Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1019 Drax vs Kilo II
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Coloradas saw that one coming.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coloradas.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Coloradas.
As Coloradas backs away, Kilgore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore lands with a cross.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coloradas 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 Kilgore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kilgore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coloradas checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Nice body kick from Coloradas.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Coloradas moves out of range.
Coloradas throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coloradas doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilgore throws a leg kick
and Coloradas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coloradas.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Coloradas with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Coloradas instigates a clinch.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Coloradas.
Kilgore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Kilgore tries to circle away but Coloradas has him pinned against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coloradas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Coloradas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilgore is looking to wear down Coloradas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kilgore lands with a cross.
Kilgore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilgore lands a really nice looking cross but Coloradas seems unphased.
Kilgore scores with a kick to the body.
Coloradas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore is looking to land body kicks.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Coloradas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coloradas.
Coloradas ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Coloradas.
Coloradas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coloradas throws a combination. Kilgore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Coloradas is looking to clinch. #T2#
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Coloradas.
Coloradas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilgore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coloradas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore throws a jab when Coloradas was well out of range.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore clobbers Coloradas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coloradas throws a front kick aimed at Kilgore's knee but Kilgore avoids it well.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Coloradas jumps back.
Coloradas looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Coloradas just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coloradas.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilgore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Coloradas misses.
Kilgore with a nice calf kick.
Kilgore blocks the body kick.
Kilgore blocks a leg kick.
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Coloradas avoids the punch easily.
Coloradas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3##CL2#
Coloradas rushes Kilgore and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kilgore.
Kilgore is trying to force a seperation but Coloradas has the dominant position.#BC2#
Coloradas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coloradas connects with a crisp jab.
Kilgore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but Coloradas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Coloradas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coloradas misses with a body kick.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Coloradas avoids the punch easily.
Coloradas slips under a jab.
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
Coloradas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coloradas is able to avoid easily.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coloradas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice jab there from Kilgore.
Coloradas motions for Kilgore to come forward. Coloradas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Coloradas.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coloradas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coloradas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coloradas slips a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Coloradas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore avoids the head kick by Coloradas.
Coloradas misses the shot to the body.
Coloradas throws the kick towards the body but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coloradas.
Coloradas wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
A head kick misses from Coloradas.
It appears Kilgore was looking to counter with a kick there.
Coloradas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Coloradas avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coloradas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coloradas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilgore.
Coloradas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kilgore's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Coloradas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Coloradas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Coloradas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coloradas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore moves out of range as Coloradas throws a body kick.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Coloradas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coloradas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Coloradas blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Coloradas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coloradas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kilgore scores with a body shot.
A cross from Kilgore lands.
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!
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coloradas finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilgore's head.
Coloradas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coloradas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coloradas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Coloradas's leg but Coloradas calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Coloradas lands a body shot.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coloradas.
Coloradas slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Coloradas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Coloradas throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coloradas.
Coloradas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kilgore 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 Coloradas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coloradas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kilgore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coloradas. Coloradas obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the head.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coloradas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coloradas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Coloradas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Coloradas.
A big left from Coloradas misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coloradas scores with the left hand. Kilgore knows he should have avoided that one.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coloradas throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coloradas checks a leg kick.#T2#
Coloradas moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Kilgore with a nice calf kick.
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Coloradas moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Coloradas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coloradas throws a leg kick that misses.
Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilgore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilgore blocks the leg kick.
Coloradas feints and then cracks Kilgore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilgore down.
Coloradas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coloradas throws a series of punches but Kilgore avoids them all with ease.
Coloradas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coloradas throws a nice looking combination but Kilgore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coloradas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coloradas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Coloradas clinches up with Kilgore and pushes him back against the cage.
Coloradas trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Coloradas looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Kilgore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coloradas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coloradas can pounce on him.
Coloradas slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coloradas moves away.
Kilgore blocks a leg kick.
Coloradas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coloradas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coloradas tries to land a front kick but Kilgore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coloradas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Coloradas avoids it.
Coloradas misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Coloradas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Coloradas avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Coloradas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coloradas ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Kilgore throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coloradas checks a low kick from Kilgore.
A little jabbing left from Coloradas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coloradas.
Coloradas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilgore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coloradas throws out the jab.
Coloradas lands with a kick to the temple. Kilgore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Coloradas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coloradas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coloradas.
Coloradas tries to clinch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilgore lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore takes a swing at Coloradas's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coloradas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps Coloradas's head back.
Coloradas scores with a head kick. Kilgore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mangas Coloradas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Coloradas checks it.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Coloradas looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore dodges the punch combination from Coloradas.
Kilgore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore moves out of range as Coloradas throws a body kick.
Coloradas throws the kick towards the body but Kilgore avoids it.
Coloradas misses with a low kick.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Coloradas is just out of range.
Coloradas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kilgore half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coloradas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coloradas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilgore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coloradas throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coloradas was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Coloradas feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Coloradas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coloradas lands with a kick to the temple. Kilgore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Coloradas checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Coloradas tries to land a front kick but Kilgore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coloradas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coloradas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coloradas moves out of range of the strikes.
Coloradas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coloradas moves out of range of the strikes.
Coloradas slips under a jab from Kilgore.
A shot to the liver by Kilgore. Beautiful body shot.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coloradas.
Kilgore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coloradas just manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.
Kilgore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coloradas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kilgore swats away the attempt to clinch by Coloradas.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coloradas.#T2#
Coloradas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Coloradas throws a body kick that misses.
Coloradas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore takes one to the chin there.
Coloradas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coloradas scrambles back to his feet.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Coloradas avoids the punch easily.
Coloradas lands a front kick.
Coloradas moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Coloradas jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Coloradas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Coloradas is just out of range.
Coloradas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Coloradas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coloradas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Kilgore blocks the body kick.
Coloradas slips a jab and a cross from Kilgore.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Coloradas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Coloradas tries to work over Kilgore's front leg with a kick but Kilgore checks it. #T3#
Coloradas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Coloradas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into Coloradas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coloradas looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Coloradas.
Coloradas connects with a looping right hand.
Coloradas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
A big left from Coloradas misses.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coloradas throws a sloppy head kick and Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Coloradas moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Coloradas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coloradas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Coloradas.
Coloradas misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Coloradas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Coloradas misses.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Coloradas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromColoradas.
Coloradas scores with a hook.
Coloradas tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from Coloradas.
Coloradas staying out of range there.
It seemed like Coloradas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coloradas misses with a straight right.
Coloradas misses with a low kick.
Coloradas throws a sloppy head kick and Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Coloradas's ribs.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Coloradas takes one on the button.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Kilgore moved away.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Coloradas swinging wildly here.

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

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

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

Event: SYN 1014 Kilo vs Drax
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
Graves lands a jab to Kilgore's midsection.
Graves misses with a body shot
and Kilgore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore throws a counter high kick but Graves was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kilgore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graves takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves 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.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
and Kilgore counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the body
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Graves misses the body punch
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Graves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Graves pushes Kilgore up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kilgore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilgore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Graves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kilgore!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves working away.#T2#
Graves in side control, throwing shots but Kilgore defends.
Kilgore avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Graves.
Graves misses with the ground and pound.
Graves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves trying to control the action but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Graves.#T3#
Graves tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Graves looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kilgore is avoiding damage well.
Kilgore avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Graves.
Graves advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Graves there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kilgore tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Kilgore tries to hold on but Graves postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Kilgore is in trouble now - Graves has advanced to mount!
Kilgore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Graves connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Graves punching from mount but Kilgore doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Graves lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that round.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Graves takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses. #CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.#TD2#
Graves feints and as Kilgore raises his hands in defense, Graves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Graves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Kilgore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graves on the ground.
Graves scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Graves wants to pass the guard but Kilgore is keeping the position.
Kilgore is trying to control the position but Graves postures up.
Graves postures up in Kilgore's guard and throws a big left but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves.
Graves throwing strikes but missing.
Graves wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kilgore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Graves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Graves showed some decent athleticism there.
Kilgore is staying active underneath Graves, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kilgore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Graves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kilgore's thigh. Kilgore counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Graves stands and throws Kilgore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Graves is working Kilgore over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kilgore struggling a bit here.
Kilgore avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Graves.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ground and pound from Graves seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Graves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kilgore is looking to reverse the position.
Graves lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT2#Tacitus Kilgore's cut is getting worse.
Graves in side control, throwing shots but Kilgore defends.
Graves tries to score with some ground and pound. Kilgore controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kilgore works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Graves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Graves takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Graves takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Graves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves thuds a left hand into Kilgore's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Graves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kilgore's guard.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilgore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilgore is keeping the position for now.
Graves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Kilgore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kilgore. Graves shrugs it off though.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore tries a low kick but Graves avoids it.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Graves throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tacitus Kilgore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Graves moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Kilgore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves stuns Kilgore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graves 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 1008 Maluga vs Haggar
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Seran's head but Seran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seran flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Kilgore gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Seran counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Seran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilgore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Seran's ribs.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Seran 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.
Kilgore punishes Seran's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
And Seran tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilgore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seran shoots in but Kilgore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kilgore thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Seran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Good leg kick by Kilgore.
Seran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seran throws a head kick that misses
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seran thinks about the counter body kick.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt - Kilgore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyn Seran.#T2#
Seran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range.
Seran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seran moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Seran tries to bum rush Kilgore with a series of wild strikes but Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilgore takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
And Seran tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilgore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilgore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilgore takes a thudding leg kick, 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Seran looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Kilgore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and Seran counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seran misses with a takedown
and Kilgore counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4#
Seran has his takedown stuffed
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Seran staying out of range there.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Seran moves out of range.
Seran avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilgore tries to avoid it but Seran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilgore to the ground. Kilgore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Seran flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Kilgore tests Seran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Seran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Seran. That snapped Kilgore's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Seran fails to land the takedown.
Kilgore connects with a looping right hand.
Seran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Seran ducks down to avoid it.
Seran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Seran might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kilgore has got the better of the exchanges.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seran.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seran moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Seran moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Seran looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kilgore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kilgore.
Seran stands and throws Kilgore's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3##SUB2#
Seran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kilgore has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Seran goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kilgore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seran's guard! Nice work there by Kilgore!
Kilgore is stalling in the full guard.
Seran tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB2#
Seran has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kilgore is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Seran.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilgore is putting a hurting on Seran here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Seran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilgore is fending him off so far but Seran persists. Nope, Kilgore circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Seran darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Olyn Seran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seran is looking to pass Kilgore's guard but actually Kilgore recovers to full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kilgore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran advances position into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Seran goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kilgore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Seran but great work by Kilgore.
Seran tries to buck Kilgore off but Kilgore is having none of it.
Seran being controlled for a moment.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seran is not content to let Kilgore control the position.
Kilgore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seran on the ground.#T2#
Kilgore takes a little break here. Seran wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Seran tries to bench press Kilgore off him but Kilgore keeps the position.
Kilgore controls the position from side control.#T3#
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kilgore wants to control but Seran is keeping him busy.
Seran gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kilgore is keen to just control but Seran is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seran wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Kilgore moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Seran.
Seran tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilgore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seran keeps working.
Kilgore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seran is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Olyn Seran just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Seran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seran throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Kilgore tries to sprawl but Seran drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Seran is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Seran is working for a kimura here but Kilgore manages to reverse the position and he's now in Seran's guard. #T1#
Kilgore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Seran looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kilgore has picked Seran up and slammed him! Seran can't keep hold of the triangle and Kilgore manages to pass to side control!
Kilgore trying to control the position but Seran is working away.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard.
Seran is not content to let Kilgore control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kilgore creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilgore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Seran is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kilgore is tapping! Great win for Seran!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Olyn Seran 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: SYN 1002 Maluga vs Washington
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Graves throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Graves 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.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Graves swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range. #CL2#
Graves closes the distance and pushes Kilgore back into the cage.
Graves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kilgore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Graves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kilgore rather than just go for the knockout.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown. Kilgore tries to sprawl out of it but Graves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kilgore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
letting Kilgore counter with a right hand.
Kilgore needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Graves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Graves. That snapped Kilgore's head back. #T2#
Kilgore feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graves.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.#KD#
Kilgore sends Graves crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kilgore is motioning to the referee to let Graves up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Graves is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Graves is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilgore finish him?
A head kick by Kilgore - that's a beauty! Graves is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kilgore can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Tacitus Kilgore thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1000 Maluga vs Puno II
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Seran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seran takes one on the button.
Seran checks the leg kick.
That kick from Seran tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
A clash of legs there as Seran blocks the low kick.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Seran avoids the punch easily.
Seran throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Seran wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but Seran avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seran throws out the jab.
Seran blocks a low kick nicely.
Seran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore keeps the fight on the outside.
Seran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seran lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore is looking to slow Seran down with leg kicks.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore throws a wild body kick that Seran sees coming a mile off.
Seran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Seran digs a good hook to Kilgore's body.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seran connects with an inside leg kick.
Seran connects with an inside leg kick.
Seran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Seran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kilgore's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Kilgore controls Seran momentarily but Seran frees himself.
Seran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilgore swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Seran pushing down on Kilgore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Seran prevents Kilgore from improving his position.
Kilgore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Seran is looking for a kimura but Kilgore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seran to get the leverage.
Kilgore trying to hold on to Seran's head to control him but Seran postures up. #T3##SUB#
Seran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kilgore defends it well.
Seran tries to pass to full mount but Kilgore defends it.
Kilgore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Seran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Seran passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kilgore is looking to improve his position but Seran isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Seran.
Kilgore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Seran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilgore jabs Seran right on the nose. Seran blinks but takes it well.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seran.
Kilgore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore looks to land a body kick but Seran moved away.
Seran connects with a body shot.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Seran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Kilgore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seran throws a low kick, looking for Kilgore's leg but Kilgore calmly moves out of range.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Seran lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore is looking to land body kicks.
Seran scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Kilgore throws a hook but Seran blocks it.#CL#
Seran has closed the distance and engaged Kilgore in a clinch.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Kilgore controls the action.
A short left from Seran.
Seran keeps control of Kilgore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilgore can do to turn this around?#TD#
Seran pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Seran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Seran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kilgore stands and throws Seran's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Seran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kilgore taking a breather here.
Seran tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Seran is working hard here to advance position.
Seran is not content to let Kilgore control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seran is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kilgore is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kilgore tries to control but Seran wriggling away.
Kilgore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Seran is desperately trying to improve his position but Kilgore has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Seran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
Seran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seran darts in looking for a takedown but Kilgore gets double underhooks and turns Seran into the cage.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Kilgore controls the action.
Kilgore blocks an uppercut.
Kilgore can't break the clinch.
Kilgore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kilgore misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kilgore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Seran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
As Kilgore looks to move away, Seran throws a big counter combo but Kilgore just gets out of the way.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Seran swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Seran there.
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Seran is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
Seran is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Seran. Those never looked like landing.
It looks like Seran has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Seran is looking to wear down Kilgore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Seran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore wants to slow Seran down by chopping away at his legs.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Kilgore lands an overhand right.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Seran tried to score with a low kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Seran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilgore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kilgore tries to score with a low kick but Seran moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seran is defended easily by Kilgore.
Good shot there by Seran.#T2#
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilgore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kilgore with a nice calf kick.
Seran shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Seran takes the fight into the clinch.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran has Kilgore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kilgore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kilgore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kilgore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seran or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilgore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Seran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kilgore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Kilgore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kilgore can't break the clinch.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the side of Seran's head.
Kilgore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seran lands with a short shot to the head.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Kilgore has had enough of the clinch but Seran keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Kilgore has had enough of the clinch but Seran keeps him there for the moment.
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilgore controls his hands.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Seran.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore wants to break free but Seran has control.
Kilgore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Kilgore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Seran misses with a straight right.
Kilgore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seran is able to avoid easily.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Seran saw it coming and moves away.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seran lands a jab to the head.
Seran 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 nice combination there by Kilgore.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore stuffs the takedown attempt from Seran. Seran gets slowly back to his feet.
Seran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Seran is out of range.
Seran is looking to counter the offense by Kilgore and move into the clinch.
Kilgore has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Donk. Kilgore catches Seran right on the button with a cross.
Seran scores with a nice right hand.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore really 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.#R4#
Kilgore checks the leg kick.#TD#
Seran closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kilgore to the mat! Kilgore manages to get full guard.
Olyn Seran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seran wants to pass the guard but Kilgore is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran postures up.
Seran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilgore is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kilgore controls Seran momentarily but Seran frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seran fails with a takedown attempt.
Seran feints and then cracks Kilgore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilgore down.
Seran connects with a jab.
A jab from Seran misses.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Seran slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Seran.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Seran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilgore sprawls and moves away.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Seran saw it coming and moves away.
Seran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Seran throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Seran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Seran tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Seran clinches with his opponent.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore scores with a shot to the side of Seran's head.
Seran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kilgore wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seran feinted with a counter takedown.
Seran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seran.
Seran staying out of range there.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seran on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Seran misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Seran.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
Seran blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seran tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Seran shoots in and drives through. Kilgore sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seran.
Seran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Seran with the inside leg kick.
Seran lands with a kick to the temple. Kilgore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kilgore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seran under the eye.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kilgore manages to circle out of the way.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore motions for Seran to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Seran shoots in but Kilgore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Seran.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilgore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilgore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seran with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore lands a head kick!
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses
letting Seran counter with a right hand.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kilgore manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Seran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kilgore, pushing him back against the cage.
Kilgore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serans head.
Kilgore stops a takedown attempt from Seran.
A short uppercut from Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
Seran swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seran looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow Seran down.
Seran tries to land a leg kick but Kilgore saw it coming and moves away.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Seran. #T1#
Seran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Seran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kilgore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.#CL#
Seran closes the distance and clinches.
Kilgore tries to break free but Seran pushes him back against the cage.
Seran prevents Kilgore from breaking the clinch.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Seran misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Seran saw that one coming.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.#T2#
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seran connects with a right hand. Kilgore shakes it off.
Kilgore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seran.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt - Kilgore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Seran misses with a low kick.
Kilgore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Seran's leg but Seran calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Seran misses the target.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore scores with a jab. Seran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kilgore lands a glancing blow to the side of Seran's head.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seran manages to avoid it.#T3#
Seran throws a nice head kick!
Seran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Seran motions for Kilgore to come forward. Seran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Seran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilgore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Seran moves out of range.
Seran tries to clinch up.
Seran throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Seran closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kilgore to the mat! Kilgore manages to get full guard.
Kilgore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Seran wants to pass the guard but Kilgore is keeping the position.#T4#
Kilgore working a defensive guard here.
Kilgore keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass.
Kilgore has control of Seran's left arm, preventing Seran from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tacitus Kilgore.
I think Kilgore 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tacitus Kilgore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 991 Olsen vs Seigel
Date: Jun 08, 2023

#R1#
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
Kilgore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kilgore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kilgore throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem phased though.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilgore. Kilgore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Kilgore takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akhtankhanov is able to avoid easily.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
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!
Akhtankhanov is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilgore stuns Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Kilgore lands.
Akhtankhanov blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Kilgore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilgore down.
Kilgore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore cracks Akhtankhanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilgore thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore is looking to chop away at Akhtankhanov's legs.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore walks into a jab.
Akhtankhanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kilgore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Kilgore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilgore down.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore cracks Akhtankhanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Akhtankhanov unleashes a big counter combination but Kilgore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Kilgore.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilgore on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Kilgore.
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 Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Kilgore slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kilgore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilgore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov saw it coming and moves away.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilgore to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Kilgore.#T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a good cross that connects.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Kilgore's head back.
Akhtankhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Akhtankhanov cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kilgore off the cage and back into range.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits. #T2#
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kilgore throws out a powerful jab.
Kilgore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akhtankhanov under the eye.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces Akhtankhanov off the cage and back into range.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Kilgore cracks Akhtankhanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Kilgore tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Kilgore.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akhtankhanov at a distance.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a nice looking combination but Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Kilgore jumps back.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Kilgore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilgore has time to react.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Akhtankhanov jumps back.
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 Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kilgore tried to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Kilgore clobbers Akhtankhanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilgore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilgore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Akhtankhanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilgore to score with a decent uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov catches Kilgore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kilgore takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kilgore is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Kilgore. Beautiful body shot.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Kilgore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilgore's hand.
Akhtankhanov tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Kilgore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
A quick step to the side and Kilgore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilgore tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Akhtankhanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Kilgore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.#T4#
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilgore should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore lands a slapping body shot.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov 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 Kilgore misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov jabs Kilgore right on the nose. Kilgore blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilgore 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 984 Graves vs. Kilgore
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore avoids it really well and circles away.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Graves.
You can see the frustration on Kilgore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graves wants to control but Kilgore is keeping him busy.
Graves throwing strikes but Kilgore manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Graves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilgore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kilgore controlling the pace.
Kilgore prevents Graves from improving his position.
Kilgore is looking to stall here but Graves recovers full guard.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Kilgore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilgore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilgore is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graves postures up in Kilgore's guard and throws a big left but Kilgore blocks 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 Ernest Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Kilgore clinches up against the cage.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Graves jumps guard and drags Kilgore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore stays in close to Graves's body and controls the position.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kilgore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Graves is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kilgore throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Graves's body to avoid the submission. Graves has instead reached around Kilgore's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Graves arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ernest Graves!
Ernest Graves retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Ernest Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN Supernova XIII
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves feints the counter takedown.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graves walks into a jab.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Graves tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilgore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graves moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Graves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graves.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilgore is retaining full guard.
Graves landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Kilgore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilgore is retaining full guard.
Graves keeps trying to improve his position.#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.
Graves trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kilgore trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kilgore throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Graves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Graves is keen to just control but Kilgore is a slippery customer.
Kilgore keeping hold of Graves's head, controlling as best he can.
Graves is pressing down on Kilgore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kilgore is holding on for now. #T3#
Graves is looking to pass Kilgore's guard but actually Kilgore recovers to full guard.
Kilgore keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves is fighting to break Kilgore's control of his arms but Kilgore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Kilgore is keeping the position.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves blocks a low kick nicely.
Kilgore cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Graves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilgore thows a leg kick but Graves checks it #TD2#
and Graves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kilgore is controlling Graves's trapped leg to prevent Graves from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kilgore moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
Graves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Graves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
And Graves tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilgore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kilgore scores with a hook.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and Graves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Graves moves out of range easily.
Graves now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Graves feints the counter takedown.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kilgore connects with a single shot there.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves with the counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Graves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kilgore rather than just go for the knockout.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Graves feints the counter takedown.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Graves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Kilgore misses #TD2#
and Graves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graves.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilgore trying to control the position. #T2#
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilgore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilgore keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Graves wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving.
Kilgore seems keen to control Graves's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Kilgore with a hook.
Kilgore throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilgore lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Kilgore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kilgore swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Graves counters with a single leg into guard. Kilgore didn't expect that.
Ernest Graves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilgore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilgore controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself. #T4#
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Kilgore is keeping the position.
Kilgore controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
Kilgore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Graves counters with a single leg into guard. Kilgore didn't expect that.
Graves wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilgore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilgore has control of Graves's left arm, preventing Graves from doing any damage.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graves cracks Kilgore with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilgore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully. #T1#
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilgore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Kilgore has wrist control.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Graves controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
And Graves tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilgore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore throws out a powerful jab.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Kilgore tries a low kick but Graves avoids it.
Graves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilgore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Kilgore throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Kilgore.
Graves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Kilgore there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Graves blocks a jab.
Kilgore thows a leg kick but Graves checks it #TD2#
and Graves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kilgore's guard.
Graves advances to half guard.
Graves is just content to waste time from the top position. Kilgore takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilgore works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves really 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.#R4#
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Kilgore throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Graves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves chips away with some ground and pound.
Kilgore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves connects with a couple of short punches.
Graves trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kilgore holds on and takes a little breather.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilgore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilgore keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kilgore defends it well.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Graves tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilgore pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilgore jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Graves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graves.
Graves trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Graves working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilgore is retaining full guard.
Kilgore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves passes into half guard. #T3#
Kilgore is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kilgore won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
Graves lands strikes from half guard.
Kilgore wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well. #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.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Graves throwing shots but Kilgore is blocking nicely.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Kilgore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Graves looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kilgore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Graves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Graves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Graves prevents Kilgore from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard. #T1#
Graves working over Kilgore with some ground and pound. Kilgore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilgore's head.
Kilgore is looking to control Graves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilgore avoid being mounted?
Graves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kilgore!
Graves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kilgore is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Kilgore is bucking up trying to escape but Graves cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Graves connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Graves in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Graves controlling from mount.
Graves thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Graves there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kilgore is desperately trying to improve his position but Graves has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Kilgore that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Graves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kilgore looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Graves punching from mount but Kilgore doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves throws some wild stikes that Kilgore manages to avoid easily.
Kilgore is bucking up trying to escape but Graves cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Kilgore is rocked!#CUT2#Tacitus Kilgore's cut is getting worse.
A big strike lands for Graves! That's really hurt Kilgore and he's turned his back - Graves keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Graves jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Graves!
Ernest Graves is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Ernest Graves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 974 Maluga vs. Fuentes
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Kilgore's body.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kilgore misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilgore backing away here, and Takahashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Takahashi moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Takahashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Takahashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kilgore gets tackled into the cage by Takahashi. Takahashi maintains the clinch.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Kilgore.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Kilgore's head.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Kilgore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kilgore lands a shot to the body.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Kilgore breaks from the clinch.
Takahashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Takahashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Kilgore counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore slips a jab from Takahashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilgore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range and Kilgore settles back down.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Kilgore's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilgore tries to avoid it.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.#T3#
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Kilgore throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Kilgore blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Kilgore lands a jab to the head.
Kilgore takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi tries a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore is wise to it.
Jab, jab by Takahashi - just one landing.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Kilgore slaps the foot to one side.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Takahashi blocks the low kick.
Kilgore misses with a kick to the body.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore stuns Takahashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi wants to clinch.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kilgore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takahashi throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takahashi. Takahashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.
Kilgore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kilgore with a body shot.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takahashi scores with a hook.
Takahashi takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Kilgore checks it.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilgore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takahashi - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Kilgore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice 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 Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Takahashi stuns Kilgore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Kilgore saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Takahashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takahashi lands with a slapping head kick.
Takahashi moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Takahashi misses with a low kick as Kilgore jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
A jab lands there for Takahashi.
Kilgore throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Takahashi throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Takahashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the head.
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Kilgore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilgore throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi is looking to slow Kilgore down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Takahashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi with the inside leg kick.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Takahashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kilgore takes a step back to recover.
Takahashi takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Donk. Kilgore catches Takahashi right on the button with a cross.
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kilgore misses its target.
Kilgore moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilgore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Takahashi saw it coming and moves away.
Takahashi lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps Takahashi's head back.
A jab from Kilgore misses. #T4#
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Takahashi throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi stuns Kilgore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kilgore misses.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Takahashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takahashi throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takahashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Kilgore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilgore should have avoided that one.
Takahashi throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Kilgore's belly button to the back.
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a solid leg kick but Kilgore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takahashi.
Takahashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takahashi throws a solid leg kick but Kilgore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Kilgore keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore throws a solid leg kick but Takahashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilgore.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick from Takahashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Takahashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kilgore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Kilgore's belly button to the back.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore punishes Takahashi's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily. #T2#
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Kilgore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kilgore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Kilgore checks it.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Takahashi throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilgore should have avoided that one.
Takahashi defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. Kilgore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takahashi takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilgore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Takahashi checks a low kick from Kilgore.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takahashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilgore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
A cross from Takahashi lands.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tacitus Kilgore did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Takahashi motions for Kilgore to come forward. Takahashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kilgore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takahashi's hands.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Takahashi lands with a nice body kick.
Kilgore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Takahashi tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore connects with a crisp jab.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a body 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!
Kilgore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range. #T1#
Takahashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kilgore lands a head shot.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Kilgore takes one to the chin there.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Takahashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.#T2#
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
A quick step to the side and Kilgore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.#T3#
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kilgore.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takahashi.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Kilgore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takahashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Kilgore's belly button to the back.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Kilgore is having none of it.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.#T4#
Kilgore walks into a jab.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilgore slips a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice jab there from Takahashi.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Takahashi should have avoided that one.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Kilgore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Takahashi blocks the leg kick.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takahashi swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilgore lunges at Takahashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takahashi's hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore. #T1#
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Kilgore moved away.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kilgore wants to slow Takahashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kilgores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kilgore throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!#BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Takahashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Kilgore scores with a jab. Takahashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilgore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilgore with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Kilgore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Kilgore.
Nice cross by Kilgore.
Takahashi tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kilgore. That snapped Takahashi's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takahashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Kilgore stuns Takahashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Kilgore saw that one coming.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore slips a jab from Takahashi.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore scores with a jab. Takahashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi tries to clinch up.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick from Takahashi.

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 Tacitus Kilgore.
I think Kilgore 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore retains his lightweight title!
Tacitus Kilgore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 970 Kilgore vs. Minaur 3
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore moves out of range as De Minaur throws a body kick.
Kilgore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilgore tests De Minaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore 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.
De Minaur scores with a nice strike.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Minaur ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
De Minaur tries a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore is wise to it.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilgore finds it's way round the side to connect with De Minaur's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilgore finds it's way round the side to connect with De Minaur's head.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. De Minaur should have avoided that one. #T1#
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore throws a big counter combination but De Minaur scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Kilgore.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
De Minaur scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
De Minaur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
Kilgore thows a leg kick but De Minaur checks it
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
De Minaur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilgore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Minaur throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Minaur takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore cracks De Minaur with a good jab.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Minaur doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilgore throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Minaur's head backwards.
De Minaur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
De Minaur slips a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore wants to clinch up but De Minaur keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
Kilgore cracks De Minaur with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Minaur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Minaur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Minaur drops his hands momentarily and Kilgore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore throws a right hand that misses
and De Minaur counters with a good low kick that Kilgore was not able to check.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab.
De Minaur lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
Kilgore with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as De Minaur blocks the low kick.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. De Minaur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Minaur loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore throws a good cross that connects.
De Minaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilgore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from De Minaur misses its intended target.
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore scores with a kick to the body.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick.
De Minaur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Minaur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilgore throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick lands for De Minaur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
De Minaur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Kilgore throws a leg kick but De Minaur moved away.
De Minaur throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Minaur.
De Minaur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilgore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur scores with a hook to the body. Kilgore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Minaur throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.#CL#
Kilgore closes the distance and clinches.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
Kilgore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilgore lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Minaur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kilgore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from De Minaur fails to land.
De Minaur blocks a body shot from Kilgore. #BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
De Minaur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
De Minaur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Minaur can do to turn this around?
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Minaur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and De Minaur settles back down.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kilgore throws the kick towards the body but De Minaur avoids it.
Kilgore lands a nice hook to De Minaur's body. De Minaur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kilgore lands a glancing blow to the side of De Minaur's head.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur is looking to score with low kicks.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore throws a low kick but De Minaur avoids it.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur scores with a jab. Kilgore acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
De Minaur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Minaur connects with a crisp jab.
Kilgore punishes De Minaur's body with a nice straight punch.
De Minaur throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kilgore throws a front kick that sends De Minaur stumbling back into the cage.
De Minaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from De Minaur 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.
Kilgore misses the body punch
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick from De Minaur lands but Kilgore takes it in his stride.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Minaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilgore fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Minaur just manages to avoid it.
Kilgore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Minaur blocks a low kick nicely.
De Minaur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Kilgore has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Kilgore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a light punch inside.
Kilgore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilgore lands a hook that snaps the head of De Minaur backwards.
De Minaur blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
A short right from De Minaur.
Kilgore blocks a body shot from De Minaur. #BC#
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as De Minaur blocks the low kick.
De Minaur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
De Minaur follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
De Minaur misses with a left hand
and Kilgore counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilgore throws out a powerful jab.
Kilgore lands a front kick.#T3#
Kilgore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Minaur with a hook.
De Minaur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces De Minaur off the cage and back into range.
De Minaur takes one to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
De Minaur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilgore has time to react.
De Minaur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Minaur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Minaur throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Minaur connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Minaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore slips a jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from De Minaur.
De Minaur lands a jab to the head.
Kilgore wants to clinch.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kilgore slips under a jab from De Minaur.#CL#
Kilgore takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab.
De Minaur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Minaur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Minaur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilgore tries to clinch up.
Kilgore tries to clinch but De Minaur is having none of it.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur throws a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore lands a leg kick that knocks De Minaur off balance momentarily.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Minaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur misses with a hook.
As De Minaur backs away, Kilgore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Kilgore misses. #T1#
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Minaur throws out the jab.
Kilgore slips a straight right by De Minaur.
Good standup being displayed there by Kilgore as he connects with a hook.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces De Minaur off the cage and back into range.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur.
Kilgore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Minaur.
Kilgore feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kilgore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through De Minaur's defenses.
Kilgore moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
De Minaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Kilgore swings away with a body shot that misses
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Minaur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilgore can pounce on him.
De Minaur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kilgore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Minaur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Minaur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilgore misses with a low kick. #CL#
De Minaur gets tackled into the cage by Kilgore. Kilgore maintains the clinch.
Kilgore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Minaur's elbow.
De Minaur misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilgore lands a nice uppercut.
De Minaur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Minaurs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Minaur.
De Minaur digs a right hand into Kilgore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilgore's gas tank. #T3#
De Minaur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
De Minaur misses with a body punch.
De Minaur misses with a body punch.
De Minaur takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Kilgore on the inside.
Kilgore is leaning against De Minaur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kilgore tries to work over De Minaur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilgore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilgore lands a left hand.
De Minaur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Minaur tries to throw a body punch but Kilgore avoids it by throwing De Minaur back against the cage.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore tries a body shot but De Minaur blocks it.
De Minaur blocks a body shot from Kilgore. #T4#
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the side of De Minaur's head.
Kilgore tries to work over De Minaur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kilgore.
De Minaur blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
De Minaur misses with some punches.
Kilgore working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Minaur.
Kilgore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Minaur tries to work over Kilgore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Minaur prevents a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore works on De Minaur's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kilgore fails to land.
De Minaur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Minaur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore prevents a body shot from De Minaur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Kilgore swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
De Minaur throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore misses with a jab to the body
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a jab to De Minaur's midsection.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Minaur checks it well.
De Minaur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilgore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Minaur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Kilgore has closed the distance and engaged De Minaur in a clinch.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as De Minaur controls the action.
A short right from Kilgore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilgore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Kilgore blocks a body shot from De Minaur.
Kilgore misses with the head strike.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
De Minaur is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
De Minaur has a couple of punches blocked by Kilgore.
De Minaur scores with a shoulder strike.
De Minaur blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
De Minaur working aggressively here.
Kilgore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kilgore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from De Minaur.
A head punch on the inside from Kilgore fails to land.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilgore blocks a body shot from De Minaur.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Kilgore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilgore prevents a body shot from De Minaur. #T2#
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
Kilgore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kilgore lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from De Minaur fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilgore tries a body shot but De Minaur blocks it.
De Minaur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilgore lands with a light punch inside.
Kilgore is leaning against De Minaur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kilgore lands a left hand.
Kilgore digs a right hand underneath De Minaur's ribcage. De Minaur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
De Minaur working aggressively here.
Kilgore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kilgore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Minaur or not.
Kilgore tries a body shot but De Minaur blocks it.
Kilgore lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Minaur backwards. #T3#
Kilgore lands an uppercut.
Kilgore swings wildly with an uppercut but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Minaur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Kilgore.
De Minaur blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a shoulder strike.
Kilgore lands with a left to the head.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Minaur backwards.
Kilgore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Minaur.
Kilgore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Kilgore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore slips under a jab.#T4#
Kilgore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Minaur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Minaur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but De Minaur moved away.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
De Minaur slips under a jab.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
De Minaur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like De Minaur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Kilgore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore had his way with Rod De Minaur in that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
De Minaur avoids a kick to the body.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Kilgore backing away here, and De Minaur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore cracks De Minaur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Minaur on the side of the head.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised De Minaur's leg. De Minaur is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Minaur throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilgore lunges at De Minaur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Minaur's hand.
De Minaur throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kilgore scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Minaur counters with a right hand to the body.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
De Minaur throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and De Minaur only half commits.
That kick from De Minaur tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore motions for De Minaur to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore tries to clinch
and De Minaur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Minaur on the side of the head.
Kilgore slips a straight right by De Minaur.
De Minaur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rod De Minaur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Minaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
It seemed like De Minaur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Minaur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
De Minaur throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
De Minaur moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kilgore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
De Minaur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kilgore throws a front kick aimed at De Minaur's knee but De Minaur avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. De Minaur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kilgore closes the distance but De Minaur moves to the side
and De Minaur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Minaur.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur checks a leg kick.
De Minaur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Minaur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Minaur.
De Minaur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Minaur! But no joy.
De Minaur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
De Minaur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
De Minaur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kilgore momentarily.
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!
Kilgore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Minaur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kilgore sizes up De Minaur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kilgore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as De Minaur blocks the low kick.
Nice jab there from Kilgore.
Kilgore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Minaur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilgore blocks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilgore 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore retains his lightweight title!
Tacitus Kilgore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 965 Minaur vs. Kilgore 2
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
De Minaur misses the jab.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Minaur was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore tests De Minaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
De Minaur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore moves in looking to clinch but De Minaur pushes him off.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Kilgore.
De Minaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
De Minaur takes one to the side of the head.
Kilgore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Minaur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kilgore cracks De Minaur with an open hand slap.
Kilgore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Minaur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilgore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore misses the jab.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
De Minaur blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
De Minaur connects with a looping right hand.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Kilgore thows a leg kick but De Minaur checks it
and De Minaur counters with an inside leg kick.
De Minaur blocks a jab.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Minaur checks a leg kick nicely.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
De Minaur is looking to slow Kilgore down with leg kicks.
Kilgore misses the body punch
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Minaur throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore cracks De Minaur with a good jab.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Nice shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore slips a straight right by De Minaur.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but De Minaur saw that one coming.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
De Minaur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kilgore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Minaur had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
De Minaur scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
A big left from Kilgore misses. #T2#
Kilgore blocks the body kick.
De Minaur lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from De Minaur.
De Minaur tries to score with a low kick but Kilgore moves his leg out of the way.
De Minaur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Minaur. That did some damage!
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilgore checks a low kick from De Minaur.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kilgore takes the fight into the clinch.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore wants to get back to striking at distance but De Minaur won't allow it.
De Minaur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
De Minaur blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
De Minaur pushes Kilgore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Minaur slowing the pace effectively.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Kilgore.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as De Minaur controls his hands.
A short right from Kilgore on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kilgore.
De Minaur misses with some punches.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
Kilgore swings wildly with an uppercut but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur is working Kilgore over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilgore.
De Minaur blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
De Minaur blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Minaur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Minaur can't find room to land a body shot as Kilgore controls the action.
De Minaur blocking some punches.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as De Minaur controls the action. #T4#
Kilgore blocks a body shot from De Minaur.
Kilgore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore lands a right hand.
Kilgore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilgore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilgore blocking some punches.
De Minaur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Minaur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Minaur.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilgore.
A body shot lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries a body shot but De Minaur blocks it.
Kilgore working aggressively here.
Kilgore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
De Minaur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Minaur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilgore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Minaur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
Nice cross by Kilgore.
De Minaur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from De Minaur misses its target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow De Minaur down.
Kilgore cracks De Minaur with an open hand slap.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends De Minaur's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab.
Kilgore misses with a double jab
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
A shot to the body from Kilgore misses
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Minaur, as that shot connected.
De Minaur 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.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for De Minaur's leg but De Minaur calmly moves out of range.
De Minaur throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and De Minaur only half commits.
De Minaur tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
De Minaur takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Minaur moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
De Minaur is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Minaur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Kilgore closes the distance but De Minaur moves to the side
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Kilgore moves into range and clinches up with De Minaur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kilgore takes a shot to the head.
Kilgore throws a punch but it's blocked by De Minaur.
Kilgore lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Minaur backwards.
Kilgore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Minaur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
De Minaur lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Kilgore tries to clinch
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilgore has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kilgore motions for De Minaur to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but De Minaur is just out of range.
De Minaur scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from De Minaur misses the target.
Kilgore drops his hands momentarily and De Minaur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Minaur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kilgore on the side of the head.
De Minaur ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kilgore avoids it.
De Minaur throws a leg kick which misses Kilgore's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilgore tries to avoid it. #T3#
De Minaur ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
De Minaur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Minaur throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
A quick step to the side and De Minaur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from De Minaur.
Kilgore throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Minaur.
De Minaur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore lands a really nice looking cross but De Minaur seems unphased. #T4#
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from De Minaur misses.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore swinging wildly here.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Kilgore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore misses with a hook. De Minaur ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore misses with a hook. De Minaur ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Minaur keeps the fight on the outside.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Minaur to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Minaur throws out the jab.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
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 Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through De Minaur's defenses.
A low kick lands for De Minaur.
Nice uppercut there from De Minaur.
De Minaur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilgore.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore slips a straight right by De Minaur.
De Minaur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore lunges at De Minaur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Minaur's hand.
Kilgore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Minaur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Minaur connects with a solid leg kick.
De Minaur loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
De Minaur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Minaur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore tries to work over De Minaur's front leg with a kick but De Minaur checks it.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Kilgore checks a low kick from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
De Minaur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kilgore on the side of the head.
De Minaur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range and Kilgore settles back down.
De Minaur throws a body kick that misses.
Kilgore throws a low kick but De Minaur moves out of range easily.
De Minaur throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
De Minaur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilgore scores with a jab. De Minaur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Minaur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kilgore under the eye.
A slow jab from De Minaur misses its intended target. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore thuds a left hand into De Minaur's body.
Kilgore cracks De Minaur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Minaur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Minaur backing away here, and Kilgore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws the left hand but De Minaur avoids the punch easily.
De Minaur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore digs a good hook to De Minaur's body.
Kilgore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur jabs Kilgore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Minaur lands with a right hand.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.#T3#
De Minaur throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Kilgore throws a hook but De Minaur blocks it.
De Minaur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Minaur just misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Kilgore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Minaur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Minaur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from De Minaur misses the target.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
De Minaur throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
De Minaur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Kilgore.
The fighters circling - De Minaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore lands an overhand right.#T4#
De Minaur throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
De Minaur walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
De Minaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Kilgore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Minaur tried to counter with a leg kick but Kilgore avoided it.
Kilgore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore lunges at De Minaur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Minaur's hand.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a high kick!
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Minaur is looking to score with low kicks.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Minaur.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
Donk. Kilgore catches De Minaur right on the button with a cross.
De Minaur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and De Minaur settles back down.
De Minaur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Minaur tries to work over Kilgore's front leg with a kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
De Minaur throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur scores with the left hand. Kilgore knows he should have avoided that one.
De Minaur scores with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Kilgore scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Minaur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Kilgore forces De Minaur back against the cage and clinches.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as De Minaur controls his hands.
De Minaur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore working aggressively here.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Minaur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Kilgore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Minaur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Minaur's elbow.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
De Minaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilgore misses with some punches.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kilgore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilgore has a couple of punches blocked by De Minaur.
De Minaur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
De Minaur has a couple of punches blocked by Kilgore.
De Minaur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilgore.
De Minaur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilgore.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
De Minaur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore blocks a body shot from De Minaur.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Minaur.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
De Minaur prevents Kilgore from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Kilgore blocks an uppercut.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
De Minaur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Minaur blocking some punches.
De Minaur misses with the head strike.
Kilgore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kilgore tries to work over De Minaur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Minaur lands with a left to the head.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as De Minaur controls his hands.
De Minaur throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Minaur.
A nice left hand lands by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kilgores head.
De Minaur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Minaur lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
De Minaur just leaning against Kilgore, taking a breather. #BC2#
Kilgore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilgore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Minaur swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilgore.
Good exchange - De Minaur coming out on top.
De Minaur tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Minaur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decent striking displayed by De Minaur there.
Kilgore throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from De Minaur.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into De Minaur's ribs.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
De Minaur takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Kilgore instigates a clinch.
Kilgore tries a body shot but De Minaur blocks it.
De Minaur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Minaur lands with a left to the head.
Kilgore lands an uppercut.
Kilgore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilgore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Minaur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilgore works on De Minaur's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by De Minaur. #T1#
Kilgore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
A hook to the body from Kilgore.
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.
De Minaur blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kilgore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore tries a body shot but De Minaur blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Minaur.
De Minaur tries to throw a body punch but Kilgore avoids it by throwing De Minaur back against the cage.
De Minaur misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Minaur.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as De Minaur controls the action.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as De Minaur controls his hands.
De Minaur prevents a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Minaur backwards.
De Minaur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilgore. #T2#
De Minaur working aggressively here.
Kilgore throws a head punch that misses.
De Minaur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
De Minaur lands with a left to the head.
Kilgore wants to get back to striking at distance but De Minaur won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by De Minaur.
Kilgore scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Kilgore on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for De Minaur.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Minaur backwards.
De Minaur misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Minaur.
Kilgore scores with a shoulder strike.
Kilgore misses with some punches. #T3#
De Minaur misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Minaur can't find room to land a body shot as Kilgore controls the action.
Kilgore lands a nice uppercut.
Kilgore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Minaur backwards.
Kilgore wants to break free but De Minaur has control.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Minaur backwards.
Kilgore misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilgore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Minaur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Minaur tries to work over Kilgore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilgore throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kilgore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
De Minaur checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Kilgore clinches up with De Minaur and pushes him back against the cage.
Kilgore blocks a body shot from De Minaur.
Kilgore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from De Minaur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Minaur.
Kilgore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Minaur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the side of De Minaur's head.
Kilgore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Minaur has a couple of punches blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Minaur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Kilgore.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Tacitus Kilgore, 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: C167: Kilgore vs Land
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Land connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilgore. Kilgore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kilgore lands with a shot to the body.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Land throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Land swings widly with a right hand
and Kilgore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Land uses good head movement to avoid it.
Land shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kilgore as he jumps to the side.
Kilgore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Land stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Land has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Land checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Land. That did some damage!
Land avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Land works Kilgore's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Land.
Kilgore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Land uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Land smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgore slaps away a takedown attempt from Land, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Land throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Land moved out of range.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Land throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Land throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Land.
Kilgore looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Land throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Land misses with a head kick.
Land finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Land shoots in for a double leg but Kilgore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zee Land.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Land cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Land throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Land does no damage.
Land throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Land. Land obviously looking to wear him down.
Land misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Land lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Land tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Land.
Land lands with a right hand.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Land was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Land ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Land misses with a looping left.
Land waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Land defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Land is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Land feints and as Kilgore raises his hands in defense, Land changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Land trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Kilgore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Land. #T3#
Land loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Land trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Land has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Land trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilgore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Land trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Land misses with a series of wild punches.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Land avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Kilgore misses. #T4#
Land avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilgore throws a hook but Land avoids it easily.
Kilgore swings for the body but Land moves out of range.
Land lands the left hand.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Land.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Land there.
Land throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Land throws a lazy head kick
and Kilgore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Land throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore connects with a looping right hand.
Kilgore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore lands with a cross.
Land tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Land ducked under it nicely.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Land thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Land slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Land, as that shot connected.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Land.
Land with the counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Land's head.
Kilgore feints and then cracks Land's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Land down.
Land misses the jab.
Land rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilgore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Land lands a head shot.
Land uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Land can pounce on him.
Land shoots in and drives through. Kilgore sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Land swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Land lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Land misses with a low kick.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Land counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.#T1#
Land's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Land scrambles back to his feet.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land blocks a leg kick.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Land bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore thows a leg kick but Land checks it #TD2#
and Land counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Land wants to pass the guard but Kilgore is keeping the position.
Kilgore trying to control the position here.
Land stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilgore swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Land being controlled here momentarily.
Kilgore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Land throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Land throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kilgore scores with a body shot.
Land ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Land is defended easily by Kilgore.
Land throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Land steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Land fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there
and Land counters with an inside leg kick.
Kilgore moves forwards but Land connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgore is looking to chop away at Land's legs.
Land tries a head kick but it misses.
As Land backs away, Kilgore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore takes a swing at Land's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Land.
Land has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Land there as he acknowledges the shot.
Land throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore slips under a jab.#T4#
Kilgore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Land.
Land throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Land misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Land moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Land.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Land uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Land takes one to the chin there.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Land fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Land takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Land defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Land feints the counter takedown.
Land darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Tacitus Kilgore 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.#R3#
Land misses with a looping right.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Land ducks down to avoid it.
Land ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Land defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Land.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Land uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Land moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Land throws a big counter head kick but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Land is looking to land body kicks.
Land scores with a jab to the head.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Land looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilgore is fending him off so far but Land persists. Nope, Kilgore circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Land can pounce on him.
Land lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts.
Kilgore lands a nice hook to Land's body. Land takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
Land moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick. #T1#
Kilgore slips under a jab from Land.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Land throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Kilgore counters with a quick kick to the body but Land blocks it.
Land pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kilgore back to the cage. Land follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Land ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore blocks a head kick by Land.
Land misses with a low kick.
Kilgore blocks a head kick by Land.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow Land down.
Land throws a quick inside leg kick.
Land misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kilgore lands with a shot to the body.
Land tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Land checks the leg kick.
Land takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there
and Land counters with a straight right hand.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zee Land.
Land throws a body kick that misses.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Land uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Land tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kilgore scores with a kick to the midsection.
Land throws a leg kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Land moves away and avoids it.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Land scores with a nice strike.
Land fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Land checks a low kick from Kilgore.#T3#
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Land moved out of range.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Land manages to avoid it.
Land lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Land.
Land uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Land tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kilgore defends well and Land ends up having to push Kilgore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Land.
Land has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Land takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Land swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kilgore counter with a right hand.
Kilgore with a jab.
Kilgore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Land ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Land takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good shot there by Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Land swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
No joy there for Kilgore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Land moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Land.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Land on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilgore blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Land was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Land.
Land defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Land changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Land should have avoided that one.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore clearly takes 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.#R4#
Land throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Land shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilgore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Land's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Land.
Land steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Land does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Land throws out the jab.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Land throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Land throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a leg kick which misses Land's front leg but catches the back leg as Land tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land misses the jab.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Land moves away.
Land swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Land tries to work over Kilgore's front leg with a kick but Kilgore checks it.
Land fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kilgore.#T1#
Land keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab.
Land takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Land can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Land checks the leg kick.
Kilgore with a nice calf kick.
Land on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Land throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Land.
Kilgore is looking to score with low kicks.
Land misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from Land.
Land avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Land misses the jab.
Land just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Land.
Land catches Kilgore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Land blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Land throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Land is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Land loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore throws a hook but Land blocks it.
Land slips under a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Land finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Land takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Land moves out of range.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Land sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Land connects with a crisp jab.
Land scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Land tries to land a leg kick but Kilgore saw it coming and moves away.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Land has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Land steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Land to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilgore walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Land moves away.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Land has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Land scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Land drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Land uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore throws a head kick but Land moves out of range.
Kilgore blocks a head kick by Land.
Land throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Land tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Land misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Land moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.#T4#
Land avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Land checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Land misses with a looping left.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Kilgore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Land.
Kilgore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Land.
Kilgore misses with a body punch
and Land cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Land misses with a looping left.
Land slips a jab from Kilgore.
Land avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Land throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Land misses.
Land looks to land a body kick but Kilgore moved away.
Kilgore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore had his way with Zee Land in 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Land attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zee Land has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Land lands a nice hook to Kilgore's body. Kilgore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Land moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Land with a jab.
Land's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Land ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Land moved away.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
Land thows a leg kick but Kilgore checks it
and Kilgore counters with a solid body kick.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Land.
Land will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Land slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Land finds it's target.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Land darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.#T1#
Land throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Land takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Land.
Land throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Land defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Land moves out of range of the strikes.
Land finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Land throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore lands a nice hook to Land's body. Land takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Land moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilgore throws a jab when Land was well out of range.
Kilgore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Land misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Land throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Land tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Land moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Land throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilgore's waist but Kilgore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Land off to one side.
Land is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Land moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Land does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Land's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Land scrambles back to his feet.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
Land has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Land needs to keep his hands up - Kilgore had a free shot at his head there.
Kilgore swings for the body but Land moves out of range.
Land is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilgore scores with a body shot.
Land is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Land throws a leg kick but Kilgore moved away.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Land.
Land rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilgore counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore 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.
Good leg kick by Kilgore.
Land swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Land slips a jab from Kilgore.
Land misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Land.
Land shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zee Land.
Kilgore misses the jab.
It seemed like Land was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore looks to land a combination. Land sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Land throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Land misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Land doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Land throws a sloppy head kick and Kilgore moves out of range easily. #T4#
Land takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Land lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore sizes up Land with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Land doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Land.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore with a nice calf kick.
Land uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Land slips a jab from Kilgore.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
Land connects with a leg kick.
Kilgore lunges at Land with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Land's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Land misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kilgore, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: SYN 956 Road vs. Exotic II
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Kilgore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kilgore defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Epolito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore is looking to slow Epolito down with leg kicks.
Epolito slips a jab from Kilgore.
Epolito misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Epolito misses the jab.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kilgore tries to work over Epolito's front leg with a kick but Epolito checks it.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Epolito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Epolito throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Epolito works Kilgore's body with a nice hook.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Epolito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Epolito.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epolito connects with a body shot.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epolito walks into a stiff left hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Epolito should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Kilgore misses
and Epolito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epolito scores with a jab. Kilgore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epolito checks a leg kick.
Kilgore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from Epolito.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but Kilgore moved away.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Epolito throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore connects with a crisp jab.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a series of punches but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Epolito as he connects with a hook.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a wild body kick that Epolito sees coming a mile off.
Epolito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore. #T3#
Epolito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Epolito misses the jab.
Kilgore takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito looks for the body kick but Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Epolito coming out on top.
Epolito throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilgore lands a really nice looking cross but Epolito seems unphased.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore checks a leg kick nicely.
Kilgore tries to score with a low kick but Epolito moves his leg out of the way.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head.
Epolito throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Epolito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epolito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Epolito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Epolito throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Epolito wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Epolito moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Good shot there by Epolito.
Epolito tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Epolito wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Epolito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilgore.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito looks for the body kick but Kilgore saw that one coming.
Epolito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilgore takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito wants to counter the offense by Kilgore and move into the clinch position.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epolito.
Kilgore thuds a left hand into Epolito's body.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epolito can do to turn this around?
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Epolito moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Epolito takes one on the button.
Epolito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Kilgore connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Epolito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilgore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilgore thuds his shin into the meat of Epolito's side.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Epolito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Jab by Epolito.
Epolito moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Epolito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilgore drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kilgore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epolito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Epolito. #T2#
Epolito misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilgore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epolito 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 Kilgore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kilgore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Epolito fails with a takedown attempt.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Epolito jumps back.
Nice straight punches there by Kilgore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kilgore.
Epolito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a cross.
Epolito connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Epolito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Epolito moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Epolito looks for the body kick but Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the head.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito throws a wild body kick that Kilgore sees coming a mile off.
Epolito defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore lands a jab to the head.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Epolito checks it.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Epolito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Epolito might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kilgore has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Epolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilgore at a distance.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Epolito's belly button to the back.
Kilgore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito digs a good hook to Kilgore's body.
Epolito misses the jab.
Epolito throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Kilgore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Epolito on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Kilgore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kilgore.
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epolito throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a looping right hand.
Epolito throws out a powerful jab.
Epolito is looking to score with low kicks.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Epolito defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
Kilgore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Epolito throws the kick towards the body but Kilgore avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Epolito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Kilgore takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kilgore. That snapped Epolito's head back.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Epolito moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Kilgore blocks the body kick.
Kilgore jabs Epolito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the body
and Epolito makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kilgore really felt that one!
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Epolito throws a series of punches but Kilgore moves out of range.
Epolito throws a nice head kick!
Epolito misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore feints and then cracks Epolito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epolito down.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epolito.
Epolito swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Epolito settles back down. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Kilgore.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Kilgore lands with a hook. Epolito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Epolito has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore tries a low kick but Epolito avoids it.
Epolito is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Epolito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Epolito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilgore circles away quickly and effectively.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kilgore as he connects with a hook.
Kilgore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epolito's head.
Epolito sizes up Kilgore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito misses with a head kick.
Kilgore feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epolito doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilgore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Epolito's sensitive parts.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Kilgore digs a good hook to Epolito's body.
Epolito defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Kilgore 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!
Kilgore throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilgore.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Epolito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Epolito tried to score with a low kick but Kilgore checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts.
Epolito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore clearly takes 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.#R4#
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Epolito didn't see that one coming.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito lands a jab to Kilgore's midsection.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito scores with a jab.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Epolito moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore takes one to the side of the head.
Epolito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Epolito's ribs.
Kilgore lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.#T1#
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Kilgore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Epolito on the side of the head.
Epolito throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces Epolito off the cage and back into range.
Epolito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from Epolito.
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Epolito with an uppercut!
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Epolito's sensitive parts.
Epolito fails to land the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore cracks Epolito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epolito lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Kilgore misses
and Epolito counters with a good, hard body kick but Kilgore shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Epolito throws a nice looking combination but Kilgore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Epolito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Jab by Kilgore.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kilgore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Epolito throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Epolito.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick from Epolito.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into Epolito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilgore lands a leg kick that knocks Epolito off balance momentarily.
Epolito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kilgore pinned against the cage. Kilgore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilgore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epolito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Epolito lands a jab to the head.
Epolito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.#T4#
A big left from Epolito misses.
Kilgore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore connects with a high kick.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Epolito didn't see that one coming.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Epolito as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epolito.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epolito. Epolito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito tries to score with a low kick but Kilgore moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Epolito.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore had his way with Anthony Epolito in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Epolito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epolito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Epolito has time to react.
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Epolito with an uppercut!
Kilgore misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Epolito - that will leave a mark!
Nice straight punches there by Epolito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Epolito.
Epolito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Epolito throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epolito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epolito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kilgore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Epolito's ribs.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Epolito 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.
Epolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito tries a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore is wise to it.
Nice shot lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore swinging wildly here.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Epolito cracks Kilgore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Epolito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Kilgore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Epolito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Epolito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Kilgore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Epolito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epolito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epolito takes one to the side of the head.
Epolito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Epolito.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Kilgore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kilgore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Epolito does no damage.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Epolito moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the head.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Epolito is out of range.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epolito counters with a lovely straight right hand!#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!
Epolito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and Epolito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilgore thinking.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Kilgore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Epolito.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Epolito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony Epolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilgore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a body shot.
Epolito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epolito misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilgore 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: SYN 949 De Gano vs. Tarver
Date: Jan 11, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit jabs at Kilgore's body.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Kilgore lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kilgore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore is wise to it.
Kilgore misses with a straight right. #T1#
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilgore scrambles back to his feet.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kilgore.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kilgore slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Kilgore scores with a shot 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!
Kilgore tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilgore. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches. #BC#
Kilgore breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit catches Kilgore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Kilgore swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Kilgore backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Kilgore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Kilgore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Nice straight punches there by Kilgore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Kilgore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.#T1#
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Kilgore tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit cracks Kilgore with an open hand slap.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilgore connects with a body shot.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Sitsongrit lunges at Kilgore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilgore's hand.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a few strikes there.
Kilgore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Kilgore.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Kilgore avoids nicely.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Kilgore works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Kilgore saw it coming and moves away.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
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 Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Kilgore sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilgore should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Kilgore checks a leg kick nicely.
Kilgore scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilgore there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilgore finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Kilgore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kilgore thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Kilgore tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Kilgore right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Kilgore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Kilgore throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Kilgore's body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Sitsongrit forces Kilgore back against the cage and clinches.
Kilgore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here. #BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Kilgore lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilgore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Kilgore is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kilgore 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Kilgore avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Kilgore misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore with a hook.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilgore at a distance.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Kilgore against the cage.
Kilgore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilgore tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Kilgore lands a nice uppercut.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tacitus Kilgore did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Kilgore cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kilgore blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Kilgore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit. #T1#
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Kilgore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Kilgore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Kilgore seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab. #T2#
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kilgore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs. #T3#
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kilgore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kilgore.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Kilgore.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit punishes Kilgore's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore misses with a hook.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kilgore cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Kilgore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kilgore throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore had his way with Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Kilgore connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Kilgore jumps back.
Kilgore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilgore.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilgore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kilgore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit works Kilgore's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kilgore throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilgore can pounce on him.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Kilgore tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kilgore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kilgore cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilgore cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilgore throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit stuns Kilgore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Kilgore's knee but Kilgore avoids it well.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilgore throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Kilgore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kilgore, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
Our winner, Tacitus Kilgore, 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: C146: Blyad vs Kilgore
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Kilgore takes a swing at Blyad's ribcage but misses.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Blyad misses the target.
Blyad shoots in looking for a takedown. Kilgore tries to sprawl out of it but Blyad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kilgore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blyad.
Kilgore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Blyad tries to score with a low kick but Kilgore moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands with an overhand left.
Blyad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Blyad.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Blyad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blyad misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore works Blyad's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Blyad's leg. Blyad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad with the counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Blyad thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Kilgore blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kilgore's hands.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blyad in his tracks.
Kilgore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blyad on the side of the head.#T2#
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Blyad shoots in and drives through. Kilgore sprawls well.
A low kick from Blyad misses
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blyad throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Blyad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilgore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blyad somewhat.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ay Blyad.
Kilgore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kilgore wants it to stay on the feet.
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Blyad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Blyad's leg. Blyad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blyad thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Blyad fails to land the takedown.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Blyad throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Blyad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kilgore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kilgore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blyad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Blyad.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore thumps Blyad with a low kick.#T4#
Kilgore slips under a jab from Blyad.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Blyad.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Blyad scores with a shot to the body.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
Blyad shoots in and drives through. Kilgore sprawls well.
Kilgore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blyad's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blyad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kilgore's head.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blyad throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kilgore jabs Blyad right on the nose. Blyad blinks but takes it well.
Blyad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blyad in his tracks.
Kilgore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blyad with the counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Blyad walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore feints and then cracks Blyad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blyad down.
Kilgore takes a swing at Blyad's ribcage but misses.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
Kilgore lands with a cross. #T1#
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Blyad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blyad can do to turn this around?
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blyad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blyad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blyad checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a front kick that sends Blyad stumbling back into the cage.
Kilgore thumps Blyad with a low kick.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Blyad might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kilgore has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Blyad's defenses.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Blyad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blyad shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilgore plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kilgore scores with a punch to the head.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blyad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilgore blocks a leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a head shot.
Blyad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blyad tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blyad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blyad scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Blyad misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blyad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Blyad blocks a low kick nicely.
Blyad with the counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Blyad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blyad 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.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Blyad's ribs.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Blyad misses with a looping left.
Kilgore scores with a one two! Blyad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blyad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Blyad's defenses. #T4#
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Blyad with an uppercut!
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Blyad's ribs.
Blyad checks the leg kick.
Blyad misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilgore counters with a left to the body.
Kilgore 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.
Blyad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blyad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#Tacitus Kilgore's cut is getting worse.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A clash of legs there as Blyad blocks the low kick.
Blyad with the counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilgore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Kilgore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blyad's head.
Blyad throws a leg kick
and Kilgore counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Blyad misses.
Blyad lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilgore's head.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blyad needs to keep his hands up - Kilgore had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore tried to counter with a leg kick but Blyad avoided it.
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Blyad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blyad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Blyad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kilgore counters with a straight right hand.
Blyad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Kilgore connects with a body shot.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Blyad lands with a straight right. Kilgore didn't see that one coming.
Blyad lands with a nice body punch.
Blyad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blyad is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kilgore is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Blyad.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Blyad's belly button to the back.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Blyad's ribs.
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!
Kilgore with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Blyad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyad.
Kilgore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blyad is out of range.
Blyad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blyad swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Blyad misses the target.
Blyad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blyad's head backwards.
Blyad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilgore lands a glancing blow to the side of Blyad's head.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Blyad's defenses.
Kilgore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Blyad moves out of range. #T3#
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
Blyad misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilgore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blyad.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blyad has a takedown stuffed.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Blyad's leg. Blyad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blyad throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ay Blyad.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blyad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Blyad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blyad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blyad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blyad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilgore.
Blyad misses the jab.
Kilgore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blyads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blyad lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Blyad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blyad has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blyad has time to react.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilgore.
Donk. Kilgore catches Blyad right on the button with a cross.
Blyad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kilgore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Kilgore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blyad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blyad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Kilgore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blyad on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Kilgore lands with a nice body kick.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blyad.
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!
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore moves out of range as Blyad strikes.#T1#
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Blyad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Blyad lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilgore's head.
Blyad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore works Blyad's body with a nice hook.
Kilgore thumps Blyad with a low kick.
Blyad misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Blyad looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Blyad looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore 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#
Blyad takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blyad fails to land the takedown.
Blyad misses with a looping left.
Kilgore throws a good cross that connects.
Kilgore swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad lands with an uppercut that bounces Kilgore off the cage and back into range.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Blyad saw that one coming.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Blyad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Blyad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore punishes Blyad's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Blyad looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Kilgore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blyad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blyad throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kilgore.
Blyad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Blyad misses with a hook
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from Blyad.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Blyad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore throws a good cross that connects.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Blyad's belly button to the back.#T4#
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from Blyad.
Kilgore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blyad's sensitive parts.
Blyad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.
Kilgore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blyad.
Kilgore connects with a right hand. Blyad shakes it off.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blyad.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Blyad's ribs.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blyad on the side of the head.
A big right from Blyad misses.
Blyad throws a sloppy body shot
and Blyad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore had his way with Ay Blyad in that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Blyad misses with a hook.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilgore.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Blyad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Blyad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Blyad ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Blyad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Blyad saw it coming and moves away.
Kilgore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blyad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blyad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Blyad looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blyad under the eye.
Blyad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Blyad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Kilgore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blyad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
A big left from Kilgore misses. #T2#
Kilgore connects with a body shot.
Blyad fails with a takedown attempt.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blyad doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Kilgore.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
Blyad moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab.
Blyad misses with a left hand
and Kilgore counters with a good, hard body kick but Blyad shrugs it off.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blyad.
Blyad avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kilgore lunges at Blyad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blyad's hand.
Good leg kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps Blyad's head back.
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.
Kilgore connects with a body shot.
Kilgore cracks Blyad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blyad. Blyad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blyad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilgore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blyad misses with a straight right.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.#T4#
Blyad misses the 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!
Blyad wants to slow Kilgore down by chopping away at his legs.
Kilgore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kilgore throws a jab when Blyad was well out of range.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Blyad.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Kilgore connects with a body shot.
Blyad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Blyad.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Blyad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blyad throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilgore 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Tacitus Kilgore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C144: De Minaur vs. Kilgore
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
De Minaur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Minaur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by De Minaur.
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps De Minaur's head back.
Kilgore lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Minaur takes a step back to recover.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but De Minaur is just out of range.
De Minaur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilgore! But no joy.
De Minaur 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.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Minaur.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
De Minaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilgore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Minaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from De Minaur misses.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into De Minaur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilgore tests De Minaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Minaur misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
It looked like De Minaur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kilgore takes one to the chin there.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but De Minaur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as De Minaur blocks the low kick.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Minaur throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Minaur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kilgore lands with a hook. De Minaur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Minaur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Kilgore throws a low kick but De Minaur avoids it.
Kilgore falls off balance throwing a combination
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
Kilgore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Minaur.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but De Minaur slips the punch.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kilgore's knee momentarily.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a front kick aimed at Kilgore's knee but Kilgore avoids it well.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kilgore defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Minaur takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Minaur is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
De Minaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore throws a jab when De Minaur was well out of range.
Kilgore defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
Kilgore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Minaur, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick from De Minaur, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Minaur checks the leg kick.
De Minaur throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
Kilgore swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and De Minaur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Minaur slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Kilgore.
De Minaur ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - De Minaur coming out on top.
De Minaur throws a leg kick
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kilgore is looking to slow De Minaur down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
De Minaur misses with a leg kick
and Kilgore counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Minaur throws out the jab.
De Minaur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Minaur counters with a good low kick that Kilgore was not able to check.
De Minaur throws a sloppy head kick and Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from De Minaur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Minaur throws a wild body kick that Kilgore sees coming a mile off.#T2#
De Minaur dips to his left and cracks Kilgore with an uppercut!
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilgore thinking.
De Minaur cracks Kilgore with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Minaur throws a lazy head kick
and Kilgore counters with a right hand to the body.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
Kilgore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but De Minaur avoids it with no problem.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from De Minaur.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
De Minaur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Kilgore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore just manages to avoid it.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilgore slips a jab from De Minaur.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends De Minaur's belly button to the back.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore misses with a hook. De Minaur ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore throws the left hand but De Minaur avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Kilgore throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from De Minaur misses the target.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur blocks a jab.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but De Minaur avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. De Minaur didn't see that one coming.
De Minaur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
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 Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Minaur. That did some damage!
Kilgore takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Minaur takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Minaur moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but De Minaur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Kilgore.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Minaur.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur 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.
Kilgore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Minaur on the side of the head.
De Minaur misses with a shot to the body
and Kilgore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from De Minaur misses its intended target.
De Minaur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilgore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore slips under a jab.#T1#
De Minaur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and De Minaur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but De Minaur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
De Minaur lands with a nice body punch.
Kilgore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur.
Kilgore motions for De Minaur to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
De Minaur avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur lands a right hook to the body.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Minaur lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kilgore takes a step back to recover.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
De Minaur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilgore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kilgore misses with a jab to the body
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kilgore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
De Minaur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
De Minaur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Kilgore misses
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
Kilgore motions for De Minaur to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into De Minaur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Minaur moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Kilgore.
It looked like De Minaur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilgore motions for De Minaur to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
De Minaur tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses the jab.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
Kilgore misses the body punch
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Minaur can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Minaur doesn't seem phased though.
Kilgore throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Minaur counters with an outside leg kick.
De Minaur moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
De Minaur tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
De Minaur throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilgore.
De Minaur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore stuns De Minaur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Minaur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Minaur lands a nice looking body shot.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Minaur avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore ducks right into an uppercut from De Minaur.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Minaur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
De Minaur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kilgore on the side of the head.
De Minaur takes a kick to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Minaur checks a leg kick.
De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
A head kick misses from De Minaur.
De Minaur looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Good leg kick by De Minaur.
Kilgore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilgore cracks De Minaur with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Minaur.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.#T2#
De Minaur checks a low kick from Kilgore.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Minaur. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Minaur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Minaur.
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilgore walks into a jab.
De Minaur misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kilgore counter with a right hand.
De Minaur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore misses with a straight left. #T3#
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
De Minaur throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into De Minaur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kilgore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
De Minaur scoring well with a low kick there.
De Minaur cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.#T4#
Kilgore punishes De Minaur's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but De Minaur is just out of range.
De Minaur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as De Minaur blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
De Minaur misses with a head kick.
Kilgore tries a quick counter leg kick but De Minaur is wise to it.
De Minaur dodges the punch combination from Kilgore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for De Minaur's leg but De Minaur calmly moves out of range.
De Minaur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Minaur swings widly with a right hand
and Kilgore counters with a thumping low kick.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur lands a nice hook to Kilgore's body. Kilgore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
De Minaur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for De Minaur.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kilgore duly obliges. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
De Minaur throws a right hand that misses
and Kilgore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
An attempted straight right counter from De Minaur misses the target.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kilgore to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kilgore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
De Minaur misses with a leg kick.
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilgore swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Minaur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
De Minaur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
De Minaur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilgore. Kilgore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Minaur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a head kick.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Tacitus Kilgore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kilgore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Minaur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from De Minaur does it's job there.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
De Minaur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.
Kilgore lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
Kilgore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a low kick, right behind Kilgore 's knee.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but De Minaur saw that one coming.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

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 Rod De Minaur.
Well De Minaur 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur retains his lightweight title!
Rod De Minaur thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C140: Dreth vs. Dixon 3
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore lunges at Joteel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joteel's hand.
Jacque Joteel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joteel throws a poor cross that misses
and Joteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore lands a glancing blow to the side of Joteel's head.
Joteel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joteel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilgore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joteel lands a jab.
Kilgore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joteel finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilgore's head.
Joteel misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Joteel
and Kilgore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joteel ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joteel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore. #T1#
Joteel misses the shot to the body.
Joteel lands an overhand right.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joteel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joteel. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Joteel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Joteel looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Joteel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
Kilgore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kilgore jabs Joteel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joteel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Joteel looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joteel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilgore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joteel's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore takes one on the button.
Kilgore looks to land a combination but Joteel avoids it well.
We've been informed that Joteel 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.
Joteel misses with a body shot
and Kilgore counters with a good low kick that Joteel was not able to check.
Joteel lands a front kick.
Kilgore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilgore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joteel.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Joteel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kilgore throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#Joteel is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kilgore! Joteel is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C138: Bong vs. Kilgore
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Ji Woo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ji Woo.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Kilgore backs away, Ji Woo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Ji Woo moved away.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ji Woo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ji Woo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Kilgore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Ji Woo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ji Woo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ji Woo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Ji Woo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Ji Woo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilgore.
A solid body kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore ducks right into an uppercut from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
Ji Woo wants to clinch.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ji Woo. That one must have hurt.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.#T2#
Ji Woo misses with a body kick.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Ji Woo lands a jab to Kilgore's midsection.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Ji Woo avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Ji Woo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Ji Woo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore throws a series of punches but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kilgore will feel that in the morning.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kilgore swats away the attempt to clinch by Ji Woo.
Kilgore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ji Woo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kilgore slips a jab from Ji Woo.#T3#
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Kilgore throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Ji Woo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kilgore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ji Woo's hands.
Donk. Ji Woo catches Kilgore right on the button with a cross.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Ji Woo's leg but Ji Woo calmly moves out of range.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore misses with a straight right. #T4#
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a push kick but Kilgore slaps the foot to one side.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Ji Woo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Ji Woo lands with a hook. Kilgore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ji Woo wants to clinch
and Kilgore counters with a right hand to the body.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ji Woo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo 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.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore lands with a shot to the body.
Kilgore cracks Ji Woo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ji Woo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ji Woo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ji Woo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kilgore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ji Woo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Kilgore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Ji Woo.
A right-left combo lands from Ji Woo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ji Woo lands a lovely overhand right.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilgore finds it's way round the side to connect with Ji Woo's head.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Kilgore.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kilgore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ji Woo lands with a kick to the temple. Kilgore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Ji Woo - just one landing.
Jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ji Woo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ji Woo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilgore scrambles back to his feet.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Ji Woo jabs Kilgore right on the nose. Kilgore blinks but takes it well.
Kilgore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ji Woo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilgore's head.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Ji Woo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilgore! But no joy.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Kilgore as he connects with a hook.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head but Ji Woo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo lands a head shot.
Kilgore throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Kilgore.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Ji Woo only half commits.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Ji Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilgore blocks a leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Ji Woo's ribs.
Ji Woo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ji Woo misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kilgore 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 Ji Woo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ji Woo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Ji Woo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Ji Woo sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ji Woo misses with a straight left.
Kilgore feints a counter leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Kilgore. That snapped Ji Woo's head back.
Ji Woo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore throws the kick towards the body but Ji Woo avoids it.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore throws a fast counter high kick but Ji Woo manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo misses with a body kick.
Kilgore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ji Woo lands with a right hand.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.#T1#
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Ji Woo's ribs.
Kilgore thows a leg kick but Ji Woo checks it
and Ji Woo counters with a leg kick.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Kilgore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ji Woo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilgore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ji Woo cracks Kilgore with an open hand slap.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Ji Woo moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Ji Woo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilgore doesn't seem bothered though.
Ji Woo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
Bong Ji Woo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kilgore misses with a leg kick.
Kilgore 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!
Nice shot by Kilgore.
Ji Woo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore just manages to avoid it.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilgore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Ji Woo's leg but Ji Woo calmly moves out of range.
Ji Woo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Ji Woo settles back down.
Kilgore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ji Woo misses with a kick to the body.
Kilgore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Kilgore scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice uppercut there from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Ji Woo moves out of range easily.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ji Woo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a nice hook to Ji Woo's body. Ji Woo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Ji Woo's leg but Ji Woo calmly moves out of range.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Ji Woo avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ji Woo defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore lunges at Ji Woo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ji Woo's hand.
Ji Woo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kilgore connects with a high kick.
Kilgore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ji Woo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilgore's head.
Donk. Kilgore catches Ji Woo right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Ji Woo throws a body kick that misses
and Kilgore makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kilgore tests Ji Woo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ji Woo throws a head kick but Kilgore moves out of range.
Ji Woo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilgore lands a slapping body shot.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Ji Woo needs to keep his hands up - Kilgore had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
Kilgore 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.
Ji Woo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ji Woo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tacitus Kilgore.
Well Kilgore 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C135: Mumu vs. Puno 2
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Kilgore misses the jab.
Reinikainen swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilgore! But no joy.
Reinikainen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore wants to slow Reinikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kilgore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reinikainen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen connects with a single shot there.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reinikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilgore avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore lands a glancing blow to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react.
Kilgore clobbers Reinikainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reinikainen working Kilgore over with strikes.
Kilgore is pressing down on Reinikainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilgore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilgore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there. #T2#
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reinikainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen looking to sit in guard and control but Kilgore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reinikainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilgore defends well.
Kilgore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kilgore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kilgore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Reinikainen has his foot on Kilgore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilgore works his way back into a safe position though.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Reinikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reinikainen looks to land a strike but Kilgore avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Kilgore's brow.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reinikainen cracks Kilgore with a solid left hand.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen advances position into side control!#T4#
Reinikainen working the strikes but Kilgore uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Kilgore is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen misses with a head shot. Kilgore uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reinikainen won't allow Kilgore to sweep him here.
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 Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target. #TD#
Reinikainen gets a double leg takedown into Kilgore's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kilgore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen working some strikes from top position.
Kilgore keeping full guard, as Reinikainen tries to pass.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kilgore has wrist control.#T1#
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reinikainen stands up over Kilgore, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is in close to Kilgore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Kilgore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Reinikainen keeps moving.
Kilgore won't allow Reinikainen to sweep him here.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilgore can do to turn this around?
Kilgore looking to sit in guard and control but Reinikainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Reinikainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reinikainen is working Kilgore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Kilgore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Kilgore from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kilgore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Reinikainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Reinikainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilgore defends it easily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reinikainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reinikainen wants to sweep here but Kilgore controlling him for the moment.
Kilgore postures up.
Kilgore won't allow Reinikainen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a triangle but Kilgore pushes his legs off easily.
Kilgore trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilgore landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Reinikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kilgores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilgore tries to avoid it but Reinikainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilgore to the ground. Kilgore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Kilgore misses with a hook #TD#
and Reinikainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kilgore's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilgore is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Reinikainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kilgore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reinikainen has managed to get both his arms back between Kilgore's legs - danger averted.
Kilgore has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reinikainen has passed into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen wants to control but Kilgore is keeping him busy.
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Reinikainen happy to just control the position for now.
Kilgore defending against the ground and pound.
Reinikainen wants to control for a moment but Kilgore uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Reinikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reinikainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilgore defending well though.
Kilgore gets full guard.
Kilgore is looking to sweep but instead, Reinikainen has passed into half guard. #T3#
Kilgore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reinikainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kilgore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kilgore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Kilgore is trying to control but Reinikainen passes into side control!
Kilgore is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reinikainen landing a few strikes.
Reinikainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tacitus Kilgore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reinikainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kilgore is avoiding damage well.
Reinikainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Reinikainen working the ground and pound.
Reinikainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reinikainen trying to control the action but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Kilgore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reinikainen off and has taken his back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilgore gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kilgore has the hooks in. Reinikainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

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

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

Event: C127: Moore vs. Tai Kung
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Remnant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilgore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Remnant to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Remnant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Remnant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Remnant.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Remnant.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Remnant 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 Kilgore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kilgore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kilgore throws a head kick that half lands.
Remnant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Remnant with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remnant connects with a jab.
Remnant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Remnant misses with a head kick.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Remnant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Kilgore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Remnant's ribs.#T1#
Kilgore defending well as Remnant loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Remnant moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Remnant saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Remnant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Remnant thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Remnant avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Remnant is able to avoid easily.
Kilgore motions for Remnant to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Kilgore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Kilgore misses
and Remnant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Remnant misses with a low kick.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Remnant checks it.
Kilgore cracks Remnant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Remnant cracks Kilgore with a good jab.
Remnant scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remnant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Remnant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Remnant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kilgore as he connects with a hook.
Kilgore throws a hook but Remnant avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Remnant sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Remnant cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Remnant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Remnant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Remnant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Remnant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Remnant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Remnant throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilgore throws a leg kick which misses Remnant's front leg but catches the back leg as Remnant tries to avoid it.
Remnant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Remnant looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow Remnant down.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Remnant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore clobbers Remnant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and Remnant counters with an outside leg kick.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Remnant moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Remnant scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Remnant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
A jab from Remnant misses.
Kilgore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Remnant moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Remnant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Remnant. That did some damage!
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Remnant blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Remnant.
Remnant with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Remnant.
Remnant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remnant.
Remnant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Remnant.
Remnant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Remnant staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remnant drops his hands momentarily and Kilgore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Remnant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Remnant is out of range.
Kilgore tries to score with a low kick but Remnant moves his leg out of the way.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Remnant moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Remnant.
Kilgore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Remnant.
Remnant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Remnant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Remnant misses.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilgore throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Remnant throws a front kick aimed at Kilgore's knee but Kilgore avoids it well.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Remnant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore tries a low kick but Remnant avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kilgore throws a front kick that sends Remnant stumbling back into the cage.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Remnant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Remnant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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 Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Remnant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remnant lands a lovely overhand right.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Kilgore.
Remnant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Remnant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilgore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Remnant manages to avoid it.
Remnant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Remnant.
Kilgore throws a counter high kick but Remnant was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Remnant.
A big right from Remnant misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Remnant scores with a hook.
Kilgore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Remnant's sensitive parts.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Remnant takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Remnant scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilgore should have avoided that one.
Remnant throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Remnant only half commits.
Remnant lands a nice shot that snaps Kilgore's head back.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Remnant.
Remnant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Remnant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Kilgore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Remnant. That's going to slow Kilgore down.
Remnant blocks a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but Remnant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Remnant throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kilgore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remnant lands with a nice body punch.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Remnant saw that one coming.
Kilgore checks a leg kick nicely.
Remnant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Remnant misses.
Kilgore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Remnant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Remnant misses with a looping right.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remnant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilgore to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Remnant throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Remnant's head but Remnant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Kilgore.
Remnant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
Remnant tries to bum rush Kilgore with a series of wild strikes but Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Remnant scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and Remnant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Remnant cracks Kilgore with an open hand slap.
Kilgore throws a leg kick
and Remnant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Remnant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kilgore is able to avoid easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Remnant.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Remnant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kilgore connects with the punch.
Remnant throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Remnant.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
Remnant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Remnant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Remnant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Remnant scrambles back to his feet.
Remnant throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Remnant throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Remnant missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Remnant.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Remnant moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Remnant.
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab.
Remnant throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
It looked like Kilgore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Remnant at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Remnant cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Remnant misses the target.
Remnant slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Remnant.
Remnant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Soviet Remnant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Remnant manages to avoid it.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Remnant avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Remnant saw it coming and moves away.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Remnant moves out of range easily.
Remnant tries a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore is wise to it.
Kilgore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick lands for Remnant.
Kilgore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilgore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Remnant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilgore defending well as Remnant loads up on a big left hand.
Remnant throws a leg kick but Kilgore moved away.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Remnant slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Remnant is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Remnant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Remnant flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Remnant throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Remnant takes one on the button.
Remnant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Kilgore. That snapped Remnant's head back. #T1#
A left lands for Remnant.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Remnant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Remnant tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but Remnant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore cracks Remnant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Remnant moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Kilgore jabs Remnant right on the nose. Remnant blinks but takes it well.
Remnant lands a jab to the head.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore is looking to slow Remnant down with leg kicks.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Remnant counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Remnant misses.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Remnant if he has to take too many more of those.
Remnant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kilgore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Remnant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Remnant walks into a stiff left hand from Kilgore.
Remnant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kilgore.
Remnant takes a kick to the side of the head.
Remnant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore is looking to slow Remnant down with leg kicks.
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Remnant ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kilgore - that will leave a mark!
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Remnant.
A big right from Remnant misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilgore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Remnant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Remnant throws out the jab.
Remnant tries to score with a low kick but Kilgore moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
A nice leg kick from Remnant, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Remnant slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Kilgore swings for the body but Remnant moves out of range.
Remnant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Remnant.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Remnant saw that one coming.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Remnant.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Remnant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore takes a swing at Remnant's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Remnant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and Remnant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Remnant moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilgore.
Remnant takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Remnant. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Remnant thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Remnant avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a front kick that sends Remnant stumbling back into the cage.
Kilgore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Remnant throws a low kick, looking for Kilgore's leg but Kilgore calmly moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
Remnant throws a nice head kick!
Remnant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Remnant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Remnant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore lands a really nice looking cross but Remnant seems unphased.
Remnant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Remnant's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilgore 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C123: Kahn vs. Capiello
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Koivisto has knocked Kilgore down with a huge combo! Koivisto steps away and waves a wobbly Kilgore back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Koivisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Kilgore throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Koivisto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ROC#Kilgore is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Koivisto seems to be working for a kimura but Kilgore defends the submission attempt.
Koivisto winds up and cracks Kilgore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koivisto thows a huge punch but Kilgore dodges it nicely.
Kilgore is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilgore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Koivisto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koivisto won't allow Kilgore to sweep him here.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koivisto postures up in Kilgore's guard and throws a big left but Kilgore blocks it.
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.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koivisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koivisto moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilgore is looking to land body kicks.
Koivisto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Koivisto throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Kilgore takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Koivisto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kilgore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Koivisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koivisto tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Koivisto fails to land the takedown.
A head kick by Koivisto misses
and Kilgore counters with a leg kick.
Koivisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.#T4#
Koivisto misses with a looping right.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore throws a leg kick
letting Koivisto counter with a right hand.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a single shot there.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koivisto. Koivisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Koivisto ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick
and Koivisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koivisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Koivisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Koivisto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Koivisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koivisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Kilgore scores with a jab. Koivisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Koivisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore scores with a body shot.
Kilgore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore tried to score with a low kick but Koivisto checks it.#T1#
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Koivisto's belly button to the back.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Koivisto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Koivisto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kilgore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Koivisto's leg. Koivisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Koivisto is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kilgore there.
Koivisto misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Koivisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kilgore is able to avoid easily.
Koivisto looks to land a combination but Kilgore avoids it well.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Kilgore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
It looked like Koivisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore scores with a push kick.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koivisto's head backwards.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koivisto is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Kilgore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koivisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilgore throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Koivisto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Koivisto slips a jab from Kilgore.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
Kilgore throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
Koivisto throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kilgore counter with a right hand.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the body
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto attempts a counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it well and moves away.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koivisto tries to score with a low kick but Kilgore moves his leg out of the way.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#That has opened up Tacitus Kilgore's cut even more.
Kilgore throws a leg kick
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Kilgore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilgore swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Koivisto moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's time! Koivisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kilgore throws a wild body kick that Koivisto sees coming a mile off.
Koivisto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto connects with a crisp jab.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore scores with a kick to the body. #TD#
Koivisto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kilgore's half guard.
Koivisto trying to control from half guard but Kilgore is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Kilgore trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Koivisto seems content to control.
Koivisto is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koivisto works his way into side control.
Koivisto scoring with punches from side control.
Kilgore tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Koivisto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Koivisto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Koivisto with the ground and pound from mount.
Kilgore wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Koivisto.
Koivisto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Koivisto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Koivisto lands a big elbow.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kilgore is squirming around, avoiding Koivisto's attempts to control the action.
Kilgore is looking to improve his position but Koivisto isn't that keen on the idea.
Koivisto landing shots from mount.
Kilgore is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Koivisto working Kilgore over with strikes here.
Kilgore is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Koivisto looking to control but Kilgore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koivisto controlling his opponent.
Kilgore avoids a series of strikes thrown by Koivisto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kilgore is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kilgore 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C118: Olsen vs. Puno
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Graves stuns Kilgore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves walks into a left hand.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Graves digs a good body shot into Kilgore's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Graves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kilgore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully. #T1#
Graves passes Kilgore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Graves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore wants to hold on but Graves pushes him away.
Graves controlling from the full mount.
Kilgore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Graves throws a wild left hand from mount and Kilgore manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Kilgore is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard. #T2#
Graves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Graves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graves misses with a head shot. Kilgore uses the momentum to regain guard.
Graves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Graves is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graves is pushing down on Kilgore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kilgore is fighting to maintain full guard but Graves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilgore defending well though.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kilgore wants to get back to full guard.
Graves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kilgore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graves wants to control but Kilgore is keeping him busy.
Graves throwing shots but Kilgore is blocking nicely. #T4#
Graves working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Kilgore is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kilgore is defending against the submission attempts here by Graves.
Graves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Graves sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kilgore manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Kilgore, under a barage of strikes from Graves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves 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##TD#
Kilgore gets caught flat footed, as Graves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Graves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Graves advances to half guard.
Graves is keen to just control but Kilgore is a slippery customer.
Graves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kilgore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Graves is pressing down on Kilgore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kilgore is holding on for now.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Kilgore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Graves wants to control but Kilgore is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kilgore won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
Graves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graves throws a strike but Kilgore avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Graves pushes down on Kilgore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Graves throwing shots but Kilgore is blocking nicely.
Kilgore won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
Kilgore manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Graves postures up and lands a big shot to Kilgore's brow.
Graves preventing the sweep.
Graves distracts Kilgore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilgore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves won't allow Kilgore to sweep him here. #T3#
Graves landing with the ground and pound.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilgore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilgore trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves throws a strike but Kilgore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves is looking to sweep but instead, Kilgore has passed into half guard. #T4#
Graves is looking to get back to full guard here but Kilgore has managed to pass to side control instead.
Graves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
Kilgore is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilgore can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves moves into full guard.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilgore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it well and moves away.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Kilgore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Graves gets the takedown into side control.
Kilgore struggling a bit here.
Kilgore is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Graves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Graves working the ground and pound but Kilgore is defending the strikes. #T1#
Graves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kilgore!
Graves lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Graves thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Graves there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Graves lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Graves thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kilgore avoids a series of strikes thrown by Graves.
Graves throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Graves misses with a head shot.#T2#
Graves thowing shots but they're missing.
Graves dominating with strikes here.
Graves lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kilgore hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Graves thowing shots but they're missing.
Graves landing shots from mount.
Kilgore is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Graves throwing strikes but Kilgore uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kilgore won't allow Graves to pass to mount. #T3#
Graves passes to full mount!
Graves looking to land elbow strikes but Kilgore uses the position to regain half guard.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilgore keeps working.
Graves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ernest Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Graves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kilgore looks a forlorn figure. #CUT#That has opened up Tacitus Kilgore's cut even more.
Graves throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kilgore because Graves loaded up on that one.
Tacitus Kilgore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Graves thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Graves unloading with bombs!
Graves landing strikes from the mount.
Kilgore holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Graves tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Graves putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#The cut above Tacitus Kilgore's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves dominating with strikes here.#CUT#Tacitus Kilgore's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ernest Graves!
An out of breath Ernest Graves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C115: Murhaa vs. Owens
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Miller misses the body punch
and Kilgore counters with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Kilgore misses. #CL2#
Kilgore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kilgore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kilgore scores with a shoulder strike.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kilgore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller tries to break free but Kilgore pushes him back against the cage.
Miller blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kilgore has Miller up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Kilgore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilgore.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miller.
Miller walks into a jab.
Kilgore lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Kilgore has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Miller is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilgore thumps Miller with a low kick.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller blocks a jab.
Kilgore thumps Miller with a low kick.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kilgore's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Kilgore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kilgore trying to control the position.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
Miller trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Kilgore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kilgore scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kilgore pinned against the cage. Kilgore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Kilgore is looking to clinch.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller thows a huge punch but Kilgore dodges it nicely.
Miller is trying to control. Kilgore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Miller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilgore defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kilgore slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kilgore throws a big counter head kick but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller dives in and grabs Kilgore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kilgore pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kilgore clinches up against the cage.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage.
Kilgore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kilgore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kilgore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Kilgore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kilgore lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kilgore fails to land.
Miller tries to break free but Kilgore pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kilgore. #BC2#
Kilgore breaks from the clinch.
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kilgore swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilgore scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miller moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Kilgore gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Miller tightens his grip and picks Kilgore up, before dumping him to the ground. Kilgore manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilgore trying to control the position. #T2#
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilgore is keeping the position for now.
Miller wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller distracts Kilgore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Kilgore trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Kilgore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilgore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilgore checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Kilgore has managed to clinch.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kilgore won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Miller seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kilgore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Miller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilgore.
A leg kick checked by Kilgore.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Miller slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilgore.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Kilgore lands a jab to the head.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilgore to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller lands a jab to Kilgore's midsection.
Kilgore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller 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!
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
Kilgore is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kilgore controlling the position.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kilgore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Kilgore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Kilgore!#REVB#
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Miller pulls Kilgore in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Lynton Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilgore tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilgore is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kilgore 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C110: Joteel vs. Al Balushi
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Kilgore lands a head kick. Victor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Kilgore tries to sprawl but Victor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Victor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Victor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kilgore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Victor is pressing down on Kilgore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kilgore is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victor is thwarting Kilgore's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Victor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kilgore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Victor is working away from the top position though.
Victor trying to pass the guard but Kilgore defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Victor trying to work for an americana but Kilgore has managed to regain full guard.
Kilgore controlling Victor's posture.
Kilgore keeping full guard, as Victor tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kilgore has managed to clinch.
Kilgore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kilgore lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Victors head.
Kilgore lands with a light punch inside.
Kilgore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Victor is trying to pull guard but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Victor blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
Victor takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Victor's elbow.
Victor fails to pull guard.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.
Victor tries to pull guard but Kilgore won't allow it.
Kilgore tries a body shot but Victor blocks it. #TD2#
Victor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Victor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kilgore has one of Victor's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T4##SUB2#
Victor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Victor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Victor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kilgore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kilgore stops Victor from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Victor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kilgore, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Victor cracks Kilgore with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Kilgore clinches.
Victor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kilgore is defending well.
Victor jumps guard but Kilgore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Victor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kilgore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.
Kilgore tries to clinch but Victor moves out of range.
Victor with the counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Victor moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Victor misses.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Victor. Victor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Victor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Kilgore lands a big head kick that sends Victor tumbling to the mat! Kilgore takes a step backwards and waves Victor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Victor is rocked!
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Victor misses the body punch #KD#
and Kilgore counters with a crisp right hand that drops Victor! Kilgore lets Victor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Victor is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilgore finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore throws a pinpoint strike between Victor's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Victor crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kilgore scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tacitus Kilgore!
During a confident post fight interview, Tacitus Kilgore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C104: Joteel vs. Kilgore
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Kilgore wants to slow Joteel down by chopping away at his legs.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joteel throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Joteel throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Joteel misses its intended target.
Joteel checks a leg kick.
Joteel blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Joteel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Joteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Joteel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joteel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Joteel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow Joteel down.
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!
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joteel moves away.
It looked like Joteel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.#T1#
Joteel checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Joteel throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Joteel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Joteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Joteel's ribs.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joteel.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Joteel's leg but Joteel calmly moves out of range.
Joteel throws a right and a left that Kilgore avoids nicely.
Kilgore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Joteel eats them both and turns towards Kilgore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joteel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Joteel ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilgore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilgore takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joteel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joteel throws a body shot but no joy.
Joteel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilgore on the side of the head.
Joteel stuns Kilgore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. Joteel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Joteel is just out of range.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Joteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore cracks Joteel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joteel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilgore. Kilgore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kilgore tests Joteel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore throws out a powerful jab.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Joteel is out of range.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Joteel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Joteel moves out of range easily. #T3#
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
enabling Joteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Joteel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilgore throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Joteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Joteel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore thumps Joteel with a low kick.
Joteel lands a body shot.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Joteel should have avoided that one.
Kilgore feints and then cracks Joteel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joteel down.
Kilgore connects with a looping right hand.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Joteel counters with a lovely shot 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!
Joteel misses with a looping right.
Joteel moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Joteel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Joteel. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Joteel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore lands with a cross.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces Joteel off the cage and back into range.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Joteel avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Joteel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kilgore connects with a single shot there.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the head.
Joteel blocks a jab.
Kilgore digs a good hook to Joteel's body.
Joteel ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Joteel.
Joteel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joteel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Kilgore backs away, Joteel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joteel takes one to the side of the head.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joteel throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but Joteel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joteel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big left from Joteel misses.
Kilgore throws a front kick that sends Joteel stumbling back into the cage.
Joteel fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Joteel's leg. Joteel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joteel blocks a jab.
Kilgore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Joteel's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
A punch lands to the side of Joteel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kilgore throws a front kick aimed at Joteel's knee but Joteel avoids it well.
Joteel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kilgore 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.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Joteel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Joteel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Joteel is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Joteel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Joteel's head but Joteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Joteel finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joteel counters with a good, hard body kick but Kilgore shrugs it off.
Joteel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joteel counters with a straight right hand.
Kilgore lands with a cross.
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!
Joteel lands a really nice looking cross but Kilgore seems unphased.
Kilgore checks a leg kick nicely.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Joteel moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.#CL#
Joteel has managed to clinch.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Joteel controls the action.
Joteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joteel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Joteel.
Joteel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilgore.
Kilgore is leaning against Joteel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kilgore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kilgore pushes Joteel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Joteel counters with a quick kick to the body but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Joteel moves out of range.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the head.
Joteel walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
A swing and a miss from Joteel.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Joteel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joteel.
Kilgore connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Joteel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joteel.
Kilgore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Joteel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kilgore.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joteel throws a leg kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore scores with a nice body kick.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. Joteel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into Joteel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Joteel.
Joteel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joteel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Joteel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Joteel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the head.
Joteel thuds his right hand into Kilgore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore feints a counter leg kick.
Joteel avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Joteel lands a lovely overhand right.
Joteel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore swings for the body but Joteel moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Joteel.
Kilgore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joteel throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Joteel tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
It looked like Joteel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.
Joteel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore'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.#R3#
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore swings for the body but Joteel moves out of range.
Joteel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
As Kilgore tries to get set, Joteel tries to push him back and clinch up but Kilgore manages to avoid the attempt.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kilgore tries to score with a low kick but Joteel moves his leg out of the way.
Joteel tried to counter with a leg kick but Kilgore avoided it.
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps Joteel's head back.
Joteel moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Kilgore swings for the body but Joteel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore is looking to slow Joteel down with leg kicks.
Kilgore lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Joteel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Joteel moves out of range.
Kilgore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Joteel if he has to take too many more of those.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Joteel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joteel.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joteel checks a leg kick.
Kilgore lands with a slapping head kick.
Joteel moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the body
and Joteel counters with a straight right hand.
Kilgore connects with a crisp jab.
Joteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kilgore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Kilgore. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Joteel's defenses.
Joteel throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Kilgore tries a quick counter leg kick but Joteel is wise to it.
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joteel in his tracks.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Joteel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Joteel checks it.
Joteel takes one on the button.
Kilgore circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Joteel's leg. Joteel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Joteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a jab to Joteel's midsection.#T3#
Kilgore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joteel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilgore motions for Joteel to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore throws out a powerful jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joteel. That did some damage!
Joteel slips under a jab.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kilgore takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore throws a jab when Joteel was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Joteel.
Nice jab there from Kilgore.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joteel throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Kilgore misses
and Joteel counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joteel needs to keep his hands up - Kilgore had a free shot at his head there.
Joteel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joteel lands with a nice body punch.
Kilgore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joteel defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from Joteel.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joteel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joteel throws a right hand that Kilgore ducks under and follows up with a left that Kilgore also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Joteel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joteel jabs Kilgore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joteel.
A lazy body kick from Kilgore
enabling Joteel to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Kilgore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joteel checks it well.
Joteel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joteel tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joteel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Kilgore jabs Joteel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilgore takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
Joteel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joteel moves away.
A big left from Joteel misses. #T1#
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Joteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Joteel is out of range.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joteel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joteel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joteel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Joteel jumps back.
Joteel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joteel dodges the punch combination from Kilgore.
Kilgore feints and then cracks Joteel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joteel down.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
enabling Joteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilgore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Joteel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joteel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#That has opened up Tacitus Kilgore's cut even more.
Kilgore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joteel.
A shot to the body from Kilgore misses
and Joteel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kilgore's knee momentarily.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joteel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilgore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joteel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joteel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Joteel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Joteel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Joteel misses the target.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Joteel misses the target.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Joteel.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Joteel counters with a straight right hand.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Kilgore misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joteel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Kilgore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and Joteel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kilgore is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Joteel is just out of range.
Kilgore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Joteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Joteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joteel moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joteel.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Joteel.
Kilgore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kilgore throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Kilgore is rocked!
Joteel misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Joteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilgore is still on wobbly legs! Can Joteel finish him?
Kilgore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joteel scores with a counter punch that sends Kilgore to the canvas! Joteel smells blood - he's punishing Kilgore with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kilgore has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacque Joteel!
Jacque Joteel retains his lightweight title!
Jacque Joteel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Ji Woo blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo needs to keep his hands up - Kilgore had a free shot at his head there.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Ji Woo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ji Woo lands a jab to the head.
Kilgore keeps the fight on the outside.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilgore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore slips a jab from Ji Woo.#CL#
Ji Woo clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilgore's elbow. #BC2#
Kilgore breaks from the clinch.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilgore.
Ji Woo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Ji Woo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
Good exchange - Ji Woo coming out on top.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Ji Woo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilgore. #CL#
Ji Woo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ji Woo cracks Kilgore with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Ji Woo.
Kilgore takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Kilgore breaks from the clinch.
Ji Woo throws a low kick, looking for Kilgore's leg but Kilgore calmly moves out of range.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Ji Woo lands.
Ji Woo connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.#T2#
Ji Woo lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
Kilgore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kilgore throws a solid leg kick but Ji Woo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilgore.
Kilgore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ji Woo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore lands with a shot to the body.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ji Woo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ji Woo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kilgore slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Kilgore takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donk. Kilgore catches Ji Woo right on the button with a cross.
A clash of legs there as Ji Woo blocks the low kick.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore tries to score with a low kick but Ji Woo moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Kilgore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Ji Woo does no damage.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ji Woo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilgore circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore wants to slow Ji Woo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Ji Woo.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Ji Woo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Ji Woo blocks the low kick.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. Ji Woo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Ji Woo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Ji Woo's leg but Ji Woo calmly moves out of range.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Ji Woo scores with a three punch combo!
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. Ji Woo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Ji Woo instigates a clinch.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore is trying to break free.
Kilgore is trying to break the clinch but Ji Woo is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Ji Woo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Ji Woo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Ji Woo saw it coming and moves away.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Ji Woo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ji Woo half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range and Kilgore settles back down.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore. #T1#
Ji Woo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ji Woo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ji Woo 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.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Ji Woo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore throws out a powerful jab.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Ji Woo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Ji Woo dodges the punch combination from Kilgore. #T2#
Ji Woo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilgore blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilgore! But no joy.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Kilgore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kilgore tries a low kick but Ji Woo avoids it.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
As Kilgore backs away, Ji Woo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ji Woo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Ji Woo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilgore doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilgore cracks Ji Woo with a good jab.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Kilgore. #CL#
Ji Woo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo throws a push kick but Kilgore slaps the foot to one side.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ji Woo counters with a right hand to the body.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ji Woo.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a front kick aimed at Ji Woo's knee but Ji Woo avoids it well.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilgore can pounce on him.
A low kick from Kilgore misses
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Ji Woo avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kilgore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ji Woo connects with a leg kick.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
A clash of legs there as Ji Woo blocks the low kick.
Ji Woo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Ji Woo cracks Kilgore with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Ji Woo's leg but Ji Woo calmly moves out of range.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
A bone on bone clash there as Ji Woo blocks the leg kick.
It appears Ji Woo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kilgore thows a leg kick but Ji Woo checks it
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick from Ji Woo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kilgore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
It looked like Ji Woo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Kilgore tries a quick counter leg kick but Ji Woo is wise to it.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Ji Woo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ji Woo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a lazy head kick
and Ji Woo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilgore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Ji Woo is looking for a counter combo.
Kilgore lands an overhand right.
Ji Woo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ji Woo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore clobbers Ji Woo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bong Ji Woo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Ji Woo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ji Woo at a distance.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Kilgore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ji Woo under the eye.
Kilgore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Ji Woo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kilgore throws a low kick but Ji Woo avoids it.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore digs a good hook to Ji Woo's body.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore avoids the head kick by Ji Woo.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ji Woo wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Ji Woo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Kilgore.
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!
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Ji Woo moves away and avoids it.
Ji Woo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Ji Woo throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kilgore misses.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Ji Woo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Ji Woo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ji Woo misses with a low kick.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Kilgore there.
Ji Woo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a straight left.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ji Woo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ji Woos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Kilgore.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kilgore 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 156 | Stalinovich vs Stark
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Blyad.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Blyad misses with a wild combination.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blyad doesn't seem phased though.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Blyad misses.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyad connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and Blyad counters with a good low kick that Kilgore was not able to check.
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from Blyad.
Blyad throws a leg kick which misses Kilgore's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilgore tries to avoid it.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Blyad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kilgore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blyad is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Blyad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Blyad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kilgore.
Blyad wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Blyad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.#T1#
Blyad throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Blyad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Blyad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a low kick.
Blyad throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Blyad only half commits.
Blyad throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blyad with a nice calf kick.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Blyad moved out of range.
Blyad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Blyad.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blyad throws a front kick aimed at Kilgore's knee but Kilgore avoids it well.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyad.
Blyad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Kilgore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore misses with a straight left. #T2#
Blyad throws a leg kick which misses Kilgore's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilgore tries to avoid it.
Blyad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Blyad jabs at Kilgore's body.
Blyad wants to slow Kilgore down by chopping away at his legs.
Blyad tried to score with a low kick but Kilgore checks it.
Blyad connects with an inside leg kick.
Blyad throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Blyad moves away and avoids it.
Blyad flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Kilgore scores with a body shot.
Blyad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blyad lands with a hook. Kilgore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blyad with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blyad.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blyad throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Blyad connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Blyad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blyad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kilgore works Blyad's body with a nice hook.
Blyad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses.
Blyad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blyad throws a series of punches but Kilgore avoids them all with ease.
Kilgore throws a front kick aimed at Blyad's knee but Blyad avoids it well.
Kilgore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Blyad lands a really nice looking cross but Kilgore seems unphased.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore tries to work over Blyad's front leg with a kick but Blyad checks it.
Blyad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad walks into a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blyad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A clash of legs there as Blyad blocks the low kick.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore misses with a straight right. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Kilgore blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Blyad tries a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore is wise to it.
Blyad blocks a low kick nicely.
Blyad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kilgore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blyad motions for Kilgore to come forward. Blyad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blyad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore lands with an overhand left.
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blyad misses with a leg kick.
As Blyad backs away, Kilgore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore slips a jab and a cross from Blyad.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blyad lands with a straight right. Kilgore didn't see that one coming.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Blyad.
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 Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Blyad looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Blyad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Kilgore lands.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Blyad throws a counter combo.
Kilgore swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Blyad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Blyad saw that one coming.
Blyad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Blyad is out of range.
Kilgore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blyad doesn't seem phased though.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Blyad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blyad has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blyad. That's going to slow Kilgore down.
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!
Blyad throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blyad. That's going to slow Kilgore down.
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Blyad with an uppercut!#T1#
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Kilgore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blyad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore 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.
Blyad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blyad lands a jab to the nose.
Blyad throws a leg kick which misses Kilgore's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilgore tries to avoid it.
Blyad throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Kilgore.
Blyad connects with a body shot that sends Kilgore's belly button to the back.
Blyad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Kilgore misses its target.
Kilgore thumps Blyad with a low kick.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blyad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Blyad throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blyad moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilgore. #T2#
Kilgore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blyad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad throws a solid leg kick but Kilgore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blyad.
Blyad throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blyad.
Blyad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kilgore tries to score with a low kick but Blyad moves his leg out of the way.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore backing away here, and Blyad unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Blyad misses with a wild combination.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Blyad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Blyad.
Blyad misses with a looping right.
Blyad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blyad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blyad can pounce on him. #T3#
Blyad looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Blyad.
Blyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
A jab from Kilgore does it's job there.
Blyad scores with a push kick.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Blyad's leg. Blyad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blyad throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Kilgore throws out a powerful jab.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blyad has time to react.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blyad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilgore blocks a leg kick.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Blyad throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilgore blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore moves out of range as Blyad strikes.#T4#
Kilgore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Blyad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Blyad saw that one coming.
Blyad tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blyad throws a solid leg kick but Kilgore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blyad.
Kilgore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kilgore scores with a jab. Blyad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blyad throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Blyad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Kilgore scores with a body shot.
Blyad motions for Kilgore to come forward. Blyad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blyad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyad misses with a low kick as Kilgore jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Blyad misses.
Blyad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore defending well as Blyad loads up on a big left hand.
Blyad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ay Blyad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blyad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Blyad moves out of range.
Kilgore connects with a crisp jab.
Kilgore cracks Blyad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilgore tests Blyad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore digs a good hook to Blyad's body.
Blyad moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Blyad slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Blyad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Blyad settles back down.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blyad.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blyad wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blyad tries to land a front kick but Kilgore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Blyad moved out of range.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Blyad avoids it.
Blyad throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Kilgore. #T1#
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Blyad misses the jab.
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilgore tests Blyad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blyad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Blyad avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blyad is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Kilgore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Kilgore there.
Blyad slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Blyad. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Blyad misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Blyad misses its intended target.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Kilgore throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blyad avoids it.
Kilgore with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Blyad tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blyad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Blyad.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Blyad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blyad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore is looking to score with low kicks.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Blyad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Blyad's leg but Blyad calmly moves out of range.
Blyad throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blyad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Blyad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blyad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad jabs Kilgore right on the nose. Kilgore blinks but takes it well.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Blyad lands a lovely overhand right.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Blyad throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad slips a jab and a cross from Kilgore.
Blyad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from Blyad.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Blyad's head but Blyad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore tried to counter with a leg kick but Blyad avoided it.
Blyad punishes Kilgore's body with a nice straight punch.
Blyad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Blyad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blyad checks a leg kick.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyad misses with a straight left. #T4#
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blyad in his tracks.
Kilgore connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blyad moves out of range of the body kick.
Blyad tries to bum rush Kilgore with a series of wild strikes but Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilgore stuns Blyad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kilgore 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 Blyad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blyad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blyad.
Blyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into Blyad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blyad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kilgore's hands.
Kilgore walks into a stiff left hand from Blyad.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Blyad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SFL 152 | Marley Fest II
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Remnant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Remnant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Remnant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Remnant throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Remnant.
Remnant misses with a body shot.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Remnant scores with a leg kick.
Remnant misses the shot to the body.
Remnant throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Remnant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Remnant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilgore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilgore there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Remnant.
Remnant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Remnant tries to score with a low kick but Kilgore moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Remnant manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Remnant.
Remnant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Remnant misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Soviet Remnant has been cut.
Remnant scores with a push kick.
Remnant digs a good body shot into Kilgore's ribs.
Remnant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kilgore in his tracks.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick from Remnant.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Remnant misses the shot to the body.
Remnant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Kilgore tries to keep at a distance but Remnant has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Kilgore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Remnant's efforts to push away.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as Remnant controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Remnant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Remnant tries to throw a body punch but Kilgore avoids it by throwing Remnant back against the cage.
Remnant takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Remnant breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Remnant 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.
Remnant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Remnant closes the distance and pushes Kilgore back into the cage.
Kilgore throws a punch but it's blocked by Remnant.
Remnant has had enough of the clinch but Kilgore keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Kilgore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Remnant throws a leg kick
and Kilgore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilgore throws a right and a left that Remnant avoids nicely.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Remnant throws a leg kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Remnant misses with a wild body shot.
Remnant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Remnant scores with a nice head shot.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Remnant moves away and avoids it.
Remnant throws a lazy head kick
and Kilgore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Remnant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Remnant moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Remnant.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Remnant throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soviet Remnant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore thuds a left hand into Remnant's body.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remnant.
Kilgore tried to counter with a leg kick but Remnant avoided it.
Remnant throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Remnant only half commits.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Remnant saw that one coming. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Remnant.
Kilgore swings for the body but Remnant moves out of range.
Remnant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remnant swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilgore.
Remnant cracks Kilgore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Remnant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kilgore is looking to land body kicks.
Remnant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore lands a jab to Remnant's midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Remnant.
Remnant looks to land a combination but Kilgore avoids it well.
Kilgore blocks a leg kick.
Remnant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soviet Remnant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soviet Remnant's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kilgore closes the distance and clinches.
Remnant can't find room to land a body shot as Kilgore controls the action.
Kilgore throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Remnant breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Remnant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Remnant slips a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remnant.
Kilgore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Kilgore has closed the distance and engaged Remnant in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilgore.
Remnant is working Kilgore over against the cage.
Kilgore 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.
Remnant lands with a left to the head.
Kilgore pushes Remnant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Remnant's elbow.
Kilgore tries to break the clinch but Remnant is controlling the position.
Kilgore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Remnant's efforts to push away.
Kilgore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Kilgore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore presses Remnant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Kilgore.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Remnant blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Remnant is trying to force a seperation but Kilgore has the dominant position.
Remnant tries to work over Kilgore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Remnant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards. #BC#
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
Remnant moves out of range of the strikes.
Remnant lands a high kick!
Kilgore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Remnant.
Remnant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Remnant throws a leg kick
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore drops his hands momentarily and Remnant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilgore checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Remnant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Remnant throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Remnant throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore walks into a jab.
Kilgore swings for the body but Remnant moves out of range.
Remnant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Remnant's shoulder, as Remnant tries to avoid the shot.
Remnant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Remnant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Remnant misses with a looping right.
Kilgore cracks Remnant with a good jab.
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Remnant is looking for the big counter here.
Remnant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Remnant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore drops his hands momentarily and Remnant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Remnant blocks a jab.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Kilgore looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Remnant throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remnant just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKilgore.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Remnant lands a right hook to the body.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Remnant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Remnant saw that one coming.
Kilgore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Remnant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilgore scrambles back to his feet.
Kilgore takes one on the button.
Kilgore throws a jab when Remnant was well out of range.#T4#
Remnant misses with a kick to the body
and Remnant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Remnant. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Remnant.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Remnant's head but Remnant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore jabs Remnant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Remnant throws a sloppy head kick
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Soviet Remnant's cut even more.
Remnant misses with a left hand
and Kilgore counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Remnant misses.
Kilgore 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.
Remnant blocks a jab.
Remnant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Remnant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Remnant cracks Kilgore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Remnant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Soviet Remnant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Soviet Remnant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Remnant misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Remnant defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Remnant wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Kilgore misses its target.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Remnant.
Remnant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Remnant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Remnant makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kilgore really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Remnant should have avoided that one.
Remnant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Remnant throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Remnant lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Kilgore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Remnant. Remnant obviously looking to wear him down.
Remnant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Remnant settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Remnant just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Remnant misses.
Kilgore throws a jab when Remnant was well out of range.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Remnant moves away and avoids it.
Remnant with a nice calf kick.
Remnant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Remnant throws a sloppy head kick and Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Remnant slips a jab from Kilgore.
Remnant digs a good body shot into Kilgore's ribs.
Kilgore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Remnant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Remnant tries to land a front kick but Kilgore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Kilgore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilgore defending well as Remnant loads up on a big left hand.
Remnant misses with an uppercut
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Remnant throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilgore.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Remnant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remnant misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Remnant, as that shot connected.
Kilgore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Remnant.
Remnant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Remnant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Remnant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kilgore throws a right and a left that Remnant avoids nicely.
Remnant is looking to land body kicks.
Kilgore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kilgore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Remnant misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilgore counters with a straight right hand.
Soviet Remnant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remnant swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilgore.
Remnant avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Remnant tries a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore is wise to it.
Remnant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Remnant scrambles back to his feet.
Kilgore looks to throw a body kick
and Remnant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Remnant connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Remnant. Remnant obviously looking to wear him down.
Remnant throws a good cross that connects.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Remnant.
Remnant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to clinch but Remnant is having none of it.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tacitus Kilgore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##KD#
Kilgore lands a big head kick that sends Remnant tumbling to the mat! Kilgore takes a step backwards and waves Remnant back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Remnant is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remnant defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Remnant is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilgore finish him?
Remnant is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Kilgore Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Remnant is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tacitus Kilgore!
A victorious Tacitus Kilgore thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 148 | Blyad vs Koivisto
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Kilgore cracks Myers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myers moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Myers throws a leg kick but Kilgore checks it. #CL2#
Myers has closed the distance and engaged Kilgore in a clinch. #BC2#
Myers breaks the clinch.
Myers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kilgore takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilgore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Myers's leg. Myers is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Nice shot by Kilgore.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
Kilgore cracks Myers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kilgore lands a jab to Myers's midsection.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Myers.
Myers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Myers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It looks like Kilgore has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Myers.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Myers's ribs.
Kilgore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Myers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Myers 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.
Myers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. Myers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Myers misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Myers misses with a body kick.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick from Myers.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Myers to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore motions for Myers to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Myers throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cornelius Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilgore lands a head kick!
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Myers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myers throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Myers takes one on the button.#T3#
A cross from Myers lands.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Myers is able to avoid easily.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore clobbers Myers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Myers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore throws a quick counter kick to the body but Myers avoids it.
Kilgore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kilgore avoids the head kick by Myers.
Myers throws a push kick but Kilgore slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore misses the jab.#T4#
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Myers slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Myers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Myers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Myers.
Myers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Kilgore.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myers with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Myers's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Myers moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Myers throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Myers throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers throws the kick towards the body but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore scores with the left hand. Myers knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myers throws a head kick but Kilgore moves out of range.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilgore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore jabs Myers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Myers misses.
Myers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Myers dips to his left and cracks Kilgore with an uppercut!
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore is looking to chop away at Myers's legs.
Myers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Myers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Myers misses its intended target.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Myers's ribs.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers tries to bum rush Kilgore with a series of wild strikes but Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Myers flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Kilgore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers blocks a jab.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Myers scores with a head kick.
Myers connects with a single shot there.
Myers checks a leg kick nicely.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
Kilgore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Myers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Myers settles back down.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Myers's leg but Myers calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Myers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Myers dips to his left and cracks Kilgore with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Myers.
Nice cross by Kilgore.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Myers counters with a nice body kick.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myers can do to turn this around?
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore checks a leg kick nicely.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Myers connects with a body shot that sends Kilgore's belly button to the back.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Kilgore throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.#T4#
Myers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore throws a lazy body kick
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Myers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the body.
Myers is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
Myers slips a jab and a cross from Kilgore.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Myers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kilgore's head.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore. #TD#
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Myers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kilgore trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom.
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 Tacitus Kilgore 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kilgore misses with the combination.
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from Myers.
Kilgore blocks a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a right hand that misses
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore is looking to slow Myers down with leg kicks.
Kilgore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kilgore moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Myers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Myers moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
A solid leg kick lands there for Myers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Myers throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target. #T1#
Myers scores with a hook.
Myers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Myers.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Myers moves out of range easily.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myers! But no joy.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Myers's defenses.
Myers moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Myers throws a front kick aimed at Kilgore's knee but Kilgore avoids it well.
Myers throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Myers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Myers manages to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a head kick that Myers semi-blocks.
Cornelius Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Myers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Myers is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
Kilgore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Myers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Myers slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Myers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilgore can pounce on him.
Myers throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Myers staying out of range there.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kilgore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Myers's head backwards.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Kilgore misses
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Myers throws a leg kick but Kilgore checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Myers - that will leave a mark!
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Myers cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Myers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Myers's leg. Myers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
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!
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Myers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kilgore's knee momentarily.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Myers throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Myers's belly button to the back.
Myers cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore works Myers's body with a nice hook.
Myers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Myers's ribs.
Kilgore takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Myers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
A little jabbing left from Myers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilgore lands a nice hook to Myers's body. Myers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Myers moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.

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

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

Event: SFL 144 | King of the Hill
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller slips a jab from Kilgore.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller.
Miller slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore cracks Miller 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller is looking to pass into half guard but Kilgore pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kilgore is in guard.#REVR#
Kilgore with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Kilgore is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilgore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kilgore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilgore is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kilgore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilgore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Kilgore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into side control.
Kilgore is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller scores with punches from side control.
Miller is putting a hurting on Kilgore here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kilgore tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Kilgore on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kilgore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Miller there. #T3#
Kilgore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Miller is nestled in close to Kilgore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller wants to take a breather but Kilgore is having none of it.
Kilgore is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilgore avoid being mounted?
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kilgore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kilgore tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Kilgore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kilgore wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller working over Kilgore with some ground and pound. Kilgore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but Kilgore is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Kilgore's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilgore tries to avoid it.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Kilgore 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.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Miller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kilgore quickly recovers to half guard.
Kilgore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kilgore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kilgore is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kilgore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller. #SUB#
Kilgore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving. #T1#
Kilgore working a defensive guard here.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller works over Kilgore with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kilgore looking to control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Kilgore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miller distracts Kilgore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kilgore wants to improve his position but instead Miller has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to control but Kilgore is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kilgore is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilgore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller throwing shots but Kilgore is blocking nicely.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Kilgore's hands, connecting with Kilgore's forehead.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilgore's head.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller winds up and cracks Kilgore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Ground and pound from Miller.
Kilgore wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Kilgore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller is nestled in close to Kilgore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kilgore tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Kilgore's hands, connecting with Kilgore's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilgore is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilgore taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilgore at a distance.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller misses the jab.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kilgore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Kilgore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller works over Kilgore with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kilgore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Kilgore has wrist control.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miller is continuing to stall.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Miller!
Miller slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the body.
Miller cracks Kilgore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. #T3#
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller tries to clinch up but Kilgore circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Miller misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Miller tries to clinch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore works Miller's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. #BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Tacitus Kilgore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Miller tries to clinch up.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kilgore scores with a head kick.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kilgore defends it well.
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.#TD2#
Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kilgore is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lynton Miller.
I've got Miller 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SFL 140 | Slam vs Puno
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1#
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River checks a leg kick.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been informed that River 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.
Kilgore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Kilgore swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
Kilgore connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Kilgore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows River to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River is fighting to break Kilgore's control of his arms but Kilgore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kilgore looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there. #T1#
Kilgore controls River momentarily but River frees himself.
Kilgore has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
River throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
River throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kilgore was covering up waiting for the punch and River finishes the takedown easily into guard.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kilgore looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
River is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
River is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kilgore has River pulled in close to control his posture.
River lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
River is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
River has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kilgore has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but River has passed into side control.
River lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Kilgore is looking for a sweep.
River lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kilgore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilgore wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. River lands a nice short elbow.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kilgore tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Kilgore works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kollaa River dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kilgore misses with a leg kick
and River counters with a straight right hand.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
River tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
Kilgore tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilgore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
River moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kilgore cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
River jumps guard but Kilgore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kilgore working some nice short punches 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!
River is trying to pull guard but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage.
Kilgore presses River against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River working aggressively here.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Kilgore works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from River.
Kilgore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kilgore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River is breathing heavily.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilgore scores with a nice hook to the head.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Kilgore on the inside.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
River throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Kilgore seems unphased.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow River down.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
Nice uppercut there from Kilgore.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River tries to clinch but Kilgore is having none of it.
Kilgore wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
Kilgore throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River walks into a jab.#T3#
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kilgore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River sizes up Kilgore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilgore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilgore slips under a jab from River.#TD2#
Kilgore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows River to score an easy takedown into full guard.
River scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kilgore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilgore wants to improve his position but instead River has moved into half guard.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilgore's head. #T4#
Kilgore regains full guard. Nicely done.
River is working Kilgore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
River lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
River scores with a leg kick.
Kilgore scores with a hook.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Kilgore.
River dives in for a single leg takedown but Kilgore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilgore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Kilgore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tacitus Kilgore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kilgore blocking some punches.
Kilgore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
River is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kilgore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River throws a fast counter high kick but Kilgore manages to duck under it in time.
Kilgore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River fails with a takedown attempt.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.#T1#
River misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
River with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kilgore slips a jab from River.
Kilgore scores with a spinning back kick!
Kilgore lands with a cross.
Kilgore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kilgore. That one must have hurt.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked
and River 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!
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Good shot there by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilgore.
River is looking for the big counter here.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
River misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.#TD2#
River looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kilgore!
Kilgore manages to work his way to half guard, despite River's best efforts.
River content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kilgore trying to control but River postures up. #T3#
River working over Kilgore with some ground and pound. Kilgore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kilgore is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kilgore is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute River jumps into side control!
Kilgore tries to improve position but can't.
River sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kilgore is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Kilgore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
River throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kilgore 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SFL 134 | River vs Balushi
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Pandens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Pandens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore tries to clinch but Pandens moves away
and Pandens counters with a right hand to the body.
Pandens staying out of range there.
Kilgore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandens.#T1#
Good shot there by Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks the body kick.
Pandens throws a poor cross that misses
and Kilgore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pandens blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Pandens saw that one coming.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandens was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Pandens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pandens takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Kilgore swinging wildly here.
Pandens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pandens scrambles back to his feet.
Pandens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pandens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pandens.#CUT#It looks like Azriel Pandens has been cut.
Pandens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Pandens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandens only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Kilgore does it's job there.
A head kick by Kilgore misses
and Pandens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandens with a hook.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandens counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Pandens avoids a kick to the body.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore scores with a jab. Pandens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kilgore lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Pandens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandens.
Pandens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pandens scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Tacitus Kilgore's cut is getting worse.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pandens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilgore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kilgore scores with a head kick.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandens can do to turn this around?
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pandens counter with a right hand.
Kilgore throws a lazy head kick
and Pandens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Kilgore is rocked!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pandens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kilgore has got the better of the exchanges.
Pandens circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kilgore to the canvas! Kilgore doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pandens keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azriel Pandens!
After the fight, Azriel Pandens 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: SFL 129 | River vs Blyad
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Al Balushi is looking to counter the offense by Kilgore and move into the clinch.
Al Balushi throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
An inside leg kick from Al Balushi misses.
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Al Balushi with an uppercut!
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Al Balushi counters with a quick kick to the body but Kilgore blocks it.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Balushi scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore wants to slow Al Balushi down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Al Balushi lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Al Balushi misses.
Kilgore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Kilgore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Al Balushi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kilgore is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Balushi has wrist control.
Al Balushi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Balushi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilgore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilgore postures up in Al Balushi's guard and throws a big left but Al Balushi blocks it. #T2#
Kilgore throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilgore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Balushi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Al Balushi preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kilgore working for submissions but it's allowed Al Balushi to get to half guard.
Kilgore is pressing down on Al Balushi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kilgore working a defensive guard but Al Balushi passes into half guard.
Kilgore wants to get back to full guard but Al Balushi has mounted him!
Kilgore is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Al Balushi controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Kilgore is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kilgore is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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 Zaid Al Balushi 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#
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
A punch combination from Al Balushi misses.
Kilgore throws a solid leg kick but Al Balushi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilgore.
Kilgore thows a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it
and Al Balushi counters with a solid body kick.
Kilgore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore misses with the combination.
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Balushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Balushi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al Balushi 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.
Al Balushi avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
It looked like Al Balushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the jab.
It appears Al Balushi was looking to counter with a kick there.
A low kick from Kilgore misses
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kilgore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilgore blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a front kick that sends Al Balushi stumbling back into the cage.
Kilgore misses with the body kick
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi. #T2#
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown but Al Balushi shows good takedown defense.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kilgore throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore just manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Balushi throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore feints the counter takedown.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Balushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
A head kick by Kilgore misses
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilgore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Balushi lands the left hand.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Kilgore tries to get set, Al Balushi tries to push him back and clinch up but Kilgore manages to avoid the attempt.
Al Balushi scores with a nice strike.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Balushi. #BC2#
Kilgore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Al Balushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Kilgore backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Al Balushi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kilgore manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Kilgore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore throws a nice looking combination but Al Balushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Al Balushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilgore can pounce on him.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore motions for Al Balushi to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Kilgore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Al Balushi's leg but Al Balushi calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Al Balushi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Balushi.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Kilgore 's knee.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilgore looks to throw a body kick
and Al Balushi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the body punch
and Al Balushi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilgore thinking.
Al Balushi misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Kilgore throws a solid leg kick but Al Balushi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilgore.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi with a hook.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Balushi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilgore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Balushi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Al Balushi ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Al Balushi's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Balushi.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Kilgore throws a series of punches but Al Balushi moves out of range.
It looked like Al Balushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.
A big left from Al Balushi misses.
Kilgore throws a push kick but Al Balushi slaps the foot to one side.
Al Balushi wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Balushi. Al Balushi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kilgore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Al Balushi's ribs.
Kilgore takes one to the side of the head.
Kilgore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore tries to land a body kick
and Al Balushi counters with a nice body kick.
Al Balushi motions for Kilgore to come forward. Al Balushi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Al Balushi moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits. #T4#
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Balushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Balushi cracks Kilgore with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Kilgore fails with the takedown
and Al Balushi counters with a series of strikes. Kilgore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Balushi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kilgore will feel that in the morning.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a straight right hand.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.

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 Zaid Al Balushi.
Well Al Balushi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SFL 123 | Koivisto vs River
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilgore.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reedtz.
Kilgore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kilgore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Reedtz.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Reedtz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
Reedtz moves out of range of the body kick.
Reedtz is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reedtz.#TD#
Kilgore gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kilgore 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Reedtz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilgore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reedtz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reedtz content to stall in guard here.
Reedtz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kilgore's head.
Reedtz with a nice head shot there.
Reedtz trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Reedtz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kilgore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Reedtz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reedtz preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kilgore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reedtz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kilgore has his foot on Reedtz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reedtz works his way back into a safe position though.
Reedtz throwing strikes but missing.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kilgore slips a jab from Reedtz.
Reedtz moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Reedtz throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Reedtz moves out of range of the body kick from Kilgore.
Reedtz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the body
and Reedtz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reedtz cracks a nice hook into Kilgore's ribs.
Reedtz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilgore finds it's way round the side to connect with Reedtz's head.
Reedtz misses with an uppercut.
Reedtz throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Reedtz only half commits.
Reedtz backing away here, and Kilgore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reedtz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reedtz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Reedtz settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Kilgore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilgore is looking to chop away at Reedtz's legs.
Reedtz 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.
Reedtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Kilgore cracks Reedtz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reedtz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Reedtz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4##TD#
Reedtz gets the takedown into side control.
Kilgore is looking for a sweep.
Reedtz in side control, throwing shots but Kilgore defends.
Kilgore is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reedtz is working Kilgore over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kilgore is trying to get back to half guard.
Reedtz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kilgore tries to bench press Reedtz off him but Reedtz keeps the position.
Reedtz wants to control but Kilgore is keeping him busy.
Kilgore tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Reedtz dominated that round.
That's time! Reedtz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Reedtz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reedtz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reedtz momentarily.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reedtz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilgore can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Kilgore.
Kilgore swings for the body but Reedtz moves out of range.
It looked like Reedtz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Kilgore.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Reedtz drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Kilgore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reedtz defends it easily.
Reedtz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kilgore's head.
Reedtz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kilgore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Kilgore tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Reedtz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reedtz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kilgore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kilgore has momentary wrist control but Reedtz slips an elbow through the middle.
Kilgore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilgore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reedtz's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reedtz has control of Kilgore's left arm, preventing Kilgore from doing any damage. #T2#
Reedtz is trying to control the position but Kilgore postures up.
Kilgore won't allow Reedtz to sweep him here.
Reedtz is trying to control the position but Kilgore postures up.
Kilgore is fighting to break Reedtz's control of his arms but Reedtz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rasmus Reedtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kilgore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reedtz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reedtz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kilgore momentarily.
Reedtz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Reedtz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reedtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Reedtz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reedtz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reedtz duly obliges.
Reedtz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reedtz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reedtz.
Kilgore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reedtz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Kilgore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice 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!
Reedtz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reedtz shoots in and drives through. Kilgore sprawls well.
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reedtz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
A good leg kick by Reedtz.
Reedtz misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Reedtz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Reedtz jumps back.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reedtz manages to avoid it.
Reedtz lunges at Kilgore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilgore's hand.
Kilgore is looking to clinch.
Reedtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Reedtz checks it.
Reedtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reedtz checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a kick to the body.
Reedtz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Reedtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reedtz feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Reedtz misses.
Kilgore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reedtz misses with a body punch
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Reedtz looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but Reedtz avoids it with no problem.
Reedtz slips a straight right by Kilgore.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a really nice looking cross but Reedtz seems unphased.
Reedtz misses with a leg kick.
Kilgore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kilgore throws a hook but Reedtz avoids it easily.
Kilgore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reedtz moves out of range of the strikes.
Reedtz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reedtz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilgore checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilgore! But no joy.
Reedtz throws a leg kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Reedtz's leg. Reedtz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Reedtz should have avoided that one.
Reedtz throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.#T1#
Reedtz lands with a hook. Kilgore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kilgore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reedtz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reedtz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reedtz slips a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses.
Reedtz shoots in for a double leg but Kilgore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reedtz at a distance.
Reedtz swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilgore.
Reedtz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the head.
Reedtz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kilgore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilgore lands with a hook. Reedtz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Reedtz.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reedtz shoots for a takedown but Kilgore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Reedtz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kilgore on his heels. He'll look to pass Kilgore's guard now, I'm sure.
Reedtz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reedtz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reedtz slips nicely into half guard.
Kilgore is staying active underneath Reedtz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kilgore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kilgore wants to get back to full guard but Reedtz has mounted him!#SUB#
Reedtz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kilgore has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kilgore!
Reedtz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Kilgore trying to control but Reedtz is working from the bottom.
Reedtz pulls Kilgore in close to prevent any damage.
Kilgore looking to pass the guard.
Reedtz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reedtz trying to control the position.
Kilgore is working Reedtz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kilgore looking to sit in guard and control but Reedtz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Reedtz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reedtz stands and throws Kilgore's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Reedtz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tacitus Kilgore.
I think Kilgore 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SFL 116 | Kilgore vs Koivisto
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1#
Kilgore with a hook.#TD#
Kilgore manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koivisto on his heels. He'll look to pass Koivisto's guard now, I'm sure.
Kilgore lands a couple of elbows.
Koivisto is trying to keep Kilgore in close. #SUB2#
Koivisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koivisto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilgore's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilgore is on top in guard. #REVR#
Koivisto keeping moving, preventing Kilgore from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Koivisto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilgore defends well.#T1#
Kilgore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kilgore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koivisto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilgore forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koivisto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koivisto keeping moving, preventing Kilgore from controlling successfully.
Koivisto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koivisto keeping moving, preventing Kilgore from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Koivisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Kilgore lands a couple of digs.
Kilgore throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Koivisto has his foot on Kilgore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilgore works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Koivisto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilgore defends well.
Koivisto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilgore advances position into side control!#T3#
Koivisto is looking to reverse the position.
Kilgore creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Koivisto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kilgore working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kilgore working the ground and pound.
Kilgore lands an elbow.
Kilgore cracks Koivisto with a big right hand but Koivisto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Koivisto is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Koivisto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kilgore working the head with strikes. #T4#
Koivisto tries to buck Kilgore off but Kilgore is having none of it.
Kilgore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koivisto keeps working.
Koivisto is trying to control Kilgore's posture but Kilgore avoids it.
Koivisto is looking for a sweep.
Kilgore works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kilgore trying to control the position but Koivisto is working away.
Kilgore cracks Koivisto with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore trying to control the position but Koivisto is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto is looking for the big counter here.
Kilgore moves in looking to clinch but Koivisto pushes him off.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
Kilgore seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Koivisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore is looking to clinch but Koivisto is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Koivisto's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koivisto can do to turn this around?
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Koivisto is just out of range.#TD#
Kilgore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kilgore lands in his opponent's guard.
Kilgore is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Kilgore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koivisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilgore stopping the sweep attempt from Koivisto.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Koivisto keeps moving.
Koivisto controls Kilgore momentarily but Kilgore frees himself. #SUB2#
Koivisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koivisto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Koivisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilgore is retaining full guard.
Kilgore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilgore trying to keep a closed guard but Koivisto is proving a slippery customer.
Koivisto is looking to work some ground and pound but Kilgore has wrist control.
Kilgore working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Koivisto looking to sit in guard and control but Kilgore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kilgore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koivisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koivisto is still trying to improve position.
Kilgore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilgore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Koivisto keeps moving.
Kilgore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Kilgore stopping the sweep attempt from Koivisto.
Kilgore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilgore throwing strikes but missing.
Koivisto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kilgore puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Koivisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilgore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilgore throws a strike but Koivisto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kilgore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koivisto has time to react.
Koivisto avoids a kick to the body.
Koivisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kilgore clobbers Koivisto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Kilgore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces Koivisto off the cage and back into range.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koivisto! But no joy.
Koivisto lands the left hand.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koivisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice sprawl there from Kilgore as Koivisto shoots in.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kilgore!
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koivisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilgore fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Kilgore throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Kilgore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koivisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koivisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore with a jab.
Kilgore connects with a right hand. Koivisto shakes it off.
Kilgore thumps Koivisto with a low kick.
Kilgore connects with a crisp jab.
Koivisto throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Koivisto only half commits.
Jab by Kilgore.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Koivisto avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
A cross from Kilgore lands.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore connects with a right hand. Koivisto shakes it off.
Kilgore lands the left hand.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilgore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Koivisto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kilgore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kilgore tries to bench press Koivisto off him but Koivisto keeps the position.
Tacitus Kilgore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Kilgore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kilgore is looking for a sweep.
Koivisto is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilgore sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kilgore manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kilgore wants to sweep here but Koivisto controlling him for the moment.
Koivisto is in close to Kilgore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Koivisto working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Koivisto wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving.
Kilgore looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilgore, not yet.
Kilgore is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore clearly takes 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.#R4#
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
Koivisto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilgore takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
Koivisto moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Koivisto lands a slapping body shot.
Koivisto walks into a jab.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore tries to clinch up.
Both fighters circling a little - Kilgore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koivistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kilgore scores with a body shot. #T1#
Koivisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Koivisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koivisto throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.#TD2#
Koivisto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kilgore tries to buck Koivisto off but Koivisto is having none of it.
Koivisto trying to control the action but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Kilgore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Koivisto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kilgore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kilgore is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kilgore sneaks back into half guard.
Kilgore won't allow Koivisto to pass to mount.
Kilgore is trying to control but can't.
Koivisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Kilgore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Koivisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Koivisto with an uppercut!
Kilgore throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Kilgore rushes Koivisto and presses him up against the cage.
Kilgore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike.
Kilgore lands with a short shot to the head.
Kilgore lands an uppercut.
Kilgore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koivisto backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koivisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage.
Koivisto can't get the takedown.
Koivisto wants to take the fight to the mat but Kilgore manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koivisto lands a right hand.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body.
Koivisto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot in the inside from Koivisto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kilgore.
Koivisto working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
A punch lands to the side of Koivisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore had his way with Ultima Koivisto in that round.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Koivisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilgore lands the left hand.
Koivisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!#TD#
Kilgore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kilgore is keen to just control but Koivisto is a slippery customer.
Kilgore scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kilgore has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kilgore lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore breaks from Koivisto's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Kilgore wants to control the pace but Koivisto is squirming around nicely.
Koivisto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Kilgore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koivisto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilgore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koivisto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Koivisto pushes a forearm under Kilgore's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kilgore is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ultima Koivisto!
Ultima Koivisto is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Ultima Koivisto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 110 | Kilgore vs Eye
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1##CL#
Kilgore clinches up against the cage.
Kilgore working aggressively here. #BC2#
Eye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eye with a nice calf kick.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Eye's shoulder, as Eye tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eye scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Eye.
Eye throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eye fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Eye throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eye throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kilgore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eye thinking.
A shot to the liver by Eye. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Kilgore moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eye is trying to break free.
A short right from Eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eye.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Eye controls the action.
Kilgore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eye backwards.
Kilgore lands an uppercut.
Kilgore lands a left hand. #T1#
Eye wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eye wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kilgore lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Kilgore.
Eye tries to circle away but Kilgore has him pinned against the cage.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Eye controls the action.
Kilgore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eye's efforts to push away.
Kilgore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eye can't find room to land a body shot as Kilgore controls the action. #BC#
Kilgore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Eye.
Kilgore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eye misses with a low kick.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore tries to clinch but Eye is having none of it.
Eye throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Kilgore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Eye misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Third Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kilgore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eye has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kilgore seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Eye can turn it around.
Eye prevents a body shot from Kilgore. #BC2#
Eye breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kilgore closes the distance and pushes Eye back into the cage.
Eye is trying to break free.
Eye wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eye wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Eye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eye lands a head kick. Kilgore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Third Eye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Eye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eye.
A left lands for Eye.#T3#
Kilgore moves in looking to clinch but Eye pushes him off.
Eye gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eye tries to land a leg kick but Kilgore saw it coming and moves away.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Eye.
Kilgore dodges the punch combination from Eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eye.
Eye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
Eye looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eye takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Third Eye has been cut.
Kilgore steps in with a hook that catches Eye right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kilgore follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Eye looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore retains his lightweight title!
Tacitus Kilgore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 103 | Kilgore vs Badass
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badass.
Valtteri Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass lands a lovely overhand right.
Kilgore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Badass scores with a hook.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Badass avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD#
Kilgore lands a left and a right that send Badass crashing to the mat, dazed. Kilgore thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Badass is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Badass is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilgore finish him?
Kilgore seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Kilgore.
Badass seems to have recovered his senses.
Badass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces Badass off the cage and back into range.
Badass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts.
Badass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Badass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore throws a counter high kick but Badass was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Badass can pounce on him.
Badass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Badass throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Badass only half commits.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Badass moves out of range easily.
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from Badass.
Badass looks to land a combination but Kilgore avoids it well.
Badass lands a jab to the nose.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
A jab from Badass misses.
Kilgore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Badass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Badass lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilgore's head.
Badass 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.
Badass misses with a straight left.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Badass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
Badass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass with a jab.
Badass misses with a hook.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Badass throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Badass moves out of range of the body kick from Kilgore.
A nice inside leg kick there by Badass. That's going to slow Kilgore down.
Badass misses with a head kick.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Badass's ribs.
Badass scores with a jab. Kilgore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badass.
Badass lands with a good body shot.
Badass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Badass is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
Badass staying out of range there.#T3#
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Badass.
Badass takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Badass dips to his left and cracks Kilgore with an uppercut!
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Badass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Badass throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Badass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. Badass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Badass throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Badass misses its intended target.
Kilgore is looking for a counter combo.
Badass moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore digs a good hook to Badass's body. #T4#
Jab from Badass.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Badass misses with a combination
and Kilgore scores with a counter punch that sends Badass to the canvas! Kilgore smells blood - he's punishing Badass with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Badass has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore retains his lightweight title!
Tacitus Kilgore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 95 | Kilgore vs O'Neil II
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Kilgore sizes up O'Neil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilgore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O'Neils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O'Neil misses with a leg kick.
O'Neil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilgore. That did some damage!
Kilgore seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on O'Neil's shoulder, as O'Neil tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
O'Neil moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore looks to land a combination but O'Neil avoids it well.
Kilgore keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
O'Neil closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Kilgore on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kilgore.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilgore prevents a body shot from O'Neil. #BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O'Neil moves away.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O'Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A good leg kick by O'Neil.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
O'Neil closes the distance and pushes Kilgore back into the cage.
Kilgore pushes O'Neil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from O'Neil.
O'Neil prevents a body shot from Kilgore.
O'Neil misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from O'Neil.
A body shot lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a nice uppercut.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
O'Neil blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Kilgore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Neil was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
O'Neil tries to clinch up.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore thumps O'Neil with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Kilgore. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Kilgore defending well as O'Neil loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
O'Neil tried to score with a low kick but Kilgore checks it.
O'Neil misses with a body shot.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of O'Neil's head but O'Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilgore fakes the leg kick and cracks O'Neil in the body.
O'Neil misses with a head kick.
O'Neil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore looks to land a combination but O'Neil avoids it well.
O'Neil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O'Neil misses with a body kick.
Kilgore looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kilgore misses with a hook. O'Neil ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore cracks O'Neil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O'Neil throws out the jab.
Kilgore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
O'Neil looks for the body kick but Kilgore saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Kilgore.
O'Neil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilgore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kilgore slips a straight right by O'Neil.
Kilgore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
O'Neil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O'Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from O'Neil.
O'Neil looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
O'Neil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O'Neil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O'Neil moves out of range of the body kick from Kilgore.
O'Neil throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore with a nice calf kick.
O'Neil misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but O'Neil manages to avoid it.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O'Neil.#T4#
O'Neil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
O'Neil blocks a jab.
O'Neil doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
letting O'Neil counter with a 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!
O'Neil throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore tests O'Neil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O'Neil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
O'Neil fails with an attempt to clinch.
O'Neil misses with a wild body shot.
O'Neil throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore pushes O'Neil away with a front kick.
O'Neil wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles O'Neil. O'Neil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O'Neil throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O'Neil throws out the jab.
Kilgore lands a nice leg kick that just misses O'Neil's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but O'Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
O'Neil slips a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a right hand. O'Neil shakes it off.
Kilgore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O'Neil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. O'Neil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore lands a slapping body shot.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O'Neil.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore misses with a hook #CL2#
and O'Neil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kilgore takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilgore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilgore.
O'Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O'Neil's elbow.
O'Neil prevents a body shot from Kilgore. #T1#
O'Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilgore.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
O'Neil looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kilgore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore blocking some punches.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
O'Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O'Neil throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kilgore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O'Neil backwards.
O'Neil throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as O'Neil controls the action. #TD#
Kilgore tightens his grip and picks O'Neil up, before dumping him to the ground. O'Neil manages to land in guard.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O'Neil can do to turn this around?
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Neil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O'Neil pulls Kilgore in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Kilgore throwing strikes but missing.
O'Neil wants to sweep here but Kilgore controlling him for the moment.
O'Neil has his hands on Kilgore's head, controlling the position.
Kilgore postures up in O'Neil's guard and throws a big left but O'Neil blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kilgore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
O'Neil throws a body kick that misses.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O'Neil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kilgore sizes up O'Neil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O'Neil throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
O'Neil avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgore swings for the body but O'Neil moves out of range.
O'Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
O'Neil scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O'Neil 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.
Kilgore slips a jab from O'Neil.
Good exchange - O'Neil coming out on top.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow O'Neil down.
Kilgore misses with a jab to the body
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Kilgore. Beautiful body shot.
O'Neil lands with a thumping leg kick.
O'Neil tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O'Neil avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
O'Neil moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
O'Neil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O'Neil moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but O'Neil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.
Kilgore throws a body punch but O'Neil moves out of range.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O'Neil takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
O'Neil moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
O'Neil raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
O'Neil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilgore throws a hook but O'Neil avoids it easily.
Kilgore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O'Neil checks it well.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
O'Neil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilgore keeps the fight on the outside.
O'Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
O'Neil blocks a leg kick.
O'Neil flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
O'Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
O'Neil throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'Neil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O'Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Kilgore lands a head kick. O'Neil smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kilgore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O'Neil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilgore to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as O'Neil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kilgore doesn't seem phased though.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by O'Neil there.
O'Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from O'Neil.
O'Neil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O'Neil throws a push kick but Kilgore slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O'Neil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O'Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O'Neil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O'Neil misses with a low kick.
O'Neil is looking to land body kicks.
O'Neil is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
O'Neil misses with a double jab.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O'Neil on 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!
Kilgore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O'Neil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from O'Neil.
Nice jab there from O'Neil.
O'Neil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilgore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O'Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
O'Neil rushes Kilgore and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Kilgore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but O'Neil is out of range.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O'Neil.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O'Neil ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and O'Neil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by O'Neil.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O'Neil's elbow.
O'Neil lands an uppercut.
O'Neil scores with a nice hook to the head.
O'Neil lands a nice elbow.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
O'Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilgore blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
O'Neil lands a nice uppercut.
Kilgore working aggressively here.
O'Neil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O'Neil lands an elbow inside that Kilgore shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks the elbow strike.
O'Neil lands a nice elbow.
O'Neil blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
O'Neil misses with an elbow strike.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Kilgore scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilgore.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilgore.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Neil blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a body punch. #T4#
Still in the clinch, O'Neil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kilgore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Neil lands an elbow that stopped Kilgore in his tracks for a moment.
O'Neil looking to slow down the pace here.
O'Neil pushes off an throws an elbow but Kilgore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O'Neil blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a right hand.
Kilgore throws a head punch that misses.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O'Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
O'Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
O'Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Kilgore controls the action. #BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Kilgore lunges at O'Neil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O'Neil's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tacitus Kilgore did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore'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.#R4#
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore takes a swing at O'Neil's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Kilgore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O'Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from O'Neil.
A quick step to the side and Kilgore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O'Neil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Kilgore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
O'Neil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O'Neil scrambles back to his feet.
O'Neil motions for Kilgore to come forward. O'Neil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O'Neil checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces O'Neil off the cage and back into range.
O'Neil throws a wild body kick that Kilgore sees coming a mile off.
O'Neil throws a sloppy head kick
and Kilgore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O'Neil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O'Neil loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O'Neil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for O'Neil.
O'Neil looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but O'Neil moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the body.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O'Neil.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but O'Neil moved out of range.
O'Neil misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends O'Neil's belly button to the back.
Kilgore connects with a jab.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. O'Neil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2##CL2#
O'Neil rushes Kilgore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore takes an elbow to the temple.
Kilgore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from O'Neil fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Neil.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the side of O'Neil's head.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O'Neil lands a nice elbow.
Kilgore avoids a wild elbow strike from O'Neil.
Kilgore'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.
O'Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kilgore avoids the elbow strike from O'Neil, against the cage.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O'Neil lands an elbow that stopped Kilgore in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Tacitus Kilgore's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Kilgore working aggressively here.
O'Neil prevents a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but O'Neil avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
O'Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O'Neil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a head punch that misses.
O'Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O'Neil throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but O'Neil avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
A short uppercut from O'Neil.
O'Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilgore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore is looking to break free of the clinch but O'Neil has double underhooks.
Kilgore tries to work over O'Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilgore misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from O'Neil. #T4#
Kilgore dodges an elbow strike from O'Neil.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Neil.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O'Neil just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kilgore's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from O'Neil.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Neil.
O'Neil pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as O'Neil controls the action.
Kilgore lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O'Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
O'Neil throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Kilgore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O'Neil looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
O'Neil tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore had his way with Mickey O'Neil in that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but O'Neil ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kilgore as he connects with a hook.
O'Neil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O'Neil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
O'Neil ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.#CL2#
O'Neil gets a clinch.
O'Neil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a light punch inside.
Kilgore lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Kilgore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from O'Neil. #CUT2#Tacitus Kilgore's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore tries to work over O'Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O'Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kilgore fails to land. #T1#
O'Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilgore misses with some punches.
Kilgore blocks an elbow strike from O'Neil.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilgore blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Kilgore - that landed with a thud.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Neil backwards.
Mickey O'Neil seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kilgore fails to land.
O'Neil prevents a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a right hand that snaps the head of O'Neil backwards.
O'Neil misses with some punches.
Kilgore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kilgore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O'Neil backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kilgore.
O'Neil is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Neil.
Kilgore lands a left hand.
Kilgore lands an uppercut.#ROC#O'Neil is rocked!
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
O'Neil looking to slow down the pace here.
O'Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O'Neil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O'Neil backwards.
O'Neil is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilgore finish him?
O'Neil is looking to control Kilgore's arms but Kilgore gets an underhook and turns him. Now O'Neil has his back to the cage.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O'Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Kilgore lands a right hand.
Kilgore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kilgore pushes O'Neil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O'Neil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kilgore.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
O'Neil throws an elbow that misses.
O'Neil misses with an elbow strike.
Kilgore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O'Neil's elbow.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O'Neil seems to have recovered his senses.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but O'Neil avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
O'Neil throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from O'Neil.
Kilgore lands a body punch.
O'Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilgore controls his hands.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O'Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilgore presses O'Neil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
O'Neil lands with an overhand left.#T4#
A leg kick checked by O'Neil.
O'Neil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Neil.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. O'Neil doesn't seem phased though.
O'Neil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
O'Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O'Neil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore slips under a jab.
O'Neil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
O'Neil is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Mickey O'Neil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O'Neil moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O'Neil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilgore on the side of the head.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O'Neil.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilgore 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45

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

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

#R1#
A head kick from Smith lands but Kilgore takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilgore there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Smith tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Kilgore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kilgore! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 82 | Meesang vs Kilgore
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meesang throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Meesang moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meesang can pounce on him.
Meesang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore feints the counter takedown.
Meesang misses with a looping right.
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Meesang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meesang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a nice body kick.
Meesang connects with a nice looking jab.
Meesang misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps Meesang's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Meesang moves away and avoids it.
Meesang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meesang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab. #CL2#
Kilgore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meesang swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore tries to work over Meesang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meesang tries to circle away but Kilgore has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Meesang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore cracks Meesang with a nice body shot.
Kilgore stalling.
Meesang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Meesang breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore is looking to chop away at Meesang's legs.
Meesang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Meesang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilgore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meesang.
Meesang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meesang takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Meesang saw it coming and moves away.
Meesang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Kilgore moves into range and clinches up with Meesang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meesang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meesang tries to circle away but Kilgore has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Meesang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kilgore rushes Meesang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Meesang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meesang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Meesang misses with a looping left.
Kilgore keeps Meesang at a distance using the push kick.
Meesang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Meesang ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Meesang moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meesang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meesang.
A combination from Meesang does no damage.
Meesang throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meesang. That did some damage!
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meesang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Meesang's corner calls for a 1-2. Meesang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meesang throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Meesang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meesang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meesang manages to avoid it.
Meesang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Meesang slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meesang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manalili Meesang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Meesang misses.
Meesang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Meesang.
Kilgore is looking to slow Meesang down with leg kicks.
Meesang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meesang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meesang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Meesang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meesang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meesang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore tries to close the distance and clinch but Meesang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meesang checks the leg kick.#T4#
Good exchange - Meesang coming out on top.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Meesang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore wants to clinch
and Meesang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meesang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Meesang moved out of range nicely.
Meesang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilgore is looking to clinch.
Meesang misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meesang misses with a hook.
Meesang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meesang misses with a two punch combination.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Meesang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Manalili Meesang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Meesang throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meesang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meesang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore wants to clinch up but Meesang keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Meesang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meesang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manalili Meesang is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Meesang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Meesang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meesang throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilgore.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Meesang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kilgore. #T1#
Meesang ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Meesang.
Meesang misses with an uppercut
and Kilgore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kilgore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meesang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilgore scrambles back to his feet.
Meesang misses with a body shot.
Meesang throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meesang can pounce on him.
Kilgore tries to close the distance and clinch but Meesang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Meesang misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
Meesang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meesang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilgore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Meesang defends it well.
Meesang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meesang throws a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Meesang saw that one coming.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meesang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Meesang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Meesang is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilgore! But no joy.
Meesang cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Meesang.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Meesang tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Kilgore feints the counter takedown.
Kilgore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meesang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Meesang lands a head shot.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Manalili Meesang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meesang looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meesang.
Kilgore flicks out a counter leg kick but Meesang steps away.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore is looking to slow Meesang down with leg kicks.
Meesang cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meesang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilgore tries to clinch up.
Meesang is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Kilgore clinches up with Meesang and pushes him back against the cage.
Kilgore throws a punch but it's blocked by Meesang. #T3#
Kilgore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilgore throws a punch but it's blocked by Meesang.
Kilgore is working Meesang over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilgore has Meesang pressed against the cage, preventing Meesang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but Meesang avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
Kilgore misses with the head strike.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore throws a punch but it's blocked by Meesang.
Kilgore misses with a body punch. #BC#
Meesang breaks from the clinch.
Meesang misses with a hook.
Meesang takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Meesang misses the jab.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Kilgore clinches up against the cage.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as Meesang controls his hands.
Kilgore blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meesang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meesang.
Kilgore working aggressively here.
Kilgore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meesang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meesang takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Kilgore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Kilgore has managed to clinch.
Meesang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kilgore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meesang or not.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Kilgore.
Meesang is trying to push Kilgore away but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore tries to work over Meesang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meesang backwards.
A short left from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to work over Meesang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilgore lands with a right to the head.
Meesang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as Meesang controls his hands.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Meesang controls the action.
Kilgore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilgore looking to stall.
Kilgore tries a body shot but Meesang blocks it. #T1#
Kilgore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meesang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kilgore lands a body punch.
Meesang prevents a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Meesang on the inside.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as Meesang controls his hands. #BC#
Meesang breaks from the clinch.
Meesang misses with a hook
and Meesang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
Meesang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilgore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meesang slips a jab from Kilgore.
Meesang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meesang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Meesang misses the target.
Meesang throws an off balance right hand
and Kilgore counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meesang misses with a looping left.
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kilgore darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meesang throws out the jab.
Meesang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilgore.
Meesang cracks a nice hook into Kilgore's ribs.
Meesang misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meesang misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meesang misses with an uppercut
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meesang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Meesang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meesang lands a jab to Kilgore's midsection.
Kilgore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kilgore tries to clinch but Meesang is having none of it.
Meesang is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meesang misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Meesang tries to keep at a distance but Kilgore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meesang working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Meesang blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Meesang manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Meesang.
Meesang throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Meesang didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Meesang.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Meesang throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Meesang moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Meesang - just one landing.
Meesang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meesang cracks Kilgore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Meesang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Meesang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilgore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meesang keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Kilgore is looking to clinch.
Meesang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meesang connects with an inside leg kick.
Meesang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kilgore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Meesang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilgore circles away quickly and effectively.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Meesang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meesang looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Kilgore moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Meesang manages to break the clinch.
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
Meesang looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Meesang throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meesang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore is looking to clinch.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Meesang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore tries to clinch up.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Meesang uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kilgore 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SFL 74 | Mumu vs Babinski III
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Georgiev on the side of the head.
Georgiev moves out of range of the body kick.
Georgiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Georgiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Georgiev.
Georgiev thumps Kilgore with a low kick.#TD#
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kilgore stands up over Georgiev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kilgore chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Georgiev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Georgiev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilgore's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilgore is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georgiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilgore stays in close to Georgiev's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Kilgore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilgore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Georgiev has his foot on Kilgore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilgore works his way back into a safe position though.
Kilgore working some strikes from top position.
Kilgore chips away with some ground and pound.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Georgiev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilgore's guard. #REVB#
Georgiev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgiev won't allow Kilgore to sweep him here. #T2#
Kilgore has Georgiev pulled in close to control his posture.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving. #SUB#
Kilgore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilgore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilgore wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilgore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kilgore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Georgiev throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Georgiev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Georgiev landing with the ground and pound.
Georgiev stands and throws Kilgore's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Georgiev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kilgore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Georgiev working the ground and pound but Kilgore is defending the strikes.
Kilgore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kilgore regains half guard.#T4#
Kilgore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Georgiev is working away from the top position though.
Georgiev wants to pass to mount but Kilgore is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Georgiev seems content to control.
Georgiev is trying to control the action in half guard but Kilgore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilgore is looking to improve his position.
Kilgore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Georgiev is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Georgiev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kilgore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Georgiev.
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 Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Kilgore lands a nice looking kick to the body. Georgiev takes a step back to recover.
Kilgore takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Georgiev's defenses.
Kilgore avoids the head kick by Georgiev.
Georgiev throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Georgiev only half commits.
Georgiev staying out of range there.
Kilgore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Georgiev.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Georgiev is able to avoid easily.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Georgiev misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Georgiev slips a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Georgiev.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Georgiev 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.
Georgiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Georgiev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilgore's head backwards.#T1#
Kilgore scores with a body shot.
Kilgore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Georgiev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Georgiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Georgiev.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Georgiev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Georgiev avoids the punch easily.
Georgiev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Georgiev scrambles back to his feet.
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Georgiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Georgiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Georgiev throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Georgiev throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Georgiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Georgiev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Georgiev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Georgiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.#T2#
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Georgiev.
Georgiev scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilgore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kilgore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Georgiev sprawls well initially but Kilgore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kilgore lands strikes from half guard.
Georgiev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kilgore is looking to advance position but Georgiev won't allow it.
Kilgore is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kilgore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tacitus Kilgore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kilgore slips a nice elbow through Georgiev's hands, connecting with Georgiev's forehead.#T3#
Kilgore is nestled in close to Georgiev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kilgore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Georgiev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kilgore working the head and body with strikes.
Kilgore is trying to control the action in half guard but Georgiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilgore working the head and body with strikes.
Georgiev is looking for a sweep. Kilgore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Georgiev is trying is best to control the position here.
Georgiev wants to get back to full guard.
Kilgore slips a nice elbow through Georgiev's hands, connecting with Georgiev's forehead.#T4#
Kilgore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Georgiev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kilgore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Georgiev manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Georgiev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilgore stands up over Georgiev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kilgore landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Georgiev checks a leg kick.
Kilgore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Georgiev's sensitive parts.
Georgiev cracks a nice hook into Kilgore's ribs.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Georgiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Georgiev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Georgiev misses with a low kick.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into Georgiev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
Georgiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Georgiev feints a counter leg kick.
Georgiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilgore to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Georgiev in his tracks.
Georgiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilgore takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgiev checks a leg kick.
Kilgore clobbers Georgiev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Georgiev walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
Georgiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Georgiev.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Kilgore gets a clinch.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Georgiev controls the action.
Georgiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilgore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Georgiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Georgiev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kilgore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Georgiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Georgiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Georgiev slips under a jab.
Kilgore throws the kick towards the body but Georgiev avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Kilgore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. #T2#
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Georgiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilgore counters with a thumping low kick.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Georgiev should have avoided that one.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Georgiev ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore catches Georgiev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Georgiev checks it well.
Kilgore jabs Georgiev right on the nose. Georgiev blinks but takes it well.
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from Georgiev.
Georgiev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looks like Kilgore has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prohor Georgiev.
Kilgore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Georgiev momentarily.
Georgiev dips to his left and cracks Kilgore with an uppercut!
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Georgiev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kilgore's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Georgiev.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Georgiev loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Georgiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Georgiev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kilgore in his tracks.
Georgiev staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Georgiev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kilgore jabs Georgiev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Georgiev slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Georgiev. That did some damage!
Kilgore lands with a slapping head kick.
Georgiev misses with a leg kick
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Georgiev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Georgiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Georgiev moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Georgiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Georgiev tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilgore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Prohor Georgiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Georgiev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Georgiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilgore. That did some damage!
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Georgiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Georgiev throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Georgiev throws a wild body kick that Kilgore sees coming a mile off.
Georgiev misses with a low kick.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georgiev.
Georgiev with the counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Georgiev is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Georgiev. That's going to slow Kilgore down.
Kilgore connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Georgiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore feints and then cracks Georgiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Georgiev down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilgore 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Prohor Georgiev spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back motherfuckers! '.

Event: SFL 67 | Babinski vs Mumu II
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Stallion goes for a double leg but Kilgore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kilgore continues to drive forward.
Kilgore walks into a stiff left hand from Stallion.#CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Stallion.
Kilgore connects with a jab.
Stallion takes one on the button.
Kilgore tests Stallion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stallion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Stallion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore is looking to reverse the position.
Kilgore prevents Stallion from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore is looking to regain half guard here but Stallion keeps moving and retains side control.
Stallion throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stallion working the ground and pound.
Kilgore is looking for a sweep.
Stallion wants to control but Kilgore is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kilgore is trying to control Stallion's posture but Stallion avoids it.
Kilgore gets back to half guard.
Stallion is pressing down on Kilgore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kilgore is holding on for now.
Kilgore's coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Stallion uses his free foot to push down on Kilgore's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kilgore.
Stallion landing punches.
Stallion lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stallion lands a couple of good shots and Kilgore has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stallion is working the ground and pound. Can Kilgore escape?#T2#
Kilgore tries to roll but Stallion sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Stallion tightening his grip on Kilgore, looking for the choke.
Stallion connects with a big shot to the side of Kilgore's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore is in bad spot here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilgore is working hard here to advance position.
Kilgore wants to control his opponent's hands but Stallion gets his hands free.
Our spies down at at Hey Steves Fight Shack inform us that Stallion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stallion keeps control of the position as Kilgore tries to break free.
Well, with Stallion on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kilgore is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kilgore rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kilgore is looking to get back to full guard here but Stallion has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Stallion sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kilgore is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kilgore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stallion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stallion working away.#SUB2#
Stallion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kilgore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kilgore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kilgore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kilgore wants to improve his position but Stallion is controlling well.
Kilgore moves into full guard. #T4#
Stallion stands and throws Kilgore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stallion trying to control the action but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Stallion creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kilgore sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Stallion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kilgore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stallion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kilgore is avoiding damage well.
Kilgore sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stallion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Kilgore.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Kilgore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with an overhand left.
Stallion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stallion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Kilgore moves out of range as Stallion throws a body kick.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the head.
Stallion blocks a jab.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stallion tries to clinch but Kilgore is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Stallion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilgore finds it's way round the side to connect with Stallion's head.
Stallion throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range. #T1#
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Kilgore misses its target.
Kilgore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Stallion ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilgore counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Stallion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stallion.
Kilgore connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Kilgore.
Stallion misses with a looping left.
Stallion throws a big shot that misses.
Stallion throws a leg kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Stallion moved out of range.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore tried to score with a low kick but Stallion checks it.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range. #T2#
Stallion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore misses with a kick to the body
and Stallion counters with a left to the body.
Kilgore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stallion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kilgore defends well and Stallion ends up having to push Kilgore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore throws a hook but Stallion blocks it.
Stallion slips under a jab from Kilgore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore throws a jab when Stallion was well out of range.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion misses the shot to the body.
Stallion throws a leg kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stallion to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Stallion ducked under it nicely.
Stallion blocks a jab.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Stallion or perhaps it was just good defense by Kilgore, which made it look bad.
Stallion tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Stallion saw that one coming.
Stallion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Stallion.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stallion misses with a takedown attempt - Kilgore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stallion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stallion in his tracks.
Stallion blocks a jab.
Kilgore swinging wildly here. #T4#
Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore connects with a body shot.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stallion connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses.
Stallion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Stallion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stallion tries a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore is wise to it.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stallion's hands.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Stallion is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore. #TD2#
Stallion dives in and scores a takedown into Kilgore's guard.
Stallion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stallion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stallion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kilgore is trying to control but Stallion manages to pass to mount!
Kilgore is trying to escape the mount.
Stallion landing shots from mount.
Kilgore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Stallion.
Stallion lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kilgore hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion loads up with a big shot that hurts Kilgore! He's pulled Stallion in close but Stallion has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Kilgore survive? More strikes from Stallion and Kilgore is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
Our winner, Harvey Stallion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 62 | Kilgore vs Simon II
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Simon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilgore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilgore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kilgore throws a hook but Simon avoids it easily.
Simon throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Simon cracks Kilgore with an open hand slap.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Simon counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Simon manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Simon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simon lands in his opponent's guard.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilgore is keeping the position for now.
Simon keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Simon pushes down on Kilgore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilgore keeps working.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Kilgore defends it.
Kilgore moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Simon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #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.
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Simon trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon trying to move into half guard but instead Kilgore has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Kilgore trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Kilgore postures up.
Simon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kilgore haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Simon avoids the punch easily.
Simon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simon doesn't seem bothered though.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Simon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simon showed some decent athleticism there.
Kilgore won't allow Simon to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kilgore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simon.
Simon wants to pass to mount but Kilgore is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon 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#
Kilgore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kilgore wants it to stay on the feet.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Kilgore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kilgore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilgore's waist but Kilgore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simon off to one side.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simon.
Simon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilgore at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kilgore 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 Simon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kilgore takes one on the button.
Simon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Simon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Simon moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
Kilgore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crunch! Kilgore slams his shin into Simon's torso.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Simon is out of range.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilgore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simon somewhat.
Simon ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore. #T2#
Simon misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Simon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Simon darts in trying to clinch
and Kilgore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simon thinking.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore works Simon's body with a nice hook.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simon.#T3#
Simon throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kilgore as he jumps to the side.
Kilgore stuffs the takedown.
Simon wants to clinch.
Simon throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Simon throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##TD2#
Simon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simon lands in his opponent's guard.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilgore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simon controlling from the top position.
Simon forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Simon moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Simon is looking to clinch but Kilgore is avoiding it.
Kilgore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kilgore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simon shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilgore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilgore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Simon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simon.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simon at a distance.
Simon misses with an uppercut
and Kilgore 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.
Simon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kilgore won't be happy with that. #T1#
Simon trying to control the action but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Kilgore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kilgore controlling the position for now.
Simon is looking to advance position but Kilgore won't allow it. #SUB2#
Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kilgore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Kilgore is in trouble now - Simon has advanced to mount!
Simon tries to control but Kilgore wriggling away.
Kilgore wants to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
Simon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kilgore working to try and regain half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Simon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kilgore is now in Simon's guard. A big mistake from Simon there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Simon looking for a guillotine here but Kilgore defends easily.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Simon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kilgore has picked Simon up and slammed him! Simon can't keep hold of the triangle and Kilgore manages to pass to side control!
Simon is trying to control Kilgore's posture but Kilgore avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore throws a push kick but Simon slaps the foot to one side.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Simon coming out on top.
Kilgore throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon dives in for a single leg takedown but Kilgore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simon.#T1#
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Simon should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Simon closes the distance and pushes Kilgore back into the cage.
Simon tries to pull guard but Kilgore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simon lands a shoulder strike.
Kilgore tries to break free but Simon pushes him back against the cage.
Simon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards. #BC#
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Simon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Simon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kilgore misses its target.
Simon misses with an uppercut
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from Simon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Simon slips the punch.
Simon tries to clinch but Kilgore is having none of it.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simon.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Simon's ribs.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
Simon is looking to clinch but Kilgore is avoiding it.
Kilgore sizes up Simon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simon misses with a takedown attempt
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Kilgore swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Simon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Simon throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilgore as he avoids it easily.
Simon dives in and grabs Kilgore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kilgore pushes down on Simon's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Simon tries to clinch up but Kilgore circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simon on the side of the head.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Simon looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Simon misses with a looping right.#T4#
Simon cracks Kilgore with an open hand slap.
Simon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kilgore swivels and escapes.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Simon misses with a looping right.
Simon slips under a jab from Kilgore.
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!
Kilgore punishes Simon's body with a nice straight punch.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Kilgore pushes him off.
Simon tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Simon scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore had his way with Jay Simon in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilgore lands a slapping body shot.
Simon on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Simon instigates a clinch.
A short right from Simon on the inside. #BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Kilgore pushes him off.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore misses with a few strikes there.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Simon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Simon looking to sit in guard and control but Kilgore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilgore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilgore showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving.
Simon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Simon drops back looking for a leg! Kilgore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kilgore manages to kick Simon off! Simon jumps back into Kilgore's guard.
Kilgore managing to control the position.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kilgore continues to stall.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon looking to sit in guard and control but Kilgore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kilgore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kilgore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

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 Tacitus Kilgore.
I think Kilgore 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jay Simon!
Jay Simon is the new lightweight champion!
Jay Simon 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: SFL 56 | O'Neil vs Kilgore
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
O'Neil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Kilgore throws a solid leg kick but O'Neil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilgore.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but O'Neil is just out of range.
O'Neil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O'Neil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilgore on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from O'Neil.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but O'Neil avoids it easily.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'Neil misses with a body kick.
Kilgore lands a nice leg kick that just misses O'Neil's sensitive parts.
Kilgore lands a head shot.
Kilgore sizes up O'Neil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
O'Neil has Kilgore up against the cage in a clinch.
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore wants to break free but O'Neil has control.
Kilgore lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Kilgore - that landed with a thud.
O'Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O'Neil misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as O'Neil controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore works on O'Neil's body with a couple of short punches.
Kilgore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O'Neil tries to work over Kilgore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O'Neil lands a right hand. #BC2#
Kilgore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but O'Neil moved out of range.
Kilgore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O'Neil misses with a straight right.
Kilgore lunges at O'Neil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O'Neil's hand.
O'Neil has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
O'Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a leg kick that knocks O'Neil off balance momentarily.
O'Neil ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
O'Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O'Neil on the side of the head. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on O'Neil's shoulder, as O'Neil tries to avoid the shot.
O'Neil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O'Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilgore misses with a hook. O'Neil ducked under it nicely.
O'Neil is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O'Neil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! O'Neil had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kilgore misses the body punch
and O'Neil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O'Neil looks for the body kick but Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
O'Neil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from O'Neil misses the target.
O'Neil misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
O'Neil cracks Kilgore with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but O'Neil slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kilgore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kilgore throws a hook but O'Neil blocks it.
Kilgore works O'Neil's body with a nice hook.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O'Neil momentarily.
O'Neil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
Kilgore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O'Neil defends it well.
O'Neil takes a jab right on the kisser.
O'Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O'Neil.
Kilgore circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from O'Neil.
O'Neil throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O'Neil checks a leg kick.
As Kilgore tries to get set, O'Neil tries to push him back and clinch up but Kilgore manages to avoid the attempt.
Kilgore throws a head kick that O'Neil semi-blocks.
O'Neil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilgore has time to react.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O'Neil.
Kilgore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kilgore tries to score a power double leg takedown but O'Neil sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kilgore somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but O'Neil avoids it easily.
O'Neil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O'Neil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but O'Neil ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but O'Neil avoids it easily.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O'Neil 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 decent looking cross lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but O'Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
O'Neil scores with a spinning back kick!
O'Neil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O'Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore swings for the body but O'Neil moves out of range.
Nice jab there from O'Neil.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O'Neil's head backwards.
Kilgore lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O'Neil moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
O'Neil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from O'Neil.
O'Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
O'Neil throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O'Neil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O'Neil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Kilgore tries to counter it with a takedown but O'Neil pushes his down on his head and steps out.
O'Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from O'Neil.
Kilgore throws a half hearted mid kick.
O'Neil misses with a leg kick.
O'Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O'Neil throws a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O'Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
O'Neil doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilgore circles away. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of O'Neil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Kilgore.
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!
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
O'Neil misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
Kilgore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O'Neil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O'Neil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilgore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O'Neil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O'Neil looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O'Neil throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O'Neil throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
O'Neil lands a nice hook to Kilgore's body. Kilgore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilgore is looking to chop away at O'Neil's legs.
Kilgore avoids the head kick by O'Neil.
O'Neil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
Kilgore takes one on the button.
O'Neil takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. O'Neil doesn't seem phased though.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
O'Neil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O'Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from O'Neil lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from O'Neil misses its intended target. #T4#
Nice defenses there by O'Neil.
O'Neil moves out of range of the strikes.
O'Neil is looking for a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
A punch lands to the side of Kilgore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
Kilgore punishes O'Neil's body with a nice straight punch.
O'Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O'Neil.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.
Kilgore slips under a jab from O'Neil.
Kilgore throws the left hand but O'Neil avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore jabs O'Neil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for O'Neil's leg but O'Neil calmly moves out of range.
Kilgore throws the left hand but O'Neil avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kilgore moves into range and connects with a jab.
O'Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore moves out of range as O'Neil strikes.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O'Neil.
A slow jab from O'Neil misses its intended target.
O'Neil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilgore to score with a decent uppercut.
O'Neil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
O'Neil ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
O'Neil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and O'Neil 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.
O'Neil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O'Neil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick from O'Neil misses.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O'Neil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
O'Neil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kilgore throws a solid leg kick but O'Neil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a jab.
O'Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends O'Neil's belly button to the back.
The fighters circle momentarily. O'Neil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O'Neil blocks a jab.
O'Neil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore cracks O'Neil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O'Neil tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from O'Neil misses its intended target.
O'Neil lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
O'Neil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore. #T2#
O'Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilgore keeps O'Neil at a distance using the push kick.
Kilgore is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot by O'Neil.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
O'Neil throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore feints the counter takedown.
O'Neil moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
O'Neil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a series of strikes that have O'Neil backpedaling.
Kilgore throws a body punch but O'Neil moves out of range.
O'Neil is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore throws a hook but O'Neil avoids it easily.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O'Neil counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
O'Neil keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore feints the counter takedown.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised O'Neil's leg. O'Neil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore misses with a takedown attempt - O'Neil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O'Neil is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for O'Neil.
O'Neil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O'Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a low kick but O'Neil avoids it.#T4#
O'Neil takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O'Neil tries to clinch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore checks a low kick from O'Neil.
That kick from O'Neil tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Kilgore.
O'Neil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O'Neil has time to react.
Kilgore jabs at O'Neil's body.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
O'Neil slips under a jab from Kilgore.
O'Neil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilgore changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O'Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - O'Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kilgore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O'Neil momentarily.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore misses with a jab to the body
and O'Neil counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore misses with a kick to the body.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and O'Neil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore throws a leg kick
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Tacitus Kilgore's cut even more.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Kilgore swings away with a body shot that misses
and O'Neil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil looks to land a body kick but Kilgore moved away.
O'Neil with a nice calf kick.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O'Neil moves away.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O'Neil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Kilgore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kilgore.#T1#
O'Neil checks a leg kick.
O'Neil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilgore thuds his shin into the meat of O'Neil's side.
Kilgore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O'Neil.
The fight stays on the outside here - O'Neil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O'Neil misses with a hook.
O'Neil throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O'Neil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O'Neil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
O'Neil blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
The fighters circling - O'Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but O'Neil avoids it easily.
O'Neil throws a leg kick which misses Kilgore's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilgore tries to avoid it.
Kilgore pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces O'Neil back to the cage. Kilgore follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O'Neil ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
A nice inside leg kick there by O'Neil. That's going to slow Kilgore down.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O'Neil.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by O'Neil.
The fight stays on the outside here - O'Neil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kilgore changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.
O'Neil misses with a head kick.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but O'Neil avoids it easily.
O'Neil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
O'Neil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O'Neil moves away.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
O'Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O'Neil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore moves into range and connects with a jab.
O'Neil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
O'Neil loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore scores with a jab. O'Neil acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Kilgore defending well as O'Neil loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O'Neil wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O'Neil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kilgore 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 O'Neil has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O'Neil and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but O'Neil is just out of range.
O'Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
O'Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Kilgore catches O'Neil right on the button with a cross.
O'Neil moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
O'Neil is looking to score with low kicks.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. O'Neil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore moves out of range as O'Neil strikes.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore scores with the left hand. O'Neil knows he should have avoided that one.
Kilgore misses with a hook. O'Neil ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O'Neil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O'Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilgore works O'Neil's body with a nice hook.
O'Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A left and a right from O'Neil both land. Nice combination.
O'Neil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the body.
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Kilgore lands with an overhand left.
Kilgore misses the jab.
O'Neil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O'Neil looks to land a body kick but Kilgore moved away.
Kilgore slips a jab and a cross from O'Neil.
Kilgore lands a leg kick that knocks O'Neil off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Kilgore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Kilgore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kilgore catches O'Neil with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kilgore cracks O'Neil with a right hand to the side of the head.
O'Neil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O'Neil misses with a body shot.
O'Neil lands a nice hook to Kilgore's body. Kilgore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
O'Neil lands with a cross.
O'Neil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O'Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore defending well as O'Neil loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
O'Neil appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O'Neil misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore feints the counter takedown.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kilgore lands with a straight right. O'Neil didn't see that one coming.
Kilgore fakes the leg kick and cracks O'Neil in the body.
Kilgore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like O'Neil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilgore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O'Neil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O'Neil misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from O'Neil misses the target.
O'Neil with the inside leg kick.
O'Neil misses the shot to the body.
And Kilgore tries to counter it with a takedown but O'Neil pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kilgore lands a really nice looking cross but O'Neil seems unphased.
O'Neil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from O'Neil misses.
Kilgore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O'Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. O'Neil doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O'Neil checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from O'Neil misses the target.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O'Neil's head backwards.
O'Neil walks into a stiff left hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore cracks O'Neil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mickey O'Neil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilgore avoids the body shot from O'Neil.
Sloppy strikes from Kilgore. Those never looked like landing.
O'Neil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
O'Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.

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

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

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

Event: SFL 49 | Simon vs O'Neil
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horiguchi can pounce on him.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
Kilgore throws a nice looking combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horiguchi misses with a leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horiguchi lunges at Kilgore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilgore's hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Horiguchi is looking to score with low kicks.
Horiguchi scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horiguchi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilgore.
Horiguchi throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Horiguchi only half commits.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Horiguchi throws a body kick that misses.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but Horiguchi avoids it easily.#T1#
Good shot there by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands with a cross.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow Horiguchi down.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horiguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
Horiguchi checks the leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horiguchi lunges at Kilgore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilgore's hand.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up.
We've been hearing reports that Horiguchi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Horiguchi connects with a jab.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Horiguchi slips the punch.
Horiguchi lands with an overhand left.
Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Horiguchi connects with a jab.
Horiguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Horiguchi looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horiguchi blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilgore.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kilgore misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Kilgore feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Horiguchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilgore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Horiguchi keeps moving. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilgore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilgore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horiguchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilgore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horiguchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilgore is working Horiguchi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kilgore looking to sit in guard and control but Horiguchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kilgore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horiguchi is one step ahead there. #T4#
Kilgore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Horiguchi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilgore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kilgore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horiguchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilgore landing some decent shots from guard.
Horiguchi keeping moving, preventing Kilgore from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Horiguchi.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Horiguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilgore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horiguchi with the inside leg kick.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Horiguchi blocks a jab.
Horiguchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilgore.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Horiguchi has closed the distance and engaged Kilgore in a clinch. #BC2#
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
Horiguchi scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horiguchi throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Horiguchi only half commits.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.
Horiguchi wants to slow Kilgore down by chopping away at his legs.
Horiguchi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horiguchi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilgore blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tried to score with a low kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horiguchi digs a good hook to Kilgore's body.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Horiguchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.#T2#
Horiguchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Kilgore tries to score with a low kick but Horiguchi moves his leg out of the way.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Horiguchi throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Horiguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horiguchi moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Horiguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi digs a good body shot into Kilgore's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
Horiguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Horiguchi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horiguchi slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horiguchi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horiguchi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Kilgore cracks Horiguchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horiguchi defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Horiguchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horiguchi checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but Horiguchi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horiguchi.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Horiguchi moved out of range.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Kilgore does it's job there.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Kilgore does it's job there.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Horiguchi.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Horiguchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore takes one to the side of the head.
Horiguchi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jab by Kilgore.
Horiguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Horiguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Horiguchi walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
Horiguchi is looking to slow Kilgore down with leg kicks.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Kilgore is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
Horiguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Horiguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Horiguchi tries to work over Kilgore's front leg with a kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horiguchi.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horiguchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horiguchi avoids a kick to the body.
Horiguchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horiguchi's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Horiguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. Horiguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kilgore swats away the attempt to clinch by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a nice hook to Kilgore's body. Kilgore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
Kilgore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Horiguchi.
Kilgore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.
Horiguchi lands a jab to the head.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Horiguchi lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Horiguchi.
Good leg kick by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horiguchi. Horiguchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilgore finds it's way round the side to connect with Horiguchi's head.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
Akaro Horiguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kilgore connects with a jab.
Kilgore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kilgore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Horiguchi jumps back.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy body kick from Kilgore
and Horiguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Horiguchi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Horiguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horiguchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Horiguchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Horiguchi slips the punch.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Horiguchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horiguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore scores with a push kick.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Jab by Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Horiguchi saw it coming and moves away.
Horiguchi misses with a straight left.
Kilgore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Horiguchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Kilgore moved away.
Horiguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
Horiguchi takes one to the side of the head.
Kilgore looks to throw a body kick
and Horiguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horiguchi moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Kilgore cracks Horiguchi with a good jab.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Horiguchi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horiguchi misses with a looping right.
Horiguchi misses with a straight right.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horiguchi tries to land a leg kick but Kilgore saw it coming and moves away.
Kilgore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horiguchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kilgore 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

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

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

#R1#
Kilgore with a jab.
Gentil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilgore. That did some damage!
Kilgore lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gentil takes a step back to recover.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Gentil's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kilgore misses with a kick to the body
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil checks the leg kick.
Kilgore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Gentil slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Gentil throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kilgore avoids it.
Gentil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gentil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Gentil.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gentil.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Kilgore thumps Gentil with a low kick.
Gentil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gentil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gentil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Gentil avoids it.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Gentil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Kilgore with a jab.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentil misses the target.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Kilgore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Gentil throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.#T2#
Gentil takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore delivers a nice body kick.
Kilgore tries to work over Gentil's front leg with a kick but Gentil checks it.
Gentil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gentil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gentil had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gentil throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Gentil was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.
Gentil lunges at Kilgore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilgore's hand.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gentil counters with a body kick.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a body kick that stops Kilgore in his tracks momentarily.
Kilgore avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gentil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.#T3#
Kilgore lands a head kick!
Gentil staying out of range there.
Gentil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil scores with a push kick.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Gentil throws a right hand that Kilgore ducks under and follows up with a left that Kilgore also avoids with ease.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but Gentil avoids it easily.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to move into range but Gentil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore cracks Gentil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kilgore fakes the leg kick and cracks Gentil in the body. #T4#
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
Gentil jabs at Kilgore's body.
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
Kilgore 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.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Gentil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gentil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Gentil checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentil.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Gentil jumps back.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore throws out a powerful jab.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore cracks Gentil with an open hand slap.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Gentil lands a nice looking body kick.
Gentil looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Gentil sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore thuds a left hand into Gentil's body.#T1#
Gentil throws a push kick but Kilgore slaps the foot to one side.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but Gentil avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a good low kick that Kilgore was not able to check.
Kilgore swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kilgore really felt that one!
Some bone on bone action there as Gentil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilgore throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a right hand that Gentil ducks under and follows up with a left that Gentil also avoids with ease.
Gentil fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore just manages to avoid it.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilgore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilgore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gentil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore feints the counter takedown.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Gentil on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kilgore thuds a left hand into Gentil's body.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentil.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilgore thumps Gentil with a low kick.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilgore lands with a hook. Gentil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentil misses the target.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore shoots in and drives through. Gentil sprawls well.
Gentil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Gentil throws out a powerful jab.
Kilgore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Kilgore misses
and Gentil counters with a solid body kick.
Kilgore throws a front kick aimed at Gentil's knee but Gentil avoids it well.
Kilgore throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Gentil tried to counter with a leg kick but Kilgore avoided it.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentil motions for Kilgore to come forward. Gentil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil jabs Kilgore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilgore has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gentil.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilgore. That did some damage!
Kilgore throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kilgore takes a step back to recover.
Good exchange - Gentil coming out on top.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Kilgore backs away, Gentil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Gentil blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore connects with the punch.
Kilgore is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Gentil moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
A left lands for Gentil.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore lands a jab to the head.
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 Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
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#
Gentil moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil lands with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Gentil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Gentil settles back down.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentil misses the target.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Gentil.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Gentil tried to counter with a leg kick but Kilgore avoided it.
Gentil thuds a left hand into Kilgore's body.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gentil motions for Kilgore to come forward. Gentil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Kilgore.
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.
Gentil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gentil blocks the body kick.
Kilgore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gentil tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gentil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gentil at a distance.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore checks a leg kick nicely.
Kilgore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Kilgore throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gentil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilgore finds it's way round the side to connect with Gentil's head.
Gentil lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kilgore will feel that in the morning.
Gentil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gentil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gentil blocks a leg kick.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Gentil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gentil checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kilgore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Kilgore throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.#T3#
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentil.
Kilgore checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore cracks Gentil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentil counters with a nice body kick.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kilgore scores with the left hand. Gentil knows he should have avoided that one.
Gentil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gentil defends it well.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Gentil appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Kilgore swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gentil thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gentil lands with an uppercut that bounces Kilgore off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Kilgore coming out on top.
Gentil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentil misses the jab.
Kilgore changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Gentil tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Kilgore.
Gentil throws the kick towards the body but Kilgore avoids it.
Gentil walks into a left hand.
Kilgore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentil looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Gentil counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Gentil.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Gentil counters with a left to the body.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Gentil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tacitus Kilgore.
Well Kilgore 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SFL 31 | Apex Predators
Date: Dec 09, 2020

#R1#
Simon digs a good hook to Kilgore's body.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simon 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.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and Simon counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Simon rushes Kilgore and presses him up against the cage.
Kilgore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kilgore blocks a body shot from Simon.
Kilgore can't break the clinch.
Kilgore cracks Simon with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Kilgore breaks from the clinch.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and Simon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore cracks Simon with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Simon should have avoided that one.
Simon moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Simon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kilgore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Simon is in Kilgore's guard.
Simon won't allow Kilgore to sweep him here.
Simon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Simon is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kilgore as he works his way to full guard.
Kilgore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Simon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simon off and has taken his back!
Simon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Can Simon hold on?! Kilgore is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #T3#
Kilgore controlling well, preventing Simon from escaping the position.
Simon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simon is really stuck here.
Kilgore punishes Simon with strikes from the back mount.
Simon tries to escape but Kilgore has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kilgore scores with strikes from the back.
Kilgore looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kilgore tries to keep control of the position but Simon is staying busy.
Simon rolls, trying to escape but Kilgore keeps control of the position. #T4#
Kilgore lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Simon.
Kilgore controlling well, preventing Simon from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore gets his hands free as Simon looks to control.
Kilgore biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kilgore scores with punches and elbows.
Kilgore lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Kilgore.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon wants to clinch
and Kilgore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simon wants to clinch
and Simon 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.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Simon didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the body punch
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Simon moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Simon didn't see that one coming.
Simon clobbers Kilgore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Simon has Kilgore up against the cage in a clinch.
Simon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kilgore working aggressively here.
Kilgore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simon.
Kilgore blocks an uppercut.
Simon misses with the head strike. #T2#
Simon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kilgore smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilgore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Kilgore pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Kilgore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simon is looking to clinch but Kilgore is avoiding it.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Simon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilgore sprawls and moves away.
Kilgore misses with the combination.
Simon throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simon shoots and misses
and Kilgore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon jabs Kilgore right on the nose. Kilgore blinks but takes it well.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kilgore stuffs the takedown attempt from Simon. Simon gets slowly back to his feet.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kilgore delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilgore fails to land with a series of punches.
Kilgore lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot.
Simon misses with a straight left.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore'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.#R3#
Kilgore tries to bum rush Simon with a series of wild strikes but Simon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps Simon's head back.
Simon staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
Simon blocks a head kick by Kilgore. #T1#
Simon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Kilgore pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon closes the distance and clinches up with Kilgore, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes Kilgore against the cage but Kilgore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Simon slips under a jab from Kilgore.
It looked like Simon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Kilgore misses
enabling Simon to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilgore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Simon misses with a takedown
and Kilgore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilgore misses with a hook #TD#
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Simon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kilgore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simon, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kilgore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simon pulls Kilgore in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Kilgore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilgore passes Simon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kilgore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kilgore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simon wants to control but Kilgore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilgore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simon keeps working.
Simon is trying to maintain the position but Kilgore is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Kilgore is looking for a kimura here.
Simon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simon.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kilgore's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Kilgore slips a jab from Simon.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simon is out of range and Kilgore settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Simon's leg. Simon is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Kilgore works Simon's body with a nice hook.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Simon avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilgore sprawls and moves away.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but Simon avoids it with no problem.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Simon tries to clinch up but Kilgore circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Kilgore circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Simon moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Simon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses.
Kilgore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Simon as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Simon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilgore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilgore takes a swing at Simon's ribcage but misses.
Simon feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Simon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kilgore defends it nicely.
Kilgore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simon wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Kilgore as Simon shoots in.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but Simon avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore 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.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's time! Simon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Simon slips the punch.
Simon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilgore circles away.
A lazy body kick from Kilgore #TD#
and Simon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kilgore's guard.#SUB#
Simon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kilgore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simon has Kilgore in his guard.#REVB#
Kilgore showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Kilgore is fighting to break Simon's control of his arms but Simon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Simon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simon has momentary wrist control but Kilgore slips an elbow through the middle.
Kilgore is pushing down on Simon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simon is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilgore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simon has a hand on Kilgore's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kilgore takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
A nice elbow there by Kilgore.
Kilgore wants to control the pace but Simon is squirming around nicely.
Simon tries to reverse the position but Kilgore maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Kilgore.
Kilgore postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simon looks a forlorn figure.
Simon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Simon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kilgore is taking a breather. Simon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Well,Simon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kilgore lands a nice short elbow.
Simon moves into full guard.
Kilgore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kilgore trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Simon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kilgore frees his head nicely. Oh but Simon has switched to an armbar! Kilgore is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Jay Simon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 25 | Roid Rage
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps Ferguson's head back.
Ferguson checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
Kilgore throws a hook but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilgore cracks Ferguson with an open hand slap.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferguson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilgore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilgore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kilgore cracks Ferguson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore jabs Ferguson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilgore is looking to chop away at Ferguson's legs.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Ferguson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2##TD#
Kilgore dives in and scores a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kilgore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kilgore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kilgore stops Ferguson from standing up.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Ferguson wriggles free and stands up.
Ferguson misses with the combination.
Ferguson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilgore finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferguson's head. #T3#
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferguson should have avoided that one.
Kilgore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson tried to score with a low kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore lands an overhand right.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilgore throws a nice head kick!
Ferguson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore tries to work over Ferguson's front leg with a kick but Ferguson checks it.
Kilgore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Kilgore tries to score with a low kick but Ferguson moves his leg out of the way.
Ferguson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferguson ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Kilgore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferguson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Ferguson checks the leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Ferguson 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.
Kilgore connects with a right hand. Ferguson shakes it off.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Kilgore avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Ferguson - just one landing.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore connects with a jab.#T1#
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Kilgore is looking to score with low kicks.
Kilgore throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Ferguson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Riley Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Kilgore lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson drops his hands momentarily and Kilgore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilgore throws a leg kick
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Kilgore throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Kilgore wants to slow Ferguson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Kilgore scores with a kick to the body.
Kilgore scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice uppercut lands for Kilgore. That snapped Ferguson's head back.
Kilgore tests Ferguson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore throws a right hand that misses
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferguson under the eye.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Kilgore misses
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore lands with a cross.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. #T4#
Ferguson checks a leg kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilgore.
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kilgore's hands.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a leg kick that knocks Ferguson off balance momentarily.
Kilgore connects with a single shot there.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Ferguson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Ferguson with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ferguson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore cracks Ferguson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kilgore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Ferguson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Kilgore stalks Ferguson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferguson's face. Ferguson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ferguson scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the head.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferguson throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferguson sprawls and moves away.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Kilgore tried to score with a low kick but Ferguson checks it.
Kilgore misses with a jab to the body
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferguson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore throws a push kick but Ferguson slaps the foot to one side.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Kilgore tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Kilgore 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!
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferguson on the side of the head.
Ferguson checks a low kick from Kilgore.
A countering left hand to the body from Ferguson misses.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferguson on the side of the head.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kilgore under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Ferguson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilgore.
Ferguson throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferguson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kilgore misses with a body punch
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.
Kilgore swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Riley Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilgore thinking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore works Ferguson's body with a nice hook.

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

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

Event: SFL 19 | Conquistadors
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Rossi.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi scores with a head kick. Kilgore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rossi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kilgore tries to clinch up
and Rossi 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.
Kilgore doesn't manage to clinch there - Rossi circles away.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.#T1#
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Kilgore misses with a double jab.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.#CL#
Rossi tries to keep at a distance but Kilgore has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rossi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Kilgore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kilgore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi working hard to break the clinch.
Kilgore tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kilgore lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Kilgore lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Kilgore misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore slips a jab from Rossi.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore throws a sloppy body shot
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kilgore takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Kilgore
letting Rossi counter with a right hand. #CL#
Kilgore rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kilgore pushes Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilgore throws a head punch that misses.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilgore tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi is trying to push Kilgore away but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action. #BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Rossi lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Kilgore. Beautiful body shot.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Rossi blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rossi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilgore tries to move into range but Rossi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kilgore misses with a body punch
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilgore moves out of range as Rossi strikes.#T2#
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Kilgore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Kilgore.
Rossi 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi leaves Kilgore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Kilgore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Kilgore feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rossi sprawling to the canvas! Rossi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kilgore finish him?! #ROC#Rossi is rocked!
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilgore finish him?
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore throws the kick towards the body but Rossi avoids it.
Kilgore ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Rossi's jaw. Rossi's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kilgore does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tacitus Kilgore!
Our winner, Tacitus Kilgore, 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.
Marchrius Rossi was interviewed post fight and said 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: SFL 11 | Taneyev vs Trigger
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dvalishvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilgore shoots for a takedown but Dvalishvili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dvalishvili throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Dvalishvili moves into range and clinches up with Kilgore.
Kilgore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore is leaning against Dvalishvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kilgore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Kilgore has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Kilgore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dvalishvili lands with an overhand left.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili 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.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick as Kilgore jumps back.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore just manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range.
Dvalishvili lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Dvalishvili tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab.
Dvalishvili swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice body kick.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili jabs Kilgore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dvalishvili seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Dvalishvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilgore. Kilgore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Kilgore with a series of wild strikes but Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab.
Kilgore motions for Dvalishvili to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dvalishvili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilgore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Dvalishvili misses.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts. #T3#
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes one to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili throws a nice looking combination but Kilgore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dvalishvili ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Dvalishvili is looking to score with low kicks.
Kilgore is looking to slow Dvalishvili down with leg kicks.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dvalishvili throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Dvalishvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore feints the counter takedown.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kilgore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dvalishvili 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 Kilgore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kilgore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilgore circles away quickly and effectively.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Dvalishvili misses #TD2#
and Kilgore counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dvalishvili keeping control of the position.
Kilgore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili tries to roll over but Kilgore keeps him under control.
Kilgore lands with a punch from half guard.
Kilgore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dvalishvili's head backwards.
Donk. Dvalishvili catches Kilgore right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilgore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kilgore tries a low kick but Dvalishvili avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
Kilgore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Dvalishvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dvalishvili takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.#T1#
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook.
Kilgore avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Kilgore closes the distance and pushes Dvalishvili back into the cage.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Kilgore prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Kilgore gets through Dvalishvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Kilgore avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Kilgore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands. #BC2#
Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Kilgore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dvalishvili defends it nicely.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Dvalishvili. That snapped Kilgore's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dvalishvili misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Kilgore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dvalishvili manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right from Kilgore on the inside.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilgore controls his hands. #BC2#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Kilgore's front leg with a kick but Kilgore checks it.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Dvalishvili looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Dvalishvili rushes Kilgore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Kilgore blocks it.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Kilgore blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kilgore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Dvalishvili misses.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Dvalishvili swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Dvalishvili.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping left.
Kilgore throws a leg kick which misses Dvalishvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Dvalishvili tries to avoid it. #T4#
Dvalishvili scores with a jab. Kilgore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.
Kilgore lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Kilgore rushes Dvalishvili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
Good body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Kilgore tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Kilgore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilgore's elbow.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilgore.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the head.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kilgore gets through Dvalishvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
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 Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilgore.
Nice cross by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dvalishvili lands a high kick!
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilgore stuns Dvalishvili with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore fails with a takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili throws a combination. Kilgore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Dvalishvili thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Kilgore thumps Dvalishvili with a low kick.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dvalishvili looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Kilgore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kilgore. #T1#
Dvalishvili has momentary wrist control but Kilgore slips an elbow through the middle.
Dvalishvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilgore stands up over Dvalishvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kilgore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kilgore preventing the sweep.
Dvalishvili keeping moving, preventing Kilgore from controlling successfully.
Kilgore stands up over Dvalishvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kilgore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilgore works over Dvalishvili with some ground and pound from guard.
Kilgore throws a big elbow that misses.
Dvalishvili has control of Kilgore's left arm, preventing Kilgore from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore stopping the sweep attempt from Dvalishvili.#T2#
Dvalishvili is trying to control the position but Kilgore postures up.
Dvalishvili 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.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Dvalishvili keeps moving.
Dvalishvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilgore's guard. #REVR#
Kilgore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kilgore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dvalishvili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dvalishvili tries to stand but Kilgore is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Kilgore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dvalishvili is one step ahead there.
Dvalishvili content to stall in guard here.
Kilgore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ground and pound from Kilgore.
Kilgore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kilgore is looking to take a break and control but Dvalishvili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilgore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dvalishvili with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Kilgore is looking to take a break and control but Dvalishvili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilgore prevents Dvalishvili from improving his position.
Dvalishvili is controlling Kilgore's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dvalishvili has hold of Kilgore's hands but Kilgore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dvalishvili keeping control of the position.
Kilgore prevents Dvalishvili from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tacitus Kilgore.
I think Kilgore 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 03 | Uprising
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasmussen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Kilgore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryland Rasmussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasmussen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rasmussen tries to clinch up but Kilgore circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rasmussen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Rasmussen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rasmussen.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilgore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rasmussen scores with a head kick. Kilgore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kilgore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rasmussen's head.
Rasmussen jabs Kilgore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Rasmussen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rasmussen closes the distance and pushes Kilgore back into the cage.#BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Rasmussen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Rasmussen has closed the distance and engaged Kilgore in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Kilgore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasmussen throws a head kick but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Rasmussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilgore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Rasmussen looks to move away, Kilgore throws a big counter combo but Rasmussen just gets out of the way.
Kilgore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rasmussen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilgore doesn't seem bothered though.
Rasmussen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rasmussen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasmussen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kilgore's hands.
Kilgore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasmussen misses with a leg kick.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rasmussen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasmussen.#T2##CL2#
Kilgore tries to keep at a distance but Rasmussen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rasmussen jumps guard but Kilgore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kilgore misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Rasmussen breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore throws a nice head kick!
Kilgore swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Rasmussen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Rasmussen moves into the clinch.
Rasmussen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Rasmussen.#T3#
Kilgore gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Rasmussen to counter with a crisp jab.
Rasmussen lands a high kick!
Rasmussen tries to clinch there but Kilgore circles away.
Kilgore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen misses with a double jab.
Rasmussen throws a solid leg kick but Kilgore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rasmussen.
Rasmussen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasmussen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kilgore rather than just go for the knockout.#KD#
Kilgore lands a big uppercut and Rasmussen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rasmussen looks OK. Kilgore waves Rasmussen back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Rasmussen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kilgore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rasmussen 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 Kilgore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kilgore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Rasmussen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasmussen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilgore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rasmussen moves away.
Rasmussen throws a push kick but Kilgore slaps the foot to one side.
As Rasmussen looks to move away, Kilgore throws a big counter combo but Rasmussen just gets out of the way.
Kilgore throws a monster overhand right that drops Rasmussen! Kilgore follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacitus Kilgore!
An out of breath Tacitus Kilgore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JAG Final Destination II
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Maeda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kilgore is looking for a sweep.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilgore keeps working.
Maeda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maeda tries to move to mount but Kilgore blocks the move with his legs.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Maeda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Maeda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kilgore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kilgore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maeda in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maeda tries for a kimura but Kilgore is defending well. #SUB2#
Maeda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kilgore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maeda's guard! Nice work there by Kilgore! #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kilgore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for a guillotine here but Kilgore defends easily.
Maeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Kilgore pushes his legs off easily.
Kilgore working some strikes from top position.
Kilgore distracts Maeda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maeda is trying to keep Kilgore in close.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilgore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maeda on the ground.#SUB2#
Kilgore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilgore has managed to get both his arms back between Maeda's legs - danger averted.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Maeda looking to control.
Kilgore connects with a couple of short punches.
Kilgore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kilgore works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Kilgore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilgore works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Maeda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kilgore stacks Maeda on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kilgore!
Maeda manages to get back to half guard.
Maeda tries to get to full guard but Kilgore has control of the leg.
Kilgore slips a nice elbow through Maeda's hands, connecting with Maeda's forehead.
Kilgore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kilgore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kilgore trying to control the action but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Kilgore lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Maeda is positioning himself well to prevent Kilgore advancing to mount.
Kilgore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kilgore is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Maeda is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Maeda gets back to full guard.
Kilgore trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Kilgore is looking to work some ground and pound but Maeda has wrist control.
Maeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilgore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Maeda postures up in Kilgore's guard and throws a big left but Kilgore blocks it.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving.
Maeda postures up in Kilgore's guard and throws a big left but Kilgore blocks it.
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 Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Maeda lands with a shot to the body.
Kilgore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maeda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Kilgore, which made it look bad.
Kilgore feints and then cracks Maeda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maeda down.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kilgore rushes Maeda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maeda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kilgore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kilgore stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda blocking some punches.
Maeda misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maeda backwards. #TD#
Kilgore lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Maeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Maeda working for a triangle but Kilgore defends it easily.
Kilgore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maeda's head.
Kilgore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kilgore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maeda's head.#SUB2#
Maeda working for a triangle but Kilgore defends it easily.
Kilgore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilgore is one step ahead there.
Kilgore cracks Maeda with a solid left hand.
Tacitus Kilgore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Maeda looking to control.
Maeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilgore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maeda's head.
Maeda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Maeda, not yet.
Maeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kilgore is pressing down on Maeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda is looking to pass into half guard but Kilgore pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kilgore is in guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore postures up and lands a big shot to Maeda's brow.
Kilgore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilgore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Maeda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilgore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kilgore's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maeda has his foot on Kilgore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilgore works his way back into a safe position though.
Kilgore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kilgore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilgore has managed to get both his arms back between Maeda's legs - danger averted.
Kilgore sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Maeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kilgore trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kilgore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilgore works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kilgore landing with the ground and pound.
Kilgore with a nice head shot there.
Maeda is still in real trouble! Can Kilgore finish him?
Kilgore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maeda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilgore chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kilgore has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Maeda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kilgore is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Maeda pulls down on the head and he's put Kilgore to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Maeda!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Maeda thanked Kore Fight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Gladitorius Maximus: Legends
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley is looking for the big counter here.
A nice combination there by Dudley.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Dudley is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Dudley throws a right hand that Kilgore ducks under and follows up with a left that Kilgore also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Dudley 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.
Dudley moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore closes the distance and clinches up with Dudley, looking for a takedown. Kilgore pushes Dudley against the cage but Dudley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dudley throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Kilgore backs off Dudley throws a huge counter combo but Kilgore manages to avoid it all.
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Dudley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kilgore in his tracks.
Dudley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore throws a right hand that misses
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.
Dudley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kilgore wants to slow Dudley down by chopping away at his legs.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kilgore shoots in and drives through. Dudley sprawls well.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Kilgore pushes Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilgore's elbow.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Dudley gets through Kilgore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley wants to get back to striking at distance but Kilgore won't allow it.
Kilgore is trying to stall.
Kilgore swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
Dudley is looking to break free of the clinch but Kilgore has double underhooks.
Kilgore looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kilgore is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dudley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Kilgore taking a breather.
Kilgore lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilgore stalling in the clinch but Dudley improves position.
Kilgore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kilgore fails to land.
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilgore working aggressively here.
Kilgore is trying to stall.
Kilgore lands with a right to the head.
Kilgore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Kilgore lands a right hand.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike.
Kilgore trying to control the position but instead, Dudley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kilgore into the cage.#BC2#
Dudley breaks the clinch. #T3#
A solid body kick from Kilgore.
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the head.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudley misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dudley avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tacitus Kilgore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Kilgore dives in and scores a takedown into Dudley's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Kilgore has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dudley wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dudley can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Dudley has Kilgore pulled in close to control his posture.
Kilgore is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudley has wrist control.
Kilgore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilgore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dudley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudley controls Kilgore momentarily but Kilgore frees himself.
Kilgore with a nice head shot there.
Kilgore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dudley working a defensive guard here.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudley has control of Kilgore's left arm, preventing Kilgore from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kilgore shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kilgore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dudley swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range. #CL#
Kilgore drives through and clinches with Dudley against the cage.
Dudley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kilgore lands a body punch.
Tacitus Kilgore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Kilgore lands with a right to the head.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Kilgore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dudley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tacitus Kilgore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilgore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudley stops a takedown attempt from Kilgore.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudley can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilgore's elbow.
Dudley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kilgore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kilgore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dudley is keeping busy.
Kilgore wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilgore controls his hands.
Kilgore working aggressively here.
Kilgore misses with some punches.
Kilgore stalling in the clinch but Dudley improves position.
Kilgore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Dudley does no damage.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
A nice side step and Dudley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Dudley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kilgore throws the kick towards the body but Dudley avoids it.
As Kilgore backs off Dudley throws a huge counter combo but Kilgore manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kilgore eats them both and turns towards Dudley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dudley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley lands with a hook. Kilgore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dudley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
Kilgore throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kilgore drops his hands momentarily and Dudley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Dudley throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
A big right from Dudley misses.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.#TD#
Kilgore throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dudley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kilgore is in Dudley's guard.
Kilgore throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilgore throws a big right hand that misses.
Dudley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dudley looking to control.
Kilgore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kilgore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dudley holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Kilgore with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore scoring with some ground and pound.
Kilgore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dudley's head.
Kilgore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kilgore lands a couple of elbows.
Dudley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilgore is one step ahead there.
Kilgore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kilgore lands a couple of digs.
Dudley controls Kilgore momentarily but Kilgore frees himself.
Kilgore scoring with some ground and pound.
Kilgore postures up and lands a big shot to Dudley's brow. #T4#
Kilgore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dudley is trying to control the position but Kilgore postures up.
Tacitus Kilgore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kilgore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilgore lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Dudley is rocked!
Kilgore gets to his feet and stands over Dudley, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dudley felt that one! Kilgore unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dudley from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacitus Kilgore!

Event: JBL TBD 2
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Kilgore cracks the inside of Hanzo's front leg.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanzo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kilgore manages to circle out of the way.
Hanzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
It looked like Hanzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanzo lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kilgore as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Kilgore.
Hanzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Kilgore there.
A cross from Kilgore lands.
Hanzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore scores with the left hand. Hanzo knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Hanzo is rocked!
Hanzo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kilgore gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacitus Kilgore!
Hatori Hanzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.

Event: JBL Contenders
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Mattison's head but Mattison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mattison shapes to counter with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilgore.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Mattison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kilgore looks for a takedown but Mattison sprawls well.
Mattison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Mattison.
Kilgore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mattison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mattison scores with a head kick. Kilgore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kilgore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Basement in the buildup to the fight.
Mattison ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
A big left from Mattison misses.
Mattison scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.
Mattison 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.
Mattison connects with a jab.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mattison throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mattison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Kilgore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mattison is trying to defend but Kilgore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Mattison manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kilgore keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Kilgore lands a nice uppercut.
Kilgore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kilgore'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.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Kilgore.
Mattison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilgore stalling the fight.
Kilgore lands with a right to the head.
Mattison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kilgore slowing the pace effectively.
Kilgore leaning against his opponent.
Mattison can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mattison is trying to force a seperation but Kilgore has the dominant position.
Kilgore effectively controlling the action here.
Kilgore has Mattison pushed against the cage.#T2#
Kilgore lands a nice uppercut.
Kilgore prevents Mattison from breaking the clinch.
Mattison lands with a right to the head.
Mattison blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kilgore prevents Mattison from breaking the clinch.
Kilgore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilgore.
Kilgore leaning against his opponent.
Mattison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Mattison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mattison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kilgore.
Mattison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Kilgore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mattison checks it well.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mattison.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mattison enables Kilgore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mattison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kilgore postures up and lands a big shot to Mattison's brow. #ES2#
Mattison manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Mattison ducked under it nicely.
Mattison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Mattison ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore scores with a push kick.
Nice jab there from Kilgore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow Mattison down.
Kilgore needs to keep his hands up - Mattison had a free shot at his head there.
Mattison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Mattison.
Mattison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mattison throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Mattison scores with the left hand. Kilgore knows he should have avoided that one.
Mattison lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mattison lands with a nice body punch.
Kilgore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kilgore misses with a body shot
enabling Mattison to counter with a crisp jab.
Mattison cracks Kilgore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Mattison moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Mattison moved out of range.
Kilgore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mattison.
Braiden Mattison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilgore connects with a right hand. Mattison shakes it off.#ROC#
Mattison is rocked!
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Mattison is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilgore finish him?
Kilgore feints and then cracks Mattison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mattison down.
Mattison looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kilgore lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mattison. Kilgore pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacitus Kilgore!

Event: JBL 22
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Kilgore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Masa Funaki has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore cracks the inside of Funaki's front leg.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Funaki's leg. Funaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Funaki takes one to the side of the head.
Kilgore steps in with a hook that catches Funaki right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kilgore follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Funaki looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacitus Kilgore!

Event: JBL FNF VI
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kilgore as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Manny Morgan has been cut.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilgore lands a head shot.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the head.
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps Morgan's head back. #ROC#
Morgan is rocked!
Morgan with a jab.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilgore finish him?#TD#
Kilgore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morgan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kilgore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilgore is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilgore lands a couple of digs.
Morgan pulls Kilgore in close to prevent any damage.
Kilgore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Kilgore from controlling successfully.
Morgan seems to have recovered his senses.
Kilgore postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Morgan covers up, he's hurt! Kilgore keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kilgore and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kilgore can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacitus Kilgore!

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 6715 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montresor Poe (ranked 6709 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

175 cm
20 yrs
160 lbs

169 cm
18 yrs
165 lbs

Kilgore

Poe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tacitus Kilgore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Montresor Poe!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Kilgore shoots in and bounces Poe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kilgore (2) vs (0) Poe
Kilgore is looking to advance position but Poe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kilgore (2) vs (4) Poe
Poe wants to control the pace but Kilgore is squirming around nicely.
Kilgore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kilgore is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kilgore is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore is squirming around, avoiding Poe's attempts to control the action.
Poe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kilgore is holding on tight.
Poe looking to control but Kilgore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Poe is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kilgore is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kilgore flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Poe anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kilgore and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Poe slips an arm under Kilgore chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Poe has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Poe is squeezing on Kilgore like an anaconda would it's prey. Kilgore fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Montresor Poe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2019

#R1#
Kilgore tries for a takedown but Lepshokov circles away easily
and Lepshokov counters with a left and a right that stings Kilgore. #TD2#
Lepshokov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kilgore's guard.
Lepshokov wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lepshokov wants to pass the guard but Kilgore is keeping the position.
Lepshokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lepshokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Lepshokov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kilgore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lepshokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Lepshokov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kilgore backs up against the cage.
Kilgore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lepshokov counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tacitus Kilgore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lepshokov clinches with his opponent.
Kilgore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lepshokov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kilgore misses with a takedown attempt - Lepshokov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilgore is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lepshokov feints and as Kilgore raises his hands in defense, Lepshokov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Lepshokov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilgore is keeping the position for now.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Lepshokov from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lepshokov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Kilgore trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lepshokov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lepshokov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kilgore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lepshokov is keen to just control but Kilgore is a slippery customer.
Lepshokov wants to pass to mount but Kilgore is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Lepshokov pushes Kilgore up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilgore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lepshokov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kilgore looking for a takedown.
Kilgore tries to pull guard but Lepshokov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kilgore drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Kilgore pulls guard effortlessly.
Lepshokov preventing the sweep.
Kilgore trying to keep a closed guard but Lepshokov is proving a slippery customer.
Lepshokov wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lepshokov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radmir Lepshokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Lepshokov clinches with his opponent.
Kilgore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lepshokov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Kilgore gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lepshokov is looking to control Kilgore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lepshokov avoid being mounted?
Kilgore trying to control from Lepshokov's half guard. Lepshokov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kilgore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lepshokov on the ground.
Lepshokov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lepshokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore is refusing to be controlled, as Lepshokov sits in half guard.
Radmir Lepshokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilgore tries to get to full guard but Lepshokov has control of the leg. #T1#
Kilgore tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lepshokov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lepshokov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kilgore holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lepshokov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lepshokov controlling from mount.
Lepshokov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kilgore hang on?
Kilgore is trying to escape the mount.
Lepshokov throwing strikes here but Kilgore is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lepshokov lands a big shot there that rocks Kilgore but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lepshokov controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Lepshokov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lepshokov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lepshokov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kilgore hang on?
Lepshokov misses with a head shot.
Lepshokov controlling from mount. #T4#
Lepshokov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB2#
Lepshokov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kilgore has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kilgore is squirming around, avoiding Lepshokov's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lepshokov thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radmir Lepshokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kilgore gets tackled into the cage by Lepshokov. Lepshokov maintains the clinch.
Kilgore jumps guard but Lepshokov stands there with Kilgore around his waist. Kilgore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Lepshokov tightens his grip and picks Kilgore up, before dumping him to the ground. Kilgore manages to land in guard.
Lepshokov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lepshokov wants to stand and escape but instead Kilgore has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Lepshokov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore throws a strike but Lepshokov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kilgore looking to control but Lepshokov passes into half guard. #T1#
Lepshokov wants to get back to his feet.
Lepshokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lepshokov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kilgore is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Radmir Lepshokov!

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