T2#
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Finch scores with a push kick.
Finch works over Karter's head and body with a nice combination.
Karter throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Karter moves away from the strike by Finch.
Karter misses with a body kick.
Karter moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Karter's leg but Karter calmly moves out of range.
Finch throws a hook but Karter blocks it.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter slips under a jab.
Finch scores with a body shot.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Finch. #T3#
Finch throws a good cross that connects.
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter tries to counter with a clinch but Finch shakes him off and moves away.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Karter checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karter misses with a body shot. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch throws a low kick but Karter moves out of range easily.
Karter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finch avoids the body shot from Karter.
Nice shot by Finch.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Finch.
Karter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finch to score with a decent uppercut.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter with a nice cross.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Karter has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter's head backwards.
Finch connects with a crisp jab.
Finch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Karter misses.
Finch scores with a jab.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Karter misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Karter blocks the leg kick.
Finch throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
A jab from Finch misses. #T1#
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karter misses with a body kick.
Karter cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Finch misses with a hook
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch lands a jab.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Karter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?
A big right from Karter misses.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karter doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Karter misses with an uppercut
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
Karter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Finch misses.
Karter lands a glancing blow to the side of Finch's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Karter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karter tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Karter's head.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Karter tries to counter with a clinch but Finch shakes him off and moves away.
Karter is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karter lands with a kick to the temple. Finch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Karter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
letting Karter counter with a right hand.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Karter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karter lands with an uppercut that bounces Finch off the cage and back into range.
Karter moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch lands a two punch combo.
Karter misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Karter takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Karter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Finch throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Finch throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Karter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finch won't be happy with that.
Karter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ES#
Finch sneaks out the side door and pushes Karter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Karter.
Finch lands with a right hand.
Karter checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Finch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Karter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karter slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karter has time to react.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Karter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter avoids the body shot from Finch.
Karter slips under a jab.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch misses with a combination
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Finch cracks Karter with an open hand slap.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finch.
Karter moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Karter blocks a jab.
Finch with a jab.
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
Karter catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karter is looking to score with low kicks.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Finch scores with a leg kick.
Finch clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
Finch clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces Karter off the cage and back into range.
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Finch.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Karter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab. #T3#
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Karter.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Karter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karter at a distance.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch misses with a hook.
Karter wants to counter with a clinch but Finch pushes him away.
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karter on the side of the head.
Karter slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter wants to counter with a clinch but Finch pushes him away.
Karter takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Karter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
A jab from Finch misses.
Karter defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Karter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Karter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karter works Finch's body with a nice hook.
Finch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karter throws a head kick that misses.
Karter connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finch throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
A victorious Atticus Finch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 97 | Mumu vs Laine
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Karter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tomcic sprawls well initially but Karter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Karter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomcic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tomcic is looking for a sweep. Karter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomcic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tomcic gets back to full guard.
Karter wants to control from the top but Tomcic keeps moving.
Karter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karter stands up over Tomcic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomcic wants to sweep here but Karter controlling him for the moment.
Karter postures up. #SUB#
Tomcic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karter is aware though and is defending well.
Karter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB#
Karter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karter controlling from the top position.
Tomcic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karter won't allow Tomcic to sweep him here.
Tomcic can't keep his opponent in guard - Karter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tomcic wants to sweep but Karter has passed to side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karter working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karter landing strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tomcic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomcic keeps working.
Tomcic trying his best to control but Karter has mounted him.
Karter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karter landing strikes from the mount and Tomcic is in trouble!
Karter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tomcic looks a forlorn figure.
Tomcic tries to hold on but Karter postures up.#T3#
Karter looking to control but Tomcic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tomcic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tomcic is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomcic is looking to improve his position but Karter isn't that keen on the idea.
Tomcic tries to hold on but Karter postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Karter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Karter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Karter lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Tomcic has been cut.
Karter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tomcic is looking to escape.
Tomcic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Tomcic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Karter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tomcic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tomcic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomcic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tomcic wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Tomcic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Karter stacks Tomcic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Karter!
Tomcic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Karter trying to control the action but Tomcic is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Karter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Karter prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tomcic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Karter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Karter prefers to stall for the moment though.
Karter working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Karter trying to control the position but Tomcic is working away.
Karter works to advance to full mount. Tomcic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #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.
Karter trying to control but Tomcic is having none of it.
Tomcic is desperately trying to improve his position but Karter has a good base and remains in mount.
Tomcic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tomcic is squirming around, avoiding Karter's attempts to control the action.
Tomcic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tomcic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tomcic.#T3#
Karter stands up over Tomcic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tomcic can't keep his opponent in guard - Karter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tomcic is not content to let Karter control the position.
Karter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tomcic tries to get to full guard but Karter has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Karter.
Tomcic has hold of Karter's hands but Karter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tomcic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karter stands and throws Tomcic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tomcic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomcic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karter is nestled in close to Tomcic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Tomcic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tomcic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tomcic throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Tomcic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tomcic striking off his back but it's not causing Karter any problems.
Tomcic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tomcic looking to control.
Karter slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Karter wants to work for an arm triangle but Tomcic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karter is continuing to stall.#T1#
Nice strikes from Karter there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Karter slips a nice elbow through Tomcic's hands, connecting with Tomcic's forehead.
Karter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Tomcic is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Karter has latched onto it... Big trouble! Karter pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Tomcic is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Karter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Christ Karter!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus Christ Karter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 88 | Turmoil
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Karter rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Karter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
River jumps guard. #SUB2#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karter defends it easily.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is really struggling to control River but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karter looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Karter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
River drops back looking for a leg! Karter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karter manages to kick River off! River jumps back into Karter's guard.
River is looking to advance position but Karter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Karter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karter wants to control but instead River manages to regain half guard.
Karter winds up and cracks River with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
River is looking to improve his position but Karter isn't that keen on the idea.
Karter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Karter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River is squirming around, avoiding Karter's attempts to control the action. #T3#
River is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Karter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, River has worked his arm free - good work by River!
Karter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
River regains half guard.#SUB2#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karter pulls his head out easily.
Karter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
River manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karter defends it easily.
Karter wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Karter works over River with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Karter is proving a slippery customer.
Karter lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karter enables River to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karter wants to hit a sweep here but River passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Karter there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter tries to hold on but River pushes him away.
River is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Karter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Karter tries to improve his position but River has taken his back! River has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Karter tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! River pushes Karter away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bert River!
A victorious Bert River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 81 | Shipilov vs Wojcik
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Karter throws a hook but Keenan Jr blocks it.
Keenan Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Karter counters with a nice body shot.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan Jr moves away.
Keenan Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Keenan Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan Jr tries to land a leg kick but Karter saw it coming and moves away.
Karter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Karter.
Keenan Jr scores with a hook to the body. Karter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keenan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karter 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.
Karter staying out of range there.#TD2#
Karter dives in and scores a takedown into Keenan Jr's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter wants to control from the top but Keenan Jr keeps moving.
Karter forces his way into half guard.
Karter stops Keenan Jr from getting back to his feet.
Keenan Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Karter controlling the pace.
Karter wants to free his trapped foot but Keenan Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karter prevents Keenan Jr from standing back up.
Karter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karter stops Keenan Jr from getting back to his feet.
Karter wants to free his trapped foot but Keenan Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karter misses with a head shot. Keenan Jr uses the momentum to regain guard.
Keenan Jr keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keenan Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karter avoids the body shot from Keenan Jr.
Karter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan Jr with a body shot.
Keenan Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan Jr swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Keenan Jr scores with a leg kick.
Keenan Jr works the jab nicely.
Keenan Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan Jr. Keenan Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Karter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan Jr.#T3#
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
Karter connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karter misses with an uppercut.
Keenan Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan Jr is looking to slow Karter down with leg kicks.
Keenan Jr throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keenan Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan Jr moves away.
Karter throws a leg kick
and Keenan Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keenan Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot.
Keenan Jr digs a good hook to Karter's body.
Keenan Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karter is able to avoid easily.
Keenan Jr misses with a hook.
Karter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gareth Keenan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Keenan Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karter on the side of the head.
Keenan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Keenan Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keenan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Keenan Jr misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Karter counters by moving into the clinch.
Keenan Jr blocks an uppercut.
Karter goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Keenan Jr gets control of Karter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Keenan Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Keenan Jr wants to stand up but Karter is controlling him.
Keenan Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Keenan Jr is looking to stand back up but Karter counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Keenan Jr.
Karter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Keenan Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan Jr manages to avoid it.
Keenan Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karter! But no joy.
Keenan Jr is looking to wear down Karter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karter lands with an overhand left.
Karter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keenan Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Keenan Jr misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan Jr. That's going to slow Karter down.
Karter moves away from the strike by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter.
Karter misses with an uppercut
and Keenan Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keenan Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Keenan Jr lands a nice hook to Karter's body. Karter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot.
Keenan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Keenan Jr as he connects with a hook.
Karter misses with a hook.
Keenan Jr moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Keenan Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Karter blocks a jab.
Keenan Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a leg kick.
Keenan Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karter throws a leg kick but Keenan Jr checks it.
Keenan Jr throws a front kick aimed at Karter's knee but Karter avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Keenan Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keenan Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Karter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Karter walks into a straight right hand from Keenan Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan Jr with a nice cross.
The crowd cheers as Keenan Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karter doesn't seem phased though.
Karter wants to land a leg kick but Keenan Jr is out of range.
Keenan Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keenan Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Keenan Jr scores with a nice strike.
Keenan Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Karter fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Karter misses.
Keenan Jr throwing a counter right hand but Karter manages to avoid it.
Keenan Jr stuns Karter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Keenan Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Keenan Jr scores with a jab.
Gareth Keenan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan Jr with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karter.
Keenan Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karter counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Karter has closed the distance and engaged Keenan Jr in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter. #BC2#
Karter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan Jr.
Karter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keenan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan Jr.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan Jr.
Gareth Keenan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan Jr 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!
Keenan Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan Jr.
Karter slips a straight right by Keenan Jr.#T4#
Keenan Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan Jr.
A big left from Keenan Jr misses.
Keenan Jr lands with a cross.
Keenan Jr thumps Karter with a low kick.
Keenan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Keenan Jr cracks Karter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keenan Jr slips a straight right by Karter.
Keenan Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter throws the left hand but Keenan Jr avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Keenan Jr is predictable there
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Karter staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Karter misses.
Keenan Jr misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Keenan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan Jr throws a right hand that misses
letting Karter counter with a right hand.
Keenan Jr connects with a leg kick.
Keenan Jr takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Keenan Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Keenan Jr lands a nice hook to Karter's body. Karter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keenan Jr lands a jab to the head.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Karter is predictable there
and Keenan Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Keenan Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keenan Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan Jr lands with a good body shot.
Keenan Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Karter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Keenan Jr.
Karter with a nice cross.
Karter lands an overhand right.
Karter throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Keenan Jr lands with an overhand left.
Karter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Keenan Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Keenan Jr lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Karter.
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Keenan Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Keenan Jr.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Keenan Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Karter with the counter takedown but Keenan Jr avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karter. That's going to slow Keenan Jr down.
Karter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gareth Keenan Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Keenan Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Keenan Jr.
Karter misses with a hook. Keenan Jr ducked under it nicely.
Keenan Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keenan Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keenan Jr lands a body shot.
Karter tries to land a front kick but Keenan Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keenan Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keenan Jr with a nice cross.
Keenan Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Karter avoids the body shot from Keenan Jr.
Karter wants to counter the offense by Keenan Jr and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Karter misses.
Keenan Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Karter misses with a body shot.
Keenan Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karter misses with an uppercut. #T3#
A big left from Karter misses.
Keenan Jr is looking to slow Karter down with leg kicks.
Keenan Jr cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Good work by Keenan Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr misses with a leg kick.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Keenan Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Karter misses with a straight left.
Karter throws out a leg kick but Keenan Jr moves out of range and Karter only half commits.
Keenan Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keenan Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Karter counters with an outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Keenan Jr finds it's target.
Keenan Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Karter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keenan Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
A little jabbing left from Karter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Keenan Jr blocks the leg kick.
Keenan Jr throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keenan Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan Jr.
Karter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan Jr misses with a looping right.
Karter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keenan Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.
Karter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keenan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keenan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan Jr throws a low kick but Karter moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Keenan Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keenan Jr, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan Jr!
A very excited looking Gareth Keenan Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 73 | Atunes vs Shipilov
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Varga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Varga misses with a looping left.
Varga looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.
Varga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Varga looks to land a combination. Karter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Jesus Christ Karter has been cut.
Varga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finish the Fight in the buildup to the fight.
Varga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Varga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Varga throws an off balance right hand
and Karter 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!
Karter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Varga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Varga throws a big shot that misses.
Varga misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Varga - just one landing.
Karter avoids the body shot from Varga.
Karter tries to clinch but Varga moves out of range.
Varga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Varga.
Varga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Varga misses the jab.#T1#
Varga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karter moves out of range as Varga strikes.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Varga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karter 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.
Karter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Varga scores with a kick to the body.
Varga lands a front kick.
Karter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Varga doesn't seem bothered though.
Karter is looking to land body kicks.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varga.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Varga pushes him off.
Varga lands a nice looking body shot.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Karter coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Varga misses.
Karter wants to counter with a clinch but Varga pushes him away.#T2#
Varga scores with a hook to the body. Karter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Varga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nacho Varga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Varga had a free shot at his head there.
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter slips a straight right by Varga.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Varga throwing a counter right hand but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter lands a glancing blow to the side of Varga's head.
Varga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karter! But no joy.
Varga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karter's head.
Varga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Varga moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Karter is looking to clinch but Varga is avoiding it.
Karter with a jab.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Varga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Varga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Varga throws a lazy right hand but Karter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Varga takes a step back to recover.
Varga slips under a jab.
Karter lands with a good body shot.
Karter misses with a body kick.
Varga swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Varga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Varga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Varga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karter throws a hook but Varga avoids it easily.
Karter jabs Varga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Varga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Decent striking displayed by Varga there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karter takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Varga throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Varga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karter connects with a crisp jab.
Varga throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Varga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Varga misses with a wild combination.
Varga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Varga.
Karter missing with a left hand there. Varga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Varga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karter. Karter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Varga lands with a straight right. Karter didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varga misses the jab.
Karter feints a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Karter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nacho Varga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Christ Karter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Varga cracks Karter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karter slips a jab from Varga.
Nacho Varga is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter catches Varga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Varga swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Varga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?
Karter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Varga's head backwards.
Varga tries to land a front kick but Karter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Varga.
Varga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Karter sizes up Varga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Varga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Varga is rocked!
Varga slips a jab from Karter.
Oh Varga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Varga throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
Varga seems to have got his legs back now.
Varga connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varga misses the jab.
Karter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Nacho Varga has been cut.#T1#
Karter slips a jab from Varga.
Varga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter's head backwards.
Varga misses with a body shot
and Karter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Varga thinking.
Varga scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one.
Varga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
Varga misses with a hook
and Karter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Varga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Varga misses with a body punch
and Karter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Varga cracks Karter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Varga misses with a looping right.
Karter scores with a hook to the body. Varga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varga takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Varga lands a jab to Karter's midsection.
Varga throws a big shot that misses.
Karter throws a leg kick which misses Varga's front leg but catches the back leg as Varga tries to avoid it. #T2#
Varga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Varga looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Karter scores with a jab to the head.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Varga.
Varga looks to throw a body kick
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karter.
Varga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Varga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Varga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karter under the eye.
Varga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Varga misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.#KD2#
Karter waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Varga. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Varga to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Karter throwing strikes from guard but Varga blocks nicely.
Karter is looking to advance position but Varga has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T3#
Karter 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.
Karter gets back to full guard.
Karter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Karter is looking for a triangle but Varga pushes his legs off easily.
Varga postures up. #SUB2#
Karter working for a triangle but Varga defends it easily. #SUB2#
Karter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varga defends well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Varga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Varga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karter pulls Varga in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varga.
Karter flicks out a counter leg kick but Varga steps away.
Karter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Varga scores with a decent looking hook.
Karter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karter throws the kick towards the body but Varga avoids it.
Varga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Varga.
Varga throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
Karter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Varga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Karter.
Varga misses with an uppercut
and Karter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Varga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Varga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Varga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Nacho Varga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Varga misses with a wild combination.
Varga checks the leg kick.
Karter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karter scores with a sloppy right hand. Varga should have avoided that one.
Varga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karter shoots in and drives through. Varga sprawls well.
Varga throws a right hand that misses
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Karter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Karter blocks the leg kick.
Varga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Varga moves forwards but Karter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Varga misses with a hook
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Varga throws a poor cross that misses
and Karter counters with a left to the body.
Varga throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Karter counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karter as Varga tries to tie him up.
Varga tries a body shot but Karter blocks it.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Varga scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Karter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Varga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Varga.
Karter lands the left hand.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Karter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Varga lands with a hook. Karter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karter throws a head kick but Varga moves out of range.
Varga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Varga swinging wildly here.
Karter lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Karter instigates a clinch.
Varga throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Varga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Varga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Karter breaks the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Varga throws out a leg kick but Karter moves out of range and Varga only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Varga.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varga.
Varga throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Varga with a hook.
Varga missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Varga swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Varga.
A slapping leg kick lands for Varga.
Varga missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Varga misses its intended target.
Karter throws a front kick aimed at Varga's knee but Varga avoids it well.
Karter misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Christ Karter.
I think Karter 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nacho Varga!
Nacho Varga 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: SFL 64 | Marley Fest
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Karter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Karter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dreth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karter wants to hit a sweep here but Dreth passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Karter there!
Karter is squirming around, avoiding Dreth's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Karter wants to control but Dreth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Karter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dreth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Karter manages to get to full guard.
Dreth tries to free his leg and advance position but Karter is retaining full guard.
Karter trying to control the position.
Dreth looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Karter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dreth defends it easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Karter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dreth passes into side control.
Dreth works to advance to full mount. Karter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Karter tries to reverse the position but Dreth maintains control.#T3#
Karter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Karter gets full guard.#SUB#
Karter looking for subs off his back but Dreth has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dreth stalling.
Karter is trying to control but Dreth passes into side control!
Karter is looking to reverse the position.#T4##SUB2#
Dreth tries for a kimura but Karter is defending well.
Karter tries to bench press Dreth off him but Dreth keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dreth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karter tries to bench press Dreth off him but Dreth keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
A low kick lands for Dreth.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Dreth - just one landing.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karter slips a straight right by Dreth.
Dreth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dreth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Dreth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dreth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Dreth throws out a powerful jab.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Karter misses with a head kick. #T1#
Karter digs a good hook to Dreth's body.
Karter lands a head kick!
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Dreth.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Karter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Karter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Dreth takes one on the button.
Dreth takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter is looking to clinch but Dreth is avoiding it.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Karter swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Karter is looking to counter punch.
Dreth moves out of range of the body kick from Karter.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dreth misses with a wild combination.
Dreth lands a jab to the head.
Karter tries to score with a low kick but Dreth moves his leg out of the way.
Karter checks the leg kick.#CL#
Karter takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Karter tries a body shot but Dreth blocks it.
Dreth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karter takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Dreth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Dreth both land. Nice combination.
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.
Karter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dreth lands an overhand right.
Dreth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
Karter lands an overhand right.#TD#
Karter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth looking for a sweep. Not yet Dreth, not yet. #T4#
Dreth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karter stopping the sweep attempt from Dreth.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karter scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Karter misses with a body shot.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but Karter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dreth throws a leg kick
and Karter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karter is out of range and Dreth settles back down.
Dreth lands a jab.
Karter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Karter gets a takedown into half guard.
Karter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Karter is trying to control. Dreth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dreth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karter looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but Karter defends easily.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dreth wants to sweep but no luck.
Karter slips nicely into half guard.
Karter is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Dreth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Karter thows a huge punch but Dreth dodges it nicely.
Dreth trying to control here.
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. Karter connects with a nice short shot to Dreth's temple. #SUB#
Karter seems to be looking for submissions.
Karter wants to control but Dreth is keeping him busy.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Karter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Dreth thuds a left hand into Karter's body.
Karter connects with a body shot.
Dreth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karter moves forwards but Dreth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dreth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.
Dreth with a jab.
Karter throws a nice head kick!
Dreth avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Dreth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karter quickly recovers to half guard.
Karter wants to control but Dreth is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valen Dreth.
I've got Dreth 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 Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
In his post fight interview, Valen Dreth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 57 | Babinski vs Krylov
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Karter throws a body punch but Georgiev moves out of range.
Georgiev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karter but Karter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Georgiev manages to avoid it.
Georgiev loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
Karter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Georgiev blocks a head kick by Karter.
Georgiev lands a head shot.#TD2#
Georgiev shoots in and gets a takedown into Karter's guard.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Karter keeps moving.
Georgiev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Georgiev from controlling successfully. #T1#
Georgiev passes Karter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Georgiev is pressing down on Karter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karter is holding on for now.
Karter wants to control but Georgiev is keeping busy.
Karter tries to roll over but Georgiev keeps him under control.
Karter is concentrating on defense, preventing Georgiev from advancing position. #SUB#
Karter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karter is trying to maintain the position but Georgiev is very close to passing his half guard.#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.
Karter is not content to let Georgiev control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Georgiev trying to pass the guard but Karter defending well.
Karter is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crassus, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Karter has his hands clasped together around Georgiev's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karter gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Georgiev counters with a shoot takedown. Karter fights it but they end up in guard.
Georgiev wants to pass the guard but Karter is keeping the position.
Georgiev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karter 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.#T3#
Karter is trying to control the position but Georgiev postures up.
Karter keeping full guard, as Georgiev tries to pass.
Karter being controlled here, momentarily.
Karter is trying to keep Georgiev in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've been informed that Georgiev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Georgiev scores with a takedown into Karter's guard.#T4#
Georgiev throwing strikes from guard but Karter blocks nicely.
Georgiev looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Georgiev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Georgiev has managed to get both his arms back between Karter's legs - danger averted.
Georgiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Karter has wrist control.
Georgiev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Georgiev looking to sit in guard and control but Karter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prohor Georgiev 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#
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karter avoids the body shot from Georgiev.
Karter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karter throws a head kick that misses.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georgiev moves away.
Georgiev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Georgiev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Georgiev misses with a takedown
and Karter 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.
Georgiev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karter on the side of the head. #TD2#
Georgiev feints and as Karter raises his hands in defense, Georgiev 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!
Georgiev trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
Karter trying to keep a closed guard but Georgiev is proving a slippery customer.
Prohor Georgiev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Karter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Georgiev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Karter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karter stopping the sweep attempt from Georgiev.
Karter distracts Georgiev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Georgiev pulls Karter in to control the position.
Georgiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karter is in close to Georgiev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##SUB2#
Georgiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karter wants to pass the guard but Georgiev is keeping the position.
Karter 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.
Georgiev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Georgiev has his foot on Karter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karter works his way back into a safe position though.
Georgiev is trying to control the position but Karter postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Georgiev 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.
Georgiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Karter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Georgiev lands a nice shot that snaps Karter's head back.
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter tries to land a leg kick but Georgiev saw it coming and moves away.
Georgiev lands a leg kick that knocks Karter off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Karter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Georgiev doesn't seem phased though.
Georgiev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karter checks it well.
Georgiev misses with a body punch
and Georgiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Georgiev scores with a jab. Karter acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Karter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karter throws a body punch but Georgiev moves out of range.
Good shot there by Georgiev.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Georgiev.
Georgiev walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter lands a jab to Georgiev's midsection.#TD#
Karter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Georgiev sprawls well initially but Karter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Georgiev is refusing to be controlled, as Karter sits in half guard. #SUB#
Karter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Georgiev sees it coming and defends easily.
Georgiev wants to improve his position but Karter is controlling well.
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 Jesus Christ Karter 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#
Karter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Georgiev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Georgiev moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
Karter cracks Georgiev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Georgiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Karter lands a jab to Georgiev's midsection.
Georgiev needs to keep his hands up - Karter had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Georgiev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Georgiev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Georgiev preventing the sweep. #T1#
Georgiev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Georgiev tries to move to mount but Karter blocks the move with his legs.
Karter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Georgiev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karter is trying to control Georgiev's posture but Georgiev avoids it.
Karter is trying to improve his position.
Georgiev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Georgiev is putting a hurting on Karter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Georgiev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Karter tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Karter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Georgiev.
Georgiev trying to control the position but Karter is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Georgiev scoring with punches from side control.
Karter is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Georgiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Georgiev is trying to get an arm triangle but Karter is defending well. #SUB2#
Georgiev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Georgiev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prohor Georgiev really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Karter throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Georgiev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Karter 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#
The fighters are battling for position here. Georgiev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Georgiev keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter is stalling in the full guard.
Georgiev wants to sweep here but Karter controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev is trying to control the position but Karter postures up. #T1#
Georgiev 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.
Karter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Georgiev keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Georgiev has his foot on Karter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karter works his way back into a safe position though.
Georgiev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Karter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Karter winds up and cracks Georgiev with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Georgiev has hold of Karter's hands but Karter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Georgiev is looking to improve his position.
Georgiev trying to control but Karter postures up.
Georgiev is looking to improve his position.
Georgiev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karter is working away from the top position though.
Georgiev tries to roll over but Karter keeps him under control.
Georgiev wants to control but Karter is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Karter clinches up against the cage.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Georgiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Georgiev lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Georgiev.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karter misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Karter fails to land.
Karter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Karter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Karter.
Georgiev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karter. #BC#
Karter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karter misses with a kick to the body.
Karter takes a swing at Georgiev's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Georgiev.
Georgiev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Karter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karter blocks a leg kick.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Georgiev throws a push kick but Karter slaps the foot to one side.
Karter throws a leg kick which misses Georgiev's front leg but catches the back leg as Georgiev tries to avoid it.
Karter misses with an uppercut
and Georgiev counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter had his way with Prohor Georgiev in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Georgiev lands a glancing blow to the side of Karter's head.
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Georgiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Georgiev with a nice calf kick.
Georgiev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Georgiev.
Karter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Georgiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karter is looking to wear down Georgiev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karter tries a head kick but it misses.
Georgiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Karter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Georgiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Georgiev connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Karter misses with a body shot.
Karter avoids the head kick by Georgiev.
Karter takes a swing at Georgiev's ribcage but misses.
Georgiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Georgiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georgiev moves away.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter backing away here, and Georgiev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Georgiev thows a body kick. Karter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A cross from Karter lands.
Georgiev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karter doesn't seem bothered though.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Georgiev avoids the body shot from Karter.
A low kick from Georgiev misses
and Karter counters with a head kick. That will keep Georgiev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
That kick from Georgiev tenderised Karter's leg. Karter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Georgiev shoots in but Karter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Karter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Georgiev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georgiev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Georgiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Georgiev catches Karter right on the button with a cross.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Georgiev scores with a jab to the body.
Georgiev misses with a body shot.
Karter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Georgiev manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Georgiev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karter if he has to take too many more of those.
Georgiev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Georgiev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karter tries to clinch up.
Georgiev misses with a right hand
and Karter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Georgiev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karter at a distance.
Georgiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter doesn't manage to clinch there - Georgiev circles away.
Karter walks into a left hand.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter looks to land a left hand but Georgiev moved out of range nicely.
Georgiev misses with a hook
and Karter counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
A left lands for Karter.
That kick from Georgiev tenderised Karter's leg. Karter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georgiev moves away.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Georgiev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karter defends it nicely.
Karter throws a lazy uppercut
and Georgiev counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Karter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karter takes a swing at Georgiev's ribcage but misses.
Georgiev lands with a straight right. Karter didn't see that one coming.
Karter misses with a head kick.
Georgiev feints the counter takedown.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: SFL 52 | Soviet Showdown
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendoza.
Mendoza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD2#
Karter shoots in and gets a takedown into Mendoza's guard.
Karter wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Mendoza is trying to control the position but Karter postures up.
Karter throwing strikes from guard but Mendoza blocks nicely. #T1#
Mendoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karter trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
Karter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karter scores with punches from side control.
Karter wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
Mendoza is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Karter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mendoza is avoiding damage well.
Karter throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mendoza works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Karter working over Mendoza with some ground and pound. Mendoza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Karter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendoza's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karter lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Karter seems content to control.
Karter is nestled in close to Mendoza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Karter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karter trying to control the action but Mendoza is working from the bottom. #T3#
Karter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Karter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendoza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karter is thwarting Mendoza's attempts to control the position.
Karter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karter sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendoza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendoza tries to get out of the position.
Karter works his way into side control.
Mendoza stops Karter from passing to mount.
Mendoza dodges the ground and pound from Karter.
Karter trying to control the action but Mendoza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Karter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendoza, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Karter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendoza, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Karter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Mendoza has been cut.
Mendoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mendoza lands a lovely overhand right.
Karter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Karter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mendoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Karter closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Mendoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Karter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Mendoza.#T1#
A lazy left from Mendoza finds it's target.
Karter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.#TD2#
Karter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mendoza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karter wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
Mendoza is working to avoid the ground and pound but Karter connects with a decent elbow.
Mendoza is not content to let Karter control the position.
Karter throws a strike aimed at the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza avoids it well.
Mendoza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Karter has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mendoza!
Mendoza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karter trying to control but Mendoza is having none of it.
Jesus Christ Karter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mendoza regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter trying to control from half guard but Mendoza is working away. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Karter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendoza defending well though.
Karter lands with a punch from half guard.
Karter thows a huge punch but Mendoza dodges it nicely.
Karter thows a huge punch but Mendoza dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Karter is working for a kimura but Mendoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Karter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendoza keeps working. #T4#
Ground and pound from Karter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep. Karter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karter passes to side control.
Karter is working Mendoza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Karter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mendoza tries to buck Karter off but Karter is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Mendoza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karter scores with punches from side control.
Karter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mendoza seems a little lost for a moment, as Karter dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Mendoza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Karter digs a good body shot into Mendoza's ribs.
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karter jabs Mendoza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendoza takes one to the chin there.
Karter throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mendoza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendoza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
Karter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karter punishes Mendoza's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendoza lands with an overhand left.
Mendoza misses the jab.
Mendoza scores with a jab.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
Karter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karter lunges at Mendoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendoza's hand.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Mendoza scores with a hook.
Karter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karter shapes to counter with a head kick.
Daniel Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karter fakes the leg kick and cracks Mendoza in the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mendoza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
Karter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mendoza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karter is looking to land body kicks.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karter slips under a jab from Mendoza.
Karter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Karter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karter lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendoza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendoza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karter scores with a leg kick.
Karter dips to his left and cracks Mendoza with an uppercut!
Mendoza connects with a nice looking jab.
Karter scores with a head kick. Mendoza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Karter.#ROC2#Mendoza is rocked!
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karter jabs at Mendoza's body.
Karter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendoza rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Karter engages and cracks Mendoza with a massive lead left hook - Mendoza tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Karter is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesus Christ Karter!
Jesus Christ Karter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 47 | Atunes vs Alcala
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Jab from Halli.
Halli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Karter finds it's target.
Halli misses with a straight right.
Karter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Halli moves away from the strike by Karter.
Halli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karter throws a hook but Halli avoids it easily.
Karter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Halli clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halli misses with a left hand
and Karter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karter slips under a jab from Halli.
A jab from Halli does it's job there.
Karter misses with a hook.
Karter misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Halli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Jab from Halli.
Halli scores with a punch to the head.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halli looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Karter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halli misses with a low kick.
Halli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halli slips a straight right by Karter.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halli on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter throws a hook but Halli avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Halli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halli cracks Karter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Halli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karter thows a body kick. Halli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Karter.
A lazy left from Karter finds it's target.
A big left from Halli misses.
Halli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Halli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Halli moves out of range of the leg kick from Karter.
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Halli had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Halli dives in and scores a takedown into Karter's guard.#SUB#
Karter pushes a forearm under Halli's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Halli is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Christ Karter!
Jesus Christ Karter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 40 | Simon vs Stallion
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Karter misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Karter there.
Ford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karter swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Ford walks forward, straight into a front kick from Karter.
Ford thows a leg kick but Karter checks it
and Karter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ford throws a head kick but Karter moves out of range.
Ford wants to slow Karter down by chopping away at his legs.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for Ford.
Ford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Karter 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.
Karter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Ford is rocked!
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Karter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Karter finish him?
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ford 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 Karter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karter looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Karter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
Ford misses with a right hand
and Karter scores with a counter punch that sends Ford to the canvas! Karter smells blood - he's punishing Ford with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ford has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Christ Karter!
Jesus Christ Karter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 2
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xiu misses with a body kick.
Hirigushi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xiu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hirigushi misses its target.
A jab from Xiu misses.
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick and Hirigushi moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Xiu misses
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Xiu misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Xiu misses
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hirigushi's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Hirigushi blocks the leg kick.
Hirigushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xiu throws a leg kick which misses Hirigushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hirigushi tries to avoid it. #T1#
Xiu misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hirigushi misses its target.
Hirigushi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiu's hands.
Xiu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xiu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Hirigushi. That snapped Xiu's head back.
Xiu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hirigushi.
As Xiu looks to move away, Hirigushi throws a big counter combo but Xiu just gets out of the way.
Xiu misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiu, as that shot connected.
Xiu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiu swings widly with a right hand
and Xiu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Hirigushi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Hirigushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi blocks a leg kick.
Hirigushi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hirigushi's head.
Xiu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Xiu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hirigushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hirigushi swinging wildly here.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiu missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Xiu.#T3#
Nice jab there from Xiu.
Xiu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Hirigushi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiu connects with a leg kick.
Hirigushi lands a head shot.
Xiu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Xiu misses. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Xiu.
It looked like Hirigushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xiu.
Hirigushi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiu. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Hirigushi misses the body punch
and Xiu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiu cracks Hirigushi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick and Hirigushi moves out of range easily.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from Xiu.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiu is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hirigushi blocks a head kick by Xiu.
Hirigushi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Xiu - just one landing.
Xiu throws a hook but Hirigushi blocks it.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Char Xiu has been cut.
Xiu tries to land a front kick but Hirigushi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hirigushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiu lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiu wants to slow Hirigushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Hirigushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirigushi.#T1#
Hirigushi checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiu misses with a hook. Hirigushi ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Xiu throws a head kick that half lands.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiu throws a head kick that misses.
Xiu misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xiu digs a good hook to Hirigushi's body.
A good leg kick by Xiu.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Xiu cracks Hirigushi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xiu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hirigushi avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to 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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiu. That's going to slow Hirigushi down.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Hirigushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xiu.
Xiu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiu scoring well with a low kick there.
Hirigushi checks the leg kick.#T3#
Hirigushi misses with a two punch combination.
Xiu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xiu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Char Xiu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xiu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiu misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Xiu. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Xiu does it's job there.#T4#
Hirigushi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xiu.
Char Xiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiu throws a big shot that misses.
Hirigushi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Xiu.
Hirigushi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hirigushi ducks right into an uppercut from Xiu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirigushi checks a leg kick.
Xiu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Xiu throws a front kick aimed at Hirigushi's knee but Hirigushi avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Char Xiu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Xiu misses with a hook to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xiu thinking.
Hirigushi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. Xiu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirigushi is just out of range.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiu is looking to slow Hirigushi down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu shoots in for a takedown but Hirigushi shows good takedown defense.
Xiu throws a push kick but Hirigushi slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Hirigushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but Xiu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Hirigushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiu.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Hirigushi misses with a hook.
Hirigushi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiu misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xiu throws a leg kick but Hirigushi checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hirigushi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiu.
Hirigushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirigushi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xiu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hirigushi if he has to take too many more of those.
Kendo Hirigushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xiu gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
Xiu lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Hirigushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hirigushi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiu throws a big shot that misses.
Hirigushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick from Xiu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiu misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi throws a right hand that Xiu ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiu also avoids with ease.#T3#
Hirigushi checks a low kick from Xiu.
Xiu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD2#
Xiu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet but Xiu is dominant here and he's now got Hirigushi's back!
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet.
Xiu cracks Hirigushi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hirigushi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Xiu struggling to land strikes to the head as Hirigushi covers up. #SUB2#
Hirigushi defending nicely against the rear naked choke 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!
Hirigushi avoids the strikes from Xiu.
Hirigushi is trying to get back to his feet but Xiu has full control of the position and if anything, Hirigushi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hirigushi tries to break free.
Hirigushi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Xiu is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hirigushi up.
Xiu has Hirigushi flattened out and is raining down punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Char Xiu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xiu 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Char Xiu!
After winning the bout, Char Xiu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: JAG Noctem de Propugnatores
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xiu throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xiu connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiu. Xiu obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego throws a combination. Xiu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Char Xiu has been cut.
Char Xiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiu connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Diego misses.
Xiu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xiu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xiu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diego defends it well.
Xiu throws a right hand that misses
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiu is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiu connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Xiu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Xiu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xiu's corner calls for a 1-2. Xiu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xiu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiu connects with a high kick.
Xiu throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Xiu counters with a big head kick but Diego shrugs it off.
Jab, jab by Xiu - just one landing. #T2#
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiu. That snapped Diego's head back.
Diego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xiu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xiu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiu misses with a leg kick
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiu throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Xiu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Xiu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xiu staying out of range there.
Xiu throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Xiu fails with the takedown
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiu swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Xiu throws a right hand that misses
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Xiu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xiu missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xiu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiu lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiu is looking to land body kicks.
Xiu throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego lands the left hand.
Kron Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiu misses with a looping left.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xiu counters with a straight right hand.
Xiu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xiu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Xiu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Char Xiu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego gets in close and tags Xiu with a short punch that almost sends Xiu to the mat! Oh Xiu is in big trouble! He turns his back on Diego, trying to create some distance but Diego rushes him, striking wildly and Xiu goes down! The referee tackles Diego into the cage to end the fight! Diego is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Diego!
Our winner, Kron Diego, 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 Rivalry
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlington shoots in for a takedown but Xiu shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiu misses the target.
Xiu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arlington is out of range.
Arlington throws a big shot that misses.
Arlington swings widly with a right hand
and Xiu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiu swings for the body but Arlington moves out of range.
Arlington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiu.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arlington.
Arlington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arlington throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arlington misses the body punch #TD#
and Xiu counters with a takedown into side control.
Arlington tries to improve position but can't.
Xiu working the ground and pound but Arlington is defending the strikes.
Xiu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Xiu.
Arlington stops Xiu from passing to mount.
Check out the look on Xiu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Arlington is looking for a sweep.
Xiu working away.
Xiu landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Xiu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Arlington takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Xiu cracks Arlington with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Arlington is looking to regain half guard here but Xiu keeps moving and retains side control.
Xiu working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Xiu.
Arlington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlington struggling a bit here.
Xiu working the ground and pound.#T2#
Arlington taking a bit of punishment here - Xiu scoring with strikes.
Xiu is working Arlington over with some ground and pound from side control.
Xiu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arlington's legs.
Xiu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC#Arlington is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlington taking punishment in the form of punches.
Arlington is still in real trouble! Can Xiu finish him?
Arlington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from Xiu crashes against the mat.
Arlington seems to have recovered his senses.
Arlington regains half guard.
Xiu is pressing down on Arlington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arlington is holding on for now. #SUB#
Xiu is trying to work for a kimura but Arlington is defending well. #T3#
Arlington tries to roll over but Xiu keeps him under control.
Arlington gets back to full guard.
Xiu throws a big elbow that misses.
Arlington looking for a sweep. Not yet Arlington, not yet.
Arlington controls Xiu momentarily but Xiu frees himself.
Xiu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arlington's head.
Xiu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arlington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Xiu has gone for a leg lock! Arlington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Xiu's guard.#REVB##T4#
Arlington wants to pass the guard but Xiu is keeping the position.
Arlington trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arlington advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlington wants to pass the guard but Xiu is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Arlington throws a big shot that misses.
Xiu lands a really nice looking cross but Arlington seems unphased.
Arlington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xiu's head backwards.
Arlington with a hook.
Arlington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xiu is fending him off so far but Arlington persists. Nope, Xiu circles away and we're back to standing.
Xiu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arlington shoots in for a double leg but Xiu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arlington misses with a takedown
and Xiu counters with a head kick.
Char Xiu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Arlington.
Nice shot by Arlington.
Xiu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arlington can do to turn this around?
Arlington scores with a jab.
Xiu fakes the leg kick and cracks Arlington in the body.
Arlington throws a body shot but no joy.
Arlington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiu slips a jab from Arlington.
Xiu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xiu slips under a jab from Arlington.
Xiu throws a good cross that connects.
Xiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Arlington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arlington lands with an overhand left.
Jason Arlington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlington shoots in but no luck this time.
Xiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiu with the inside leg kick.
Xiu with a nice calf kick.
Arlington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xiu shoots in looking for a takedown. Arlington tries to sprawl out of it but Xiu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arlington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arlington tests Xiu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Xiu misses.
A little jabbing left from Arlington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Arlington throws a hook but Xiu avoids it easily.
Xiu fails to land the takedown.
Arlington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arlington looks to land a right hand but Xiu moved out of range.
Xiu throws an overhand right that lands on Arlington's shoulder, as Arlington tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlington throws a hook but Xiu blocks it.
Xiu throws a body punch but Arlington moves out of range.
Xiu throws a head kick that Arlington semi-blocks.
Arlington throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Xiu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arlington won't be happy with that.
Arlington takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Xiu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Xiu lands some shots froms side control.
Xiu tries to move to mount but Arlington blocks the move with his legs.
Xiu working away.#T3#
Arlington avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Xiu.
Xiu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Xiu lands a few punches from side control.
Arlington is trying to get back to half guard.
Arlington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Xiu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arlington defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xiu lands a nice short elbow.
Arlington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Char Xiu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xiu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arlington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Xiu with the ground and pound but Arlington uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4##SUB2#
Arlington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Xiu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arlington is on top in guard. #REVB#
Arlington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arlington trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlington works over Xiu with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Xiu is looking for a triangle but Arlington pushes his legs off easily.
Arlington won't allow Xiu to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Arlington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiu.
Arlington missing with a left hand there. Xiu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arlington throws a hook to the side of Xiu's head but Xiu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiu connects with a leg kick.
Arlington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiu.
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Arlington to counter with a crisp jab.
Arlington throws an overhand right that lands on Xiu's shoulder, as Xiu tries to avoid the shot.
Xiu blocks a jab.
Xiu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arlington jabs Xiu right on the nose. Xiu blinks but takes it well.
Arlington throws a right hand that misses
and Xiu counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jason Arlington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arlington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xiu has time to react.
Xiu motions for Arlington to come forward. Xiu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arlington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Arlington throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiu.
Xiu takes one to the chin there.
Xiu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xiu swings widly with a right hand
and Arlington counters with a stiff right hand.
Arlington misses with a looping right.
Xiu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiu shoots and misses
and Arlington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arlington's head.
Xiu slips under a jab.
Xiu slips a straight right by Arlington.
Xiu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xiu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arlington.
Xiu just misses with a punch to the body.
Arlington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from Arlington lands.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiu throws a low kick, looking for Arlington's leg but Arlington calmly moves out of range.
Arlington misses with a looping right.
Xiu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlington.
Xiu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arlington.
Arlington just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Xiu looks to land a left hand but Arlington moved out of range nicely.
Xiu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arlington's head backwards.
Arlington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xiu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arlington misses with a hook. Xiu ducked under it nicely.
Arlington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiu takes a swing at Arlington's ribcage but misses.
Xiu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Xiu slips under a jab from Arlington.
Xiu tried to counter with a leg kick but Arlington avoided it.
Arlington throws the left hand but Xiu avoids the punch easily.
Xiu slips under a jab from Arlington.
Xiu feinted with a counter takedown.
Xiu takes one on the button.
Arlington misses with a wild body shot.
Xiu is looking to land body kicks.
Arlington motions for Xiu to come forward. Arlington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arlington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arlington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiu wants to slow Arlington down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiu stuns Arlington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xiu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arlington.
Arlington throws a front kick aimed at Xiu's knee but Xiu avoids it well. #T4#
Xiu tries to land a leg kick but Arlington saw it coming and moves away.
Arlington throws a jab when Xiu was well out of range.
Xiu ducks under a wild hook from Arlington.
Arlington misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Xiu counters with a single leg into guard. Arlington didn't expect that.
Jason Arlington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Arlington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Arlington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xiu defends well.
Xiu distracts Arlington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xiu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xiu looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Xiu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Arlington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Arlington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xiu 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Char Xiu!
Our winner, Char Xiu, 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 Plus
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiu swings widly with a right hand
and Xiu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diego is fending him off so far but Xiu persists. Nope, Diego circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Xiu misses.
Xiu checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
We've been hearing reports that Xiu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That kick from Xiu tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Xiu slips the punch.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego 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.
Diego cracks Xiu with a good jab.
Xiu misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Xiu dives in and scores a takedown into Diego's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Xiu stopping the sweep attempt from Diego.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiu chips away with some ground and pound.
Xiu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xiu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiu 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.
Xiu throws a big elbow that misses.
Xiu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diego manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Xiu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Xiu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Xiu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiu looking to pass the guard.
Diego pulls Xiu in close to prevent any damage.
Xiu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xiu throws a strike but Diego rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Diego is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Diego avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diego has passed into side control.
Xiu tries to improve position but can't.
Diego taking a break here but Xiu is having none of it and regains half guard.
Diego is keen to just control but Xiu is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xiu is trying to get back to full guard.
Xiu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diego jumps into side control!
Xiu is looking to regain half guard here but Diego keeps moving and retains side control.
Xiu is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiu tries to bench press Diego off him but Diego keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Xiu's face as Diego controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Char Xiu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Xiu down.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Xiu finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
A solid body kick from Diego.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
It looked like Xiu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiu checks a leg kick.
Xiu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiu counters with a good low kick that Diego was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego connects with a body shot.
Xiu goes for a double leg but Diego avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diego continues to drive forward.
Kron Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiu tries to land a leg kick but Diego saw it coming and moves away.
Kron Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Xiu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Xiu saw that one coming.
Xiu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xiu takes one on the button.
Xiu connects with the punch.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Xiu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Xiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xiu scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiu should have avoided that one.
Xiu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Xiu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiu checks a leg kick.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Diego 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!
Xiu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xiu is looking to wear down Diego with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xiu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiu throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego misses the jab.
Xiu misses the shot to the body.
Diego misses the jab.
Kron Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
Xiu scores with a jab to the body.
Xiu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Diego is predictable there

and Xiu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diego's guard.
Diego is wriggling around but Xiu manages to pass to half guard.
Xiu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xiu working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu throwing shots but Diego is blocking nicely.
Xiu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Xiu trying to mount his opponent but Diego defends it.
Diego trying to control but Xiu postures up.
Xiu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diego with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diego is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xiu wants to pass to mount but Diego is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiu is thwarting Diego's attempts to control the position.
Diego is looking to improve his position.
Diego has hold of Xiu's hands but Xiu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diego avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xiu.
Diego trying to hold on to Xiu's head to control him but Xiu postures up.
Diego is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Xiu jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kron Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Diego throws a right and a left that Xiu avoids nicely.
Xiu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiu.
Diego throws a right hand that Xiu ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiu also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Xiu.
Xiu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xiu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego cracks Xiu with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiu misses with a wild body shot.
Diego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Xiu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diego connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Xiu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diego's head.
Diego manages to get to full guard.
Xiu works over Diego with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiu stands up over Diego, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Xiu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xiu working some strikes from top position.
Xiu working some strikes from top position.

Diego is rocked!
Xiu tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Char Xiu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diego avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xiu chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diego is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu 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.

Xiu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diego escapes and throws Xiu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Xiu is trying to improve his position.
Xiu throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Xiu is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Diego controls the position.
Xiu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diego wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xiu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Xiu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diego wants to control but Xiu is keeping busy.
Xiu is nestled in close to Diego, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: JAG Exodus
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Xiu lands with an overhand left.
Hanying checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanying takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Char Xiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanying tries to avoid it but Xiu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanying to the ground. Hanying escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hanying tries to clinch there but Xiu circles away.
Xiu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanying as he avoids it easily.
Hanying steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiu.
Xiu lands a front kick.
Hanying fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanying swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hanying wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hanying clinches with his opponent.
Hanying prevents a body shot from Xiu. #T1#
Hanying dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Xiu blocks an elbow strike.
Xiu is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Char Xiu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanying backwards. #BC2#
Hanying breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xiu lands a leg kick that knocks Hanying off balance momentarily.
Xiu lands a nice hook to Hanying's body. Hanying takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Xiu there.
Hanying looks to clinch
and Hanying takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanying wants to clinch.
Xiu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanying stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Xiu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Xiu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanying.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiu lands a nice hook to Hanying's body. Hanying takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanying is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Xiu.
Xiu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xiu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanying fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xiu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hanyings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanying tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiu scores with a push kick.
Xiu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanying.
Xiu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Xiu missing with a left hand there. Hanying was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanying tries to close the distance and clinch but Xiu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xiu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Xiu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanying checks the leg kick.
Xiu misses with a straight right. #TD#
Hanying gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Xiu throwing strikes from guard but Hanying blocks nicely.
Hanying utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanying working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xiu.
Xiu forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Hanying wants to control but Xiu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Xiu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Xiu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanying defending well though.
Xiu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanying wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Xiu is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanying wants to sweep but Xiu has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hanying moves in looking to clinch but Xiu pushes him off.
Hanying wants to clinch
and Xiu counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Hanying takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanying blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiu scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Hanying avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage. #BC2#
Hanying escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanying needs to keep his hands up - Xiu had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hanying clinches up with Xiu and pushes him back against the cage.
Xiu scores with a shot to the side of Hanying's head.
Hanying creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xiu's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Char Xiu has been cut.
Hanying pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hanying pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Xiu takes an elbow to the temple.
Hanying has Xiu pressed against the cage.
Xiu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanying creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xiu's defenses.
Xiu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Hanying breaks from the clinch.
Xiu cracks a nice hook into Hanying's ribs.
Hanying takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanying is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Xiu tries to keep at a distance but Hanying has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanying takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Xiu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hanying can't fight it off and eventually Xiu manages to take the fight to the floor. Hanying looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiu throwing strikes from guard but Hanying blocks nicely. #T2#
Xiu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hanying prevents Xiu from moving into mount.
Hanying dodges the ground and pound from Xiu.
Xiu working away.
Xiu is putting a hurting on Hanying here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hanying on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#
Hanying is rocked!#T3#
Xiu throws a strike aimed at the side of Hanying's head but Hanying avoids it well.
Hanying is still in real trouble! Can Xiu finish him?
Xiu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Xiu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hanying seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Xiu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xiu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanying prevents Xiu from moving into mount.
Xiu working the ground and pound.
Hanying tries to improve position but can't.
Hanying has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Xiu misses with the ground and pound.
Char Xiu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanying prevents Xiu from moving into mount.
Xiu working away.
Xiu landing a few strikes.
Xiu is putting a hurting on Hanying here, landing some big shots from side control.
Xiu 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.
Hanying is trying to control Xiu's posture but Xiu avoids it.
Xiu works to advance to full mount. Hanying defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Xiu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Xiu! Hanying is hurt baaadly! Xiu is firing away with more strikes - Hanying is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Char Xiu!
Char Xiu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Xiu leaves Perez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xiu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xiu slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Xiu's head but Xiu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Xiu as Perez shoots in.
Xiu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Xiu.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiu dodges the punch combination from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Xiu.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiu.
Perez fails to land the takedown.
Char Xiu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Perez.#T1#
Perez throws the left hand but Xiu avoids the punch easily.
Xiu fails to land the takedown.
Perez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiu shoots for a takedown but Perez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perez avoids the head kick by Xiu.
Xiu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perez throws the left hand but Xiu avoids the punch easily.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Perez.
Xiu misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez looks to land a left hand but Xiu moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Xiu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiu.
Perez avoids a kick to the body.
Xiu misses with a low kick.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Xiu slips the punch.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Xiu misses.
A big left from Perez misses.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Xiu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Perez checks a low kick from Xiu.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiu.
Xiu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perez just manages to avoid it.
A cross from Xiu lands.#T3#
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xiu counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Xiu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Perez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Perez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perez duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiu lands a really nice looking cross but Perez seems unphased.
Perez slips under a jab.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xiu is looking to score with low kicks.
Perez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xiu's head backwards.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perez somewhat.#T4#
Xiu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiu tries a low kick but Perez avoids it.
Xiu misses with a body shot.
Perez shoots in but no luck this time.
Xiu misses with a jab to the body
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perez checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiu tries a low kick but Perez avoids it.
Xiu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perez at a distance.
Perez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xiu's head backwards.
Xiu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiu throws a poor cross that misses
and Perez counters with a left and a right that stings Xiu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiu lands a glancing blow to the side of Perez's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez 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#
Xiu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xiu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
As Perez backs away, Xiu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Perez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Xiu's guard.
Perez won't allow Xiu to sweep him here.
Xiu 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#
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xiu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xiu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xiu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xiu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xiu preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Perez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xiu defends well.
Xiu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xiu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perez wants to improve his position but instead Xiu has moved into half guard.
Nice strikes from Xiu there.
Perez has hold of Xiu's hands but Xiu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez is trying to hold Xiu in close to prevent damage but Xiu has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Xiu lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xiu lands a nice short elbow.
Xiu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xiu winds up and cracks Perez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions off his back.
Xiu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Perez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Perez looking for a guillotine here but Xiu defends easily.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xiu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Perez's head.
Xiu postures up.
Xiu distracts Perez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xiu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Xiu is working Perez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Perez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiu's guard. #REVB#
Perez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Xiu is keeping the position.
Xiu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xiu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perez's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xiu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perez defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Xiu.
Xiu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perez lands a jab to the nose.
Xiu slips under a jab.
Xiu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xiu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perez just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Perez throws a lazy uppercut
and Xiu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Perez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Xiu on his heels. He'll look to pass Xiu's guard now, I'm sure.
Xiu wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Perez throws a big elbow that misses.
Perez is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiu has wrist control.
Perez is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiu has wrist control.
Perez throws a big elbow that misses.
Xiu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there.
Perez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Perez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xiu trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xiu misses with a low kick.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Xiu.
A big left from Xiu misses.
Perez lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Xiu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez misses the jab.
Perez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiu manages to avoid it.
Xiu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xiu wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiu misses the target.
Xiu throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perez closes the distance and clinches up with Xiu, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes Xiu against the cage but Xiu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Char Xiu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Perez.
Xiu digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
Perez throws a combination. Xiu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez connects with a body shot.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiu.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez misses with a body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Xiu throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Xiu slips a jab from Perez.
Perez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xiu counters with a nice leg kick.
Perez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Xiu throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Xiu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Xiu's head but Xiu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez misses with a body punch
and Xiu counters with a low kick, right behind Perez 's knee.
Xiu lands a nice looking body shot.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Xiu is out of range.
Xiu misses with a kick to the body.
Perez throws a right and a left that Xiu avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perez 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!
A very excited looking Manny Perez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FNF Carnage II
Date: Jan 24, 2020

#R1#
Haaparanta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Haaparanta rushes Xiu and presses him up against the cage.
Haaparanta throws an elbow that misses.
Haaparanta throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiu.
A nice left hand lands by Xiu.
Xiu throws a punch but it's blocked by Haaparanta.
Haaparanta throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiu.
Nice body punch from Xiu.
Xiu throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Xiu successfully pulls guard.
Haaparanta wants to stand but Xiu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Xiu is pulling down on Haaparanta's head to control his posture.
Haaparanta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Haaparanta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xiu is proving hard to escape from.
Xiu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xiu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haaparanta wants to stand but Xiu has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Haaparanta clinches up with Xiu and pushes him back against the cage.
Xiu managing to block the knees to the body from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta stalling the fight.
Haaparanta missing with knees to the body.
Haaparanta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Nice body punch from Xiu.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haaparanta's elbow. #BC#
Xiu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Xiu shoots in and bounces Haaparanta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Haaparanta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiu lands a couple of elbows.
Xiu throwing strikes but missing.
Xiu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haaparanta's head.
Xiu connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Xiu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xiu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xiu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haaparanta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haaparanta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haaparanta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xiu postures up.
Xiu scoring with some ground and pound.
Xiu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haaparanta wants to stand up but Xiu is controlling him.
Xiu throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Haaparanta wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Xiu manages to pass to side control.
Xiu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Xiu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haaparanta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xiu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haaparanta has hold of Xiu's hands but Xiu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haaparanta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xiu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A combination from Haaparanta does no damage.
Xiu tries to work over Haaparanta's front leg with a kick but Haaparanta checks it.
Harri Haaparanta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Haaparanta drives through and clinches with Xiu against the cage. #BC#
Xiu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haaparanta throws the kick towards the body but Xiu avoids it.
Xiu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xiu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Haaparanta moves into the clinch successfully.
Haaparanta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haaparanta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiu digs a right hand underneath Haaparanta's ribcage. Haaparanta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Xiu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xiu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xiu circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Haaparanta has closed the distance and engaged Xiu in a clinch.
Haaparanta is struggling to control the position.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haaparanta's elbow. #T1#
Haaparanta throws an elbow that misses.
Haaparanta misses with a knee to the head.
Xiu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xiu digs a right hand underneath Haaparanta's ribcage. Haaparanta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haaparanta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Haaparanta.
Xiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Haaparanta controls his hands.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Xiu manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiu.
Haaparanta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiu lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haaparanta moves away.
Haaparanta fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Haaparanta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiu checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiu digs a good hook to Haaparanta's body.
Xiu scores with a punch to the head.
Xiu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haaparanta is looking to score with low kicks.
Haaparanta tries to clinch but Xiu is having none of it.
Haaparanta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haaparanta.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haaparanta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xiu is looking to slow Haaparanta down with leg kicks.
Haaparanta throws a shot from downtown. Xiu moves away and avoids it.
Xiu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Haaparanta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Haaparanta gets a clinch. #T3#
A knee to the head by Haaparanta. #CUT2#
It looks like Char Xiu has been cut.
Haaparanta misses with the head strike.
Xiu lands with a short shot to the head.
Haaparanta tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiu avoids the damage to the body.
Xiu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiu can't find room to land a body shot as Haaparanta controls the action.
Harri Haaparanta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Haaparanta avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
Xiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiu.
Knees to the body from Haaparanta.
Xiu presses Haaparanta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xiu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Haaparanta avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
Xiu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xiu avoids the elbow strike from Haaparanta, against the cage.
Xiu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Xiu misses with a body punch.
Haaparanta lands a nice knee to the body.
Haaparanta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiu.
Haaparanta struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiu controls his hands.
Xiu takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Haaparanta lands an elbow just above Xiu 's eye.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but Xiu blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haaparanta.
Xiu misses with a punch to the body.
Haaparanta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiu.
Haaparanta lands a shoulder strike.
Haaparanta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Haaparanta avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harri Haaparanta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Char Xiu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Haaparanta tries to clinch but Xiu moves out of range.
Xiu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haaparanta.
Xiu throws an overhand right that lands on Haaparanta's shoulder, as Haaparanta tries to avoid the shot.
Xiu keeps the fight on the outside.
Haaparanta wants to clinch.
Xiu scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Xiu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xiu showed some decent athleticism there.
Xiu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Xiu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xiu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haaparanta has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Xiu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haaparanta's head.
Haaparanta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haaparanta is trying to maintain the position but Xiu is very close to passing his half guard.
Xiu throwing shots but Haaparanta is blocking nicely. #T2#
Xiu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiu lands strikes from half guard.
Haaparanta wants to get back to his feet.
Xiu winds up and cracks Haaparanta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xiu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Xiu.
Haaparanta is looking for a sweep. Xiu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haaparanta is looking to escape.
Xiu works his way into full mount! #T3#
Xiu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Xiu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haaparanta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Xiu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Haaparanta is trying to escape the mount.
Haaparanta is still trying to improve position.
Xiu is landing with some decent strikes but Haaparanta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Xiu working Haaparanta over with strikes here. #T4#
Xiu is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Haaparanta is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiu with the ground and pound from mount.
Haaparanta is still in real trouble! Can Xiu finish him?
Haaparanta takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Xiu's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Char Xiu!
During a confident post fight interview, Char Xiu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JBL Contenders IV
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
A shot to the body from Xiu misses
and Shalit counters with an outside leg kick.
Shalit blocks a leg kick.
Shalit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiu.
Xiu flicks out a counter leg kick but Shalit steps away.
Shalit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiu.
Shalit scores with a nice strike.
Shalit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Xiu swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Xiu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit throws the kick towards the body but Xiu avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiu.
Xiu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shalit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalit throws a big counter combination but Xiu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shalit cracks Xiu with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shalit throws a body punch but Xiu moves out of range. #T1#
Xiu misses the shot to the body.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiu throws a body shot but no joy.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiu looks to throw the jab but Shalit is out of range.
Shalit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shalit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Xiu tries to get set, Shalit tries to push him back and clinch up but Xiu manages to avoid the attempt.
Shalit lands a slapping body shot.
Xiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shalit throws a head kick that Xiu semi-blocks.
Shalit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shalit scores with a punch to the head.
Xiu connects with a looping right hand.
Shalit slips under a jab from Xiu.
Xiu wants to slow Shalit down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiu connects with a body shot that sends Shalit's belly button to the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shalit blocks a head kick by Xiu.
Xiu stuns Shalit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xiu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Xiu tests Shalit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shalit lands a body shot.
Xiu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Xiu backs away, Shalit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Xiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Xiu misses.
Xiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shalit takes a step back to recover.
Xiu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shalit's head.
Xiu misses with a body shot.
Xiu connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiu throws out a leg kick but Shalit moves out of range and Xiu only half commits.
Xiu misses with a jab to the body
and Shalit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Shalit.
Shalit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xiu.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Shalit.
Xiu scores with a leg kick.
Xiu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Xiu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shalit.
Xiu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shalit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shalit is just out of range.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Nice defenses there by Xiu.
Xiu takes one to the side of the head.
Xiu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shalit rather than just go for the knockout.
Xiu digs a good hook to Shalit's body.
Shalit throws a body punch but Xiu moves out of range.
Xiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiu throws a sloppy body shot
and Shalit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shalit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shalit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Shalit thumps Xiu with a low kick.
Xiu misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Shalit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shalit blocks a body shot from Xiu. #BC#
Shalit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shalit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit misses with an uppercut.
Xiu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shalit missing with a left hand there. Xiu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shalit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shalit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiu.
Xiu moves out of range as Shalit strikes.
Xiu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shalit on the side of the head.
Shalit misses the shot to the body.
Xiu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiu moves out of range of the body kick from Shalit.
Xiu throws a push kick but Shalit slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Xiu throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod.
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#
An inside leg kick lands from Xiu.
Xiu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Xiu throws a head kick that misses.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Shalit tries to clinch up but Xiu circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiu digs a good body shot into Shalit's ribs.
Xiu misses with an uppercut.
Shalit moves out of range of the body kick.
Shalit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit cracks Xiu with an open hand slap.
Xiu throws a right hand that misses
and Shalit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Shalit 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.
Xiu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Xiu misses with a head kick.
A cross from Xiu lands.
Xiu scores with a punch to the head.
Shalit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shalit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Shalit moves into the clinch.
Xiu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shalit.
Shalit blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Xiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiu prevents a body shot from Shalit.
Shalit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shalit's efforts to push away.
Shalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiu lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Xiu blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Shalit.
Xiu blocks an uppercut.
Xiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
Xiu misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A hook to the body from Xiu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalit.
Shalit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiu.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
Xiu lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiu.
Shalit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow. #T3#
Xiu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiu scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shalit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shalit pushes Xiu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xiu misses with a body punch.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalit struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiu controls his hands.
Shalit blocks an uppercut.
Xiu lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Xiu.
A head punch on the inside from Xiu fails to land.
Xiu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xiu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xiu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Shalit can't find room to land a body shot as Xiu controls the action. #BC#
Shalit breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalit lands a lovely overhand right.
Shalit avoids the head kick by Xiu.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shalit is out of range and Xiu settles back down.
Shalit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shalit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Shalit slips under a jab.
Xiu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiu throws an off balance right hand
and Shalit counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiu misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
Shalit misses with a hook.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Char Xiu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xiu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shalit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Shalit takes one to the side of the head.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Some wild striking there from Shalit.
Shalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiu is just out of range.
Shalit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiu stuns Shalit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiu.
Xiu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu scores with a leg kick.
Xiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiu throws a chopping leg kick but Shalit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiu thows a leg kick but Shalit checks it
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shalit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Shalit throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiu counters with a good low kick that Shalit was not able to check.
Xiu throws the kick towards the body but Shalit avoids it.
Shalit throwing a counter right hand but Xiu manages to avoid it.
Shalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiu is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Shalit as he connects with a hook.
Xiu throws a push kick but Shalit slaps the foot to one side.
Shalit scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Xiu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Shalit misses its intended target.
Xiu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shalit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiu.
Xiu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiu.
Xiu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shalit is out of range.
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Xiu ducks down to avoid it.
Char Xiu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Xiu throws a front kick aimed at Shalit's knee but Shalit avoids it well.
Shalit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shalit scores with a jab.
Xiu throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Xiu avoids the body shot from Shalit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiu throws a big shot that misses.
Shalit misses with a right hand
and Shalit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shalit is just out of range.
Shalit with a hook.
Xiu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shalit slips a straight right by Xiu.
Xiu dodges the punch combination from Shalit.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Xiu throws an off balance right hand
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shalit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shalit throws a head kick that misses
and Xiu counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Xiu looks to land a body kick but Shalit moved away.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Xiu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shalit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Xiu misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Shalit misses its target.
Shalit misses with a body kick.
Xiu thows a leg kick but Shalit checks it
and Shalit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Xiu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xiu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shalit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiu.
Xiu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xiu misses with a body shot.
Xiu blocks the body kick. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Xiu misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Shalit misses the target.
A big left from Xiu misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalit misses with a hook.
Xiu looks to throw a body kick
and Shalit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiu just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xiu blocks a head kick by Shalit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiu.
Xiu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shalit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shalit clobbers Xiu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xiu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xiu tries to land a front kick but Shalit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Xiu.
Xiu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shalit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiu.
Xiu tries a quick counter leg kick but Shalit is wise to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Char Xiu.
I think Xiu 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 Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: JAG Evolution
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Xiu lands a body shot.
Ignatowski throws a jab when Xiu was well out of range.
Ignatowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Xiu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ignatowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Ignatowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Xiu lands with a left to the head.
Xiu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ignatowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xiu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Ignatowski breaks the clinch.
Xiu misses with a hook.
Ignatowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ignatowski walks into a left hand.
Xiu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatowski.
A bone on bone clash there as Xiu blocks the leg kick.
Xiu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiu.
Xiu blocks a jab.
Ignatowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiu.
Ignatowski avoids the head kick by Xiu.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiu moves forwards but Ignatowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiu.
Ignatowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Xiu slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Ignatowski is predictable there
and Xiu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatowski's sensitive parts.
Xiu lands with a straight right. Ignatowski didn't see that one coming.
Xiu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiu takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Ignatowski moves into the clinch.
Xiu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiu misses with the head strike.
Ignatowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiu lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski stalling in the clinch but Xiu improves position.
Xiu avoiding damage as Ignatowski throws knees to the body.
Ignatowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xiu just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
A short uppercut from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiu has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatowski.
Xiu misses with the head strike.
Xiu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiu.
Xiu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xiu.
A short right from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xiu walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Char Xiu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Reverend Jim Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a chopping leg kick but Xiu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiu 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.
Ignatowski throws a wild body kick that Xiu sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Xiu misses.
Xiu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Ignatowski lands a body shot.
Ignatowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Ignatowski misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Ignatowski is predictable there
letting Xiu counter with a right hand.
Xiu looks to land a right hand but Ignatowski moved out of range.
Xiu lands a head kick. Ignatowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xiu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
Xiu walks into a stiff left hand from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiu can pounce on him.
Xiu feints and then cracks Ignatowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatowski down.
Ignatowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xiu is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Ignatowski does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski blocks the body kick.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Xiu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ignatowski's knee momentarily.
Ignatowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xiu. Xiu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatowski checks a leg kick.
Xiu misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiu.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Xiu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiu. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Xiu avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ignatowski, right into the meat.
Xiu throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Xiu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range and Xiu settles back down.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski throws a hook but Xiu blocks it.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Ignatowski throws a chopping leg kick but Xiu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Xiu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xiu scores with a head kick. Ignatowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ignatowski cracks Xiu with a good jab.
Xiu scores with a leg kick.
Xiu motions for Ignatowski to come forward. Xiu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Xiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ignatowski looks for the body kick but Xiu saw that one coming.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Xiu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiu checks it well.
Xiu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Ignatowski
and Xiu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Ignatowski as he checks the leg kick.
Xiu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski misses with a looping left.
Xiu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xiu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatowski checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiu. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiu checks a leg kick.
It looked like Xiu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiu lands a head kick!
Xiu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ignatowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Xiu.
Ignatowski takes one on the button.
Good leg kick by Xiu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ignatowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiu moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ignatowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiu's hands.
Xiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Ignatowski misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiu 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 Ignatowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ignatowski swings for the body but Xiu moves out of range.
Ignatowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiu checks a leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.#T2#
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Xiu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiu takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Xiu lands a jab to the head.
Ignatowski blocks a head kick by Xiu.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiu throwing a counter right hand but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Xiu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatowski can do to turn this around?
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Ignatowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xiu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiu. That snapped Ignatowski's head back.
Xiu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Xiu is wise to it.
Ignatowski lands a jab.
Xiu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Xiu ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski cracks Xiu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xiu scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ignatowski - that will leave a mark!
Xiu misses with a wild body shot.
Xiu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiu misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body
and Xiu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiu checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
Xiu is looking to counter punch.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Xiu wants to slow Ignatowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatowski scores with a nice body kick.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Xiu moves out of range easily.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Xiu counters with a good low kick that Ignatowski was not able to check.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick as Xiu jumps back.
Xiu throws a jab when Ignatowski was well out of range.
Ignatowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Ignatowski works Xiu's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Xiu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ignatowski doesn't seem phased though.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatowski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Xiu counters with a nice body shot.
Ignatowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiu scores with a jab. Ignatowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ignatowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Xiu.
A punch lands to the side of Ignatowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Xiu.
Ignatowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiu.
Xiu scores with a spinning back kick!
Ignatowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiu is out of range and Ignatowski settles back down.
Ignatowski digs a good hook to Xiu's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Xiu misses.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Xiu.
Xiu cracks Ignatowski with an open hand slap.
Xiu is looking to chop away at Ignatowski's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu 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#
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xiu throws a quick counter head kick but Ignatowski was just out of range.
Xiu connects with a leg kick. Ignatowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Char Xiu is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiu cracks the inside of Ignatowski's front leg.
Donk. Ignatowski catches Xiu right on the button with a cross.
Xiu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ignatowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ignatowski just manages to avoid it.
Xiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiu throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatowski jabs at Xiu's body.
Xiu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ignatowski wants to slow Xiu down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiu half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatowski 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 Xiu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.#T1#
Xiu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiu's hands.#CL2#
Ignatowski drives through and clinches with Xiu against the cage.
Ignatowski can't find room to land a body shot as Xiu controls the action.
Ignatowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xiu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ignatowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xiu to keep the fight standing.
Xiu works on Ignatowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Ignatowski cracks Xiu with a nice body shot.
Xiu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Char Xiu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiu.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatowski's elbow.
Xiu presses Ignatowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xiu lands a left hand.
Xiu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiu lands a nice uppercut.
Xiu lands a left hand.
Xiu scores with a shot to the side of Ignatowski's head. #ROC#
Ignatowski is rocked!
Xiu lands with a light punch inside.
Ignatowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Xiu finish him?
Ignatowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiu lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Xiu.
Xiu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ignatowski with a big uppercut! Ignatowski tries to clinch up but Xiu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ignatowski to the mat! Ignatowski covers up and Xiu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Char Xiu!
A victorious Char Xiu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JAG Benedetti vs Woody II
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1##TD#
White Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Xiu's guard.#SUB#
White Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Xiu is adopting a defensive guard.
White Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Xiu.#SUB#
White Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White Jr wants to control from the top but Xiu keeps moving.
White Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
White Jr wants to pass the guard but Xiu is keeping the position.
Xiu 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##T1#
Nice strikes from Xiu there.
White Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
White Jr wants to control but Xiu is keeping busy.
Xiu trying to control from half guard but White Jr is working away.
Xiu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Xiu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xiu with the ground and pound but White Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
White Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Xiu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blood & Sand. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Xiu works over White Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Xiu is fighting to break White Jr's control of his arms but White Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
White Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Xiu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xiu wants to control from the top but White Jr keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donk. Xiu catches White Jr right on the button with a cross.
Xiu punishes White Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Xiu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Xiu connects with a single shot there.
White Jr slips under a jab from Xiu.
Xiu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xiu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Char Xiu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White Jr.
White Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiu finds it's way round the side to connect with White Jr's head.
White Jr lands with a cross.
White Jr tries to clinch up.
Xiu lands with a good body shot.#CL#
White Jr clinches with his opponent.
Xiu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Xiu. #BC#
White Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiu feints and then cracks White Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White Jr down. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White Jr. That did some damage!
White Jr cracks Xiu with a good jab.
Xiu lands a head shot.
Xiu wants to slow White Jr down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
White Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
White Jr prevents Xiu from improving his position.
White Jr wants to take a breather but Xiu is having none of it.
White Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Xiu is defending against the submission attempts here by White Jr.
Xiu wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Char Xiu will probably get the nod.
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#
Xiu tries a low kick but White Jr avoids it.
White Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiu staying out of range there.
White Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Xiu gets caught napping as White Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Xiu manages to retain guard.
White Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Xiu keeping full guard, as White Jr tries to pass.
White Jr stands up over Xiu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bruce White Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xiu 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.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
White Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiu wants to sweep here but White Jr controlling him for the moment.
White Jr stands up over Xiu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Xiu working a defensive guard here.
White Jr won't allow Xiu to sweep him here.
White Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
White Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xiu can't keep his opponent in guard - White Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
White Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xiu is not content to let White Jr control the position.
White Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xiu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
White Jr throwing shots but Xiu is blocking nicely.
Xiu trying to control from the bottom.
White Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xiu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
White Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Xiu defends the submission attempt.
Xiu controlling the position well.
Xiu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xiu is trying to get back to full guard.
White Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Xiu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xiu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
White Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xiu can do to turn this around?
White Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Xiu is looking to control White Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xiu avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
White Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xiu swings for the body but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xiu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Xiu thuds his shin into the meat of White Jr's side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xiu swats away the attempt to clinch by White Jr.#CL#
White Jr clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
White Jr darts in and clinches Xiu up against the cage.
Xiu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xiu lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Xiu.
Xiu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on White Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
White Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiu moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiu throws a hook but White Jr avoids it easily.#CL#
White Jr moves into range and clinches up with Xiu.#T1#
White Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Xiu backwards.
White Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xiu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
White Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White Jr checks a leg kick.
Xiu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White Jr slips a straight right by Xiu.
Xiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but White Jr is just out of range.
White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Xiu misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiu. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiu connects with a body shot that sends White Jr's belly button to the back.
White Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Xiu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xiu with a nice cross.
A big right from Xiu misses.
Xiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
White Jr misses with a body shot.
Xiu scores with a sloppy right hand. White Jr should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Xiu.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xiu enables White Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xiu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Xiu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Xiu 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.
Xiu is trying to keep White Jr in close.
Xiu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
White Jr 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.
White Jr lands a couple of digs.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiu is controlling White Jr's posture.
Xiu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Xiu.
White Jr trying to control but Xiu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xiu lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
White Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Xiu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White Jr is working away from the top position though.#T4#
White Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
White Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xiu is just riding it out for now. White Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Xiu trying to control from the bottom.
Xiu wants to get back to full guard.
White Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xiu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Char Xiu.
I think Xiu 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruce White Jr!
An out of breath Bruce White Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JBL Summer Impact
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Xiu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiu manages to avoid it.
Jukola takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Xiu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jukola's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Jukola gets a double leg takedown into Xiu's guard.
Xiu managing to control the position.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Xiu keeps moving.
Xiu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jukola manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu postures up.
Xiu trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom.
Xiu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Jukola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Xiu from controlling successfully.
Jukola throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jukola is trying to control the position but Xiu postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jukola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xiu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xiu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jukola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xiu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xiu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jukola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola 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#
Xiu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Xiu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jukola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xiu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xiu is controlling Jukola's posture.#T3#
Xiu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiu trying to keep a closed guard but Jukola is proving a slippery customer.
Jukola lands a couple of elbows.
Xiu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jukola trying to control but Xiu is working from the bottom.
Xiu 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 referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.
Jukola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xiu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xiu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jukola.
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Xiu moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xiu.
Xiu doesn't manage to clinch there - Jukola circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Jukola dives in and scores a takedown into Xiu's guard.
Xiu wants to sweep here but Jukola controlling him for the moment.
Xiu is controlling Jukola's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that 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.
#R2#
Xiu misses with a low kick.
Jukola lands a body shot. #TD2#
Xiu gets caught flat footed, as Jukola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xiu keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiu has wrist control.
Xiu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jukola is one step ahead there.
Jukola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Xiu keeps moving.
Xiu looking to control. #T1#
Jukola distracts Xiu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xiu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jukola manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jukola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xiu defends well.
Xiu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xiu trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom.
Eero Jukola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jukola wants to sweep here but Xiu controlling him for the moment.
Xiu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jukola is trying to keep Xiu in close. #T2#
Xiu trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for a guillotine here but Xiu defends easily. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for a guillotine here but Xiu defends easily.
Xiu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Xiu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jukola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jukola's head.
Jukola looking to control.
Xiu landing with the ground and pound.
Jukola has his hands on Xiu's head, controlling the position.
Jukola is trying to control the position but Xiu postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xiu trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xiu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xiu rather than just go for the knockout.
Xiu avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jukola.
Xiu with a nice cross.
Xiu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jukola defends well and Xiu ends up having to push Jukola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Jukola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jukola is thwarting Xiu's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jukola is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Xiu throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
Xiu shoots for a takedown but Jukola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xiu throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola lands a jab to the nose.
Xiu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiu.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiu.
Sloppy strikes from Xiu. Those never looked like landing.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola swings for the body but Xiu moves out of range.
Xiu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiu thumps Jukola with a low kick.
Xiu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukola misses with a lunging right hand
and Xiu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jukola lands a right hook to the body.
Jukola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Xiu drives through with a takedown into Jukola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Xiu trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom.
Jukola 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#
Xiu is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xiu tries to get to full guard but Jukola has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiu keeping hold of Jukola's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Jukola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xiu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xiu controlling the position for now.#T3#
Jukola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xiu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Xiu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jukola is working away from the top position though.
Xiu wants to get back to full guard.
Jukola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Xiu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Jukola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jukola connects with a couple of short punches.
Xiu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jukola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xiu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xiu 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##T4#
Xiu working over Jukola with some ground and pound. Jukola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jukola trying to control but Xiu postures up.
Xiu trying to control from half guard but Jukola is working away.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Xiu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xiu with the ground and pound but Jukola uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jukola wants to sweep but no luck.
Xiu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eero Jukola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xiu won't allow Jukola to sweep him here.
Char Xiu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jukola is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eero Jukola.
Well Jukola 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!

Event: JBL FNF V
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Perda Segurio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perda Segurio just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Perda Segurio tries to keep at a distance but Xiu has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Perda Segurio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xiu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiu lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Perda Segurio breaks from the clinch.
Xiu throws a hook but Perda Segurio avoids it easily.
Xiu missing with a left hand there. Perda Segurio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been informed that Perda Segurio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu swings for the body but Perda Segurio moves out of range. #CL#
Xiu instigates a clinch.
Perda Segurio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xiu is defending well.
Perda Segurio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1##TD2#
Perda Segurio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Xiu can't fight it off and eventually Perda Segurio manages to take the fight to the floor. Xiu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perda Segurio is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiu has wrist control.
Perda Segurio preventing the sweep.
Xiu is working hard here to advance position.
Perda Segurio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Perda Segurio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perda Segurio trying to control but Xiu is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Xiu 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.
Xiu slips under a jab.
Perda Segurio misses with a straight left.
Xiu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perda Segurios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xiu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perda Segurio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiu moves away.
Perda Segurio just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Perda Segurio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Perda Segurio avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
Perda Segurio blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Perda Segurio tries to land a knee to the head but Xiu blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perda Segurio is trying to pull guard but Xiu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Char Xiu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio tries to break free but Xiu pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Perda Segurio is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiu gets an underhook and turns Perda Segurio into the cage.
Perda Segurio is trying to break the clinch but Xiu has him pressed against the cage.
Xiu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perda Segurios head.
Xiu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perda Segurio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xiu prevents it.
Xiu throws a head punch that misses.
Xiu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perda Segurio.
Xiu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perda Segurio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xiu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xiu blocks a leg kick.
Xiu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Perda Segurio misses with a wild body shot.
Xiu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Xiu cracks a nice hook into Perda Segurio's ribs.
Perda Segurio tries to move into range but Xiu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Perda Segurio gets a clinch.
Perda Segurio missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiu tries a body shot but Perda Segurio blocks it.
Xiu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perda Segurio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xiu is keeping busy.
Perda Segurio blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Perda Segurio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xiu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perda Segurio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perda Segurio taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Perda Segurio misses with a shot to the body
and Xiu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perda Segurio connects with a crisp jab.
Perda Segurio misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Xiu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiu throws a body punch but Perda Segurio moves out of range.
Perda Segurio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xiu rather than just go for the knockout.
Perda Segurio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiu moves away.
Xiu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Perda Segurio misses its intended target.
Xiu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xiu lands a right hook to the body.
Xiu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiu throws a shot to the body.
Xiu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perda Segurio throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiu.
Xiu lands with an uppercut that bounces Perda Segurio off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiu throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiu. #T1#
Xiu lands a nice shot to the body.
Perda Segurio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xiu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perda Segurio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xiu counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiu scores with a hook to the body. Perda Segurio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Perda Segurio.
Xiu throws a lazy right hand but Perda Segurio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perda Segurio misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Xiu to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perda Segurio misses with a shot to the body
and Xiu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perda Segurio ducks right into an uppercut from Xiu.
Xiu misses the shot to the body.
Perda Segurio misses with a lunging right hand
letting Xiu counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perda Segurio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiu's hands.
A big right from Perda Segurio misses. #T2#
Xiu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perda Segurio throws out a counter right but Xiu avoids it with no problem.
Perda Segurio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perda Segurio thinking.
Perda Segurio staying out of range there.
Xiu lands a nice looking body shot.
Perda Segurio misses with a hook.
Xiu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perda Segurios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xiu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xiu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perda Segurio jabs Xiu right on the nose. Xiu blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Perda Segurio forces Xiu back against the cage and clinches.
Xiu tries a body shot but Perda Segurio blocks it.
Xiu cracks Perda Segurio with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Perda Segurio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Xiu stands up over Perda Segurio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Xiu connects with a couple of short punches.
Xiu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perda Segurio trying to keep a closed guard but Xiu is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Perda Segurio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xiu defends it easily.
Xiu throws a big elbow that misses.
Xiu wants to pass the guard but Perda Segurio is keeping the position.
Xiu trying to control the position from guard on top but Perda Segurio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Xiu lands a couple of elbows.
Xiu trying to control but Perda Segurio is working from the bottom.
Xiu working some strikes from top position.
Perda Segurio is trying to keep Xiu in close.
Xiu is in close to Perda Segurio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xiu trying to control but Perda Segurio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Perda Segurio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perda Segurio is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Xiu as he connects with a hook.
Xiu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perda Segurio counters with a left to the body.
Xiu works Perda Segurio's body with a nice hook.
Xiu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xiu lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perda Segurio doesn't seem bothered though.
Xiu lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice combination there by Perda Segurio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Perda Segurio has Xiu up against the cage in a clinch.
Xiu pushes Perda Segurio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Perda Segurio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perda Segurio is trying to pull guard but Xiu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xiu presses Perda Segurio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Perda Segurio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xiu avoids the body shot from Perda Segurio.
Xiu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perda Segurios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from Xiu. #CL#
Xiu pushes Perda Segurio up against the cage in a clinch.
Perda Segurio is trying to pull guard but Xiu has him pressed against the cage.
Char Xiu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio.
Xiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Perda Segurio controls his hands.
Xiu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiu is leaning against Perda Segurio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiu.
Perda Segurio tries to pull guard but Xiu holds him up against the cage and eventually Perda Segurio drops back down to his feet.
Perda Segurio blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Perda Segurio misses with a punch to the body.
Perda Segurio is trying to pull guard but Xiu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Perda Segurio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xiu gets through Perda Segurio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perda Segurio fails to pull guard.
Xiu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Xiu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiu.
Xiu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perda Segurio backwards.
Xiu lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Xiu lands a hook that snaps the head of Perda Segurio backwards.
Xiu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xiu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xiu avoiding damage as Perda Segurio throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Xiu as the two fighters clinch.
Xiu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perda Segurio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perda Segurio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xiu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xiu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perda Segurio backwards.
Xiu lands a shot to the body.
Xiu scores with a shot to the side of Perda Segurio's head.
Xiu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perda Segurio can do to turn this around?#T4#
Xiu lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Xiu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xiu.#BC2#
Perda Segurio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiu tries to clinch but Perda Segurio moves out of range.
Perda Segurio misses with an uppercut
and Xiu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perda Segurio takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Xiu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perda Segurio doesn't seem phased though.
Xiu slips a jab from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Xiu catches Perda Segurio right on the button with a cross.
Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Char Xiu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xiu, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Char Xiu!
Char Xiu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FNF Summer Madness III
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1#
Brom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xiu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brom.
Brom throws a body shot but no joy.
Brom checks a low kick from Xiu.
Xiu throws a leg kick which misses Brom's front leg but catches the back leg as Brom tries to avoid it.
Xiu scores with the left hand. Brom knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Brom gets tackled into the cage by Xiu. Xiu maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Brom.
Brom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brom has a couple of punches blocked by Xiu.
Xiu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiu lands an uppercut.
Xiu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brom throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Xiu is trying to pull guard but Brom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Brom.
Xiu jumps guard but Brom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xiu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brom blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Brom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Brom.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Brom avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
I was talking to Xiu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiu's elbow.
Brom has a couple of punches blocked by Xiu.
Xiu gets through Brom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiu.
Brom prevents a body shot from Xiu. #T2##TD#
Xiu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brom rolls, trying to escape but Xiu keeps control of the position.
Brom is trying to remain composed but Xiu is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Xiu 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Xiu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Xiu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Xiu has the hooks in. Brom is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xiu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xiu misses with punches from the back.
Xiu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Brom just trying to survive but Xiu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Xiu loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Brom hold on?
Xiu cracks Brom with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Brom from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T3#
Even with his hooks in, Xiu manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Xiu throwing sloppy strikes.
Xiu somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Xiu is not going to allow Brom to sit and survive in this position.
Xiu lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Xiu lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Brom covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Brom covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Brom is trying to break free.
Xiu tries to get the hooks in deep but Brom pushed the leg off. #T4#
Xiu missing with strikes.
Xiu is punishing Brom with some ground and pound.
Brom prevents Xiu from getting a body triangle.
Brom trying to control the action but Xiu just sinks the hooks in.
Xiu missing with strikes.
Brom just trying to survive but Xiu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Xiu is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Brom. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
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!
Xiu trying to control.
Brom avoids the strikes from Xiu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu 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#
Brom looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiu is just out of range.
Brom misses with a left hand
and Xiu counters with a right hand to the body.
Xiu wants to land a leg kick but Brom is out of range.
Brom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiu staying out of range there.
Xiu has his takedown stuffed
and Brom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiu throws a front kick aimed at Brom's knee but Brom avoids it well.
Xiu is looking to clinch but Brom is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu slips a jab from Brom.
Brom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xiu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brom's sensitive parts. #T1#
Brom misses with a right hand
enabling Xiu to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiu tries to score with a low kick but Brom moves his leg out of the way.
Brom lands the left hand.
Brom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiu moves away.
Xiu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xiu.
Xiu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brom.
Xiu connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brom.
And Brom responds with a good body kick, but Xiu manages to step out the way in time.
Good leg kick by Xiu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Xiu tries to clinch
and Brom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xiu thinking.
Xiu jabs Brom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xiu lands with a good body shot.
Xiu shoots for a double leg takedown but Brom sprawls well. He's pushed Xiu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Char Xiu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brom slips a jab from Xiu.
Xiu thumps Brom with a low kick.
Xiu walks into a left hand.
Xiu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brom sprawls well. Brom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xiu gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
A big right from Brom misses.
Xiu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xiu throws a leg kick
letting Brom counter with a right hand. #TD#
Xiu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brom on his heels. He'll look to pass Brom's guard now, I'm sure.
Brom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brom pulls Xiu in to control the position.
Brom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xiu.
Xiu wants to control from the top but Brom keeps moving.
Brom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Char Xiu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xiu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xiu stopping the sweep attempt from Brom.#T4#
Brom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Xiu is working Brom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brom controlling the position.
Brom looking to control.
Xiu is fighting to break Brom's control of his arms but Brom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Char Xiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xiu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Char Xiu is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Brom is just out of range.#TD#
Xiu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiu.
Brom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Brom connects with a crisp jab.
Xiu misses with a body shot.
Brom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiu.
Xiu scores with a hook to the body. Brom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brom throws a looping overhand right but Xiu ducks down to avoid it.
Brom takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Xiu forces Brom back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Brom on the inside.
Brom manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Xiu tries to pull guard but Brom holds him up against the cage and eventually Xiu drops back down to his feet. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Xiu.
Brom misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiu.
Eragon Brom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brom prevents a body shot from Xiu.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Brom avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
Brom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiu's elbow.
Brom has a couple of punches blocked by Xiu.
Brom throws a head punch that misses.
Brom just leaning against Xiu, taking a breather.
Brom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brom controlling the action here for a moment.
Xiu swings wildly with an uppercut but Brom uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Xiu digs a right hand underneath Brom's ribcage. Brom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xiu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brom working aggressively here.
Xiu misses with a body punch.
Brom has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Xiu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brom can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiu.
Brom'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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brom.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Xiu blocking some punches.
Xiu lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Xiu lands a hook that snaps the head of Brom backwards.
Brom misses with a punch to the body.
Brom misses with some punches. #TD#
Xiu decides to pull guard.
Xiu trying to keep a closed guard but Brom is proving a slippery customer.
Xiu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brom can do to turn this around?
Xiu wants to sweep here but Brom controlling him for the moment.
Xiu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Xiu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Xiu trying to control but Brom is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brom has control of Xiu's left arm, preventing Xiu from doing any damage.
Xiu throwing strikes but missing.
Xiu stands up over Brom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xiu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiu preventing the sweep.
Eragon Brom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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 Char Xiu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xiu, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Char Xiu!
A victorious Char Xiu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Eragon Brom had this to say: 'That sucked.'.

Event: FNF Summer Bash
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Xiu misses with a hook. Mattison ducked under it nicely.
Mattison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Mattison. #TD#
Xiu shoots in and gets a takedown into Mattison's guard.
Xiu landing some decent shots from guard.
Mattison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xiu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xiu wants to pass the guard but Mattison is keeping the position.
Xiu throwing strikes from guard but Mattison blocks nicely.
Xiu stops Mattison from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattison keeping moving, preventing Xiu from controlling successfully.
Xiu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu won't allow Mattison to get back to his feet.
Xiu is working Mattison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mattison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xiu advances position into side control!#T1#
Xiu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mattison is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Xiu trying to control the action but Mattison is working from the bottom.
Mattison is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Xiu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Xiu is staying tight to Mattison's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mattison is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Xiu is controlling him well.
Mattison taking a bit of punishment here - Xiu scoring with strikes.
Mattison is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Xiu asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Xiu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mattison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mattison tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mattison trying desperately to get to his feet.
Xiu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mattison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Xiu unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Xiu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiu unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mattison wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Xiu celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Char Xiu!
Char Xiu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: JBL 20 Point vs White
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Baker ducks right into an uppercut from Xiu.
Baker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xiu.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xiu.
Baker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xiu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at EMPIRE K1 Academy in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Xiu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Baker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xiu's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Char Xiu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Xiu has Baker pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker wants to control from the top but Xiu keeps moving.
Xiu 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.
Xiu keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker being controlled here momentarily.
Xiu controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker throwing strikes from guard but Xiu blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Xiu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xiu keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xiu tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiu.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xiu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
Xiu scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Xiu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Xiu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Xiu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xiu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baker moves into full guard.
Xiu throws a big right hand that misses.
Xiu postures up and lands a big shot to Baker's brow.
Xiu stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.
Xiu distracts Baker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xiu wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiu's guard. #REVB#
Baker stands up over Xiu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Xiu wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker throws a big elbow that misses.
Baker is working Xiu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Xiu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xiu pulls Baker in close to prevent any damage.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Xiu trying to keep a closed guard but Baker is proving a slippery customer.
Xiu has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.
Baker is stalling in the full guard.
Xiu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Xiu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xiu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xiu scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Xiu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiu. #T1#
Good body shot from Xiu.
Xiu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Xiu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker is looking to control Xiu's arms but Xiu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baker has his back to the cage.
Baker stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Xiu.
Xiu lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Xiu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Xiu.
Baker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Xiu misses with the head strike.
A short right from Xiu.
Xiu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xiu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker tries to stall but Xiu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Xiu. #T3#
Baker avoiding damage.
Xiu lands a right hand.
Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xiu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Xiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Xiu - that landed with a thud.
Baker stalls. #T4#
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiu lands a body shot.
Xiu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiu misses with a body punch.
Xiu can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Xiu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xiu swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Xiu lands with a shot to the body.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Xiu coming out on top.
Xiu tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily#TD2#
and Baker counters with a shoot takedown. Xiu fights it but they end up in guard.
Baker with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baker being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Baker postures up in Xiu's guard and throws a big left but Xiu blocks it.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
Xiu wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.
Xiu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xiu controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself.
Xiu has control of Baker's left arm, preventing Baker from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xiu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baker walks into a left hand. #CL#
Xiu drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage.
Xiu lands a nice uppercut.
Xiu lands with a left to the head.
Xiu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Xiu.
Baker is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiu gets an underhook and turns Baker into the cage.
Xiu prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Baker. #T3#
Xiu presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Xiu.
Xiu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Xiu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Baker is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
Xiu lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Xiu.
Xiu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Xiu finish him?#T4#
Baker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xiu is keeping busy.
Xiu lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Xiu cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
Xiu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Xiu as the two fighters clinch.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiu.
Xiu works on Baker's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baker.
Baker blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Jonny Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Char Xiu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xiu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Char Xiu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xiu, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Char Xiu!
Char Xiu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights IV
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1##TD#
Xiu shoots in and gets a takedown into Masala's guard.
Masala keeping full guard, as Xiu tries to pass.
Xiu stopping the sweep attempt from Masala.
Xiu tries to free his leg and advance position but Masala is retaining full guard.
Xiu trying to control but Masala is working from the bottom.
Masala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xiu throwing strikes but missing.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Xiu from controlling successfully.
Masala trying to keep a closed guard but Xiu is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala 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.
Xiu 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.#T1#
Xiu tries to free his leg and advance position but Masala is retaining full guard.
Xiu trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Masala can't keep his opponent in guard - Xiu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Xiu prevents Masala from improving his position.
Xiu slips a nice elbow through Masala's hands, connecting with Masala's forehead.
Masala tries to roll over but Xiu keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Xiu.
Xiu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xiu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masala keeps working.
Xiu winds up and cracks Masala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xiu trying to pass the guard but Masala defending well. #T2#
Xiu thows a huge punch but Masala dodges it nicely.
Masala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Masala.
Masala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xiu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Xiu is trying to control the position but Masala postures up.
Xiu keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
Xiu wants to sweep but no luck.
Masala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xiu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xiu's guard. #T3#
Xiu keeping hold of Masala's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Masala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Masala's back!
Xiu looking to hold on to the position here but Masala rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Xiu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xiu postures up and lands a big shot to Masala's brow.
Masala is trying to control the position but Xiu postures up.
Xiu distracts Masala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Masala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masala looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Xiu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Xiu is keen to just control but Masala is a slippery customer.
Xiu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Xiu throwing shots but Masala is blocking nicely. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xiu lands a nice short elbow.
Xiu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masala trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Xiu manages to pass to mount!
Masala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiu lands a big shot there that rocks Masala but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Xiu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Masala can't escape the position.
Xiu raining down shots from the mount!
Masala wants to control but Xiu is having none of it.
Xiu raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Masala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xiu but Xiu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paavo Masala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Xiu finds it's target.
Masala tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Masala is just out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masala.
Masala throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Xiu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Xiu wants to control but Masala is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Xiu manages to get to full guard.
Xiu wants to sweep here but Masala controlling him for the moment.
Xiu has control of Masala's left arm, preventing Masala from doing any damage.
Xiu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
My spies in K.O Heaven inform me that Masala has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Masala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiu 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.
Masala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xiu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masala's guard. #REVR#
Xiu wants to control from the top but Masala keeps moving.
Xiu preventing the sweep.
Xiu trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala is pulling down on Xiu's head to control his posture.
Xiu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiu wants to control from the top but Masala keeps moving.
Xiu is really struggling to control Masala but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Masala working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Xiu looking to pass the guard.
Masala has momentary wrist control but Xiu slips an elbow through the middle.
Masala trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Xiu forces his way into half guard.
Xiu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xiu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Masala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xiu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Masala wants to control but Xiu is keeping busy.
Xiu passes to full mount!
Masala bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xiu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masala throwing strikes but missing.
Xiu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xiu controlling Masala's posture.
Masala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiu looking to control.
Xiu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masala controls the pace.
Masala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xiu's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paavo Masala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Masala avoids the body shot from Xiu.
Xiu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masala. #TD#
Xiu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Masala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Masala wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu landing some decent shots from guard.
Xiu pushing down on Masala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Masala is not content to let Xiu control the position.
Masala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xiu scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Xiu wants to control but Masala is keeping him busy.
Char Xiu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masala trying to control from the bottom.
Xiu working the head and body with strikes.
Xiu winds up and cracks Masala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Masala moves into full guard.
Xiu cracks Masala with a solid left hand.
Xiu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masala's head.
Xiu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xiu won't allow Masala to sweep him here.
Xiu cracks Masala with a solid left hand.
Masala controlling Xiu's posture.
Masala looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Xiu is working Masala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Xiu works over Masala with some ground and pound from guard.
Xiu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xiu postures up.
Masala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xiu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Masala throwing strikes from guard but Xiu blocks nicely.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiu managing to control the position.
Masala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB2#
Masala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xiu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Masala has Xiu in his guard.#REVR#
Xiu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xiu won't allow Masala to sweep him here.
Xiu is in close to Masala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xiu slips nicely into half guard.
Xiu wants to pass to mount but Masala is defending the position.
Xiu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Xiu trying to control from half guard but Masala is working away.
Xiu drops an elbow to the side of Masala's head.
Xiu prevents Masala from improving his position.
Xiu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masala can do to turn this around?
Masala is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Char Xiu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xiu 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Char Xiu!
During a confident post fight interview, Char Xiu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Apocalypse
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Xiu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winston Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiu swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Good exchange - Xiu coming out on top.
Cooper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Xiu keeps it at a distance.
Xiu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xiu circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Xiu counters with a single leg into guard. Cooper didn't expect that.
Xiu landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu passes Cooper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cooper is trying to stand up here but Xiu is controlling him well. #T1#
Cooper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xiu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xiu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cooper is looking to improve his position.
Xiu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cooper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Xiu is looking to advance position but Cooper won't allow it.
Xiu 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.
Nice strikes from Xiu there. #SUB2#
Cooper looking for submissions off his back.
Xiu working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Cooper is rocked!
Xiu lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cooper! More strikes land and this one is all over! Xiu jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Char Xiu!

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