Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
That kick from Brandstatter tenderised Legions's leg. Legions is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter misses with a few strikes there.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Legions forces Brandstatter back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legions.
Legions works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the body
and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Legions clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Legions works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Legions.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Legions lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legions. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Legions tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Legions misses with an elbow strike.
Legions lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Legions lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
A right hand to the body from Brandstatter.
Legions tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legions blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legions misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter wants to break free but Legions has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Legions.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legions tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Legions.
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!
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Legions prevents Brandstatter from breaking the clinch.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Legions is controlling the position.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Legions is controlling the position. #T3#
Brandstatter tries to stall but Legions uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Legions struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Legions working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Brandstatter gets tackled into the cage by Legions. Legions maintains the clinch.
Brandstatter tries to circle away but Legions has him pinned against the cage.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legions misses with some punches.
Legions scores with a nice hook to the head.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Legions. #BC#
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter with a poor takedown
and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Legions closes the distance and pushes Brandstatter back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions pushes Brandstatter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legions misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Legions tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
Brandstatter keeps the fight on the outside.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Legions tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Legions fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandstatter, pushing him back against the cage.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fidel Legions seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Legions is controlling the position. #BC#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions is looking to clinch but Brandstatter is avoiding it.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Legions tries to clinch up
and Brandstatter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1##CL2#
Legions moves into the clinch.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legions lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter looking to throw knees to the head but Legions is blocking nicely.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Legions.
Legions scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legions.
Brandstatter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Legions fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandstatter, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Legions on the inside.
Legions being controlled against the cage.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions working aggressively here.
Legions misses with some punches.
Brandstatter tries to land a knee to the head but Legions blocks with his arms.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Legions.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter. #BC#
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions wants to clinch up but Brandstatter keeps it at a distance.
Brandstatter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Legions tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandstatter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Brandstatter gets tackled into the cage by Legions. Legions maintains the clinch.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Legions stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions scores with 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!
Legions is working Brandstatter over against the cage.
Legions avoids a wild elbow strike from Brandstatter.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Legions digs a right hand underneath Brandstatter's ribcage. Brandstatter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Legions presses Brandstatter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legions lands with a right to the head.
Legions misses with a knee strike.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions working aggressively here.
Legions misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fidel Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Legions counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Legions has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Legions gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legions blocks an elbow strike from Brandstatter.
Legions is working Brandstatter over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Legions scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legions misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter. #T1#
Legions tries a knee to the head but Brandstatter blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legions tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Legions back against the cage.
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Legions tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Legions lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Legions lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Legions.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions lands with a short shot to the head.
Legions works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
Legions lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Legions working aggressively here.
Brandstatter looking to stall.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions missing with knees to the body.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter wants to stall.
Legions lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Legions.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Legions.
A short uppercut from Brandstatter.
Legions stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Brandstatter trying to stall but Legions improves his position.
Legions lands a body shot.
Legions working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Legions lands a right hand.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legions misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter. #BC#
Brandstatter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandstatter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but Legions checks it
and Legions counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Legions closes the distance and clinches.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Legions as the two fighters clinch.
Legions digs a right hand into Brandstatter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandstatter's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Legions. #T4#
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
Legions tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
Legions lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Legions lands with a right to the head.
Brandstatter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Brandstatter wants to break free but Legions has control.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter stalling in the clinch but Legions improves position.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fidel Legions is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legions blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Legions 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fidel Legions thanked Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Makhno tries to clinch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Makhno 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.#CL2#
Makhno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makhno misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Makhno.
Makhno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Makhno blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makhno is looking to clinch.
Brandstatter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Makhno ducks down to avoid it.
Makhno throws a lazy head kick
and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makhno momentarily. #CL2#
Makhno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Makhno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makhno misses with a body punch.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Makhno.
Brandstatter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makhno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
Brandstatter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makhno wants to clinch
and Brandstatter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makhno throws a series of punches but Brandstatter moves out of range. #T2#
Brandstatter throws a right hand that Makhno ducks under and follows up with a left that Makhno also avoids with ease.
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!
Makhno moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter. #CL#
Brandstatter closes the distance and clinches.
Makhno tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makhno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makhno misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Makhno backwards.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Makhno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##BC#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makhno can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Makhno.
Makhno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhno.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Makhno.
Brandstatter leaning against his opponent.
Makhno throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makhno avoids it.#T4#
Makhno lands a right hand.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter is trying to force a seperation but Makhno has the dominant position.
Makhno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makhno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Makhno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhno scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Makhno controls his hands.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makhno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhno.
Brandstatter is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nestor Makhno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Brandstatter tries to keep at a distance but Makhno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makhno tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Makhno back against the cage.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter'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.
Nestor Makhno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhno.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhno can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Makhno saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Makhno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandstatter, pushing him back against the cage.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makhno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Makhno lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makhno tries to clinch up
and Brandstatter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Makhno moves into the clinch.
Makhno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
Makhno throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter throws a counter high kick but Makhno was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhno thows a leg kick but Brandstatter checks it
and Brandstatter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Makhno instigates a clinch.
Makhno throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Makhno tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter is trying to break the clinch but Makhno has him pressed against the cage.
Makhno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow. #BC#
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch.
Makhno wants to clinch up but Brandstatter keeps it at a distance.
As Makhno looks to move away, Brandstatter throws a big counter combo but Makhno just gets out of the way.
Makhno tries to clinch up
and Brandstatter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makhno thinking. #T3#
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brandstatter duly obliges.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#Makhno is rocked!
Makhno backs away from a small jab... but Brandstatter lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Makhno crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Brandstatter with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Wolfgang Brandstatter spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Tryastsyn
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Rocksteady takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brandstatter feints a jab promting Rocksteady to slip. Brandstatter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rocksteady slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rocksteady cracks Brandstatter with a good jab.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rocksteady has managed to clinch.
Rocksteady wants a takedown.
Rocksteady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brandstatter prevents it.
Rocksteady wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Rocksteady taking a breather.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Brandstatter prevents the takedown attempt.
Brandstatter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rocksteady gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocksteady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Rocksteady wants a takedown.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Rocksteady is looking for a takedown.
Rocksteady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brandstatter gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brandstatter misses with a series of wild punches.
As Brandstatter tries to get set, Rocksteady tries to push him back and clinch up but Brandstatter manages to avoid the attempt.
Rocksteady throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Rocksteady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rocksteady wants to take the fight to the mat but Brandstatter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rocksteady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brandstatter is defending well.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocksteady misses with a body punch.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocksteady is trying to drag Brandstatter to the mat but Brandstatter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rocksteady leaning against his opponent. #T3##BC2#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocksteady tries to clinch there but Brandstatter circles away.
Brandstatter connects with the punch.
Brandstatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rocksteady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Rocksteady closes the distance and clinches.
Rocksteady wants to take the fight to the mat but Brandstatter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rocksteady tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter stalls.
Rocksteady drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brandstatter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rocksteady takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rocksteady misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Rocksteady looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
A slow jab from Rocksteady misses its intended target.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandstatter looks to land a combination but Rocksteady avoids it well.
Rocksteady tries to counter by clinching up but Brandstatter breaks away and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocksteady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandstatter closes the distance and clinches up with Rocksteady, looking for a takedown. Brandstatter pushes Rocksteady against the cage but Rocksteady circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rocksteady wants to clinch up but Brandstatter keeps it at a distance.
Rocksteady takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a few strikes there.
Rocksteady tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocksteady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocksteady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rocksteady connects with a nice looking jab.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rocksteady misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Rocksteady throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandstatter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rocksteady looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Rocksteady avoids the head kick by Brandstatter.
Rocksteady is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocksteady throws out the jab.
Rocksteady bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocksteady misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely.
Rocksteady scores with a nice strike.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#Brandstatter is rocked!#CL#
Rocksteady clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocksteady misses the jab.
Rocksteady lands with a straight right. Brandstatter didn't see that one coming.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter cracks Rocksteady with an open hand slap.
Rocksteady throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
As Rocksteady backs off Brandstatter throws a huge counter combo but Rocksteady manages to avoid it all.
Rocksteady misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandstatter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Rocksteady blocks it.#KD2#
Brandstatter drops Rocksteady with a beautiful combination! Rocksteady stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brandstatter is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Rocksteady is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksteady.
Oh Rocksteady is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandstatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Rocksteady has closed the distance and engaged Brandstatter in a clinch. #T2#
Rocksteady taking a breather.
Rocksteady has Brandstatter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brandstatter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rocksteady seems to have got his legs back now.
Rocksteady on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch.
James Rocksteady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandstatter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandstatter misses with a few strikes there.
Rocksteady swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Brandstatter to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocksteady backs up against the cage.
Brandstatter lands a nice hook to Rocksteady's body. Rocksteady takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rocksteady throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick.
Rocksteady blocks a head kick by Brandstatter.
Rocksteady wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Rocksteady looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocksteady misses the target.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocksteady.
A head kick by Brandstatter misses #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Brandstatter makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Rocksteady pushes Brandstatter up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Rocksteady to work.
Brandstatter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rocksteady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter can't break the clinch.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocksteady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brandstatter is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Rocksteady.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Rocksteady misses with a straight right.
Brandstatter lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocksteady's head.
Rocksteady misses with a body punch
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocksteady throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rocksteady misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter is pawing at Rocksteady, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rocksteady's nose. Rocksteady is badly hurt! Brandstatter pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rocksteady tries desperately to hold on but Brandstatter is relentless in his assault! As Rocksteady receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Brandstatter away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Brandstatter!
In his post fight interview, Wolfgang Brandstatter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandstatter lands with a nice body kick.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter tries to clinch there but Moore circles away.
Moore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Brandstatter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a lazy body kick
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Moore's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Brandstatter clinches. #T1#
Brandstatter tries to stall but Moore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brandstatter can't break the clinch. #BC#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Moore throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Jab by Moore.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Brandstatter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moore throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter tries to counter by clinching up but Moore breaks away and moves out of range.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
Moore misses the jab.#T2#
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandstatter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moore walks into a left hand.
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.#CL#
Brandstatter closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
Brandstatter leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore is looking to clinch but Brandstatter is avoiding it.
Brandstatter scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Brandstatter is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Moore lands a nice shot that snaps Brandstatter's head back. #CL#
Brandstatter moves into the clinch.#BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Moore.
Brandstatter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moore at a distance.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Moore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Moore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Brandstatter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moore prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter has Moore pressed against the cage. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Moore throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Brandstatter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.
Brandstatter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Brandstatter wants to clinch
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brandstatter moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Brandstatter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Moore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Brandstatter jabs at Moore's body.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Brandstatter has Moore up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moore tries to move into range but Brandstatter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Brandstatter cracks Moore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Moore sees coming a mile off.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandstatter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moore under the eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Brandstatter tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandstatter.#CL#
Brandstatter rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter backing away here, and Moore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brandstatter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brandstatter works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Brandstatter thuds his right hand into Moore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Moore's head back.
Brandstatter moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body shot.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Moore motions for Brandstatter to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Moore avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brandstatter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Brandstatter rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore cracks Brandstatter with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter trying to stall but Moore improves his position.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandstatter is trying to maintain a safe position but Moore gets an underhook and turns Brandstatter into the cage.#T1##BC#
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking. #CL#
Brandstatter closes the distance and clinches.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Moore tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Moore tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Moore is controlling the position.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Moore blocking some punches.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Moore lands an uppercut.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter stalling.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore has Brandstatter pressed against the cage, preventing Brandstatter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter can't break the clinch.
Moore has Brandstatter pressed against the cage, preventing Brandstatter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards. #T3##BC#
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Moore.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Brandstatter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore throws out a powerful jab.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Moore off balance momentarily.
Moore avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Moore throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Brandstatter slips a jab from Moore.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brandstatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter is looking to clinch.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter lands with a straight right. Moore didn't see that one coming.
Brandstatter is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
Moore feints a counter leg kick.

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 Wolfgang Brandstatter.
Well Brandstatter 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 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1032
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Good work by Moore as he checks the leg kick.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brandstatter. Moore shrugs it off though.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
A nice side step and Moore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moore.
Moore ducks right into an uppercut from Brandstatter. #T1#
Good shot there by Moore.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick.
Brandstatter defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brandstatter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Moore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moore 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.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Brandstatter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Moore avoids it.
Moore slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Moore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore.
Moore moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter misses with a jab to the body
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brandstatter is looking to wear down Moore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moore throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Brandstatter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter lands with a cross. #T4#
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Brandstatter moved out of range.
Brandstatter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Brandstatter digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Brandstatter misses #KD2#
and Moore counters with a head kick that drops Brandstatter - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Moore works his foot free and advances to mount. #SU2#
Moore get's back to his feet.
Brandstatter misses with a head kick.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
That's time! Brandstatter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Moore moved away.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moore feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Brandstatter collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1027 DeMinaur vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sarethi tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
Sarethi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sarethi. That's going to slow Brandstatter down.
Sarethi looks to land a combination but Brandstatter avoids it well.
Brandstatter scores with a nice head shot.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the head.
Sarethi throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarethi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Sarethi counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarethi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from Brandstatter tenderised Sarethi's leg. Sarethi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sarethi slips under a jab.
Sarethi staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Brandstatter connects with a body shot that sends Sarethi's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses
and Sarethi counters with a straight right hand.
Sarethi throws a front kick aimed at Brandstatter's knee but Brandstatter avoids it well. #T1#
Sarethi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sarethi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandstatter tries to clinch but Sarethi moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a push kick but Sarethi slaps the foot to one side.
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick from Brandstatter lands but Sarethi takes it in his stride. #CL#
Brandstatter closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarethi.
Sarethi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Sarethi blocking some punches.
Sarethi has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Sarethi misses with some punches.
Brandstatter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter - that landed with a thud.
Brandstatter trying to control the position but instead, Sarethi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brandstatter into the cage.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarethi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sarethi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Sarethi misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarethi misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Sarethi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarethi.
Brandstatter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarethi has him pressed against the cage.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sarethi.
A short right from Brandstatter.
Sarethi misses with the head strike. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
Sarethi dips to his left and cracks Brandstatter with an uppercut!
Nice body kick there by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sarethi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Sarethi just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarethi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter defending well as Sarethi loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarethi swinging wildly here.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sarethi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brandstatter scores with a jab.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sarethi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Sarethi down.
Brandstatter is looking to clinch.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarethi was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Sarethi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sarethi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Sarethi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Brandstatter catches Sarethi right on the button with a cross.
Brandstatter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandstatter dodges the punch combination from Sarethi.
Sarethi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Sarethi's leg but Sarethi calmly moves out of range.
Sarethi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sarethi throws a series of punches but Brandstatter moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Sarethi slips the punch.
Brandstatter tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Brandstatter.
Sarethi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter 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#
Sarethi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandstatter.
Sarethi defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Sarethi misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Brandstatter moves into range and clinches up with Sarethi.
Brandstatter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sarethi backwards.
Sarethi lands with a short shot to the head.
Sarethi tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarethi throws a head punch that misses.
Brandstatter tries to work over Sarethi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarethi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarethi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brandstatter looking to slow down the pace here.
Sarethi swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Brandstatter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarethi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Sarethi.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Brandstatter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sarethi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Sarethi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandstatter jabs Sarethi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sarethi scores with a body shot.
Sarethi throws a series of punches but Brandstatter avoids them all with ease.
Brandstatter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sarethi just manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick.
Sarethi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sarethi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brandstatter to score with a decent uppercut.
Sarethi avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter is looking to clinch.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarethi throws a head kick that misses.
Brandstatter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sarethi's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sarethi's sensitive parts.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Sarethi throws a body kick.
Brandstatter tests Sarethi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Brandstatter cracks Sarethi with a good jab.
Salyn Sarethi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarethi checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
A big left from Sarethi misses.
Sarethi needs to keep his hands up - Brandstatter had a free shot at his head there.
Sarethi misses the shot to the body.
Sarethi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sarethi lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Brandstatter clinches.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Brandstatter stalling in the clinch but Sarethi improves position. #BC#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sarethi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandstatter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sarethi.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but Sarethi checks it.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Sarethi's ribs.
Sarethi tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarethi fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
and Sarethi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sarethi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brandstatter avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sarethi's sensitive parts.
Sarethi throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter works the jab nicely.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Sarethi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brandstatter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sarethi counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Sarethi.
Brandstatter cracks Sarethi with a good jab.
Sarethi moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sarethi counters with a three punch combo that has Brandstatter backing up. Brandstatter nods at Sarethi to acknowledge the strikes.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarethi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sarethi throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Sarethi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Sarethi punishes Brandstatter's body with a nice straight punch.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarethi throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter is looking to clinch.
Sarethi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandstatter circles away quickly and effectively.
Sarethi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Sarethi avoids it.
Sarethi misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter cracks Sarethi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Sarethi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarethi staying out of range there.
Brandstatter wants to slow Sarethi down by chopping away at his legs.
Sarethi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Brandstatter drives through and clinches with Sarethi against the cage.
Sarethi struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Sarethi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarethi throws a head punch that misses.
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Sarethi.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.
Sarethi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandstatter or not.
Sarethi tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Sarethi back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sarethi fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter lands a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sarethi tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Sarethi.
Sarethi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandstatters head.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandstatter.
A head punch on the inside from Sarethi fails to land.
Sarethi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarethi struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Brandstatter is trying to maintain a safe position but Sarethi gets an underhook and turns Brandstatter into the cage.
Sarethi pushes Brandstatter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarethi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandstatter.
Sarethi avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarethi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Sarethi's ribcage but misses.
Sarethi throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it.
Sarethi throws a body kick that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Brandstatter with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarethi misses with a wild body shot.
Sarethi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Sarethi's head.
Sarethi tries to land a body kick
letting Brandstatter counter with a right hand.
Sarethi tries to work over Brandstatter's front leg with a kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sarethi is able to avoid easily.
Sarethi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sarethi blocks a head kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Sarethi was well out of range.
Sarethi throws a counter combo.
Brandstatter wants to slow Sarethi down by chopping away at his legs.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the body.
Sarethi moves forwards but Brandstatter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sarethi throws a nice looking combination but Brandstatter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Sarethi was well out of range.
Sarethi checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Sarethi scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Wolfgang Brandstatter has been cut.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Sarethi's head but Sarethi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Sarethi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sarethi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salyn Sarethi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarethi throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Sarethi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandstatter defending well as Sarethi loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Sarethi.
A punch combination from Sarethi misses.
Sarethi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Brandstatter rushes Sarethi and presses him up against the cage.
Sarethi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Sarethi - that landed with a thud.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Sarethi lands with a light punch inside.
Brandstatter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Sarethi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarethi tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter has had enough of the clinch but Sarethi keeps him there for the moment.
Sarethi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Sarethi blocks it.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Sarethi lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarethi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Brandstatter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandstatter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandstatter thumps Sarethi with a low kick.
Sarethi looks to land a combination but Brandstatter avoids it well.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the nose.
Brandstatter thuds his shin into the meat of Sarethi's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter lands a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
After the fight, Wolfgang Brandstatter was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 1021 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spence defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Spence looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter is just out of range.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Spence saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
A cross from Brandstatter lands.
Spence fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandstatter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spence throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spence misses with a straight right.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Spence blocks it.
Brandstatter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spence .
Brandstatter lands with a hook. Spence tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Spence is just out of range.
Spence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brandstatter's hands.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Spence blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter lands a really nice looking cross but Spence seems unphased. #T1#
Spence misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brandstatter sizes up Spence with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spence .
Spence buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spence wants to slow Brandstatter down by chopping away at his legs.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spence was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Jab from Spence .
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Spence scores with a jab.
Brandstatter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandstatter misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spence . Brandstatter shrugs it off though.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Spence moves out of range.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spence throws a series of strikes that have Brandstatter backpedaling. #T2#
Spence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spence avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spence was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Spence lands with a shot to the body.
Spence defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter swings widly with a right hand
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
A jab from Spence misses.
Spence moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandstatter stuns Spence with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Spence moves out of range easily.
Spence throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Spence throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter connects with a body shot that sends Spence 's belly button to the back.#T3#
Spence cracks Brandstatter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Spence avoids it.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spence was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Spence throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter connects with a jab.
Spence connects with a looping right hand.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Spence ducked under it nicely.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spence was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Spence replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brandstatter blocks it well.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Spence .
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but Spence moved out of range.
Spence lands with a right hand. #T4#
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spence .
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter throws a shot to the body.
Brandstatter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spence .
Spence drops his hands momentarily and Brandstatter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brandstatter misses with a combination
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Spence is just out of range.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Spence avoids the head kick by Brandstatter.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy right hand. Spence should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
The crowd cheers as Spence lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandstatter doesn't seem phased though.
Spence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spence .
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter 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#
Brandstatter defending well as Spence loads up on a big left hand.
Spence on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spence misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Spence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Spence throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Spence tries to move into range but Brandstatter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Spence jumps back.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Spence moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spence throws a low kick, looking for Brandstatter's leg but Brandstatter calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brandstatter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spence .
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
Brandstatter digs a good hook to Spence 's body.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Brandstatter throws a jab when Spence was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Spence missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spence throws a right and a left that Brandstatter avoids nicely.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Spence strikes.
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Spence scores with a jab to the head.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Spence .
Spence keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Spence is out of range.
Spence throws a head kick that Brandstatter semi-blocks.
Brandstatter cracks Spence with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter connects with a looping right hand.
Brandstatter fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spence .
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Spence ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Spence moved out of range nicely.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick nicely.
Spence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Spence is just out of range.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spence takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Spence might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandstatter has got the better of the exchanges.
Spence blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Spence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Spence to counter with a crisp jab.
Spence throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Spence is out of range. #T3#
Spence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spence chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spence fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandstatter checks it well.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Spence connects with a body shot that sends Brandstatter's belly button to the back.
Brandstatter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandstatter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spence under the eye.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Spence is just out of range.
Spence throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Spence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Spence blocks it.
Brandstatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Spence .
Brandstatter lands a jab.
Spence feints and then cracks Brandstatter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandstatter down.
Brandstatter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spence lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spence ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Brandstatter lands a head shot.#CL2#
Spence moves into the clinch.
Spence lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spence .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brandstatter trying to stall but Spence improves his position.
Brandstatter lands a left hand.
Spence lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Spence wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brandstatter stalling.
Brandstatter tries to circle away but Spence has him pinned against the cage.
Brandstatter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brandstatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Spence finds it's target.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Spence lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spence avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Spence misses with a low kick.
Spence throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it.
Spence avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Spence tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandstatter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Spence takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Spence takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spence keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Spence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter catches Spence with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brandstatter swings for the body but Spence moves out of range.
Spence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.#T1#
Brandstatter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spence takes one to the side of the head.
Brandstatter tries to bum rush Spence with a series of wild strikes but Spence uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Spence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Spence .
Spence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spence throws a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head but Brandstatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandstatter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brandstatter misses the jab.
Spence moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Spence .
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter misses the jab.
Spence 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.
Spence throws out a loose jab but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy right hand. Spence should have avoided that one. #T2#
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spence flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandstatter steps away.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Spence avoids it.
Spence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Spence .
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
Spence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spence throws a nice looking combination but Brandstatter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Spence misses with a low kick.
Spence on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spence manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Spence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spence has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Brandstatter tries to move into range but Spence moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spence listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spence . Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but Spence manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spence moves in looking to clinch but Brandstatter pushes him off.
Spence moves out of range of the strikes.
Spence throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
A cross from Spence lands.
A cross from Spence lands.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandstatter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spence throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Spence is out of range.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spence lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Spence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Brandstatter scores with a four punch combination!
Spence moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter cracks Spence with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter defending well as Spence loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Spence .
Spence scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alan Spence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spence was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spence misses with a leg kick.
Spence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spence looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Brandstatter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Spence 's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandstatter, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Wolfgang Brandstatter decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Alan Spence stepped up to the mic, saying 'My foot was a balloon'.

Event: SYN 1018 Torhte vs Short
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Brandstatter takes one to the side of the head.
Brandstatter catches Akkaynak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akkaynak dives in for a single leg takedown but Brandstatter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brandstatter can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Akkaynak.
Brandstatter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Akkaynak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akkaynak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Akkaynak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandstatter gets through Akkaynak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akkaynak looking to stall.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Akkaynak controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akkaynak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brandstatter looking to stall.
Akkaynak tries a knee to the head but Brandstatter blocks it. #T1#
Brandstatter misses with a body punch.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akkaynak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akkaynak blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch.
Akkaynak misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akkaynak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandstatter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akkaynak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akkaynak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter leaves Akkaynak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandstatter scores with a body shot.
Brandstatter digs a good hook to Akkaynak's body.
Akkaynak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Akkaynak.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akkaynak was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Akkaynak tries to clinch but Brandstatter moves out of range. #T2#
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Akkaynak connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandstatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akkaynak in his tracks.
Akkaynak 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.
Akkaynak throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akkaynak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akkaynak shoots for a double leg takedown but Brandstatter sprawls well. He's pushed Akkaynak'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 Atakan Akkaynak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Akkaynak's ribcage but misses.
As Brandstatter looks to move away, Akkaynak throws a big counter combo but Brandstatter just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Akkaynak throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Akkaynak blocks the body kick.
Akkaynak walks into a left hand.
Akkaynak is looking to clinch but Brandstatter is avoiding it.
Brandstatter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Akkaynak blocks a head kick by Brandstatter.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akkaynak. Akkaynak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandstatter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Akkaynak moved away.
Akkaynak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akkaynak avoids the body shot from Brandstatter. #TD#
Akkaynak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akkaynak is standing up over Brandstatter. Brandstatter looks to escape but Akkaynak dives into side control. #REVB#
Akkaynak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandstatter keeps working.
Brandstatter wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Akkaynak creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brandstatter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brandstatter manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter is controlling Akkaynak's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Akkaynak is trying to control the action in half guard but Brandstatter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brandstatter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Akkaynak not doing much here.
Akkaynak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brandstatter is concentrating on defense, preventing Akkaynak from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
That's time! Akkaynak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brandstatter takes a swing at Akkaynak's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akkaynak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandstatter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akkaynak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandstatter chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Akkaynak moves into the clinch.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Akkaynak blocks it.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter gets through Akkaynak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akkaynak pushes Brandstatter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akkaynak is looking to control Brandstatter's arms but Brandstatter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akkaynak has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Akkaynak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akkaynak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandstatter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brandstatter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akkaynak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brandstatter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Akkaynak doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandstatter circles away.
Akkaynak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Akkaynak pushes Brandstatter up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandstatter.#BC2#
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandstatter lands a really nice looking cross but Akkaynak seems unphased.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Akkaynak off balance momentarily.
Akkaynak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Akkaynak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandstatter is pulling down on Akkaynak's head. It's preventing any offense from Akkaynak, at least for the moment.#T2#
Brandstatter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akkaynak is one step ahead there.
Akkaynak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandstatter wants to stand up but Akkaynak is controlling him.
Brandstatter has his hands on Akkaynak's head, controlling the position.
Brandstatter keeping full guard, as Akkaynak tries to pass. #T3#
Akkaynak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akkaynak stops Brandstatter from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Akkaynak darts in and clinches Brandstatter up against the cage.
Akkaynak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akkaynak lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akkaynak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandstatter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akkaynak misses with some punches.
Akkaynak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter working aggressively here. #T4#
Brandstatter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akkaynak tries to land a knee to the head but Brandstatter blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter needs to keep his hands up - Akkaynak had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akkaynak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akkaynak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Akkaynak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akkaynak moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Some wild striking there from Akkaynak.
Nice jab there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Akkaynak's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Akkaynak.
A countering left hand to the body from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Akkaynak misses.
Akkaynak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Akkaynak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akkaynak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akkaynak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brandstatter counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akkaynak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akkaynak throws a sloppy head kick
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandstatter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick by Akkaynak misses
and Akkaynak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Akkaynak looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
Akkaynak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akkaynak darts in trying to clinch
and Brandstatter counters with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akkaynak is looking to clinch.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Akkaynak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandstatter, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Brandstatter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Akkaynak is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brandstatter to the mat. Brandstatter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brandstatter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandstatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atakan Akkaynak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akkaynak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandstatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkaynak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brandstatter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akkaynak has time to react.
Akkaynak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Akkaynak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Brandstatter there.
Brandstatter swats away the attempt to clinch by Akkaynak.#T3#
Good exchange - Brandstatter coming out on top.
Akkaynak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandstatter.
Atakan Akkaynak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akkaynak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brandstatter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akkaynak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akkaynak looks to clinch
and Brandstatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akkaynak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brandstatter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Akkaynak saw that one coming.
Brandstatter dips to his left and cracks Akkaynak with an uppercut!
Akkaynak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Akkaynak tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandstatter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandstatter throws a series of punches but Akkaynak avoids them all with ease.
Akkaynak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Akkaynak cracks Brandstatter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter lands a slapping body shot.
Brandstatter lands a jab.
Brandstatter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandstatter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akkaynak. Akkaynak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akkaynak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atakan Akkaynak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akkaynak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akkaynak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandstatter misses with a head kick.
Akkaynak throws a big shot that misses.
Akkaynak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Akkaynak's ribs.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Akkaynak's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandstatter 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
After the fight, Wolfgang Brandstatter was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 73: Ihantala v Melendov 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Born throws a quick counter head kick but Brandstatter was just out of range.
Brandstatter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Den Born sprawls well. Van Den Born wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brandstatter gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandstatter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Den Born sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandstatter somewhat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Den Born circles away.
Brandstatter tries to clinch up but Van Den Born circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Den Born keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Den Born lands with a slapping head kick.
Crunch! Brandstatter slams his shin into Van Den Born's torso.
Brandstatter 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.#T1#
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Van Den Born keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandstatter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brandstatter is defended easily by Van Den Born.
Ko Van Den Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfgang Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swinging wildly here.
Brandstatter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandstatter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses.
Van Den Born throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Den Born throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brandstatter avoids it.#CL2#
Brandstatter rushes Van Den Born and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Den Born working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land. #T2#
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Den Born walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brandstatter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Den Born takes one on the button.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Den Born enables Brandstatter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Den Born manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Van Den Born keeping full guard, as Brandstatter tries to pass. #SU2#
Brandstatter stands up and waves to Van Den Born to follow him.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter defending well as Van Den Born loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter shoots in but no luck this time.
Brandstatter shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Den Born manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandstatter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandstatter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brandstatter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Den Born - the referee stops the clock and Brandstatter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Den Born. Brandstatter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Den Born with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brandstatter looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Van Den Born.#T3#
Brandstatter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That kick from Van Den Born tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Den Born scores with a hook to the body. Brandstatter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandstatter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Den Born swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Van Den Born tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Van Den Born steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ko Van Den Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Den Born displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandstatter.
Nice shot lands for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born tries to score with a low kick but Brandstatter moves his leg out of the way.
Van Den Born throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Den Born swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandstatter shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Den Born manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandstatter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Van Den Born comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandstatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Den Born drops Brandstatter with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brandstatter! Van Den Born dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
A very excited looking Ko Van Den Born 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: WVT 59: Beukeboom v Red Eagle
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot.
Simone 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.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simone.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter takes one on the button.
Brandstatter lands a glancing blow to the side of Simone's head.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simone lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM in the buildup to the fight.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Simone moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter scores with a nice body kick.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Simone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 clash of legs there as Simone blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Simone.
Simone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simone avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter connects with a body shot.
Simone checks a low kick from Brandstatter.#T1#
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Simone checks it.
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simone momentarily.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simone.
Brandstatter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simone.
Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Brandstatter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brandstatter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Simone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the head.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Simone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simone is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for Brandstatter.
Simone misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Simone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brandstatter under the eye.
Brandstatter wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
Simone throws a shot to the body.
Simone staying out of range there.
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simone momentarily.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Simone's front leg but catches the back leg as Simone tries to avoid it.
Simone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Simone misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
A jab from Simone does it's job there.
Simone swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Simone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Simone saw that one coming.
Simone 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.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter lands a jab.
Brandstatter throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Simone counter with a right hand.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Simone misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandstatter misses the target.
Simone works the jab nicely.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Simone 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.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simone defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Simone misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter is looking to chop away at Simone's legs.
A little jabbing left from Simone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Simone throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Simone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter is looking to chop away at Simone's legs.
Simone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Simone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Simone slips the punch.
Simone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simone lands a jab.
Simone throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Simone throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Simone.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Simone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Simone misses with a looping right.
Simone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
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#
Simone misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot.
Simone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Brandstatter fakes the leg kick and cracks Simone in the body.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Simone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandstatter has got the better of the exchanges.
Brandstatter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simone wants to clinch.
Simone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simone.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandstatter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandstatter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandstatter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
Brandstatter motions for Simone to come forward. Brandstatter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Simone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simone looks to land a right hand but Brandstatter moved out of range.
Brandstatter wants to slow Simone down by chopping away at his legs.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Simone counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simone cracks Brandstatter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simone throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simone staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter thuds his shin into the meat of Simone's side.
Simone throws a series of punches but Brandstatter moves out of range. #T2#
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Simone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Simone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Brandstatter scores with a push kick.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Simone strikes.
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brandstatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simone.
Simone blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Simone saw that one coming.
Simone checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
A cross from Simone lands.
Simone loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.#T3#
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brandstatter's hands.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Brandstatter keeps the fight on the outside.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simone.
Brandstatter with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandstatter throws a solid leg kick but Simone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandstatter.
Simone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandstatter circles away quickly and effectively.
Simone connects with a jab.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter thumps Simone with a low kick.
Brandstatter lands the left hand.
Simone swings for the body but Brandstatter moves 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!
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simone.#T4#
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Simone moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Simone takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Simone.
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brandstatter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simone swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simone throws out a loose jab but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Simone checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Simone sees coming a mile off.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simone throws a series of punches but Brandstatter moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simone throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Simone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
A slapping body kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Simone wants to clinch up but Brandstatter keeps it at a distance.
Brandstatter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Simone.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simone is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Simone.
Simone slips under a jab.
Simone staying out of range there.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter sizes up Simone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, jab by Brandstatter - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter throws a right hand that misses
and Simone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Simone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter dodges the punch combination from Simone.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandstatter motions for Simone to come forward. Brandstatter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandstatter.
Simone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Simone counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Simone sees coming a mile off.
Brandstatter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Simone's knee but Simone avoids it well.
Brandstatter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
letting Simone counter with a right hand.
Simone catches Brandstatter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Brandstatter finds it's target.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot that snaps Simone's head back.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simone.
Simone tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Simone lands a jab to Brandstatter's midsection.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simone misses with a double jab.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but Simone checks it
and Simone counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandstatter can pounce on him.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Simone sees coming a mile off.
Simone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Simone clobbers Brandstatter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Simone moved away.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandstatter throws a push kick but Simone slaps the foot to one side.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Simone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Simone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandstatter doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A slow jab from Simone misses its intended target.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandstatter clobbers Simone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simone blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Simone slips the punch.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Simone.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Simone moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter throws a solid leg kick but Simone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandstatter.
Simone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter with a jab.
Simone sizes up Brandstatter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandstatter tries to work over Simone's front leg with a kick but Simone checks it.
Brandstatter defending well as Simone loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Simone.
I think Simone 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WVT 53: Svyatogor v Motts
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunes checks the leg kick.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Dunes looks to land a right hand but Brandstatter moved out of range.
Brandstatter throwing a counter right hand but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Brandstatter.
Dunes throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Dunes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
Dunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Dunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
Nice shot lands for Dunes.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Dunes slips the punch.
Dunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brandstatter motions for Dunes to come forward. Brandstatter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dunes connects with a right hand. Brandstatter shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter ducks right into an uppercut from Dunes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandstatter.
Dunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Dunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brandstatter momentarily.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunes's head.
Dunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Dunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandstatter lands with a good body shot.
Dunes misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunes.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Dunes's ribs.
Dunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brandstatter throws a shot to the body.
Brandstatter scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Brandstatter.
Dunes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunes moves away.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.#T2#
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Dunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Brandstatter cracks Dunes with a good jab.
Brandstatter ducks right into an uppercut from Dunes.
A jab lands there for Brandstatter.
Dunes throws a solid leg kick but Brandstatter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunes.
Dunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brandstatter tried to counter with a leg kick but Dunes avoided it.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunes blocks a jab.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but Dunes checks it.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunes misses with a head kick.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunes misses the jab.
Dunes lands an overhand right.
Brandstatter jabs Dunes to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Dunes moved away.
Brandstatter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brandstatter lands with a cross.
Dunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Dunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandstatter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunes. Dunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunes moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Dunes's ribcage but misses.
Dunes jabs at Brandstatter's body.
A good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dunes is out of range and Brandstatter settles back down.
Dunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brandstatter has time to react.#T4#
Brandstatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunes.
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!
Dunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunes throws a head kick that misses.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Dunes avoids it.
Dunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandstatter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Dunes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunes is just out of range.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dunes checks it well.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dunes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dunes throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunes lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Dunes - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunes. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
A good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Dunes.
Brandstatter misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunes.
Dunes misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dunes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunes can do to turn this around?
Dunes scores with a leg kick.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brandstatter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter scores with a body shot. #T1#
Good work by Brandstatter as he checks the leg kick.
Dunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a body shot.
Dunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandstatter. That did some damage!
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dunes has time to react.
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dunes misses with a wild body shot.
As Dunes backs away, Brandstatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dunes is looking to land body kicks.
Dunes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandstatter's sensitive parts.
Dunes throws a chopping leg kick but Brandstatter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandstatter throws a front kick that sends Dunes stumbling back into the cage.
Dunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Dunes moved away.
Brandstatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dunes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandstatter has got the better of the exchanges.
Brandstatter scores with a hook.
Brandstatter defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand.
Dunes throws a big shot that misses.#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!
Dunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Dunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandstatter doesn't seem phased though.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to work over Dunes's front leg with a kick but Dunes checks it.
Brandstatter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandstatter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandstatter lands a right hook to the body.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Dunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandstatter, as that shot connected.
Dunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
Dunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Dunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Dunes moves out of range.
As Brandstatter backs off Dunes throws a huge counter combo but Brandstatter manages to avoid it all.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Dunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandstatter, as that shot connected.
Brandstatter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dunes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter misses with a looping left.
Dunes lands a two punch combo.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dunes works the jab nicely.
Brandstatter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunes throws a head kick that misses.
Dunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Dunes throws a solid leg kick but Brandstatter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunes.
Brandstatter tries to bum rush Dunes with a series of wild strikes but Dunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dunes checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dunes is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Dunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Dunes's shoulder, as Dunes tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Brandstatter tenderised Dunes's leg. Dunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Dunes's shoulder, as Dunes tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandstatter walks into a stiff left hand from Dunes.
Brandstatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunes.
Dunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Dunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter 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#
Brandstatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Dunes.
Brandstatter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dunes. That one must have hurt.
Brandstatter connects with a single shot there.
Dunes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Dunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dunes slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Dunes lands with a nice body punch.
Dunes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandstatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dunes scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter misses with a looping left.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Brandstatter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Dunes moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.#T1#
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Some bone on bone action there as Dunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandstatter misses with a few strikes there.
Dunes avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Dunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dunes slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dunes.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Dunes is out of range.
Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a solid leg kick but Dunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a jab.
Dunes throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Dunes.
Slugger Dunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brandstatter moves out of range as Dunes strikes.
Dunes throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice straight punches there by Brandstatter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandstatter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Dunes avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter with a hook.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
Dunes throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Dunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter lands a jab.
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandstatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Dunes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brandstatter sizes up Dunes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dunes looks for the body kick but Brandstatter saw that one coming. #T3#
Brandstatter throws out a powerful jab.
Brandstatter scores with a nice right hand.
Brandstatter avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dunes throws out a leg kick but Brandstatter moves out of range and Dunes only half commits.
Brandstatter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dunes connects with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter blocks a leg kick.
Dunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Brandstatter does it's job there.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Dunes down.
Dunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses.
Dunes digs a good hook to Brandstatter's body. #T4#
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Dunes connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Dunes throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes.
Brandstatter is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Dunes's ribs.
Dunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brandstatter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Dunes down.
Dunes misses with a looping left.

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 Wolfgang Brandstatter.
Well Brandstatter 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C134: Dixon vs. McKraken
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Cranio misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cranio.
Brandstatter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cranio misses the jab.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Cranio avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranio is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cranio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cranio throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Cranio.
Cranio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cranio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Cranio counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Cranio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cranio moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
An attempted straight right counter from Cranio misses the target.
Brandstatter 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.
Cranio throws a right hand that misses
and Cranio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Cranio misses with a left hand
and Brandstatter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brandstatter connects with a body shot that sends Cranio's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cranio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Brandstatter to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Quebra Cranio has been cut.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Brandstatter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cranio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cranio cracks Brandstatter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandstatter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandstatter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cranio doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Brandstatter moves out of range as Cranio strikes.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Cranio's leg but Cranio calmly moves out of range.
Cranio connects with a single shot there.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cranio. That did some damage!
Brandstatter swings for the body but Cranio moves out of range.
Cranio lands a jab to the head.
Cranio misses with a left hand
and Brandstatter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Cranio finds it's way through Brandstatter's defenses.
Brandstatter lands a glancing blow to the side of Cranio's head.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Cranio saw it coming and moves away.
Cranio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a solid leg kick but Cranio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandstatter.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranio swings widly with a right hand
letting Brandstatter counter with a right hand.
Donk. Cranio catches Brandstatter right on the button with a cross.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Cranio avoids it easily.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Cranio.
A nice side step and Brandstatter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some bone on bone action there as Cranio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Cranio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Cranio ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quebra Cranio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brandstatter throws a hook but Cranio avoids it easily.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandstatter connects with a crisp jab.
Cranio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cranio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cranio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cranio cracks Brandstatter with a good jab.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but Cranio checks it
and Cranio 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.
Brandstatter catches Cranio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cranio throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranio is just out of range.#T1#
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Cranio strikes.
Brandstatter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Cranio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter scores with a hook to the body. Cranio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cranio stuns Brandstatter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cranio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranio moves away.#T2#
Cranio scores with a jab. Brandstatter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cranio sizes up Brandstatter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter lands a slapping body shot.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Cranio.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cranio.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cranio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries a quick counter leg kick but Cranio is wise to it.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranio is just out of range.
Cranio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Cranio lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body shot.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cranio. That did some damage!
Cranio throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a left to the body.
Cranio misses with a hook.
Brandstatter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Cranio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cranio tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandstatter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandstatter connects with the punch.#T4#
Cranio throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Cranio throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cranio misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cranio doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandstatter circles away.
Brandstatter tries a quick counter leg kick but Cranio is wise to it.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cranio was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cranio. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cranio throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cranio's knee momentarily.
A jab from Cranio finds it's way through Brandstatter's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Quebra Cranio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter throws an off balance right hand
and Cranio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Cranio.
Cranio lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a right hand
and Cranio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cranio jabs at Brandstatter's body.#CL#
Cranio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Cranio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Cranio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandstatter or not.
Cranio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cranio lands a nice shot to the body.
Cranio presses Brandstatter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Brandstatter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cranio tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Cranio back against the cage.
Cranio tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cranio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Cranio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cranio misses with some punches.
Cranio swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cranio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cranio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Cranio.
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Cranio blocks it.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Cranio controls the action.
Cranio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cranio.
Cranio lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Cranio fails to land.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Cranio avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Cranio avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
Cranio misses with a punch on the inside.
Cranio lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Cranio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cranio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cranio pushes off an throws an elbow but Brandstatter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cranio tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cranio lands a nice elbow.
Cranio lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Cranio.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranio lands a left hand.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Cranio.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Quebra Cranio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cranio fails to land.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cranio misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cranio.
Cranio struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Brandstatter tries to work over Cranio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quebra Cranio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cranio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cranio takes a shot to the head.
Cranio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandstatter digs a right hand underneath Cranio's ribcage. Cranio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Cranio avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
Brandstatter avoids the elbow strike from Cranio, against the cage.
Good body shot from Cranio.
Cranio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a body punch. #T4#
Brandstatter presses Cranio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter.
Cranio is leaning against Brandstatter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cranio struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Cranio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cranio blocks an uppercut.
Cranio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cranio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Cranio.
Cranio lands with a right to the head.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Brandstatter.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cranio struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Cranio tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quebra Cranio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandstatter 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
A relieved looking Wolfgang Brandstatter 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: C130: Graves vs. De Minaur
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Brandstatter gets caught napping as Escobar dives in and scores a takedown. Brandstatter manages to retain guard.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Brandstatter is keeping the position.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Brandstatter keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar won't allow Brandstatter to sweep him here.
Brandstatter keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter is controlling Escobar's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Escobar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.
Brandstatter jabs Escobar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt - Brandstatter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar slips a jab from Brandstatter.
Nice shot by Brandstatter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brandstatter.
Escobar thumps Brandstatter with a low kick.#T2#
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Brandstatter as Escobar shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Escobar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandstatter sees it coming and defends easily.
Escobar not doing much here. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brandstatter is just riding it out for now. Escobar eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Brandstatter tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Brandstatter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Escobar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandstatter sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Escobar is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandstatter moves into full guard.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandstatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandstatter is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandstatter wants to get up but he can't break Escobar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod.
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#
Escobar thumps Brandstatter with a low kick.
Escobar shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar blocks a leg kick.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Brandstatter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brandstatter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandstatter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar is stalling here. Brandstatter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Escobar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brandstatter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Brandstatter decides to stand back up. Brandstatter steps back and let's Escobar get back to his feet.#T1#
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Brandstatter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar is out of range.
Escobar walks into a straight right hand from Brandstatter.
Escobar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar fails to land the takedown.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.
Escobar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandstatter but Brandstatter pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobar.
Brandstatter throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandstatter should have avoided that one.
Escobar shoots in but Brandstatter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandstatter as he avoids it easily.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.#T3#
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar throws a wild body kick that Brandstatter sees coming a mile off.
Escobar with a nice cross.
Brandstatter misses with a looping left.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Brandstatter sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Escobar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brandstatter on his heels. He'll look to pass Brandstatter's guard now, I'm sure.
Brandstatter seems keen to control Escobar's posture.
Brandstatter keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Escobar swings around for an armbar but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Escobar's guard.#T4#
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandstatter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Brandstatter pulls Escobar in close to his closed guard and prevents Escobar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Brandstatter keeps moving.
Escobar passes Brandstatter's right leg, so he's now in 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!
Brandstatter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Escobar passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juanito Escobar 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#
Brandstatter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar is out of range and Brandstatter settles back down.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Escobar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches up with Brandstatter, looking for a takedown. Escobar pushes Brandstatter against the cage but Brandstatter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Escobar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar.
Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Escobar scores with a head kick. Brandstatter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandstatter.
Escobar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch lands to the side of Brandstatter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Brandstatter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but Escobar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
A quick step to the side and Brandstatter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Brandstatter dips to his left and cracks Escobar with an uppercut!
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar works Brandstatter's body with a nice hook.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brandstatter.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brandstatter avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar sizes up Brandstatter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandstatter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandstatter is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Brandstatter circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar thuds his right hand into Brandstatter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Escobar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Escobar moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandstatter.
Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandstatter defends it well.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Escobar misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Brandstatter thinks about countering with a body kick.
A low kick from Escobar is predictable there
and Brandstatter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brandstatter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escobar in his tracks.
Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brandstatter momentarily.
Escobar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Escobar checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandstatter there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter scores with a nice strike.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar tries to score with a low kick but Brandstatter moves his leg out of the way.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Escobar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar shoots for a takedown but Brandstatter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juanito Escobar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandstatter ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juanito Escobar.
I've got Escobar 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito Escobar!
A relieved looking Juanito Escobar 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: C126: Road vs. Chellios
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Brandstatter swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter 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.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson jabs Brandstatter right on the nose. Brandstatter blinks but takes it well.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson slips under a jab.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Brandstatter.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Brandstatter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandstatter.
Johnson 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.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandstatter misses the target.#T1#
Brandstatter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brandstatter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandstatter.
Johnson throws a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head but Brandstatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandstatter throws a counter high kick but Johnson was just alert enough to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Brandstatter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Brandstatter's belly button to the back.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Brandstatter 's knee.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Brandstatter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Brandstatter off balance momentarily.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandstatter steps away.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Brandstatter throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Brandstatter as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Brandstatter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandstatter. That did some damage!
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandstatter dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Brandstatter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Brandstatter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter 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.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brandstatter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson moves forwards but Brandstatter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Brandstatter seems unphased.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
A good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Johnson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandstatter has got the better of the exchanges.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Brandstatter counters with a thumping low kick.
Brandstatter clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brandstatter if he has to take too many more of those.
Brandstatter scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brandstatter 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. #T2#
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandstatter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Johnson throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Brandstatter moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body kick.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Brandstatter needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandstatter.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Brandstatter is wise to it.
Brandstatter keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Brandstatter pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Johnson misses. #T4#
Johnson 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.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Brandstatter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Brandstatter's leg but Brandstatter calmly moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson slips a jab from Brandstatter.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Brandstatter's legs.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandstatter steps away.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Brandstatter scores with a push kick.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Brandstatter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandstatter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Brandstatter circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandstatter's sensitive parts.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandstatter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Brandstatter does it's job there.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.#T3##CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Brandstatter up against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandstatter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Brandstatter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Johnson really felt that one!
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Brandstatter tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Brandstatter as he connects with a hook.
Johnson walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Johnson.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Brandstatter lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandstatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandstatter, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C117: Al Balushi vs. Ji-Woo
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Brandstatter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a looping left.
Wojcik throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Wojcik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik connects with a body shot that sends Brandstatter's belly button to the back.
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Wojcik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wojcik on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Wojcik.
Wojcik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wojcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojcik.
Wojcik checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Wojcik.#CL#
Wojcik moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojcik.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brandstatter.
Wojcik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Wojcik. #T2#
Brandstatter scores with a shoulder strike.
Wojcik tries to circle away but Brandstatter has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wojcik obliges.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Brandstatter works on Wojcik's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wojcik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a left hand.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandstatter is defending well for now.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Wojcik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojcik.
Brandstatter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandstatter managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Wojcik working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brandstatter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Brandstatter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandstatter tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Wojcik.
A short right from Brandstatter.
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
A short right from Brandstatter.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Wojcik missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter avoiding damage as Wojcik throws knees to the body. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandstatter avoids the damage to the body.
Wojcik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter avoiding damage as Wojcik throws knees to the body.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Wojcik avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandstatter.
Wojcik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojcik.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandstatter avoids the damage to the body.
Brandstatter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojcik.
Wojcik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
A short uppercut from Brandstatter.
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 Ryszard Wojcik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wojcik with a nice cross.
Brandstatter punishes Wojcik's body with a nice straight punch.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wojcik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wojcik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wojcik misses with an uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a good, hard body kick but Wojcik shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik scores with a jab to the head.
Brandstatter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wojcik on the side of the head. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Brandstatter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandstatter feints a counter leg kick.
Wojcik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wojcik connects with a right hand. Brandstatter shakes it off.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wojcik.
Brandstatter throws a lazy body kick
and Wojcik counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a lazy head kick
and Wojcik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter is looking to chop away at Wojcik's legs. #T2#
Wojcik misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wojcik checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Brandstatter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wojcik doesn't seem phased though.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wojcik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojcik defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter lands a head kick!
Wojcik lands a body shot. #T3#
Wojcik with a nice cross.
Wojcik lands a body shot.
Wojcik misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wojcik lands with a right hand.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Wojcik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter jabs Wojcik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wojcik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Wojcik avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Wojcik checks a leg kick.
Wojcik throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Wojcik scores with a body shot.
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wojcik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Wojcik.
Brandstatter throws out a counter right but Wojcik avoids it with no problem.
Wojcik swings widly with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wojcik throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Wojcik cracks Brandstatter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brandstatter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wojcik finish him?
Brandstatter throws a lazy head kick
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wojcik blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Wojcik's knee but Wojcik avoids it well.
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Wojcik counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter defending well as Wojcik loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brandstatter! But no joy.#T1#
Wojcik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Wojcik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wojcik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wojcik lands with a cross.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Wojcik ducked under it nicely.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandstatter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wojcik.
As Brandstatter tries to get set, Wojcik tries to push him back and clinch up but Brandstatter manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Wojcik misses. #T2#
Wojcik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brandstatter on the side of the head.
Wojcik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wojcik looks to land a combination but Brandstatter avoids it well.
Wojcik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandstatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Wojcik ducks down to avoid it.
Wojcik moves in looking to clinch but Brandstatter pushes him off.
Brandstatter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Brandstatter throws a hook but Wojcik avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Wojcik.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Wojcik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wojcik looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Brandstatter throws out a counter right but Wojcik avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wojcik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandstatter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wojcik is out of range and Brandstatter settles back down.
Wojcik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wojcik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Nice cross by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brandstatter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Wojcik avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wojcik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Brandstatter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojcik misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wojcik with a body shot.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryszard Wojcik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wojcik 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 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryszard Wojcik!

Event: C107: Brandstatter vs. Murhaa
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Murhaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Brandstatter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter sizes up Murhaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandstatter walks into a left hand.
Murhaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Brandstatter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murhaa tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Murhaa misses
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter throws a lazy body kick
and Murhaa counters with a good, hard body kick but Brandstatter shrugs it off.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range and Brandstatter settles back down.
Murhaa tries to move into range but Brandstatter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandstatter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
As Murhaa backs away, Brandstatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Brandstatter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murhaa digs a good hook to Brandstatter's body. #T4#
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Murhaa's ribs.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murhaa takes a step back to recover.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brandstatter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
A counter left hand to the body from Brandstatter misses its target.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Brandstatter cracks Murhaa with a good jab.
Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Brandstatter.
Murhaa works Brandstatter's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Brandstatter misses. #T1#
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Brandstatter misses its target.
Brandstatter moves forwards but Murhaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandstatter on the side of the head.
Murhaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandstatter misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Murhaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murhaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Brandstatter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Brandstatter - just one landing.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Murhaa's knee but Murhaa avoids it well.
Murhaa throws a chopping leg kick but Brandstatter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Murhaa throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa misses with a body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
enabling Brandstatter to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Murhaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range and Murhaa settles back down.
Brandstatter throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a good low kick that Murhaa was not able to check.
Nice cross by Murhaa.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa lands with an overhand left.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
A jab from Brandstatter finds it's way through Murhaa's defenses.
Murhaa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brandstatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter with a nice cross.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brandstatter punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the body
and Brandstatter counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
A low kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brandstatter counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Murhaa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandstatter has got the better of the exchanges.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandstatter thinking.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
It looked like Brandstatter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhaa.
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!
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murhaa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter clearly takes that round.
That's time! Brandstatter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Murhaa misses
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandstatter. That did some damage!#T1#
Murhaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brandstatter. That one must have hurt.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from Murhaa misses
and Brandstatter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murhaa's knee momentarily.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandstatter doesn't seem phased though.
Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter keeps Murhaa at a distance using the push kick.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Brandstatter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Brandstatter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brandstatter.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a thumping low kick.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Brandstatter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot that snaps Murhaa's head back.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brandstatter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murhaa's knee momentarily.
Murhaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter had his way with Ispa Murhaa in 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. 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#
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Brandstatter punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Brandstatter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brandstatter scrambles back to his feet.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Brandstatter throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandstatter should have avoided that one.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Brandstatter is rocked!#T1#
Brandstatter lunges at Murhaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murhaa's hand.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Brandstatter drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Murhaa swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Brandstatter's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa is the new middleweight champion!
Ispa Murhaa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Combate 100: Los Angeles
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Jahouli tries to work over Brandstatter's front leg with a kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Jahouli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandstatter scores with a jab. Jahouli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brandstatter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandstatter lands a really nice looking cross but Jahouli seems unphased.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Jahouli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jahouli blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jahouli misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jahouli.
Jahouli misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Jahouli.#T1#
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick
and Jahouli counters with a nice uppercut.
Jahouli throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter digs a good hook to Jahouli's body.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Jahouli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Jahouli down with leg kicks.
Jahouli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Jahouli.
Jahouli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jahouli lands a lovely overhand right.
Jahouli throws a head kick that misses.
Jahouli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter misses with a head kick. #T2#
Jahouli scores with a punch to the head.
Jahouli misses with a head kick.
Jahouli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brandstatter backs up against the cage.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jahouli 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.
Jahouli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a left hand
and Jahouli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Jahouli.
Jahouli tries to clinch up but Brandstatter circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandstatter throws a right hand that misses
and Jahouli counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Jahouli. That snapped Brandstatter's head back.
Brandstatter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Jahouli counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Jahouli. #T3#
Jahouli misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Jahouli does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Jahouli has Brandstatter up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandstatter tries to work over Jahouli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jahouli tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Jahouli wants to stall. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
Jahouli checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Jahouli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Jahouli.
Jahouli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandstatter's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick from Jahouli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Jahouli blocks it.#T4#
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahouli. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter motions for Jahouli to come forward. Brandstatter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brandstatter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Jahouli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Brandstatter
and Jahouli counters with a good, hard body kick but Brandstatter shrugs it off.
Jahouli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jahouli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandstatter can pounce on him.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Jahouli down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxim Jahouli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brandstatter connects with a body shot that sends Jahouli's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Jahouli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jahouli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
Jahouli moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with a body shot that sends Jahouli's belly button to the back.
Jahouli misses with a hook.
Jahouli scores with a body shot.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from Jahouli.
Brandstatter half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter jabs Jahouli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jahouli throws a front kick aimed at Brandstatter's knee but Brandstatter avoids it well.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Jahouli thumps Brandstatter with a low kick.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Jahouli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jahouli dips to his left and cracks Brandstatter with an uppercut!
Jahouli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter slips a jab and a cross from Jahouli.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Jahouli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jahouli sizes up Brandstatter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Jahouli moved away.#T2#
A good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandstatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter lands the left hand.
Jahouli throws a head kick that misses.
Jahouli scores with a body shot.
Jahouli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jahouli with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Jahouli forces Brandstatter back against the cage and clinches.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Jahouli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jahouli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter takes an elbow to the temple.
Jahouli lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jahouli scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jahouli.#T3#
Brandstatter managing to block the knees to the body from Jahouli.
Jahouli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jahouli lands with a left to the head.
Brandstatter avoids a wild elbow strike from Jahouli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jahouli.
Jahouli struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Jahouli lands with a left to the head.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Jahouli lands a body shot.
Brandstatter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brandstatter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jahouli struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Jahouli tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Jahouli. #BC#
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Brandstatter lands but Jahouli takes it in his stride.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Jahouli's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Jahouli misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Jahouli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Jahouli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jahouli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jahouli avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Jahouli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter throws a push kick but Jahouli slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jahouli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jahouli misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a nice uppercut.
Jahouli lands a slapping body shot.
Jahouli looks to land a body kick but Brandstatter moved away.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jahouli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jahouli lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jahouli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Jahouli checks a leg kick nicely.
Jahouli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Jahouli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jahouli swings widly with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a thumping low kick.
Jahouli misses with a body kick.
Jahouli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jahouli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Jahouli misses the target.
Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Jahouli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter tries to move into range but Jahouli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jahouli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Jahouli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jahouli.
Brandstatter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jahouli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jahouli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Jahouli moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but Jahouli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jahouli blocks a jab.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Jahouli moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jahouli was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Jahouli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Jahouli counters with a body kick.
Brandstatter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jahouli on the side of the head.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Jahouli.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Jahouli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandstatter misses the target.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Jahouli moved out of range nicely.
Brandstatter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jahouli's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahouli. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Jahouli off balance momentarily.#T3#
Jahouli 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.
Jahouli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jahouli throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jahouli misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Jahouli's head but Jahouli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jahouli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Jahouli rushes Brandstatter and presses him up against the cage.
Brandstatter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jahouli misses with a body punch. #BC#
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Jahouli takes one to the chin there.
Jahouli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Jahouli off balance momentarily.
Jahouli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Jahouli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jahouli moves out of range of the strikes.
Jahouli throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Brandstatter to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Brandstatter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahouli. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter digs a good hook to Jahouli's body.
Jahouli wants to land a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range.
Brandstatter feints and then cracks Jahouli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jahouli down.
A good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Jahouli throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick.
Brandstatter wants to land a leg kick but Jahouli is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Brandstatter catches Jahouli right on the button with a cross.
Jahouli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jahouli checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Jahouli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jahouli misses with a straight right.
That kick from Jahouli tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Jahouli does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Jahouli misses.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jahouli misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a thumping low kick.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Jahouli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jahouli slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
A head kick by Jahouli misses
and Brandstatter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Brandstatter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Jahouli.
Jahouli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jahouli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jahouli blocks a leg kick.
Jahouli tries to counter with a clinch but Brandstatter shakes him off and moves away.
Jahouli misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jahouli checks a leg kick. #T3#
Jahouli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donk. Brandstatter catches Jahouli right on the button with a cross.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jahouli. That did some damage!
Jahouli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Jahouli tries to move into range but Brandstatter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jahouli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandstatter circles away quickly and effectively.
Jahouli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Jahouli throws a sloppy head kick
and Brandstatter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jahouli thinking. #T4#
Brandstatter swings for the body but Jahouli moves out of range.
Jahouli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brandstatter lands with an overhand left.
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!
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jahouli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Brandstatter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jahouli just manages to avoid it.
Jahouli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandstatter checks it well.
Jahouli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Jahouli. Those never looked like landing.
Brandstatter lands with a good body shot.
Jahouli just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Jahouli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter had his way with Maxim Jahouli in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
A shot to the liver by Brandstatter. Beautiful body shot.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter throws a front kick that sends Jahouli stumbling back into the cage.
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
Jahouli wants to clinch but Brandstatter slips to the side
and Brandstatter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the leg kick from Jahouli.
Brandstatter throwing a counter right hand but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
Jahouli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Jahouli.
Jahouli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter punishes Jahouli's body with a nice straight punch.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
Brandstatter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jahouli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandstatter can pounce on him. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Jahouli thows a leg kick but Brandstatter checks it
and Brandstatter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandstatter lands with a nice body punch.
Brandstatter throws a head kick but Jahouli moves out of range.
Jahouli misses the shot to the body.
Jahouli throws a body shot but no joy.
Jahouli misses with a body shot.
Jahouli staying out of range there.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Brandstatter.#T2#
Brandstatter digs a good body shot into Jahouli's ribs.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
A good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Jahouli looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
Jahouli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Jahouli slips the punch.
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Jahouli throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a left to the body.
Brandstatter blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandstatter digs a good body shot into Jahouli's ribs.
Jahouli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandstatter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jahouli just manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Jahouli.
Jahouli scores with a head kick. Brandstatter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter scores with a body shot.
Jahouli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Jahouli.
A bone on bone clash there as Jahouli blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a head kick but Jahouli moves out of range.
Jahouli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jahouli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jahouli misses the jab.
Jahouli throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jahouli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jahouli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Jahouli misses.
Brandstatter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Wolfgang Brandstatter retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Wolfgang Brandstatter 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: C98: Nagasaki vs. Kenobi 4
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Cranio throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Brandstatter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cranio misses with a left hand #CL#
and Brandstatter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brandstatter. #BC2#
Cranio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cranio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cranio throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a good low kick that Cranio was not able to check.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Cranio misses its intended target.
Brandstatter is looking to counter the offense by Cranio and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Cranio misses its intended target.
Cranio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Cranio tries to get set, Brandstatter tries to push him back and clinch up but Cranio manages to avoid the attempt.
Cranio misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Brandstatter counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Brandstatter scores with a shoulder strike.
Cranio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter lands with a light punch inside.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Cranio.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter blocks an elbow strike.
Brandstatter lands with a light punch inside.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Cranio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cranio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brandstatter counters with an inside leg kick.
Cranio misses with a straight right.
Cranio scores with a nice head shot.
Cranio throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Brandstatter counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Cranio blocks a body shot from Brandstatter. #T2#
A short uppercut from Cranio.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Cranio controls his hands.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Cranio blocks it.
Brandstatter lands a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter scores with a shoulder strike.
Cranio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cranio.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cranio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter pushes Cranio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cranio's efforts to push away.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranio blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cranio's elbow.
Cranio is trying to break the clinch but Brandstatter has him pressed against the cage.
Cranio tries to break free but Brandstatter pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Cranio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a light punch inside.
Cranio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Cranio controls the action. #BC2#
Cranio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Cranio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Cranio down.
Cranio throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cranio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the head.
Cranio throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a low kick, right behind Cranio 's knee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter. #T4#
A jab lands there for Brandstatter.
Cranio 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cranio misses with a straight left.
Brandstatter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cranio manages to circle out of the way.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Brandstatter moves into the clinch.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the head.
Brandstatter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cranio's efforts to push away.
Cranio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandstatters head.
A short left from Brandstatter.
Cranio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cranio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandstatter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cranio blocking some punches.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Cranio misses.
Cranio just misses with a punch to the body.
Cranio throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandstatter defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Cranio misses.
Cranio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Brandstatter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cranio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Cranio is trying to break free.#BC2#
Cranio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Cranio.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Cranio ducked under it nicely.
Quebra Cranio seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Cranio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Cranio swings widly with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Cranio misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cranio. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cranio looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Cranio's head but Cranio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandstatter defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Cranio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.#T2#
Cranio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Cranio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cranio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Cranio throws a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head but Brandstatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Brandstatter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cranio.
Cranio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandstatter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cranio.
Cranio works the jab nicely.
Cranio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cranio. That did some damage!#T3#
Cranio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Brandstatter instigates a clinch.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Brandstatter.
Cranio misses with some punches.
Cranio is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cranio. #BC2#
Cranio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cranio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a low kick, right behind Cranio 's knee.
Cranio throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a thumping low kick.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cranio.
Cranio misses with an uppercut.
Cranio throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cranio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Cranio.
Cranio misses with a straight left.
Brandstatter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cranio. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Brandstatter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cranio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandstatter or not.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cranio can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cranio.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Cranio fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Cranio.
Cranio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cranio throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Brandstatter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cranio finds it's way round the side to connect with Brandstatter's head.
Brandstatter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cranio can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Cranio coming out on top.
Brandstatter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cranio looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cranio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cranio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandstatter lands with a good body shot.
Cranio misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cranio throws out the jab.
Cranio digs a good hook to Brandstatter's body.
Cranio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cranio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Cranio.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Cranio.
Brandstatter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cranio throws out the jab.
Brandstatter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cranio throws a sloppy body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cranio misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Cranio moves out of range easily.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.#T2#
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cranio.
Cranio throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Brandstatter was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cranio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cranio throws a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head but Brandstatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cranio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Brandstatter there.
Brandstatter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cranio under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandstatter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cranio moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Cranio lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandstatter's head.#T3#
Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Cranio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Cranio swings widly with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Cranio.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brandstatter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cranio. Cranio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cranio lands with a right hand.
Brandstatter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Cranio misses with an uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a thumping low kick.
Brandstatter thumps Cranio with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Cranio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brandstatter connects with a single shot there.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot that snaps Cranio's head back.
Cranio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Cranio tries to get set, Brandstatter tries to push him back and clinch up but Cranio manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice body kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandstatter - that will leave a mark!
Brandstatter lands a nice hook to Cranio's body. Cranio 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.

That was a close round but Wolfgang Brandstatter did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cranio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cranio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter sizes up Cranio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cranio loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the head.
Cranio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cranio misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Brandstatter clinches with his opponent.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Cranio blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Cranio.
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Cranio backwards. #T1#
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Brandstatter on the inside.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cranio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranios head.
A short body shot lands from Brandstatter as the two fighters clinch.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch.
Brandstatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Cranio avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
Brandstatter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cranio.
Brandstatter pushes Cranio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Cranio pushes off an throws an elbow but Brandstatter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Cranio misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Brandstatter as the two fighters clinch.
Cranio lands a left hand.
Cranio is trying to push Brandstatter away but Brandstatter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Cranio avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandstatter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Cranio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cranio is trying to break free.
Cranio has had enough of the clinch but Brandstatter keeps him there for the moment.
Cranio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cranio is trying to break free.
Brandstatter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Cranio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cranio misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Cranio ducks down to avoid it.
Quebra Cranio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cranio scores with a punch to the head.
Cranio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brandstatter in his tracks.
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
Cranio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cranio connects with a jab.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter jabs Cranio right on the nose. Cranio blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Cranio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cranio.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Cranio scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Cranio misses.
Cranio misses with an uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter had his way with Quebra Cranio in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Cranio misses with a straight left.
Brandstatter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cranio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cranio throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cranio's knee momentarily.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Cranio is out of range.
Cranio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandstatter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cranio manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cranio. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cranio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cranio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cranio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.#T1#
Cranio tries to bum rush Brandstatter with a series of wild strikes but Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cranio throws a lazy uppercut
letting Brandstatter counter with a right hand.
Cranio misses with a wild combination.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter connects with a right hand. Cranio shakes it off.
Cranio throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brandstatter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Cranio's head back.
Brandstatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quebra Cranio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cranio misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brandstatter lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranio looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter is just out of range.
Cranio ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body kick.
A cross from Cranio lands.
Brandstatter cracks Cranio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cranio misses with a looping left.
Cranio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.#T3#
Cranio throws out a loose jab but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Brandstatter moves into the clinch.
Cranio working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandstatter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandstatter.
Cranio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brandstatter has him pressed against the cage.
Cranio misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Cranio breaks the clinch.
Cranio 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.
Cranio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cranio loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.#T4#
Cranio throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cranio's knee momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandstatter!
Brandstatter scores with a nice body kick.
Cranio throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Brandstatter to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Cranio.
Cranio throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a nice leg kick.
Cranio misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a low kick, right behind Cranio 's knee.
Cranio throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cranio throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to counter by clinching up but Cranio breaks away and moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: C95: Kahn vs. Lohmus
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Gulf.
Brandstatter dips to his left and cracks Gulf with an uppercut!
Gulf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandstatter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gulf.
Gulf looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Gulf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf ducks right into an uppercut from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a right hand that misses
and Gulf counters with a left and a right that stings Brandstatter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Gulf lands with a cross.
Gulf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gulf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Brandstatter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brandstatter.
Gulf misses with some punches.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter.
Gulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandstatter.
Gulf works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Brandstatter has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gulf tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Gulf.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
Gulf blocking some punches.
Gulf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gulf lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Gulf scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Gulf swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter. #T3#
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Gulf lands with a right to the head.
Gulf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brandstatter smiles and moves away.
Gulf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Brandstatter looks to move away, Gulf throws a big counter combo but Brandstatter just gets out of the way.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter misses with a head kick.
Gulf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Gulf tries to keep at a distance but Brandstatter has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gulf.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gulf fails to land.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Gulf controls the action.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gulf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Gulf prevents a body shot from Brandstatter. #TD#
Gulf pulls guard effortlessly.
Brandstatter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top 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 Leyte Gulf will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gulf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, jab by Brandstatter - just one landing.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot that snaps Gulf's head back. #CL#
Gulf closes the distance and clinches.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Brandstatter as the two fighters clinch.
Gulf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
Gulf gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandstatter is working Gulf over against the cage.
Gulf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
A right hand to the body from Gulf.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Gulf blocks it.
Gulf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
Brandstatter presses Gulf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gulf tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandstatter lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Brandstatter gets through Gulf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gulf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brandstatter walks away with a smile on his face. Gulf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Brandstatter rushes Gulf and presses him up against the cage.
Gulf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch.
Gulf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Gulf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brandstatter just manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Gulf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gulf backwards.
Brandstatter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch.
Gulf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gulf takes a shot to the head.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Gulf takes a shot to the head.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter is leaning against Gulf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gulf.
Gulf takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gulf lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Brandstatter.
Gulf tries to pull guard but Brandstatter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gulf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.
Gulf digs a right hand into Brandstatter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandstatter's gas tank.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gulf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gulf has time to react.
Gulf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandstatter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gulf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gulf duly obliges.
Gulf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter wants to counter the offense by Gulf and move into the clinch position.
Gulf tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter 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.#R3##CL#
Gulf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gulf misses with a punch on the inside.
Gulf tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Gulf tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Gulf blocks it.
Gulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gulf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandstatter or not.
Brandstatter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf working aggressively here.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Gulf is looking to break free of the clinch but Brandstatter has double underhooks.
Gulf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gulf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandstatters head. #T1#
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter digs a right hand underneath Gulf's ribcage. Gulf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Gulf controls the action.
Brandstatter gets through Gulf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gulf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandstatter or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gulf.
Gulf jumps guard but Brandstatter stands there with Gulf around his waist. Gulf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gulf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Brandstatter.
Gulf lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter tries to work over Gulf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gulf gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Gulf controls his hands. #T2#
Gulf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gulf struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Gulf pushes Brandstatter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gulf swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Gulf on the inside. #TD#
Gulf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gulf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brandstatter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulf is retaining full guard. #T3#
Brandstatter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gulf being controlled here, momentarily.
Gulf trying to control the position.
Gulf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandstatter sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brandstatter checks a leg kick. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gulf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandstatter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gulf staying out of range there.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Gulf ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Gulf misses. #CL#
Brandstatter tries to keep at a distance but Gulf has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Leyte Gulf did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Gulf avoids it.
Gulf 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.
A jab lands there for Gulf.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Gulf off balance momentarily.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Gulf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Gulf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Gulf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Gulf just misses with a punch to the body.
Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gulf tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
Gulf throws a body kick that misses.
Gulf throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Brandstatter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brandstatter lunges at Gulf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gulf's hand. #T2#
Gulf misses with a jab to the body
and Brandstatter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gulf really felt that one!#CL#
Gulf forces Brandstatter back against the cage and clinches.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandstatter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter cracks Gulf with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Gulf struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Gulf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brandstatter just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brandstatter pushes Gulf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gulf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Brandstatter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a shot to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Gulf on the inside.
Gulf tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gulf backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch. #T4#
Gulf takes one on the button.
Gulf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gulf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gulf slips a jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Gulf throws a push kick but Brandstatter slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Gulf.
Brandstatter wants to counter with a clinch but Gulf pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Gulf takes one to the chin there.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gulf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brandstatter lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Gulf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf throws a nice looking combination but Brandstatter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Gulf tries to keep at a distance but Brandstatter has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body.
Gulf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Gulf backwards.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to work over Gulf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gulf or not. #BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter jabs Gulf right on the nose. Gulf blinks but takes it well.
Gulf checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Gulf gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Gulf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gulf's gas tank.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brandstatter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gulfs head.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Gulf.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gulf throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gulf.
Gulf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Gulf digs a right hand into Brandstatter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandstatter's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Brandstatter. #T3#
Gulf blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Gulf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gulf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brandstatter wanted to stand there but Gulf had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandstatter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brandstatter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulf is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brandstatter sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Brandstatter stands up and waves to Gulf to follow him.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Gulf misses
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brandstatter 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Wolfgang Brandstatter is the new middleweight champion!
Wolfgang Brandstatter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C89: Bobblehead vs. Chellios
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of McCockiner 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut.
McCockiner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandstatter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCockiner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCockiner fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for McCockiner.
McCockiner misses with a kick to the body
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - McCockiner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by McCockiner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCockiner.
We've been informed that Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
letting McCockiner counter with a right hand.
McCockiner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
McCockiner clinches.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from McCockiner.
McCockiner blocks an uppercut.
McCockiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
McCockiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
McCockiner swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCockiner scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
McCockiner breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCockiner walks into a jab.
McCockiner throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCockiner scoring well with a low kick there.
McCockiner feints and then cracks Brandstatter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandstatter down.
McCockiner throws out a powerful jab.
McCockiner throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by McCockiner's head coaches at Hell Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCockiner thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
McCockiner misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a right hand to the body.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCockiner's head backwards.#CL#
McCockiner darts in and clinches Brandstatter up against the cage.
Brandstatter works on McCockiner's body with a couple of short punches.
McCockiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
McCockiner misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCockiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McCockiner breaks the clinch.
Brandstatter 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 telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
McCockiner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
McCockiner scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from McCockiner misses
and Brandstatter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A left lands for Brandstatter.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
McCockiner closes the distance and pushes Brandstatter back into the cage.
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandstatter.
A head punch on the inside from McCockiner fails to land.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by McCockiner.
McCockiner misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as McCockiner controls his hands.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Barry McCockiner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry McCockiner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Barry McCockiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
McCockiner clinches up with Brandstatter and pushes him back against the cage.
McCockiner misses with a body punch.
McCockiner swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
McCockiner breaks from the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCockiner throws out a powerful jab.
McCockiner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with McCockiner's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCockiner throws out the jab.
McCockiner misses with a body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCockiner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCockiner wants to clinch but Brandstatter slips to the side
and Brandstatter counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
McCockiner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCockiner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#McCockiner is rocked!
McCockiner tries to get into range but Brandstatter steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops McCockiner! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Brandstatter scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Brandstatter!
A victorious Wolfgang Brandstatter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C85: Steve vs. Brandstatter 2
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steve throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brandstatter avoids it.
Steve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brandstatter 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter lands a jab.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Steve.
Brandstatter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter tries to land a body kick
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Brandstatter avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
Steve walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brandstatter jabs at Steve's body.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve tries a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Steve has knocked Brandstatter down with a huge combo! Steve steps away and waves a wobbly Brandstatter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Wolfgang Brandstatter has been cut.
Brandstatter walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Brandstatter limp body while Steve jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
Chris Steve decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: C82: Steve vs. Marceau
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Po takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Po pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter lands a slapping body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick
and Po makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Po misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely.
As Po backs away, Brandstatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Po ducks down to avoid it.
Po takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Po counters with a single leg into guard. Brandstatter didn't expect that.
Po looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Po trying to control but Brandstatter is working from the bottom.
Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandstatter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Po wants to control from the top but Brandstatter keeps moving.
Brandstatter pulls Po in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Po has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Chakuriki LA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Po postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brandstatter catches Po with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Po.
Brandstatter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Po.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but Po checks it #CL2#
and Po counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Po.
Brandstatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandstatter tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Po or not.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Po.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Po wants the takedown. Brandstatter is fighting it off but Po persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brandstatter's guard against the cage.

Brandstatter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Po off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Brandstatter. #T3#
Brandstatter misses the jab.
Po is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brandstatter with a body shot.
Po defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Po throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Po.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Po is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Po is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brandstatter with a body shot.
Po looks for a takedown but Brandstatter sprawls well.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Po throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Po is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Po steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Po lands a jab to the nose.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Po.#T4#
Po waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Po throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandstatter misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter 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.
Po throws out a powerful jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Po.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot that snaps Po's head back.
Po fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brandstatter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Po avoids it.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Po.#TD2#
Po shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Po advances to half guard.
Brandstatter is trying to maintain the position but Po is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandstatter wants to improve his position but Po is controlling well.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter 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#
Brandstatter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Po does no damage.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Po was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Po lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandstatter off the cage and back into range.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Po.
A jab from Po does it's job there.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter is just out of range.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Po throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Po off balance momentarily.
Donk. Brandstatter catches Po right on the button with a cross.
Po swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Po pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Po throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brandstatter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter stuffs the takedown attempt from Po. Po gets slowly back to his feet.
Po misses with a low kick. #T1#
Brandstatter lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Po closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Po moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Po uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Po is looking to clinch.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Po sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Po fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Po.
Po misses with a looping left.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
Po looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Po's leg but Po calmly moves out of range.
Po slips a jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Po jumps back.
Po slips under a jab.
Po drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandstatter defends it well.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #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!
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Po saw it coming and moves away.
Po looks to land a combination but Brandstatter avoids it well.
Brandstatter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Po on the side of the head.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Po thows a left - swing and a miss!
Po missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Brandstatter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Po's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Po fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brandstatter jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Po.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Po fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Brandstatter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Po lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Brandstatter lands with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Po fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Po misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Brandstatter.
Po is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Po tries to clinch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
Brandstatter lands a jab to Po's midsection.#CL2#
Po forces Brandstatter back against the cage and clinches.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po just leaning against Brandstatter, taking a breather. #T4#
Po scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Po on the inside.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po's elbow.
Po tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Po.
Po blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandstatter.
Po tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
Po cracks Brandstatter with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Po tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Po back against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brandstatter smiles and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Po's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter 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#
Po fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brandstatter tried to counter with a leg kick but Po avoided it.
Po cracks Brandstatter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Po misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Po steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Po shoots in but no luck this time.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Po tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandstatter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter is just out of range.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Po scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Po thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Po misses with a few strikes there.
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Po swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Po as he connects with a hook.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Po takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Po checks it well.
Brandstatter throws a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Po strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Brandstatter misses its target.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Po swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Po misses with a leg kick.
Po ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shen Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Po.
Po misses the jab.
Po looks to land a right hand but Brandstatter moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Po checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Po checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a nice head shot.
Po scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Po is out of range.
Po takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandstatter stuffs the takedown attempt from Po. Po gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Po.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
Po 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.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Po with a poor takedown
and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Po has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandstatter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Brandstatter.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Po lands with a nice combination. Brandstatter backs away looking to recover.
A solid body kick from Brandstatter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandstatter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Po has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Po.
Po digs a good body shot into Brandstatter's ribs.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Brandstatter there.#T4#
Po looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Po tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brandstatter swivels and escapes.
Po has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Po misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Po fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Po takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandstatter scores with a nice body kick.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Po down with leg kicks.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the nose.
Po needs to keep his hands up - Brandstatter had a free shot at his head there.
Po lands a right hook to the body.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter scores with a body shot.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandstatter lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Brandstatter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandstatter, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C76: Liu vs. Barbosa
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Nice cross by Brandstatter.
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandstatter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Marinov misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Marinov.
Marinov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marinov moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Brandstatter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandstatter!
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandstatter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marinov checks it well.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Brandstatter blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Marinov blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Brandstatter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Marinov misses.
Marinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marinov 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.
Marinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Marinov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Marinov tried to counter with a leg kick but Brandstatter avoided it.
Brandstatter jabs at Marinov's body.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a nice combination. Marinov backs away looking to recover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marinov.
Brandstatter stuns Marinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Marinov sees coming a mile off.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Marinov blocks the low kick.#T2#
Marinov staying out of range there.
Marinov scores with the left hand. Brandstatter knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandstatter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Marinov jumps back.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Marinov blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
and Marinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Marinov misses the target.
As Marinov backs off Brandstatter throws a huge counter combo but Marinov manages to avoid it all.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Marinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and Marinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Brandstatter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brandstatter misses with a left hand
and Marinov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marinov slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Marinov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marinov's sensitive parts.
A leg kick checked by Marinov.
Marinov misses with a hook.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
A slow jab from Marinov misses its intended target.
Brandstatter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marinov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brandstatter scrambles back to his feet.
Marinov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brandstatter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov tries to work over Brandstatter's front leg with a kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov connects with a right hand. Brandstatter shakes it off.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Marinov moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marinov.
Marinov takes one to the chin there.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Marinov's leg but Marinov calmly moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Marinov's leg but Marinov calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Marinov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandstatter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marinov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandstatter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marinov misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Brandstatter thumps Marinov with a low kick.
Marinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter lands a jab to Marinov's midsection.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Marinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marinov throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandstatter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marinov counters with a low kick, right behind Brandstatter 's knee.
Brandstatter moves away from the strike by Marinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marinov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandstatter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marinov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marinov misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Marinov throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter works Marinov's body with a nice hook.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Marinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandstatter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marinov.
As Brandstatter backs away, Marinov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marinov checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Brandstatter - just one landing.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandstatter lands a nice hook to Marinov's body. Marinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marinov is out of range.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Marinov avoids it.
Marinov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Marinov misses the target.
Marinov moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Brandstatter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Marinov checks a leg kick.
Marinov slips a jab and a cross from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a spinning back kick!
Brandstatter throws a right hand that misses
and Marinov counters with a nice body kick.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marinov.
Marinov checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marinov tried to counter with a leg kick but Brandstatter avoided it.
The crowd cheers as Brandstatter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marinov doesn't seem phased though.
Marinov throws out a powerful jab.
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target. #T3#
Marinov throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Marinov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brandstatter avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandstatter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandstatter throws a lazy uppercut
and Marinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Marinov down.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
A clash of legs there as Marinov blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Marinov.
Brandstatter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marinov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandstatter.
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!
Marinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Brandstatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marinov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Marinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Brandstatter
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandstatter swinging wildly here.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
A clash of legs there as Marinov blocks the low kick.
Marinov avoids a kick to the body.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter 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#
Marinov moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Emil Marinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Marinov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Brandstatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marinov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marinov.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Marinov off balance momentarily.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Marinov. Beautiful body shot.
Marinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Marinov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Marinov lands with a cross.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marinov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter throws a series of punches but Marinov moves out of range. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandstatter.
Marinov blocks a jab.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the head.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter stuns Marinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Marinov moved away.
Marinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter defending well as Marinov loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Brandstatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
Marinov thows a leg kick but Brandstatter checks it
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick.
Marinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marinov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the nose.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot.
Marinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Marinov saw it coming and moves away.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Marinov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marinov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Marinov's front leg but catches the back leg as Marinov tries to avoid it.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marinov throws a push kick but Brandstatter slaps the foot to one side.
Marinov scores with a body shot.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter cracks Marinov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
Marinov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Marinov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marinov. That did some damage!
Marinov misses with a body shot.
Marinov throws a body kick that misses.
Brandstatter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marinov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marinov avoids a kick to the body.
Marinov throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter scores with a nice right hand.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marinov moves away.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandstatter throws a series of strikes that have Marinov backpedaling.
Marinov throws a chopping leg kick but Brandstatter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandstatter stuns Marinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov cracks Brandstatter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Brandstatter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandstatter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brandstatter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marinov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marinov scores with a nice head shot.
Brandstatter with a jab.
Brandstatter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov throws a leg kick but Brandstatter moved away.
A low kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter sizes up Marinov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Marinov off balance momentarily.
Marinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body.
Marinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brandstatter 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Our winner, Wolfgang Brandstatter, 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: C71: Steve vs. Wolfgang
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steve.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Brandstatter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brandstatter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Steve's head back.
Brandstatter with a nice calf kick.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandstatter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandstatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandstatter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
Brandstatter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Steve defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Steve misses with a body shot.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve rushes Brandstatter and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Brandstatter is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Steve piles on the pressure and Brandstatter crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Chris Steve thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C68: Steve vs. Gulf
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox backing away here, and Brandstatter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
Brandstatter connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Brandstatter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter takes one to the chin there.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brandstatter ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox. #T1#
Brandstatter is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brandstatter. Knox shrugs it off though.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
As Brandstatter looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Brandstatter just gets out of the way.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Brandstatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Knox throws a right and a left that Brandstatter avoids nicely.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Knox misses.
Nice body kick there by Brandstatter.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Brandstatter is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandstatter connects with a jab.
Knox throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Brandstatter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brandstatter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Brandstatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Brandstatter tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Knox.
Brandstatter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Brandstatter catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandstatter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Knox moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target. #T4#
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Brandstatter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandstatter.
Knox takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping 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!
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Donk. Brandstatter catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brandstatter misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knox might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Knox.
Brandstatter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandstatter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Brandstatter had a free shot at his head there.
Brandstatter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.#T1#
Brandstatter scores with a nice body kick.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Brandstatter lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox 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.
Knox throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
And Brandstatter responds with a good body kick, but Knox manages to step out the way in time.
Brandstatter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Knox.#T2#
Knox moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter scores with a spinning back kick!
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter jabs at Knox's body.
Knox throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Brandstatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.#T3#
Knox misses with a hook.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox cracks Brandstatter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Brandstatter takes one to the chin there.
Brandstatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Brandstatter is rocked!
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandstatter is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Brandstatter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox lands a jab.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Brandstatter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox walks into a jab.
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a cross.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Knox.
Brandstatter lands with a good body shot.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Knox lands a nice hook to Brandstatter's body. Brandstatter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brandstatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandstatter misses the jab.
Brandstatter lands a lovely overhand right.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Knox.
Brandstatter scores with a nice body kick.
Knox throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandstatter.
Knox moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter feints a counter leg kick.
Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandstatter misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Knox misses.
Brandstatter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox tries to clinch up but Brandstatter circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandstatter thows a body kick. Knox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knox throws a right and a left that Brandstatter avoids nicely.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Knox counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandstatter digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandstatter wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brandstatter cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Brandstatter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Brandstatter thumps Knox with a low kick.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter. #T4#
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Brandstatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Athos Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Knox.
Brandstatter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Brandstatter's head.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
Knox throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brandstatter counter with a right hand.
Brandstatter thuds his shin into the meat of Knox's side.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandstatter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brandstatter 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Our winner, Wolfgang Brandstatter, 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.
The defeated Athos Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.

Event: C62: Dinu vs. Lee
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandstatters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
It seemed like Brandstatter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brandstatter wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Brandstatter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brandstatter walks into a left hand.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter feints a counter leg kick.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter jabs at Knox's body.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter misses with the body kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Brandstatter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandstatter.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Knox strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Knox down.
Brandstatter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brandstatter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox connects with the punch.#CL#
Knox pushes Brandstatter up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brandstatter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Knox has Brandstatter pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it. #T3#
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
A big left from Knox misses.
Nice body kick there by Brandstatter.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter pushes Knox away with a front kick.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a right and a left that Brandstatter avoids nicely.
Brandstatter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Athos Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knox scores with a jab.
Brandstatter fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the body.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
Brandstatter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Brandstatter scores with a push kick.#T1#
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brandstatter under the eye.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandstatter thinking.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Brandstatter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brandstatter walks into a jab.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Brandstatter moved out of range.
Knox cracks Brandstatter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Athos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Brandstatter flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Brandstatter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Knox.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
A solid body kick from Brandstatter.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Brandstatter tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Brandstatter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Knox avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
A big right from Knox misses.
Brandstatter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brandstatter's head backwards.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Brandstatter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Brandstatter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter 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. #T4#
Knox 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.
A jab from Knox misses.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
A solid body kick from Brandstatter.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brandstatter's hands.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Brandstatter moved out of range.
Brandstatter misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a front kick.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wolfgang Brandstatter 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#
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brandstatter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brandstatter tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Knox swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Brandstatter delivers a nice body kick.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Brandstatter throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Brandstatter.
Knox moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
Knox digs a good hook to Brandstatter's body.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandstatter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox is stalling here.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A short right from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Brandstatter on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandstatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brandstatter misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox connects with the punch.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brandstatter on the side of the head.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandstatter can pounce on him.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Brandstatter with an uppercut!
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!
Brandstatter misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Brandstatter lands a jab.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the head.
Brandstatter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Brandstatter's defenses.
Brandstatter swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandstatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandstatter throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandstatter.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wolfgang Brandstatter.
I think Brandstatter 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: C58: McDonald vs. Megaton II
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
McCockiner lands a lovely overhand right.
Brandstatter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCockiner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from McCockiner misses its target.
Brandstatter cracks McCockiner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brandstatter throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCockiner counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCockiner throws out the jab.
McCockiner checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCockiner scores with a jab.
McCockiner misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brandstatter. McCockiner shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like McCockiner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandstatter.
Nice body kick there by Brandstatter.
McCockiner throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter lands with a kick to the temple. McCockiner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brandstatter throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCockiner.
McCockiner throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and McCockiner counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCockiner.
McCockiner throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brandstatter avoids it.
Brandstatter is looking to slow McCockiner down with leg kicks.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick
and McCockiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick #CL#
and McCockiner counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Brandstatter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCockiner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brandstatter to score with a decent uppercut.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but McCockiner checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. McCockiner does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCockiner staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCockiner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCockiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter. #T2#
McCockiner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandstatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCockiner scrambles back to his feet.
McCockiner cracks Brandstatter with an open hand slap.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
McCockiner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCockiner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but McCockiner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCockiner avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCockiner checks a leg kick.
McCockiner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brandstatter misses with a left hand
and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - McCockiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCockiner moves in looking to clinch but Brandstatter pushes him off.
McCockiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter lands with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter lands a slapping body shot.
McCockiner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Brandstatter lands a high kick!
McCockiner slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter thuds a left hand into McCockiner's body.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but McCockiner avoids it.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandstatter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. McCockiner moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
A head kick from Brandstatter lands but McCockiner takes it in his stride.
McCockiner throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from McCockiner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandstatter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCockiner's head.
Brandstatter lands with a hook. McCockiner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brandstatter blocks the body kick.
McCockiner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandstatter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCockiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCockiner finds it's way round the side to connect with Brandstatter's head.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Brandstatter lands but McCockiner takes it in his stride.
McCockiner misses with a hook.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCockiner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter 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#
McCockiner misses with a few strikes there.
McCockiner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
McCockiner swings widly with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandstatter tests McCockiner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCockiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCockiner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandstatter at a distance.
McCockiner throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but McCockiner checks it #CL#
and McCockiner counters by clinching up.
McCockiner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCockiner backwards.
McCockiner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCockiner lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter pushes McCockiner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCockiner.
Brandstatter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
McCockiner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from McCockiner misses its intended target.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Brandstatter
and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a series of punches but McCockiner avoids them all with ease.
McCockiner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
McCockiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCockiner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCockiner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCockiner is out of range.
Jab from McCockiner.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brandstatter 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.
Jab from Brandstatter.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but McCockiner moved out of range nicely.
McCockiner scores with a nice right hand.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and McCockiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but McCockiner saw it coming and moves away.
McCockiner throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
McCockiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter thows a body kick. McCockiner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McCockiner misses the target.#T3#
McCockiner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCockiner moves away.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCockiner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCockiner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCockiner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandstatter - that will leave a mark!
Brandstatter misses with a jab to the body
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCockiner throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand.
McCockiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
McCockiner is looking to counter the offense by Brandstatter and move into the clinch.
Brandstatter with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCockiner takes a step back to recover.
Brandstatter tries to land a body kick
enabling McCockiner to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
McCockiner misses with a looping right.
McCockiner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandstatter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandstatter - that will leave a mark!
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandstatter scores with a jab. McCockiner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, jab by Brandstatter - just one landing.
Brandstatter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCockiner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCockiner throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
McCockiner lands with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCockiner moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter is just out of range.
McCockiner cracks Brandstatter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCockiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McCockiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter clobbers McCockiner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCockiner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandstatter's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries a low kick but McCockiner avoids it.
McCockiner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandstatter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandstatter blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter scores with the left hand. McCockiner knows he should have avoided that one.
McCockiner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandstatter lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
McCockiner moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
McCockiner throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands with a cross.
McCockiner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick
and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCockiner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
McCockiner checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
A leg kick checked by McCockiner.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from McCockiner misses.
A low kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCockiner scores with a jab. Brandstatter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCockiner throws a body kick that misses.
Brandstatter jabs McCockiner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCockiner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandstatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCockiner scrambles back to his feet.
McCockiner lands the left hand.
Barry McCockiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCockiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter throws a big counter head kick but McCockiner avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter throws a jab when McCockiner was well out of range.
Brandstatter lands a head shot.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brandstatter connects with a jab.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming.
Brandstatter throws a lazy body kick
and McCockiner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCockiner scores with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter thows a body kick. McCockiner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brandstatter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
McCockiner needs to keep his hands up - Brandstatter had a free shot at his head there.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
McCockiner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Brandstatter with a hook.#CL#
McCockiner clinches up with Brandstatter and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter is just out of range.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range.
McCockiner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brandstatter's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCockiner moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
It looked like McCockiner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCockiner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brandstatter on the side of the head.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner.
Brandstatter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCockiner moves forwards but Brandstatter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCockiner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandstatter on the side of the head.
Brandstatter throws a nice looking combination but McCockiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCockiner missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCockiner doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandstatter circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandstatter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that McCockiner sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but McCockiner ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Brandstatter tenderised McCockiner's leg. McCockiner is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandstatter 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C52: Johnson vs. Gee II
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the head.
Brandstatter digs a good body shot into Handicks's ribs.
Brandstatter clobbers Handicks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been told by Handicks's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Handicks moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandstatter 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.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter thumps Handicks with a low kick.
Brandstatter lands with an overhand left.
A low kick lands for Brandstatter.
Handicks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Handicks moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Handicks avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter lands a right hook to the body.
Brandstatter cracks Handicks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Brandstatter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crunch! Brandstatter slams his shin into Handicks's torso.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handicks.
Handicks is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandstatter, as that shot connected.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
It looked like Handicks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handicks slips a jab and a cross from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandstatter scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Handicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandstatter doesn't seem phased though.
Brandstatter scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter throws out a leg kick but Handicks moves out of range and Brandstatter only half commits.
Brandstatter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Handicks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Brandstatter with a nice cross.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Handicks counters with a left and a right that stings Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter lands a head kick!
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Handicks saw that one coming.
No joy there for Brandstatter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Handicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Nice defenses there by Handicks.
Brandstatter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Handicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brandstatter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Brandstatter. Beautiful body shot.
Handicks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Handicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handicks checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick from Brandstatter.
Handicks connects with a body shot that sends Brandstatter's belly button to the back.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick.
Brandstatter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handicks.
Brandstatter lands with a cross.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandstatter thuds his right hand into Handicks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Handicks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brandstatter. That one must have hurt.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Handicks's leg but Handicks calmly moves out of range.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brandstatter clobbers Handicks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Brandstatter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Handicks off balance momentarily.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head but Brandstatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but Handicks checks it.
Brandstatter catches Handicks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brandstatter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Handicks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Handicks misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Handicks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Handicks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks moves forwards but Brandstatter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Handicks throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Brandstatter tries a quick counter leg kick but Handicks is wise to it.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Handicks checks it.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handicks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Handicks swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Handicks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Brandstatter as he connects with a hook.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Brandstatter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Handicks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Handicks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Handicks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Handicks's front leg but catches the back leg as Handicks tries to avoid it.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Handicks takes one on the button.
Handicks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter throws out a counter right but Handicks avoids it with no problem.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Brandstatter coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handicks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandstatter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Handicks misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Handicks might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Brandstatter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Handicks moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Handicks checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handicks. That did some damage!
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brandstatter throws the left hand but Handicks avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a low kick, right behind Handicks 's knee.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
Handicks is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brandstatter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Handicks moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Handicks checks a leg kick.
Handicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter cracks Handicks with an open hand slap.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Handicks misses. #T2#
Handicks throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks throws a big counter combination but Brandstatter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Handicks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Handicks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandstatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Handicks scrambles back to his feet.
Handicks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the body.
Handicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Handicks.
A left lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Brandstatter avoids nicely.
Handicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandstatter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot to the liver by Brandstatter. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Handicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandstatter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Handicks at a distance.
Handicks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the nose.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the body.
Handicks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks moves forwards but Brandstatter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Handicks avoids it.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Handicks is just out of range.
Handicks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Handicks's head.
Handicks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Brandstatter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Handicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Handicks off balance momentarily.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Brandstatter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Handicks's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Handicks 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.
Brandstatter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Handicks will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brandstatter throws a series of punches but Handicks avoids them all with ease.
Handicks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Handicks moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Handicks avoids it.
Brandstatter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Handicks if he has to take too many more of those.
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brandstatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Brandstatter connects with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandstatter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandstatter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Handicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Handicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries a low kick but Handicks avoids it.
Brandstatter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Handicks.
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Handicks swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter tries a quick counter leg kick but Handicks is wise to it.
Brandstatter defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Handicks ducked under it nicely.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Handicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Handicks misses with a straight right. #T2#
Handicks checks a leg kick nicely.
Handicks lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handicks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Handicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Brandstatter throws a big counter head kick but Handicks avoids it with no problem.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handicks backing away here, and Brandstatter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Handicks misses with a body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Handicks checks the leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Brandstatter. #T3#
Brandstatter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Handicks's head.
Handicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brandstatter to score with a decent uppercut.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Handicks misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandstatter thinks about the counter body kick.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandstatter lands with a hook. Handicks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but Handicks checks it.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Brandstatter moved out of range.#T4#
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandstatter misses with a head kick.
Handicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter misses with a head kick.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Handicks moves out of range.
Good shot there by Brandstatter.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Handicks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandstatter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brandstatter 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 810 Zulu vs. Grabber
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandstatter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bronson counters with a good low kick that Brandstatter was not able to check.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson blocks a leg kick.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Brandstatter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bronson checks the leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a lazy body kick
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Bronson off balance momentarily.
Bronson takes one on the button.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
We've been informed that Bronson 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.
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Bronson misses with a low kick as Brandstatter jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson walks into a jab.
Bronson tries to work over Brandstatter's front leg with a kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Crunch! Brandstatter slams his shin into Bronson's torso.
Nice body kick there by Bronson.#T1#
Brandstatter throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bronson wants to counter the offense by Brandstatter and move into the clinch position.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Bronson connects with a leg kick.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brandstatter with a nice calf kick.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Bronson scores with a jab to the head.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronson's sensitive parts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brandstatter defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
Brandstatter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Bronson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson checks the leg kick.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Bronson delivers a nice body kick.
Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
Brandstatter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bronson throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some bone on bone action there as Brandstatter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Brandstatter scores with a push kick.
A big left from Brandstatter misses. #T3#
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Bronson connects with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bronson blocks a jab.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson scores with a punch to the head.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bronson throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Brandstatter. #T4#
Bronson wants to slow Brandstatter down by chopping away at his legs.
As Bronson backs away, Brandstatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronson checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.
Bronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Brandstatter pushes Bronson away with a front kick.
Brandstatter motions for Bronson to come forward. Brandstatter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Bronson checks it.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bronson lands with a slapping head kick.
Brandstatter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bronson avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandstatter jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson scores with the left hand. Brandstatter knows he should have avoided that one.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Bronson checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Brandstatter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Bronson. #T1#
Brandstatter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Brandstatter does no damage.
Bronson cracks Brandstatter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bronson cracks Brandstatter with an open hand slap.
Bronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bronson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Bronson walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson slips under a jab.
Brandstatter motions for Bronson to come forward. Brandstatter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
It appears Brandstatter was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bronson connects with the punch.
Bronson throws a leg kick which misses Brandstatter's front leg but catches the back leg as Brandstatter tries to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
Bronson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Brandstatter's body.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson scores with a push kick.
Bronson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Brandstatter throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bronson avoids the head kick by Brandstatter.
Bronson stuns Brandstatter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter motions for Bronson to come forward. Brandstatter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Bronson throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Bronson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brandstatter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronson moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Brandstatter defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brandstatter under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandstatter blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter drops his hands momentarily and Bronson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bronson lands a nice shot that snaps Brandstatter's head back.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Brandstatter misses.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Bronson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandstatter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Bronson's leg but Bronson calmly moves out of range.
Brandstatter keeps Bronson at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Brandstatter blocks the low kick.
Bronson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bronson checks the leg kick.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Brandstatter.
Bronson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bronson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandstatter can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bronson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice straight punches there by Brandstatter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Bronson.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Brandstatter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronson checks it well.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bronson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Bronson tries a quick counter leg kick but Brandstatter is wise to it.
Bronson with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
As Bronson backs away, Brandstatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandstatter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bronson misses with a looping left.#T1#
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson thumps Brandstatter with a low kick.
Brandstatter clobbers Bronson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter keeps Bronson at a distance using the push kick.
Brandstatter throws out a leg kick but Bronson moves out of range and Brandstatter only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Bronson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Brandstatter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandstatter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Bronson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronson checks a leg kick.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Brandstatter with an uppercut!
Brandstatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Brandstatter throws a solid leg kick but Bronson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brandstatter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Bronson moved away.
Bronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brandstatter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandstatter digs a good body shot into Bronson's ribs.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Bronson with a hook.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandstatter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brandstatter scrambles back to his feet.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Brandstatter scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Brandstatter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson looks for the body kick but Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandstatter blocks the leg kick.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#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!
Brandstatter throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson throws out a powerful jab.
Bronson lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandstatter off the cage and back into range.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Brandstatter moved away.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Bronson scores with a nice body kick.
Bronson thows a body kick. Brandstatter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bronson - that will leave a mark!
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Bronson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Bronson.
I think Bronson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Bronson!
A very excited looking Don Bronson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SYN 801 Warror vs. Syndal
Date: May 31, 2021

#R1#
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Abel throws a push kick but Brandstatter slaps the foot to one side.
Abel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Abel forces Brandstatter back against the cage and clinches.
Abel is trying to break the clinch but Brandstatter has him pressed against the cage.
Brandstatter pushes Abel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Abel lands a right hand.
Abel with a knee to the head.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Abel.
Brandstatter wants to get back to striking at distance but Abel won't allow it.
Abel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter is trying to force a seperation but Abel has the dominant position.
Brandstatter takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Wolfgang Brandstatter has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abel.
Brandstatter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brandstatter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abel backwards. #BC#
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel lands with a kick to the temple. Brandstatter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Abel lands a front kick.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Abel sees coming a mile off.
Abel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Brandstatter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abel.#T1#
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abel throws a head kick that misses.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Abel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abel keeps Brandstatter at a distance using the push kick.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Brandstatter throws a head kick but Abel moves out of range.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abel tries to move into range but Brandstatter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abel.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick.
Abel throws a leg kick but Brandstatter moved away.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abel throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Abel lands with a kick to the temple. Brandstatter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Abel blocks a head kick by Brandstatter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter clobbers Abel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abel scores with a nice right hand.
Brandstatter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandstatter lands a nice hook to Abel's body. Abel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brandstatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Abel lands a jab to Brandstatter's midsection.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Abel.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Abel jumps back.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandstatter can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Abel checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Abel throws a body kick.
Brandstatter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Abel saw that one coming.
Abel takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Abel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abel checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abel.
A jab from Brandstatter finds it's way through Abel's defenses.
Abel walks into a jab.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Abel's knee but Abel avoids it well.
Brandstatter works Abel's body with a nice hook.
Brandstatter tests Abel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abel! But no joy.
Brandstatter throws a head kick but Abel moves out of range.
Abel misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter tried to counter with a leg kick but Abel avoided it.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Abel is looking to slow Brandstatter down with leg kicks. #T4#
Brandstatter scores with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks to throw a body kick
and Abel counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
Brandstatter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandstatter lands a jab to Abel's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abel.
A shot to the liver by Abel. Beautiful body shot.
Abel scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abel misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Brandstatter.
Nice defenses there by Abel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abel throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Brandstatter'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#
Brandstatter throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Abel drives through and clinches with Brandstatter against the cage.
Brandstatter 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.
Abel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abel misses with a body punch.
Abel blocking some punches.
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Abel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abel's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Abel.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch.
Abel tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Abel. #BC2#
Abel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abel lands a head kick!
Abel throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abel momentarily.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg 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!
Abel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a front kick.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Abel throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Abel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Abel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Abel throws a fast counter high kick but Brandstatter manages to duck under it in time.
A punch combination from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter connects with the punch.
Abel throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Abel throws a push kick but Brandstatter slaps the foot to one side.
Abel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries a low kick but Abel avoids it.
A jab from Abel misses.
Brandstatter tried to counter with a leg kick but Abel avoided it.
Good standup being displayed there by Abel as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandstatter, as that shot connected. #T2#
Abel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandstatter's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the head.
Brandstatter lands with a kick to the temple. Abel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Abel throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brandstatter connects with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter lands a high kick!
Brandstatter scores with a spinning back kick!
Abel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abel tries a head kick but it misses.
Abel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Abel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter scores with a three punch combo!
Brandstatter keeps Abel at a distance using the push kick.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandstatter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandstatter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abel to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Abel blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Abel misses its intended target.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Abel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abel throws out a loose jab but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Brandstatter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Abel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abel misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Abel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A head kick misses from Abel.
Abel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Abel wants to slow Brandstatter down by chopping away at his legs.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Abel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brandstatter blocks it well.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Abel down with leg kicks.
Abel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Abel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Abel throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abel.
Abel is looking to clinch.
Brandstatter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandstatter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abel moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Abel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brandstatter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abel - the referee stops the clock and Brandstatter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abel. Brandstatter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brandstatter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brandstatter blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandstatter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abel. Abel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abel avoids the head kick by Brandstatter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abel is looking to land body kicks.
Abel misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter dips to his left and cracks Abel with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Brandstatter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
That kick from Brandstatter tenderised Abel's leg. Abel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Abel blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Brandstatter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Abel down.
Abel defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
Abel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range and Abel settles back down.
Abel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandstatter on the side of the head.
Abel works over Brandstatter's head and body with a nice combination.
Abel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandstatter lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Abel counters with a big head kick but Brandstatter shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abel with a nice calf kick.
Good work by Brandstatter as he checks the leg kick.
Brandstatter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Brandstatter wants to slow Abel down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abel checks a leg kick.
Abel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Brandstatter fakes the leg kick and cracks Abel in the body.
Abel fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abel.
Abel misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brandstatter cracks Abel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brandstatter blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abel. Abel obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Abel saw it coming and moves away.
Abel moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandstatter.
Good leg kick by Abel.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Abel counters with a low kick, right behind Brandstatter 's knee.
Brandstatter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aristides Abel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abel takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Abel slips the punch.
Abel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abel lands with a kick to the temple. Brandstatter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters circling a little - Abel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abel lands a jab to the head.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
As Abel backs away, Brandstatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Abel tries to clinch there but Brandstatter circles away. #T3#
Abel throws the kick towards the body but Brandstatter avoids it.
Brandstatter lunges at Abel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abel's hand.
Brandstatter lands a lovely overhand right.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abel. That did some damage!
Brandstatter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abel is looking to land body kicks.
Abel loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Abel throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter clobbers Abel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandstatter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Abel counters with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Abel connects with a leg kick.
Abel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Abel off balance momentarily.
Abel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abel throws a fast counter high kick but Brandstatter manages to duck under it in time.
Abel looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Brandstatter with a hook.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Abel is just out of range.
Brandstatter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandstatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abel scrambles back to his feet.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Abel moved out of range nicely.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter backing away here, and Abel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Abel.
Crunch! Brandstatter slams his shin into Abel's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abel moves away.
Abel throws a big counter head kick but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Abel moves out of range easily.
Abel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandstatter, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: SYN Netti vs Warror
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter lands an overhand right.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ko Nachi works Brandstatter's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Ko Nachi down.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ko Nachi blocks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ko Nachi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brandstatter - the referee stops the clock and Ko Nachi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brandstatter. Ko Nachi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandstatter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brandstatter. Ko Nachi shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Brandstatter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ko Nachi at a distance.
Brandstatter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandstatter. That did some damage!
Brandstatter swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Brandstatter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandstatter moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range. #T1#
Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandstatter takes one on the button.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Brandstatter misses with a looping left.
Ko Nachi feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Ko Nachi does no damage.
Brandstatter tries to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi moves his leg out of the way.
Ko Nachi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ko Nachi 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.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter jabs Ko Nachi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Ko Nachi's knee but Ko Nachi avoids it well.
Ko Nachi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Brandstatter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ko Nachi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ko Nachi punishes Brandstatter's body with a nice straight punch.
Brandstatter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi wants to slow Brandstatter down by chopping away at his legs.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Ko Nachi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandstatter.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandstatter throws out a leg kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range and Brandstatter only half commits.
A head kick misses from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi avoids a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Brandstatter throws a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi thinks about the counter body kick.
Brandstatter connects with a high kick.
Brandstatter scores with a head kick.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Ko Nachi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ko Nachi tries to avoid it.
Ko Nachi lands a nice hook to Brandstatter's body. Brandstatter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ko Nachi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter thumps Ko Nachi with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick nicely.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body punch.
Ko Nachi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Ko Nachi as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ko Nachi will feel that in the morning.
A shot to the liver by Brandstatter. Beautiful body shot.
Brandstatter lands the left hand.
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi digs a good body shot into Brandstatter's ribs.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Brandstatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter blocks a low kick nicely.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wolfgang Brandstatter 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#
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter connects with a body shot that sends Ko Nachi's belly button to the back.
Ko Nachi ducks right into an uppercut from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandstatter blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandstatter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice head shot.
Ko Nachi throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a body kick that stops Ko Nachi in his tracks momentarily.
Brandstatter cracks Ko Nachi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ko Nachi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ko Nachi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandstatter has got the better of the exchanges.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Ko Nachi moves away and avoids it.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi connects with a body shot.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Brandstatter - just one landing.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ko Nachi works Brandstatter's body with a nice hook.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Ko Nachi sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Brandstatter does it's job there.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi blocks a leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
Ko Nachi feints a counter leg kick.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ko Nachi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Brandstatter down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a low kick, right behind Brandstatter 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Good exchange - Ko Nachi coming out on top.
Nice cross by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Brandstatter there.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandstatter checks it well.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range. #T3#
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ko Nachi blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Ko Nachi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ko Nachi. Brandstatter shrugs it off though.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter scores with a head kick.
Brandstatter defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ko Nachi throws a head kick that half lands.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Brandstatter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brandstatter scores with a nice strike.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandstatter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter scores with a head kick.
Ko Nachi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brandstatter moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ko Nachi throws a front kick aimed at Brandstatter's knee but Brandstatter avoids it well.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter 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 Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Ko Nachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Brandstatter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandstatter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brandstatter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range and Brandstatter settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Ko Nachi. Beautiful body shot.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to bum rush Brandstatter with a series of wild strikes but Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Ko Nachi moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to Brandstatter's midsection.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ko Nachi throws a push kick but Brandstatter slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter avoids the head kick by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ko Nachi misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Brandstatter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick that misses.
Ko Nachi connects with the punch.
Ko Nachi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandstatter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandstatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook to the body. Brandstatter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandstatter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter walks into a jab.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but Ko Nachi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brandstatter's hands.
Brandstatter tries to work over Ko Nachi's front leg with a kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ko Nachi's sensitive parts.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the head.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks Brandstatter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandstatter down.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crunch! Ko Nachi slams his shin into Brandstatter's torso.
Ko Nachi slips a jab from Brandstatter.#T3#
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ko Nachi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Ko Nachi avoids it.
It seemed like Ko Nachi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brandstatter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ko Nachi missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandstatter connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Ko Nachi with a hook.
Ko Nachi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ko Nachi cracks Brandstatter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Brandstatter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandstatter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Brandstatter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Brandstatter lands a body shot.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a glancing blow to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rigel Ko Nachi.
I think Brandstatter 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn Gusmao vs Barbosa
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Arones 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.
Arones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Arones misses with a wild body shot.
Arones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Arones.
Nice cross by Arones.
Arones avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
A little jabbing left from Arones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arones throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Brandstatter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arones moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Arones scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandstatter should have avoided that one.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Arones avoids it easily.
Arones takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Arones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
Arones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Arones cracks Brandstatter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arones tries to work over Brandstatter's front leg with a kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Arones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arones swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range. #T1#
Arones throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Arones slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Arones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arones punishes Brandstatter's body with a nice straight punch.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arones just misses with a punch to the body.
Arones throws a low kick but Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter defending well as Arones loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arones. That did some damage!
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandstatter scores with a body shot.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Arones misses with the combination.
Arones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brandstatter rather than just go for the knockout.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Arones.
Arones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arones moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Arones.
Brandstatter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandstatter throws the left hand but Arones avoids the punch easily.
Brandstatter slips a jab and a cross from Arones.
Good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arones slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Arones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brandstatter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arones with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arones preventing the sweep. #T3#
Brandstatter pulls Arones in to control the position.
Arones stops Brandstatter from standing up.
Arones is working Brandstatter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Arones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arones wants to control from the top but Brandstatter keeps moving.
Brandstatter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arones is one step ahead there.
Arones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brandstatter keeping full guard, as Arones tries to pass.
Brandstatter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arones. #T4#
Brandstatter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arones is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandstatter has wrist control.
Arones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arones throwing strikes from guard but Brandstatter blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arones working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Brandstatter has his hands on Arones's head, controlling the position.
Arones working some strikes from top position.
Arones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brandstatter 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.
Arones cracks Brandstatter with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Arones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Arones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandstatter sprawls well. Brandstatter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arones gets slowly back to his feet.
Arones walks into a left hand.
Arones blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Brandstatter as he connects with a hook.
Arones connects with a right hand. Brandstatter shakes it off.
A bone on bone clash there as Arones blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter stuffs the takedown.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arones swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Arones connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
Brandstatter thuds his shin into the meat of Arones's side.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Arones moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Arones moved out of range nicely.
And Arones tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandstatter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandstatter circles away.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.
Arones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Arones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter feints and then cracks Arones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arones down. #TD2#
Arones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brandstatter is doing well to control the position and prevent Arones from advancing to side control.
Arones is trying to control the action in half guard but Brandstatter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brandstatter tries to get to full guard but Arones has control of the leg.
Arones trying to control the action but Brandstatter is working from the bottom.
Brandstatter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Arones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Brandstatter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arones chips away with some ground and pound.
Brandstatter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arones being controlled here momentarily.
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandstatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Brandstatter kicks Arones off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.#T3#
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Arones misses with a few strikes there.
Arones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Arones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Arones misses with a straight right.
As Arones backs away, Brandstatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Arones catches Brandstatter right on the button with a cross.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arones cracks Brandstatter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arones.
Brandstatter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Brandstatter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arones moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Arones misses with a few strikes there.
Arones avoids a kick to the body.
Arones slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Arones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Arones down.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
And Arones tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandstatter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arones. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arones is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Arones avoids it.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arones.
Brandstatter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Arones saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arones lands a jab to the head.
Brandstatter thuds his shin into the meat of Arones's side.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Arones.
Arones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandstatter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandstatter pinned against the cage. Brandstatter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Arones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brandstatter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Arones tries to bum rush Brandstatter with a series of wild strikes but Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Arones's head but Arones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Brandstatter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brandstatter misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Arones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Brandstatter manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Good exchange - Brandstatter coming out on top.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arones walks into a stiff left hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Arones staying out of range there.
Arones with the counter takedown but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brandstatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandstatter throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Arones counters with a single leg into guard. Brandstatter didn't expect that.
Arones is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandstatter has wrist control.
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandstatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Brandstatter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brandstatter is looking to stand up but Arones isn't so interested in that idea.
Brandstatter looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandstatter, not yet.
Gabriel Arones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandstatter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arones throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandstatter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brandstatter wanted to stand there but Arones had control of the position.
Arones keeping moving, preventing Brandstatter from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Arones looking for a guillotine here but Brandstatter defends easily. #T3##SUB2#
Arones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandstatter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandstatter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arones trying to keep a closed guard but Brandstatter is proving a slippery customer.
Arones 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.
Brandstatter wants to control from the top but Arones keeps moving. #SUB2#
Arones has his foot on Brandstatter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandstatter works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Arones looking for a guillotine here but Brandstatter defends easily.
Brandstatter stays in close to Arones's body and controls the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Arones.
Arones wants to clinch.
Arones blocks a jab.
Arones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arones fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandstatter 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn Gusmao vs Uesugi
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Brandstatter wants to land a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
Brandstatter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range.
Girard throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Girard keeps Brandstatter at a distance using the push kick.
Girard looks to land a combination but Brandstatter avoids it well.
Girard connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Brandstatter has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Girard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandstatter.
Girard works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Girard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Girard avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Girard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
A short uppercut from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Girard blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Girard misses with an elbow strike.
Girard tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Girard working aggressively here.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brandstatter.
A short body shot lands from Girard as the two fighters clinch.
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Girard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Girard misses with some punches.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Girard.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandstatter.
Girard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Girard prevents a body shot from Brandstatter. #BC2#
Girard manages to break the clinch.
Girard throws a leg kick but Brandstatter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Girard misses with a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Girard. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard tries to land a front kick but Brandstatter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Girard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Girard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Girard.
Girard connects with a body shot that sends Brandstatter's belly button to the back.
Girard takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Girard.
Brandstatter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Brandstatter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Girard just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Brandstatter darts in and clinches Girard up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard. #BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Girard dips to his left and cracks Brandstatter with an uppercut!
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandstatter throws out a leg kick but Girard moves out of range and Brandstatter only half commits.
Girard misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Girard.
Brandstatter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girard throws a good cross that connects. #T3##CL#
Girard gets tackled into the cage by Brandstatter. Brandstatter maintains the clinch.
Girard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Girard misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brandstatter cracks Girard with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Girard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Girard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Girard checks it.
Girard throws a head kick that Brandstatter semi-blocks.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Girard.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girard thuds a left hand into Brandstatter's body.
Brandstatter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Girard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Girard misses with the body kick
and Brandstatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Girard.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter connects with a jab.
Girard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brandstatter. That one must have hurt.
Girard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Girard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brandstatter rather than just go for the knockout.
Girard throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter thuds a left hand into Girard's body.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod.
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#
A solid leg kick lands there for Girard.
Girard checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Girard blocks the leg kick.
Girard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandstatter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Girard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
Girard is looking to slow Brandstatter down with leg kicks.
Girard connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Girard throws a leg kick but Brandstatter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brandstatter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brandstatter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Girard - the referee stops the clock and Brandstatter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Girard. Brandstatter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Girard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Girard throws a big counter head kick but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Girard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandstatter's sensitive parts.
Brandstatter pushes Girard away with a front kick.
Girard throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girard wants to slow Brandstatter down by chopping away at his legs.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandstatter walks into a straight right hand from Girard.
Girard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandstatter is looking to clinch but Girard is avoiding it.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Girard counters with a body kick.
Gaultier Girard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Girard misses with a hook.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
A jab from Girard does it's job there.
A low kick lands for Brandstatter.
Girard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Girard. #CL#
Brandstatter rushes Girard and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Brandstatter lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
A short right from Brandstatter on the inside.
Girard has had enough of the clinch but Brandstatter keeps him there for the moment.
Girard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Girard wants to get back to striking at distance but Brandstatter won't allow it.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Girard blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Girard.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
Girard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandstatters head.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Girard working aggressively here.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Girard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Brandstatter lands with a light punch inside.
Girard blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Girard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brandstatter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter lands with a right to the head.
Girard blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Girard has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Girard.
Brandstatter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Girard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandstatters head.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandstatter tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girard lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Girard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
An inside leg kick from Girard misses.
A low kick from Girard is predictable there
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Girard.
Girard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
A jab lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
Girard lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Girard tries to land a front kick but Brandstatter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Girard tries to work over Brandstatter's front leg with a kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Girard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from Girard.
Girard throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brandstatter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Girard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter with a nice calf kick.
Brandstatter avoids a kick to the body.
Girard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Girard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Girard moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Girard.#T1#
Girard tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandstatter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Girard jumps back.
Girard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Girard misses.
Brandstatter is looking to counter the offense by Girard and move into the clinch.
Girard throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Brandstatter moves into the clinch.
Brandstatter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Girard.
Brandstatter lands a left hand. #BC2#
Girard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Girard moves forwards but Brandstatter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brandstatter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Girard. That's going to slow Brandstatter down.
Girard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Girard throws a push kick but Brandstatter slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Brandstatter there.
Girard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Brandstatter has managed to clinch.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Girard.
Girard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Good body shot from Girard.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands.
Girard lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandstatter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Girard lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Brandstatter presses Girard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandstatter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brandstatter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Girard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Girard prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Girard tries to break free but Brandstatter pushes him back against the cage.
Girard can't break the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Girard blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Girard.
Girard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
Girard misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Girard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girard's gas tank.
Girard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Girard.
Girard struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Brandstatter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brandstatter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Girard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girard's gas tank.
Girard prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Girard blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Girard is trying to push Brandstatter away but Brandstatter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Girard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girard's gas tank.
Girard has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Girard 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!
After the fight, Gaultier Girard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 780 Maluga vs Piano
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Ko Nachi counters with a good low kick that Brandstatter was not able to check.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Ko Nachi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Ko Nachi's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Brandstatter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ko Nachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brandstatter throws a push kick but Ko Nachi slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses. #T1#
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ko Nachi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Ko Nachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko Nachi scores with the left hand. Brandstatter knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandstatter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandstatter 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.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandstatter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
A lazy body kick from Brandstatter
and Ko Nachi counters with a good low kick that Brandstatter was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Brandstatter off balance momentarily.
Brandstatter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Ko Nachi throws out a leg kick but Brandstatter moves out of range and Ko Nachi only half commits.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ko Nachi.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
Ko Nachi tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandstatter. That did some damage!
Ko Nachi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Brandstatter does it's job there.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Ko Nachi as he connects with a hook.
Ko Nachi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Ko Nachi tries to land a front kick but Brandstatter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ko Nachi blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Ko Nachi is looking to clinch.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a body shot.
Brandstatter connects with a single shot there.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandstatter tries to work over Ko Nachi's front leg with a kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up but Brandstatter circles away and keeps his distance.
Ko Nachi connects with an inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandstatter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
Ko Nachi jabs Brandstatter right on the nose. Brandstatter blinks but takes it well.
Ko Nachi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Ko Nachi moves into range and clinches up with Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brandstatter wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ko Nachi at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wolfgang Brandstatter 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#
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tried to score with a low kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Ko Nachi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Brandstatter tenderised Ko Nachi's leg. Ko Nachi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Brandstatter there.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ko Nachi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Brandstatter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range.
Ko Nachi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Ko Nachi down with leg kicks.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to Brandstatter's midsection.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter. #T2#
Ko Nachi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandstatter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi lands with a cross.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ko Nachi. Brandstatter shrugs it off though.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ko Nachi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandstatter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ko Nachi if he has to take too many more of those.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ko Nachi blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Ko Nachi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a right hand that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandstatter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Ko Nachi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandstatter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Brandstatter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Brandstatter.
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!
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandstatter blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick nicely.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick, looking for Brandstatter's leg but Brandstatter calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Ko Nachi sees coming a mile off.
Ko Nachi looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to land a front kick but Brandstatter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi saw it coming and moves away.
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi stuns Brandstatter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter lands a right hook to the body.
Ko Nachi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter wants to slow Ko Nachi down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Ko Nachi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandstatter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Ko Nachi thuds his shin into the meat of Brandstatter's side.
Brandstatter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ko Nachi takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick there by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Ko Nachi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ko Nachi tries to avoid it.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandstatter 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!
Ko Nachi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brandstatter on the side of the head.
Ko Nachi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Brandstatter blocks the low kick.#T1#
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Ko Nachi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ko Nachi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi 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.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ko Nachi - that will leave a mark!
Brandstatter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brandstatter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ko Nachi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ko Nachi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brandstatter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ko Nachi at a distance.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Brandstatter down with leg kicks.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Ko Nachi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ko Nachi with a nice cross.
Brandstatter moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ko Nachi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter unleashes a big counter combination but Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ko Nachi misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Brandstatter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ko Nachi connects with a nice looking jab.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Ko Nachi misses the jab.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi connects with the punch.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Ko Nachi avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi throws a chopping leg kick but Brandstatter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
Brandstatter misses with a few strikes there.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Ko Nachi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ko Nachi tries to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands with an overhand left.
Ko Nachi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ko Nachi 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 Brandstatter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandstatter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Brandstatter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandstatter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Brandstatter does no damage.
Brandstatter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ko Nachi tries a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
Ko Nachi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandstatter defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter lands with a good body shot.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter the offense by Brandstatter and move into the clinch.
Brandstatter scores with a decent looking hook.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ko Nachi. That's going to slow Brandstatter down.
Ko Nachi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ko Nachi. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.

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 Rigel Ko Nachi.
Well Brandstatter 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 771 Tower vs Piano
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Dog scores with a body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dog swings widly with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Dog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Brandstatter connects with a body shot.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Dog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dog lands a body shot.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a left hand
and Dog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Brandstatter blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter tried to counter with a leg kick but Dog avoided it.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter misses with a double jab.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a left hand
and Dog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandstatter thinking.
Dog connects with a looping right hand.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Brandstatter swats away the attempt to clinch by Dog.
Dog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dog throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter scores with a nice head shot.
Dog thuds a left hand into Brandstatter's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dog drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandstatter defends it well.
Brandstatter throws a nice head kick!
Dog avoids the head kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDog.#T3#
A shot to the body from Brandstatter misses
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dog thuds his right hand into Brandstatter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brandstatter rather than just go for the knockout.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Dog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dog is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Dog lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandstatter doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Dog shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brandstatter is trying to defend but Dog finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dog scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brandstatter keeping control of the position.
We've been informed that Dog has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Brandstatter is concentrating on defense, preventing Dog from advancing position.
Brandstatter wants to control but Dog is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Dog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dog's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dog's back!
Brandstatter keeps control of the position as Dog tries to break free.
Brandstatter biding his time, controlling Dog.
Brandstatter keeps control of the position as Dog tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junkyard Dog 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#
Brandstatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Dog.
Dog lands a jab to Brandstatter's midsection.
Dog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brandstatter's hands.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dog cracks Brandstatter with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Brandstatter throws a lazy uppercut
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Dog lands a right hook to the body.
Dog staying out of range there.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog connects with a jab.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but Brandstatter shows good takedown defense.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Junkyard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog stuns Brandstatter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Brandstatter blocks the low kick.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Nice shot by Dog.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brandstatter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog throws a right hand that Brandstatter ducks under and follows up with a left that Brandstatter also avoids with ease.
Brandstatter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Junkyard Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Dog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Dog.
Brandstatter scores with the left hand. Dog knows he should have avoided that one.
Dog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dog misses with an uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Brandstatter misses
and Dog makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body punch from Dog.
Brandstatter cracks Dog with a good jab.
Dog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dog just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dog in his tracks.
Brandstatter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog under the eye.#TD2#
Dog manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brandstatter on his heels. He'll look to pass Brandstatter's guard now, I'm sure.

Brandstatter has his feet on Dog's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog feints the counter takedown.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandstatter!
Dog shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junkyard Dog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brandstatter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog throws the kick towards the body but Brandstatter avoids it.
Nice body kick from Brandstatter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Dog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brandstatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Dog misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Dog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Dog.
A counter left hand to the body from Brandstatter misses its target.
Dog feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandstatters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dog works Brandstatter's body with a nice hook.
Dog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Dog throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dog's knee momentarily.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Dog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Dog moves out of range. #T2#
Dog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandstatter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandstatter defends well and Dog ends up having to push Brandstatter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dog 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.#TD2#
Dog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Dog tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brandstatter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brandstatter can't do much from the bottom here. #ES#
Brandstatter sneaks out the side door and pushes Dog away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Junkyard Dog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Dog misses with an uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandstatter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dog lands a jab to Brandstatter's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Dog.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
And Dog tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandstatter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog connects with an inside leg kick.

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 Wolfgang Brandstatter.
I think Dog 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: Syn Birthday Bash Tokyo
Date: Nov 30, 2020

#R1#
Brandstatter lands a nice shot that snaps Voronin's head back.
Voronin misses with a left hand
and Brandstatter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Voronin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Voronin swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Voronin moves out of range of the body kick.
Voronin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Voronin throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Voronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot that snaps Voronin's head back.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Voronin jabs Brandstatter right on the nose. Brandstatter blinks but takes it well.
Voronin moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voronin.
Brandstatter throwing a counter right hand but Voronin manages to avoid it.#T1#
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Voronin counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Voronin in his tracks.
Voronin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Voronin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Voronin.
Voronin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body kick there by Brandstatter.
Voronin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandstatter can pounce on him.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Voronin feints a counter leg kick.
Voronin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Voronin tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Brandstatter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandstatter.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
A quick step to the side and Brandstatter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandstatter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandstatter tried to counter with a leg kick but Voronin avoided it.
Voronin 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.#T2#
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Voronin scores with a head kick.
Voronin misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Voronin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voronin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Voronin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Voronin.
Voronin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voronin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandstatter needs to keep his hands up - Voronin had a free shot at his head there.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voronin lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Voronin in his tracks. #T3#
Brandstatter throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Voronin.
Voronin blocks a leg kick.
Brandstatter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Voronin slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Voronin moves out of range.
Voronin lands a jab to Brandstatter's midsection.
A clash of legs there as Voronin blocks the low kick.
Voronin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Voronin.
Brandstatter keeps Voronin at a distance using the push kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brandstatter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Voronin - the referee stops the clock and Brandstatter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Voronin. Brandstatter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandstatter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Voronin just manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Voronin connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
Brandstatter throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin misses with a low kick as Brandstatter jumps back.
Brandstatter works the jab nicely.
Brandstatter misses with a looping left.
Voronin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Voronin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandstatter motions for Voronin to come forward. Brandstatter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Voronin avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tests Voronin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good work by Voronin as he checks the leg kick.
Voronin slips a jab from Brandstatter.
Voronin misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Voronin's knee but Voronin avoids it well.
Voronin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandstatter with a hook.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandstatter tries a low kick but Voronin avoids it.
Voronin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Voronin.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Voronin on the side of the head.
Brandstatter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voronin manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter cracks Voronin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Voronin misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Voronin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Voronin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Voronin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandstatter.
Voronin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brandstatter. Voronin shrugs it off though. #T1##CL2#
Voronin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with some punches. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandstatter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Voronin connects with a leg kick.
Brandstatter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voronin can do to turn this around?
Brandstatter blocks the body kick.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Voronin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brandstatter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voronin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Voronin under the eye.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brandstatter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Brandstatter misses its target.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from Voronin.
Brandstatter cracks Voronin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandstatter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brandstatter lunges at Voronin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Voronin's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Voronin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandstatter's head.
Brandstatter feints and then cracks Voronin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voronin down.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Decent striking displayed by Brandstatter there.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voronin throws out the jab.
Nice body kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Voronin's head but Voronin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Voronin moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a jab.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Voronin.
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Voronin does it's job there.
A low kick from Voronin misses
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
Voronin throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Voronin scores with a head kick. Brandstatter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brandstatter takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Voronin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voronin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandstatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Voronin scrambles back to his feet.
Brandstatter connects with a jab.
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Voronin tries to clinch up.
Voronin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voronin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Voronin counters with a one-two to the body.
Voronin throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Voronin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Voronin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Voronin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Voronin misses with an uppercut.
Voronin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voronin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voronin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick. #T4#
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter scores with a nice right hand.
Voronin misses with an uppercut.
Voronin throws a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head but Brandstatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Voronin looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
A big left from Voronin misses.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot that snaps Voronin's head back.
Voronin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brandstatter keeps the fight on the outside.
Voronin misses with a body shot.
Voronin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.
Voronin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Voronin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body kick from Voronin.
Brandstatter throws a lazy uppercut
letting Voronin counter with a right hand.
Voronin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Voronin connects with a solid leg kick.
Voronin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voronin 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 Brandstatter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandstatter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Voronin looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Voronin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Voronin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandstatter blocks the body kick.
Voronin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Voronin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Voronin moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Voronin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Voronin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter tests Voronin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Voronin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Voronin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Brandstatter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick.
Voronin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Voronin misses with a straight right.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Voronin sees coming a mile off.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voronin.
That kick from Brandstatter tenderised Voronin's leg. Voronin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Voronin. Voronin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Voronin throws a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a good low kick that Voronin was not able to check.
Voronin throws a lazy body kick
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voronin.
Voronin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandstatter.
Voronin misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
Voronin throws a sloppy head kick
and Brandstatter counters with a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Voronin under the eye.
Andriy Voronin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voronin throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter avoids the head kick by Voronin.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the body.
Voronin throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandstatter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Voronin's head.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Voronin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Voronin down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Voronin moves into the clinch.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land. #T3#
Brandstatter scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
A short right from Brandstatter.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Brandstatter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Voronin cracks Brandstatter with a good jab.
Voronin takes one to the chin there.
Brandstatter with a nice cross.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Brandstatter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Voronin doesn't seem phased though.
Voronin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronin throws a right and a left that Brandstatter avoids nicely.
Voronin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Brandstatter lands a right hook to the body.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Voronin.
That kick from Brandstatter tenderised Voronin's leg. Voronin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voronin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandstatter counters with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Voronin counters with a body kick.
Brandstatter throws a front kick that sends Voronin stumbling back into the ropes.
Voronin 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.
Voronin misses with the combination.
Voronin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voronin throws a body kick that misses.
Voronin takes one on the button.
Voronin throws a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head but Brandstatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin tries to clinch up
and Brandstatter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandstatter thumps Voronin with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brandstatter 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Syn Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Rocha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter misses with the body kick
and Da Rocha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the body
and Da Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Rocha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been informed that Da Rocha 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.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Rocha manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Rocha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Da Rocha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Rocha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brandstatter thumps Da Rocha with a low kick.
Brandstatter misses with a right hand
and Da Rocha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
and Da Rocha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brandstatter lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Rocha off the cage and back into range.
Brandstatter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Da Rocha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Rocha manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter is looking to wear down Da Rocha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Rocha manages to avoid it.
Da Rocha flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandstatter steps away.
Da Rocha moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Da Rocha slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Da Rocha saw that one coming. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Brandstatter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a push kick but Da Rocha slaps the foot to one side.
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandstatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but Da Rocha checks it.
Da Rocha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Da Rocha down with leg kicks. #T4#
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Da Rocha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Da Rocha avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
Brandstatter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Da Rocha controls the action.
Da Rocha stalls.
Da Rocha has Brandstatter pressed against the cage, preventing Brandstatter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandstatter softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Rocha.
Brandstatter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brandstatter scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Rocha is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Da Rocha slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Da Rocha moved away.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Da Rocha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Rocha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Rocha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Da Rocha is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Brandstatter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandstatter tries to land a body kick
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Rocha momentarily.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Brandstatter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Da Rocha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandstatter thinking.
Brandstatter with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Rocha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandstatter tries to land a body kick
and Da Rocha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Rocha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Rocha can do to turn this around?#T3#
Brandstatter throws an off balance right hand
and Da Rocha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Da Rocha moved away.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Rocha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Da Rocha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brandstatter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Rocha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Rocha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but Da Rocha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Da Rocha blocks it.
Da Rocha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Da Rocha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Rocha! But no joy.
Da Rocha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
and Da Rocha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
That's time! Brandstatter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Da Rocha counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Da Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandstatter misses with a right hand
and Da Rocha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Rocha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Rocha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Rocha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Da Rocha counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Rocha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brandstatter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Da Rocha will feel that in the morning.
Da Rocha slips under a jab.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Brandstatter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandstatter misses with a right hand
and Da Rocha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Da Rocha ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Da Rocha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Da Rocha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Rocha counters with a two punch combo.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Da Rocha moves out of range.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Da Rocha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Da Rocha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Da Rocha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Rocha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brandstatter swings widly with a right hand
and Da Rocha counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Rocha was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Da Rocha replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brandstatter blocks it well.
Brandstatter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Da Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Rocha moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Rocha is out of range.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandstatter cracks Da Rocha with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brandstatter 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Syn 720
Date: Sep 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter wants to slow Sideman down by chopping away at his legs.
Sideman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sideman's sensitive parts.
Sideman misses with a few strikes there.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body shot.
Brandstatter 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.
Sideman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sideman shoots in and gets a takedown into Brandstatter's guard.
Brandstatter trying to keep a closed guard but Sideman is proving a slippery customer.
Brandstatter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Sideman won't allow Brandstatter to sweep him here.
Sideman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brandstatter looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandstatter, not yet.
Sideman tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandstatter is retaining full guard.
Sideman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandstatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Brandstatter misses with a looping left.
Sideman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brandstatter.
Sideman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Sideman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Sideman avoids it easily.
Sideman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
It looked like Sideman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Sideman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter misses with some punches. #T3#
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sideman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sideman.
Brandstatter is trying to force a seperation but Sideman has the dominant position.
Sideman tries to pull guard but Brandstatter won't allow it.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sideman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brandstatter smiles and moves away.
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sideman momentarily.
Sideman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brandstatter works Sideman's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Sideman tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Brandstatter lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter throws a hook but Sideman avoids it easily.
Sideman 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Sideman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandstatter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandstatter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sideman tries to clinch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Sideman misses.
Brandstatter throws out a counter right but Sideman avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter lands an overhand right.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Sideman moves in looking to clinch but Brandstatter pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Sideman throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sideman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Sideman's head. #CL#
Sideman rushes Brandstatter and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Brandstatter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Sideman gets a clinch.
Sideman jumps guard but Brandstatter stands there with Sideman around his waist. Sideman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Sideman.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sideman drives through and clinches with Brandstatter against the ropes. #T1#
Sideman tries to pull guard but Brandstatter forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Brandstatter on the inside. #BC2#
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter lands with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter lands with an uppercut that bounces Sideman off the ropes and back into range.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sideman. That did some damage!
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sideman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Sideman's head.
Donk. Brandstatter catches Sideman right on the button with a cross.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sideman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandstatter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sideman lands a head shot.#T2#
Sideman misses with a head kick.
Sideman throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Sideman throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
Sideman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandstatter is fending him off so far but Sideman persists. Nope, Brandstatter circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Sideman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brandstatter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandstatter with a nice calf kick.
Sideman connects with a right hand. Brandstatter shakes it off.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandstatter!
Brandstatter scores with a hook to the body. Sideman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Sideman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Sideman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandstatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sideman scrambles back to his feet.
Brandstatter misses the jab.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brandstatter misses with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandstatter, as that shot connected.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sideman. That did some damage!
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Sideman checks it.
Sideman wants to clinch.#T4#
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Sideman is looking to counter punch.
Sideman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Sideman moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sideman misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws out a leg kick but Sideman moves out of range and Brandstatter only half commits.
Sideman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Sideman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sideman tries to clinch up but Brandstatter circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Sideman ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sideman with a jab.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sideman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sideman is looking to counter the offense by Brandstatter and move into the clinch.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Sideman's head but Sideman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sideman moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
Sideman has a takedown stuffed.
Brandstatter fakes the leg kick and cracks Sideman in the body.
Sideman misses with a body shot
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandstatter thumps Sideman with a low kick.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Sideman is out of range.
Brandstatter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Sideman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandstatter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses.
Brandstatter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sideman doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandstatter scores with a jab.
Brandstatter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brandstatter misses the jab.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brandstatter swings widly with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandstatter connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Sideman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Brandstatter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman dives in and grabs Brandstatter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandstatter pushes down on Sideman's head and hops out.
Denny Sideman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Sideman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandstatter doesn't seem phased though.
Brandstatter scores with a jab. Sideman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman shoots in and drives through. Brandstatter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Sideman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandstatter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sideman slips a jab from Brandstatter.
A little feinted left hand from Sideman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandstatter as he jumps to the side.
Sideman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter thuds his right hand into Sideman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Sideman throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Sideman throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Sideman's front leg but catches the back leg as Sideman tries to avoid it.
Sideman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sideman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brandstatter's waist but Brandstatter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sideman off to one side.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sideman.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Brandstatter with a hook.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sideman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sideman takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandstatter lands with a cross.
Brandstatter catches Sideman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sideman looks to throw a body kick
and Brandstatter counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Sideman as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Sideman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandstatter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sideman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sideman checks it well.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a hook.
Sideman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandstatter digs a good hook to Sideman's body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandstatter 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
A relieved looking Wolfgang Brandstatter 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: UnderGround FC 128
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Jackson .
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Brandstatter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson 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.
Brandstatter throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter jabs at Jackson 's body.
Brandstatter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Jackson 's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Brandstatter lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson 's head.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson .
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson .
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandstatter.
A lazy body kick from Brandstatter
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Brandstatter tests Jackson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson 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.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson 's head.
Brandstatter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Brandstatter rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson 's elbow.
Good body shot from Jackson .
A short body shot lands from Brandstatter as the two fighters clinch.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Jackson .
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson is leaning against Brandstatter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson is leaning against Brandstatter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brandstatter up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson .
Brandstatter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson .
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Brandstatter scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Brandstatter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandstatter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandstatter.
Jackson tries to circle away but Brandstatter has him pinned against the cage.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson taking a breather.
A short right from Jackson .
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Jackson .
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brandstatter throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Brandstatter only half commits.
Brandstatter catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Jackson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Brandstatter jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jackson swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson .#T1#
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Brandstatter wants to clinch.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brandstatter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick. #T2#
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandstatter's head.
Jackson slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Brandstatter.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Brandstatter moves into range and clinches up with Jackson .
A short right from Jackson .
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage. #T3#
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Brandstatter gets through Jackson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson .
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandstatter.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brandstatter has him pressed against the cage.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter. #T4#
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a body punch. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson slips a jab from Brandstatter.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Brandstatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter 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#
Jackson throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Jackson 's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandstatter.
Nice shot lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a hook.
Brandstatter thuds his right hand into Jackson 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Brandstatter didn't see that one coming.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson .
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson misses with a low kick. #T1#
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
And Jackson responds with a good body kick, but Brandstatter manages to step out the way in time.
Brandstatter walks into a straight right hand from Jackson .
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brandstatter to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson .
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson . #CL#
Brandstatter gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Jackson .
A hook to the body from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the side of Jackson 's head.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to work over Jackson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it. #T2##BC2#
Jackson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Jackson .
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.#T3#
Brandstatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson .
Jackson moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandstatter with a nice calf kick.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson .
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson .
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brandstatter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Jackson .
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson ! But no joy.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Brandstatter's body. Brandstatter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Walter Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Walter Jackson .
Well Brandstatter 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: UnderGround FC 118
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Brandstatter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brandstatter avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa throws a leg kick but Brandstatter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brandstatter avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Brandstatter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alamaa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alamaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Alamaa down.
A big left from Alamaa misses.
Alamaa misses with a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick by Alamaa misses
and Brandstatter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alamaa throws out the jab.
Brandstatter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alamaa is breathing heavily.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alamaa throws out the jab.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Brandstatter cracks Alamaa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brandstatter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alamaa to stand back up!#ROC2#
Alamaa is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Iivari Alamaa has been cut.#T1#
A low kick from Alamaa misses
and Brandstatter counters with a solid body kick.
Oh Alamaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandstatter grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Alamaa takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Brandstatter cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wolfgang Brandstatter!
A relieved looking Wolfgang Brandstatter 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: WPFC 53 - Papi vs. Wolfang
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Brandstatter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tantor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Brandstatter lands a nice hook to Tantor's body. Tantor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy body kick from Brandstatter
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter lands with an uppercut that bounces Tantor off the cage and back into range.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Brandstatter off balance momentarily.
Tantor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tantor thumps Brandstatter with a low kick.
Tantor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Tantor checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor checks the leg kick.
Tantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tantor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brandstatter if he has to take too many more of those.
Tantor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tantor scores with the left hand. Brandstatter knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandstatter jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tantor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandstatter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Brandstatter moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tantor.#T2#
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Brandstatter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range. #CL2#
Brandstatter clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Brandstatter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
Tantor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage. #T3#
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Tantor is struggling to control the position.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor cracks Brandstatter with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Tantor tries to break the clinch but Brandstatter is controlling the position.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Tantor taking a breather.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor is looking to control Brandstatter's arms but Brandstatter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tantor has his back to the cage.
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Tantor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tantor's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter scores with a jab. Tantor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Tantor saw that one coming.
It looked like Tantor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a head kick. That will keep Brandstatter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tantor slips a jab and a cross from Brandstatter.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Brandstatter avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Tantor's head back.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Brandstatter coming out on top.
Brandstatter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor throws a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
Papi Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandstatter should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Brandstatter finds it's target.
Brandstatter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tantor lands with a hook. Brandstatter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Nice uppercut there from Tantor.
Tantor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor lands with a straight right. Brandstatter didn't see that one coming.
Tantor blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Brandstatter clobbers Tantor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandstatter tries to clinch up.#T2#
A shot to the body from Brandstatter misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tantor in his tracks.
Tantor swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandstatter.
As Brandstatter backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but Tantor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandstatter scores with a three punch combo!
Tantor lands the left hand.
Tantor keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Brandstatter pushes Tantor up against the cage in a clinch.
Tantor avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter prevents Tantor from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter. #T3#
Tantor is looking to chop away at Brandstatter's legs.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Tantor checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Tantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Tantor cracks Brandstatter with an open hand slap.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandstatter.#CL2#
Tantor gets tackled into the cage by Brandstatter. Brandstatter maintains the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tantor.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Tantor jumps into guard, dragging Brandstatter to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tantor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandstatter is controlling him.
Brandstatter sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Brandstatter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brandstatter advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter tries to advance to mount but Tantor denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Brandstatter moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Brandstatter lands a jab to Tantor's midsection.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Tantor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tantor tries a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Tantor tries a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor looks to land a body kick but Brandstatter moved away.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Tantor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Tantor connects with the punch.
Brandstatter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tantor if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice jab there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor lands an overhand right.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Tantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brandstatter throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor thuds his shin into the meat of Brandstatter's side.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Tantor. #T2#
Tantor slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor sets himself, and Brandstatter steps forward looking for the clinch! Tantor avoids it this time.
Tantor tries to land a body kick
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandstatter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brandstatter scores with a push kick.
Brandstatter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tantor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Good work by Brandstatter as he checks the leg kick.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter catches Tantor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
Brandstatter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tantor!
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandstatters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brandstatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a right hand to the body.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tantor checks it well.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandstatter's calf.
Brandstatter walks into a straight right hand from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tantor takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Brandstatter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Tantor misses.
Brandstatter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tantor if he has to take too many more of those.
A cross from Brandstatter lands.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tantor keeps Brandstatter at a distance using the push kick.
Brandstatter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tantor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brandstatter's knee momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandstatter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papi Tantor clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tantor checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick.
Brandstatter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tantor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tantor blocks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tantor 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 Brandstatter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandstatter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot by Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Tantor scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Brandstatter down.
Brandstatter tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Brandstatter is looking to clinch but Tantor is avoiding it.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Brandstatter throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brandstatter jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tantor. That did some damage!
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and Tantor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tantor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. Brandstatter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brandstatter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Brandstatter avoids them all with ease.
Brandstatter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tantor connects with a crisp 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!
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Tantor moved away.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. #T2#
Brandstatter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandstatter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tantor.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandstatter jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brandstatter lands with a slapping head kick.
Brandstatter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Brandstatter darts in and clinches Tantor up against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tantor.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Tantor presses Brandstatter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Brandstatter scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Tantor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tantor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tantor looking to stall.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor jumps guard but Brandstatter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
Tantor stalling.
Brandstatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tantor working aggressively here.
Tantor is struggling to control the position.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandstatter tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tantor tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Brandstatter lands with a cross.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Tantor circles away.
Tantor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Tantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Tantor tries to avoid it.
Tantor lands the left hand.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Brandstatter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandstatter thinking.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Tantor.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brandstatter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Tantor slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Tantor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandstatter throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a body kick that stops Brandstatter in his tracks momentarily.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Tantor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandstatter doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body
and Brandstatter counters with an inside leg kick.
Tantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandstatter checks it well.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandstatter scores with the left hand. Tantor knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Tantor misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tantor avoids the head kick by Brandstatter.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Brandstatter misses
and Tantor counters with a good low kick that Brandstatter was not able to check.
Tantor feints and then cracks Brandstatter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandstatter down.
Brandstatter takes one on the button.
A solid body kick from Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor throws the kick towards the body but Brandstatter avoids it.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range.
Tantor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandstatter. That did some damage!
A big left from Tantor misses.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tantor under the eye.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor retains his middleweight title!
Papi Tantor looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I have to thank Brandstatter. At december i started to spar 6 times a week, because there was fighter at 185 who had about +50 points more at striking primaries. Now we are even.'.

Event: WPFC 49 - Knox vs. Dairy
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Raffington has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brandstatter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington tries a quick counter leg kick but Brandstatter is wise to it.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter lands a front kick.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Raffington.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Raffington off balance momentarily.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raffington. #T1#
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Brandstatter with a jab.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Raffington's knee but Raffington avoids it well.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body shot.
Raffington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raffington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandstatter works the jab nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Raffington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Raffington misses.#T2#
Raffington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandstatter's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Raffington throws a front kick aimed at Brandstatter's knee but Brandstatter avoids it well.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury in the buildup to the fight.
Brandstatter connects with a jab.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Brandstatter avoids it.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Raffington moved away.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Raffington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raffington tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington feints a counter leg kick.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Raffington's shoulder, as Raffington tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Raffington tries to work over Brandstatter's front leg with a kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Brandstatter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Raffington's head back.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Raffington responds with a good body kick, but Brandstatter manages to step out the way in time.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brandstatter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Raffington saw it coming and moves away.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Raffington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Raffington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raffington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Raffington.
Brandstatter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raffington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brandstatter. Brandstatter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.#T4#
Brandstatter with a nice cross.
Brandstatter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Raffington takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Raffington tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandstatter jabs at Raffington's body.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Raffington saw it coming and moves away.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
That's time! Brandstatter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Brandstatter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington tries to counter with a clinch but Brandstatter shakes him off and moves away.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandstatter connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Raffington thinks about the counter body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Raffington might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandstatter has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Raffington misses with a body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Brandstatter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brandstatter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raffington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Raffington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raffington moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raffington checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a body kick.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses #CL2#
and Raffington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
Raffington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandstatter checks it well.
Brandstatter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raffington slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Raffington's head.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Raffington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Raffington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Raffington thinks about the counter body kick.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Raffington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raffington doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandstatter lands a slapping body shot.
Brandstatter lands with a cross.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raffington can do to turn this around?
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brandstatter checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Brandstatter lands with a shot to the body.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raffington's sensitive parts.
Raffington throws a solid leg kick but Brandstatter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raffington.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raffington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Raffington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Brandstatter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brandstatter lands a jab to Raffington's midsection.
Brandstatter thows a body kick. Raffington tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Brandstatter misses with the body kick
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Raffington drops his hands momentarily and Brandstatter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Brandstatter counters with a quick kick to the body but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brandstatter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raffington's head.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Raffington's shoulder, as Raffington tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington blocks a jab.#T2#
Brandstatter scores with a push kick.
A jab lands there for Brandstatter.
Raffington lunges at Brandstatter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brandstatter's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter throws a shot to the body.
Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandstatter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raffington's head.
Raffington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Raffington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a left to the body.
Raffington moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Raffington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandstatter doesn't seem bothered though.
Raffington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Raffington defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Brandstatter.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Brandstatter finds it's way through Raffington's defenses.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raffington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brandstatter with a body shot.
Raffington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter thuds a left hand into Raffington's body.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raffington moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter misses with a jab to the body
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Raffington slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Raffington lands a nice looking body shot.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandstatter lands a really nice looking cross but Raffington seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandstatter, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WPFC 42 - New Year, Same Blood
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Brandstatter misses.
Tantor lands an overhand right.
Tantor feints and then cracks Brandstatter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandstatter down.
A lazy left from Brandstatter finds it's target.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Tantor.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter blocks a leg kick.
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandstatters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brandstatter gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandstatter - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
It seemed like Brandstatter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tantor.
Brandstatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papi Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Tantor moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Brandstatter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brandstatter.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter. #T2#
Tantor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter is leaning against Tantor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brandstatter lands a shot to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land. #T3#
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tantor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor is trying to maintain a safe position but Brandstatter gets an underhook and turns Tantor into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a body shot.
Tantor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brandstatter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandstatter digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor thumps Brandstatter with a low kick.
Tantor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Tantor swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter counters with a body kick.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Tantor.
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandstatter lunges at Tantor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tantor's hand.
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 Papi Tantor 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#
Tantor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Tantor throws a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brandstatter. Brandstatter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter wants to counter the offense by Tantor and move into the clinch position.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter connects with a right hand. Tantor shakes it off.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a right hand.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a big head kick but Tantor shrugs it off.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
Brandstatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brandstatter's knee momentarily.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Brandstatter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brandstatter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor looks to throw a body kick
and Brandstatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
Brandstatter lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tantor sets himself, and Brandstatter steps forward looking for the clinch! Tantor avoids it this time.
Tantor scores 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!
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Brandstatter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papi Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Brandstatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor cracks the inside of Brandstatter's front leg.
Brandstatter wants to clinch but Tantor slips to the side
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Tantor misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandstatter, as that shot connected.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.
Tantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandstatter checks it well.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brandstatter lands a jab.
Brandstatter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
A left lands for Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tantor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
Tantor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Brandstatter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandstatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor sizes up Brandstatter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Tantor tries to keep at a distance but Brandstatter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandstatter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandstatter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandstatter.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Brandstatter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from Brandstatter.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor moves forwards but Brandstatter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brandstatter misses the jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Brandstatter clinches up against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandstatter's calf.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tantor digs a good body shot into Brandstatter's ribs.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut
and Tantor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brandstatter's knee momentarily.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tantor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Tantor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing.
Brandstatter throws a solid leg kick but Tantor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a nice body kick.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Tantor is predictable there
and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Tantor scores with a nice head shot.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a body kick.
Tantor throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Tantor takes one on the button.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tantor throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Brandstatter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brandstatter.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Papi Tantor did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Brandstatter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandstatter looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor is looking to land body kicks.
Brandstatter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor. #T1#
Nice cross by Tantor.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Brandstatter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Tantor throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Brandstatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandstatter blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter cracks the inside of Tantor's front leg.
Good shot there by Tantor.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Tantor
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Tantor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brandstatter counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Brandstatter finds it's target.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor walks into a left hand.
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Brandstatter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Brandstatter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3##CL2#
Brandstatter clinches up against the cage.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor tries to break free but Brandstatter pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Brandstatter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor tries to circle away but Brandstatter has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tantor.
Brandstatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Brandstatter moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandstatter's calf.
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!
Tantor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tantor lands with a cross.
A low kick from Tantor is predictable there
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor is looking to chop away at Brandstatter's legs.
Brandstatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tantor moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Tantor cracks the inside of Brandstatter's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Brandstatter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Brandstatter avoided it.
Tantor cracks the inside of Brandstatter's front leg. #CL2#
Brandstatter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tantor, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Brandstatter. #T1##BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Brandstatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
Tantor throws a lazy head kick
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Brandstatter rushes Tantor and presses him up against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Tantor tries to stall but Brandstatter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the side of Tantor's head.
Brandstatter lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter is leaning against Tantor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tantor lands a right hand.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tantor backwards. #T3#
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor is looking to break free of the clinch but Brandstatter has double underhooks.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor is trying to stall.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tantor tries to pull guard but Brandstatter won't allow it.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.#T4#
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Tantor backwards. #TD#
Tantor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tantor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tantor controlling the position.
Tantor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brandstatter content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Tantor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandstatter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandstatter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tantor is trying to hold Brandstatter in close to prevent damage but Brandstatter has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter controlling the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Papi Tantor, 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: WPFC 34 - Nunes vs. Babinski 2
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Brandstatter misses with the combination.
As Brandstatter tries to get set, Power tries to push him back and clinch up but Brandstatter manages to avoid the attempt.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Power closes the distance and pushes Brandstatter back into the cage.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter letting Power take a breather here.
Power throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter lands with a light punch inside.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandstatter lands a body punch.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter is working Power over against the cage.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Brandstatter lands a shot to the body.
Brandstatter managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Power has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Power lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Brandstatter.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandstatter.
Power is breathing heavily.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter is working Power over against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Brandstatter cracks Power with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandstatter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brandstatter lands with a right to the head.
Brandstatter pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Brandstatter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power tries to stall but Brandstatter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Power stalling in the clinch but Brandstatter improves position.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Brandstatter scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
Brandstatter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Brandstatter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Brandstatter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Power is rocked!
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Brandstatter presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
Brandstatter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brandstatter cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandstatter lands a body shot.
Brandstatter lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter lands a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brandstatter cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Brandstatter.#KD2#
Brandstatter lands a big right hand that sends Power crashing to the mat! Brandstatter stays standing though and waves Power back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Power drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Brandstatter swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Power's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Brandstatter!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfgang Brandstatter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WPFC 26 - Tiramanti vs Arroyo
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Craig.
Craig throws a right and a left that Brandstatter avoids nicely.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Craig moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Craig is out of range.
Craig lands a nice shot that snaps Brandstatter's head back.
Craig slips a jab and a cross from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craig.
Brandstatter raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Craig swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Craig throws a series of punches but Brandstatter avoids them all with ease.
Brandstatter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Craig lands a head shot.
No joy there for Craig, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
Craig looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Craig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craig lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brandstatter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Craig tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandstatter connects with a nice looking jab.
Craig tries to bum rush Brandstatter with a series of wild strikes but Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Craig slips the punch.
Craig scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Craig. Those never looked like landing.
Craig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Craig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Craig. #T2#
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandstatter with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craig tries to bum rush Brandstatter with a series of wild strikes but Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Craig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brandstatter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Craig's knee momentarily.
Craig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craig misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
A combination from Craig does no damage.
Craig pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brandstatter back to the cage. Craig follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Brandstatter moves into the clinch.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the side of Craig's head.
Craig takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandstatter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards. #T3#
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter lands a body shot.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Brandstatter.
Craig is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
A short right from Brandstatter on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Craig is rocked!
Brandstatter is leaning against Craig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Craig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandstatter is working Craig over against the cage.
Brandstatter lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Brandstatter gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Brandstatter.
Craig seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter works on Craig's body with a couple of short punches.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandstatter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Craig or not.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brandstatter lands a left hand.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandstatter pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.#KD2#
Brandstatter drops Craig onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Craig is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Brandstatter rushes Craig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Craig's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandstatter.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brandstatter pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter has Craig pressed against the cage, preventing Craig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Craig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brandstatter has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brandstatter lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Craig to his knees! Brandstatter keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Wolfgang Brandstatter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Benn Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Benn Jr throws a right and a left that Brandstatter avoids nicely.
Brandstatter throws an off balance right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandstatter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benn Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brandstatter. Brandstatter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benn Jr lands an overhand right.
Brandstatter dodges the punch combination from Benn Jr.
Donk. Benn Jr catches Brandstatter right on the button with a cross.
Benn Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandstatters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brandstatter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Brandstatter tries to move into range but Benn Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benn Jr swinging wildly here.
Brandstatter lands with a nice body kick.
Nigel Benn Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benn Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benn Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Benn Jr moves out of range easily.
Benn Jr throws a big counter combination but Brandstatter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benn Jr checks it well.
Benn Jr scores with a body shot.
Benn Jr blocks a head kick by Brandstatter.
Benn Jr lands an overhand right.
Benn Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Benn Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandstatter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benn Jr. Benn Jr obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Benn Jr lands with a hook. Brandstatter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch
and Benn Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandstatter walks into a jab.
Benn Jr dips to his left and cracks Brandstatter with an uppercut!
Benn Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Benn Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Brandstatter is rocked!
Benn Jr throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Brandstatter crashing down! Brandstatter tries to stagger back to his feet but Benn Jr just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Brandstatter asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Benn Jr!
A victorious Nigel Benn Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DSC STRIKE 35
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Brandstatter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Glass's head.
Glass throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Glass.
Glass lands a leg kick that knocks Brandstatter off balance momentarily.
Brandstatter scores with a head kick.
Glass avoids the head kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Brandstatter.
Glass throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter wants to slow Glass down by chopping away at his legs.
Glass throws a lazy head kick
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Glass saw that one coming.
Glass misses with a head kick.
Glass throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Brandstatter lands a head kick!
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Glass feints a counter leg kick.
Glass tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
Glass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glass throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Glass blocks the body kick.
Glass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glass goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Glass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
Glass wants to land a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range.
Brandstatter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Glass throws a head kick that Brandstatter semi-blocks. #T2#
Good work by Glass as he checks the leg kick.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the leg kick from Glass.
Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glass throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Glass lands a head kick. Brandstatter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brandstatter lands with a kick to the temple. Glass shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Glass throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Glass.
Glass moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
Glass pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Glass throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brandstatter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glass's calf.
Glass throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Glass misses
and Brandstatter counters with a head kick.
Brandstatter fakes the leg kick and cracks Glass in the body.
Glass looks winded!
Brandstatter pushes Glass away with a front kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Glass blocks the leg kick.
Glass thinks about the counter body kick.
Glass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter misses with a head kick.
Brandstatter avoids the head kick by Glass.
Brandstatter connects with a high kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass avoids a kick to the body.
Glass throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Glass crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brandstatter - the referee stops the clock and Glass gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brandstatter. Glass manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A clash of legs there as Glass blocks the low kick.
Glass counters with a body kick.
Brandstatter lands a high kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Glass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Glass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Glass scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick from Glass misses.
Brandstatter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Glass misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Brandstatter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Glass throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick from Glass is predictable there
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brandstatter avoids the head kick by Glass.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Glass looks for the body kick but Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Glass.
Glass throws a head kick that misses.
Brandstatter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Glass off balance momentarily.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Glass
and Brandstatter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Glass's knee momentarily.
Glass's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Glass - that will leave a mark!
Glass throws a head kick that misses.
Brandstatter scores with a head kick. Glass tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A leg kick checked by Glass.
Glass throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glass steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Glass 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.
Glass throws a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.#T2#
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Glass jumps back.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Glass's knee but Glass avoids it well.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Glass.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandstatter lands a head kick!
Brandstatter avoids the head kick by Glass.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Glass blocks a head kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Glass.
Glass throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glass.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Glass.
Glass blocks a head kick by Brandstatter.
Glass throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Glass.
Glass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glass pushes Brandstatter away with a front kick.
Glass throws a sloppy head kick
and Brandstatter counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick
and Glass counters with a body kick.
Glass throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Glass.
Glass throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Glass scores with a spinning back kick!
Glass moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glass throws a leg kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Glass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glass throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Glass is predictable there
and Brandstatter counters with a good low kick that Glass was not able to check.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Glass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandstatter throws a counter high kick but Glass was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brandstatter throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Glass tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Glass.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Glass moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Glass throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glass.
Glass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandstatter delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Glass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandstatter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses.
Brandstatter avoids the head kick by Glass.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Glass down.
Glass throws a head kick that half lands.
Glass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Glass. #T2#
Glass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
Glass throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Glass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Glass moved away.
Brandstatter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Glass is looking to land body kicks.
Glass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glass lands a leg kick that knocks Brandstatter off balance momentarily.
Glass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandstatter avoids the head kick by Glass.
Glass moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandstatter scores with a head kick.
Glass throws a lazy head kick
and Brandstatter counters with a head kick.
Brandstatter throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Glass only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glass. #T4#
Glass moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Glass throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brandstatter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass misses with a head kick.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Glass.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Glass tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glass. Glass obviously looking to wear him down.
Hugh Glass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.

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 Wolfgang Brandstatter.
Well Brandstatter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

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