Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BE 13: Ozbourne vs Lacasa 2
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
A left and a right from Belly both land. Nice combination.
Belly misses the shot to the body.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Belly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belly tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Belly, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Belly clinches. #TD#
Belly jumps guard and drags Con to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Belly 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#
Belly prevents Con from improving his position.
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!
Belly works his way into side control.
Con wants to control but Belly postures up.#SU#
Belly decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Con connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
Belly loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.#T1#
Belly blocks a jab.
Belly slips under a jab from Con.
Con misses with a straight left.
Belly is looking to counter punch.
Belly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Con circles away from the clinch attempt.
Con fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belly on the side of the head.
Belly throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Con wants it to stay on the feet.
Belly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Con misses with a right hand
letting Belly counter with a right hand.
Con fails to land with a series of punches.
Belly ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Belly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Con misses with a hook.#CL#
Belly has closed the distance and engaged Con in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belly tries to pull guard but Con holds him up against the ropes and eventually Belly drops back down to his feet.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Belly uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Con misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Belly breaks from the clinch.
Belly throws a right and a left that Con avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belly shoots for a double leg takedown but Con sprawls well. He's pushed Belly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belly manages to avoid it.
Belly throwing a counter right hand but Con manages to avoid it.
Con jabs at Belly's body.
Belly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Con is fending him off so far but Belly persists. Nope, Con circles away and we're back to standing.
Con circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belly fails to land with a series of punches.
A. Mere Con is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Con takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belly. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Belly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Con looks to land a right hand but Belly moved out of range.
Belly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belly swinging wildly here. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Belly. Those never looked like landing.
Belly throws a jab when Con was well out of range.
Belly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con lands a jab to the nose.
Con tests Belly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Belly is just out of range.
Belly throws a hook but Con avoids it easily.
Con scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Belly doesn't seem bothered though.
Belly slips a jab from Con.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Con misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Belly. Those never looked like landing.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belly defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con blocks a jab.
Con lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Belly misses with a series of wild punches.
Con works Belly's body with a nice hook.
Belly misses the shot to the body.
Con on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Belly.#CL#
Belly closes the distance and clinches.
Con digs a right hand into Belly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belly's gas tank. #BC#
Belly breaks the clinch.
Belly lands with a hook. Con tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Belly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belly catches Con with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Con works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Belly misses the target.
Belly moves in looking to clinch but Con pushes him off.
Belly cracks Con with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Con misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Con - just one landing.
Belly misses with a left hand
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Con throws a hook but Belly avoids it easily.
Con misses the jab.
Belly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belly throws a nice looking combination but Con bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Con scores with a jab. Belly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Belly wants to clinch.
Con throws a hook to the side of Belly's head but Belly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belly.
Sloppy strikes from Belly. Those never looked like landing.
Belly throws a body shot but no joy.
Belly blocks a jab.
Con scores with a hook to the body. Belly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Belly dives in and scores a takedown into Con's guard.#T1#
Con keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
Belly chips away with some ground and pound.
Con controlling the position.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Con is keeping the position for now.
Belly won't allow Con to get back to his feet.
Belly controlling from the top position.
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Con is retaining full guard.
Con has his hands on Belly's head, controlling the position.
Con wants to improve his position but instead Belly has moved into half guard. #T2#
Belly is keen to just control but Con is a slippery customer.
Con is trying to control but can't.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Con is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belly works his way into full mount!
Con is in all sorts of trouble here.
Belly trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3##SUB#
Belly looking to secure an arm triangle but Con defends it well. #SUB#
Belly wants to finish this one by submission but Con is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Belly. #SU#
Belly is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Belly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Con displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belly throws out the jab.
Belly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belly.
Belly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Con thuds a left hand into Belly's body.
Con blocks a jab.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belly misses with a few strikes there.
Con avoids the head kick by Belly. #T4#
Con dips to his left and cracks Belly with an uppercut!
Belly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Belly throws a nice looking combination but Con bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belly misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con misses with a looping left.
Belly throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Belly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch lands to the side of Con 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Con.
Con moves into range and connects with a jab.
Con slips under a jab.
Belly misses with a body shot.
Con misses with a hook. Belly ducked under it nicely.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Con lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belly at a distance.
Con blocks a jab.
A big right from Con misses.
Belly connects with a nice looking 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 Jello Belly 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Belly is just out of range.
Belly lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Con avoids a punch combination nicely.
A. Mere Con has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Belly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Belly drives through and clinches with Con against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
A short uppercut from Con.
Con tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Belly.
Belly blocks a body shot from Con.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Con scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Con.
Belly takes a shot to the head.
Con tries a body shot but Belly blocks it.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Belly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Con is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Belly tries to pull guard but Con won't allow it.
Con tries a body shot but Belly blocks it.
Belly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Con has a couple of punches blocked by Belly.
Belly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belly tries to pull guard but Con forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Con tries a body shot but Belly blocks it.
Belly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Con just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Belly is trying to pull guard but Con has him pressed against the ropes.
Belly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Con.
A short right from Con on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Con as the two fighters clinch.
A. Mere Con seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Con gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belly.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land. #T2#
Con lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belly backwards.
Belly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Con prevents it.
Con can't find room to land a body shot as Belly controls the action.
Con goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
A short right from Con on the inside.
Con can't find room to land a body shot as Belly controls the action.
Belly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Con just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Con lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belly blocks an uppercut.
Con scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belly tries to score a body lock takedown but Con shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Con scores with a hook to the body.
Con lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belly backwards.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Belly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con has a couple of punches blocked by Belly. #T3#
Con lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Con misses with a body punch. #BC#
Belly breaks from the clinch.
Con tests Belly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con misses the jab.
Con swings for the body but Belly moves out of range.
Con slips a jab and a cross from Belly.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Con there.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con slips under a jab from Belly.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Con.
Con moves away from the strike by Belly.
A. Mere Con seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belly throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belly misses with a two punch combination.
Con works Belly's body with a nice hook.
Con changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belly throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Con connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Belly moves out of range as Con strikes.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belly.
Con scores with a one two! Belly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Con drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Belly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Belly.
Belly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Con throws out a loose jab but Belly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belly misses with a lunging right hand
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for A. Mere Con!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for A. Mere Con!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for A. Mere Con!

A. Mere Con wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious A. Mere Con thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jello Belly was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm hungry'.

Event: BE 11: Kruglov vs Arnason
Date: Jun 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Smashotti moves into the clinch.
Smashotti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Con smiles and moves away.
Con swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Con circles away from the clinch attempt
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smashotti walks into a straight right hand from Con.#CL#
Smashotti darts in and clinches Con up against the ropes.#BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti throws a series of punches but Con moves out of range.
Con connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smashotti wants to clinch.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Con swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Con misses with a straight right.
Smashotti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smashotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Smashotti wants to clinch.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Con throws out a powerful jab.
Smashotti moves away from the strike by Con. #CL#
Smashotti gets a clinch.
Smashotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Con backwards.
Con has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Con has a couple of punches blocked by Smashotti.
Con misses with a body punch.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smashotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Con.
Con tries a body shot but Smashotti blocks it. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch. #T2#
Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smashotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Smashotti rushes Con and presses him up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con throws a head punch that misses.
Smashotti lands a right hand.
Smashotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smashotti trying to land knees to the body.
Smashotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smashotti prevents a body shot from Con. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Con swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smashotti moves in looking to clinch but Con pushes him off.
Smashotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smashotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smashotti throws a right and a left that Con avoids nicely.
Smashotti darts in trying to clinch
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Con swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Con! But no joy.
Con connects with the punch.
Smashotti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con ducks right into an uppercut from Smashotti.
Smashotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Smashotti tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Smashotti is just out of range.
Smashotti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Con there.
Con throws a shot to the body.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Con swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smashotti.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Con takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Con circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smashotti throws a series of strikes that have Con backpedaling.
Con throws a good cross that connects.
Smashotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smashotti walks into a jab.
Smashotti tries to clinch up but Con circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Con does no damage.
Smashotti is looking to clinch but Con is avoiding it.
Smashotti connects with a crisp jab.
Smashotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smashotti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Con takes one to the side of the head.
Con keeps the fight on the outside.
Smashotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smashotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smashotti tries to clinch
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T5#
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Smashotti forces Con back against the ropes and clinches.
Smashotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Con lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smashotti swinging wildly here.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Con throws the left hand but Smashotti avoids the punch easily.
Smashotti misses with a few strikes there.
Smashotti tries to clinch up but Con circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smashotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Con misses with a looping left.
Smashotti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Con dodges the punch combination from Smashotti.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Smashotti throws a right and a left that Con avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T6#
Smashotti moves to clinch but Con breaks away
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smashotti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Con takes one to the side of the head.
Con is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smashotti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Con connects with a crisp jab.
Con connects with a body shot that sends Smashotti's belly button to the back.
Smashotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Smashotti misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Con scores with a four punch combination!
Con throws a looping overhand right but Smashotti ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Smashotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Con lands a jab.
Con lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smashotti at a distance.
Smashotti ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Smashotti misses with a hook.
Con connects with a right hand. Smashotti shakes it off.#T7#
Smashotti misses with a body shot.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smashotti.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Con swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smashotti wants to clinch.
Con connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smashotti wants to clinch
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Con throws a body punch but Smashotti moves out of range.
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Smashotti dodges the punch combination from Con. #T8#
Smashotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smashotti throws a series of punches but Con moves out of range.
Con lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smashotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Con ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smashotti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashotti tries to clinch there but Con circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smashotti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Smashotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Smashotti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Con throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smashotti.
Smashotti is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice body punch from Con.
Smashotti moves to clinch but Con breaks away
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smashotti takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Smashotti gets a clinch. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti fails with an attempt to clinch. #T9#
Con connects with a crisp jab.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con moves out of range.
Con misses with an uppercut. Smashotti saw that one coming.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Smashotti with a jab.
Smashotti lands with a nice combination. Con backs away looking to recover.
Con lands a slapping body shot.
Smashotti misses with a few strikes there.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con dodges the punch combination from Smashotti.
Con dips to his left and cracks Smashotti with an uppercut!
Smashotti throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con 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!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smashotti misses with a combination
and Con counters with a right hand to the body.
Con misses with a straight left.
Smashotti takes one on the button.#CL#
Smashotti clinches up with Con and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A. Mere Con seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smashotti wants to clinch
and Con counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Con unleashes a big counter combination but Smashotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Smashotti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smashotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Con looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Con avoids a punch combination nicely.
Con works Smashotti's body with a nice hook.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con tests Smashotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smashotti misses with a straight right.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Smashotti moves forwards but Con connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Con connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smashotti. Smashotti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smashotti tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Con on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Smashotti misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Smashotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Con! But no joy.
Smashotti is looking to clinch but Con is avoiding it.
Smashotti throws a combination. Con tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smashotti staying out of range there.
Con scores with a jab to the body.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smashotti manages to avoid it.
Smashotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Lorenzo Smashotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Con throws a jab when Smashotti was well out of range.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Smashotti.
Smashotti is looking to clinch but Con is avoiding it.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smashotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
Con connects with a nice looking jab.
Smashotti wants to clinch up but Con keeps it at a distance.
Smashotti is looking to clinch but Con is avoiding it.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Con swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it. #T2#
Smashotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Con.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Smashotti throws a right and a left that Con avoids nicely.
Smashotti ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Smashotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Con throws the left hand but Smashotti avoids the punch easily.
Smashotti cracks a nice hook into Con's ribs.
Smashotti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Con lands with a cross.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Smashotti with a hook.
Smashotti throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smashotti looks to land a combination but Con avoids it well.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Smashotti ducks down to avoid it.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Smashotti slips a straight right by Con.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smashotti.
Smashotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Con connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smashotti scrambles back to his feet.
Con throws out a loose jab but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Donk. Con catches Smashotti right on the button with a cross.
Con misses with a double jab.
Smashotti slips a jab from Con.#CL#
Con gets tackled into the ropes by Smashotti. Smashotti maintains the clinch.
Con can't find room to land a body shot as Smashotti controls the action.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Smashotti avoids it by throwing Con back against the ropes.
Smashotti blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smashotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Con feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smashottis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Con.#T4#
Smashotti misses with a wild body shot.
Con takes a swing at Smashotti's ribcage but misses.
Con keeps the fight on the outside.
Smashotti takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Smashotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Con looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Smashotti does no damage.
Smashotti tries to clinch there but Con circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smashotti wants to clinch up but Con keeps it at a distance.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
Smashotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smashotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Smashotti ducks down to avoid it.
Smashotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smashotti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Con finds it's way round the side to connect with Smashotti's head.
Con misses with a hook.
Con swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.#T5#
Smashotti wants to clinch.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
Smashotti staying out of range there.
Con throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smashotti.
Nice shot by Con.
Smashotti takes one to the chin there.
Smashotti wants to clinch up but Con keeps it at a distance.
Smashotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smashotti looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Smashotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smashotti moves in looking to clinch but Con pushes him off.
Con throws a hook but Smashotti blocks it.
Smashotti misses with the combination.
Smashotti ducks under a wild hook from Con.#T6#
Con lands a glancing blow to the side of Smashotti's head.
Smashotti misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Smashotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Con throws a hook but Smashotti avoids it easily.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smashotti tries to clinch up but Con circles away and keeps his distance.
Smashotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Smashotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smashotti.
A countering left hand to the body from Con misses.#CL#
Smashotti clinches up against the ropes.
Con working aggressively here.
Smashotti lands with a short shot to the head.
Smashotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Con gets through Smashotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smashotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Con lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Con misses with the head strike. #T7#
Con tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smashotti's elbow.
A short uppercut from Con.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Smashotti avoids it by throwing Con back against the ropes.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smashotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Con misses with some punches. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smashotti ducks under a wild hook from Con.#CL#
Smashotti gets a clinch.
A short right from Con.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Con misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Con doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T8##BC#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smashotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Con connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smashotti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smashotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Con jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Smashotti misses.
Con thuds his right hand into Smashotti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Smashotti looks to land a combination but Con avoids it well.
Smashotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Con swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smashotti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smashotti tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T9#
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Con scores with a jab to the body.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smashotti.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smashotti has time to react.
Smashotti slips under a jab from Con.
Smashotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smashotti tries to clinch up but Con circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Con on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Con throws out a loose jab but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Con circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smashotti is looking to clinch but Con is avoiding it.
Con has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Con looks to land a right hand but Smashotti moved out of range.
Smashotti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Con connects with a nice looking jab.
Con moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smashotti throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smashotti swinging wildly here.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Con swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smashotti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Smashotti's shoulder, as Smashotti tries to avoid the shot.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con moves out of range.
Con misses the jab.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con moves out of range.
Smashotti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Con's head backwards.
Con scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Con slips a jab and a cross from Smashotti.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con moves out of range.
Smashotti misses with a two punch combination.
Smashotti moves to clinch but Con breaks away
and Smashotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smashotti slips a straight right by Con.#CL#
Smashotti closes the distance and clinches.
Smashotti tries to pull guard but Con won't allow it. #T1#
Smashotti wants to stall.
Smashotti blocks a body shot from Con. #BC#
Smashotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Con looks to throw the jab but Smashotti is out of range.
Smashotti lands with a shot to the body.
Con lands a really nice looking cross but Smashotti seems unphased.
Smashotti throws a series of punches but Con avoids them all with ease.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Smashotti is just out of range.
Smashotti tests Con's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Con swings for the body but Smashotti moves out of range.
Smashotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Con scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Con.#T2#
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smashotti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smashotti throws a combination that misses
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Con showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smashotti.
Con thuds a left hand into Smashotti's body.
Con throws a jab when Smashotti was well out of range.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smashotti.
Con thuds a left hand into Smashotti's body.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Smashotti lands a two punch combo.
Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smashotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smashotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smashotti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smashotti misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Smashotti slips under a jab from Con.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Smashotti.
Smashotti darts in trying to clinch
and Smashotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smashotti misses with a few strikes there.
Smashotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smashotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Smashotti slips a jab and a cross from Con.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Con throws out a counter right but Smashotti avoids it with no problem.
Con dodges the punch combination from Smashotti.
Con scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Smashotti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smashotti tries to bum rush Con with a series of wild strikes but Con uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smashotti takes one on the button.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smashotti.
Con throws a right hand that Smashotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Smashotti also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Con throws a hook but Smashotti avoids it easily.
Smashotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Con misses.
Smashotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smashotti throws a series of strikes that have Con backpedaling.
Con scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smashotti doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Smashotti misses.
Smashotti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Con. #T5#
Con looks to land a left hand but Smashotti moved out of range nicely.
Smashotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smashotti scores with a punch to the head.
Con scores with a sloppy right hand. Smashotti should have avoided that one.
Smashotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Smashotti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smashotti walks into a straight right hand from Con.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Con connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smashotti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Con drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Smashotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smashotti.
Con 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!
Smashotti connects with a body shot.#CL#
Smashotti has Con up against the ropes in a clinch. #T6#
Con blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land. #BC#
Smashotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Con has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smashotti finds it's way round the side to connect with Con's head.
Con swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Con tests Smashotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smashotti wants to clinch.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smashotti has time to react.#T7#
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Con throws a counter combo.
Smashotti misses with a series of wild punches.
Smashotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Smashotti. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Con.
Con swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Con appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Smashotti. Those never looked like landing.
Con dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smashotti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smashotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smashotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smashotti tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T8#
Con lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smashotti misses with a two punch combination.
Con misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smashotti wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Con! But no joy.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Con.
Smashotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smashotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Smashotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smashotti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smashotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Smashotti moves away and avoids it.
Con lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Smashotti's shoulder, as Smashotti tries to avoid the shot. #T9#
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Con falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smashotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Con throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smashotti.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Smashotti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smashotti moves away from the strike by Con.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con moves out of range.
Smashotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Con.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smashotti.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Con listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Smashotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lorenzo Smashotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Con scores with a jab. Smashotti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Smashotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Con 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for A. Mere Con!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for A. Mere Con!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for A. Mere Con!

A. Mere Con wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, A. Mere Con thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BE 9: Smithers vs Chunks 2
Date: May 22, 2024

#R1#
Foley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Foley pushes Con up against the ropes in a clinch.
Con lands with a short shot to the head.
Foley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Con is keeping busy.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Foley.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land. #BC2#
Foley manages to break the clinch.
Con lands an overhand right.
Foley misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Con scores with a jab.
Con throws out a powerful jab.
Con slips a straight right by Foley.
Con lands with a hook. Foley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con lands a nice hook to Foley's body. Foley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Con slips a jab from Foley.
Foley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
Foley avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
A big left from Foley misses.
Foley lands a jab to the head.
Foley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Con lands the left hand.
Foley lands a nice hook to Con's body. Con takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Foley lands a nice shot to the body.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foley moves away.
Foley defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foley! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Foley misses
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Foley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con throws a body punch but Foley moves out of range.
Con throws out a loose jab but Foley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Foley moves out of range as Con strikes.
Con throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Con is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Foley slips the punch.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Foley moves away and avoids it.
Foley misses with a body shot.
Foley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foley missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con misses with a hook
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Foley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Con is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Con misses with a hook
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
Foley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Foley moves away and avoids it.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Foley slips the punch.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foley lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Foley misses with a wild body shot.
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
Con falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foley.
Con throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
Foley throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Con tries to keep at a distance but Foley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foley trying to control the position but instead, Con has worked for underhooks and has pushed Foley into the ropes.
Foley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foley prevents a body shot from Con.
Foley blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Con swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foley is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Foley stalling.
Con misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Con tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Foley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Con makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Con being controlled against the ropes.
Con has a couple of punches blocked by Foley.
Foley prevents a body shot from Con.
Foley slows down the pace here.
Con has a couple of punches blocked by Foley. #T5#
Con misses with a punch to the body.
Foley looking to stall.
Foley missing with knees to the body.
Foley looking to stall.
Con misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Foley looking to stall.
Foley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Axel Foley.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Foley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Con connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Foley scrambles back to his feet.
Con swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foley stuns Con with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Con looks to land a right hand but Foley moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Foley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Foley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foley throws a good cross that connects.
Con throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Con takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Foley.
Con missing with a left hand there. Foley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Foley.
Con swings for the body but Foley moves out of range.
Foley scores with the left hand. Con knows he should have avoided that one.
Foley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T7#
Con moves away from the strike by Foley.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Foley ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Con takes one to the chin there.
Con throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
It seemed like Foley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foley was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foley.
Con lands with a cross.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range.
Con misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Foley.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foley moves away.
Con misses with a straight left.
Con throws the left hand but Foley avoids the punch easily.
Con misses with a right hand
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand. #T8#
Con doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Con lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con missing with a left hand there. Foley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con throws a right hand that misses
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Con stuns Foley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Foley throws a hook but Con avoids it easily.
Foley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Con.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Con misses with a hook. Foley ducked under it nicely.
Foley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Foley takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Foley throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Foley looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.#T9#
Foley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.
Con looks to land a left hand but Foley moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Con scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Foley lands a glancing blow to the side of Con's head.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Foley.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Foley misses with a body shot.
Con is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Con throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Con misses with a hook
and Foley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con misses with a right hand
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Con gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Axel Foley 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##CL2#
Foley closes the distance and pushes Con back into the ropes.
Foley is looking to control Con's arms but Con gets an underhook and turns him. Now Foley has his back to the ropes.
Con lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foley backwards. #BC2#
Foley breaks from the clinch.
Foley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Con is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Foley.
Con throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Con.
Con throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Con sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con throws a combination that misses
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Foley.
Con throws a lazy uppercut
and Foley counters with a left to the body.
Con with a hook.#T1#
Con uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Foley looks to throw the jab but Con is out of range.
Con throwing a counter right hand but Foley manages to avoid it.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Foley defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Foley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Foley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Con misses with a left hand
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foley.
Foley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Con throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
Foley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Con.
Con throws out a loose jab but Foley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Con works over Foley's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Foley lands a lovely overhand right.
Con looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Con swats away the attempt to clinch by Foley.
Foley misses with the combination.
Foley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab from Con.
Con staying out of range there.
Foley tries to move into range but Con moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Foley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Con throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Con throws a poor cross that misses
letting Foley counter with a right hand. #T3#
Con is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Foley slips a jab from Con.
Con misses with a looping left.
Con misses with a right hand
and Foley counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Con as he connects with a hook.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Foley misses with a left hand
and Con counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Foley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Foley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foley cracks Con with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Foley looks to throw the jab but Con is out of range.
Foley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
A nice side step and Foley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Con misses with a left hand
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foley throws a nice looking combination but Con bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Foley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Con misses with a lunging right hand
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
Con looks to land a left hand but Foley moved out of range nicely.
Foley jabs Con right on the nose. Con blinks but takes it well.
Con avoids the body shot from Foley.
Con closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Foley slips a straight right by Con.
Con takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Axel Foley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Con misses with an uppercut
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Foley misses with a straight right.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Foley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Foley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Foley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Foley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T5#
Foley lands a nice shot that snaps Con's head back.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Con misses with a left hand
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
Con getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Foley misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Foley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Foley counters with a left to the body.
Foley is looking to clinch.
Con fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Foley slips the punch.
Con works the jab nicely.
Con throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Foley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foley tries to clinch up but Con circles away and keeps his distance.#T6#
Con loads up on a big right hand but Foley slips the punch.
It seemed like Foley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foley.
Foley lands with a right hand.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
Con lands with an uppercut that bounces Foley off the ropes and back into range.
Con works Foley's body with a nice hook.
Foley scores with a shot to the body.
Foley cracks Con with a good jab.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foley! But no joy.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Foley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Con at a distance.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
Con throws out a loose jab but Foley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foley needs to keep his hands up - Con had a free shot at his head there.#T7#
A jab from Con misses.
Foley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con lands with a shot to the body.
Con throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Foley throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foley.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foley manages to avoid it.
Foley loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
Con throws an off balance right hand
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Foley throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Foley misses.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Con misses with a hook
and Foley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foley moves away from the strike by Con.
Foley scores with a shot to the body. #T8#
Foley throws a series of punches but Con avoids them all with ease.
Con went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Foley fails to land with a series of punches.
Con is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Foley, as that shot connected.
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!
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foley misses with a wild body shot.
Con misses with an uppercut. Foley saw that one coming.
Foley throws a jab when Con was well out of range.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Con throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
Foley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con throws a hook but Foley avoids it easily.
Foley avoids the body shot from Con. #T9#
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Con.
Foley scores with a hook.
Con displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
Foley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foley has time to react.
Foley misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Foley throws a right hand that misses
and Con counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Foley throws a jab when Con was well out of range.
Foley misses with a hook.
Con throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Foley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Foley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Con throws a series of punches but Foley moves out of range.
No joy there for Con, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Con with a nice cross.
Con slips a jab from Foley.
Con rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Foley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Foley misses.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Con.
Foley lands a body shot.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foley moves away.#T1#
Con throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
Con takes a swing at Foley's ribcage but misses.
Foley throws a jab when Con was well out of range.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foley on the side of the head.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Foley moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Foley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Foley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Con misses with a hook. Foley ducked under it nicely.
Foley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Con in his tracks. #CL2#
Foley moves into range and clinches up with Con.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con. #T2#
Foley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Con misses with a punch to the body.
Foley connects with a knee 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!
Con tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Con swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Con as Foley tries to tie him up.
Foley holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Foley looking to throw knees to the head but Con is blocking nicely.
Foley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Foley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foley moves away from the strike by Con.
Foley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Con walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Foley blocks a jab.
Foley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Foley throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foley misses with the combination.
Foley moves in looking to clinch but Con pushes him off.
Foley misses with a straight right.
Con throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Con throws a poor cross that misses
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Foley misses the target.
Con misses with a straight left.
Foley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Con misses.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Foley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Foley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Foley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Con throws out a loose jab but Foley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Foley slips the punch.
Foley throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Foley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Foley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Foley connects with a nice looking jab.
Foley tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Con misses with a left hand
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con lands with a straight right. Foley didn't see that one coming.#T5#
A swing and a miss from Con.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A. Mere Con has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foley throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Con jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Foley misses with a shot to the body
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Con defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Con misses its target.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Foley misses the target.
Con misses with a looping left.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foley lands a slapping body shot.
Con misses with a looping left.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T6#
Con jabs. That one connects to the head 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!
Con staying out of range there.
Con throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foley stuns Con with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Con throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
Con on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Foley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Foley 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.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foley.
Foley throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con looks to throw the jab but Foley is out of range.
Foley throws out a counter right but Con avoids it with no problem.
Foley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foley staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Foley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.#T7#
Foley slips a jab from Con.
Foley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Foley's shoulder, as Foley tries to avoid the shot.
Foley throws a hook but Con avoids it easily.
Con slips a jab from Foley.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
A big left from Foley misses.
Con darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Con tries to bum rush Foley with a series of wild strikes but Foley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Foley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Foley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con moves out of range as Foley strikes.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Con sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Foley misses.
Foley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Con misses.
Foley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Con stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T8#
Con takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foley.
A big right from Foley misses.
Foley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Con avoids a punch combination nicely.
Con was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axel Foley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Foley's shoulder, as Foley 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Foley misses the target.
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Foley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Con throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Foley counters with a series of strikes. Con will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice jab there from Foley.
Foley avoids the body shot from Con. #T9#
Foley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Con misses with a lunging right hand
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
Con rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Con swings away with a body shot that misses
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
Foley moves forwards but Con connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Foley misses with a series of wild punches.
Foley throws a body shot but no joy.
Con circles away from the clinch attempt.
Con throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
Con throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Foley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Bandini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Con swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Bandini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Bandini moves away from the strike by Con. #TD2#
Bandini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Con on his heels. He'll look to pass Con's guard now, I'm sure.
Bandini wants to pass the guard but Con is keeping the position.
Con 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.
Con keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Con is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Con is retaining full guard.
Bandini keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Bandini trying to control but Con is working from the bottom.
Bandini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Con is keeping the position for now.
Con looking for a sweep. Not yet Con, not yet.
Bandini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Con 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.
Con keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Con.
Bandini slips under a jab.#T2##TD2#
Bandini looking to score a takedown here. Con is defending well but Bandini drives through and ends up in Con's guard.

Con is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Bandini presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Bandini has Con pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bandini pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Con tumbling to the mat - Bandini dives into Con's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bandini wants to control from the top but Con keeps moving.
Bandini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Con swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Con manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Con wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Con defends easily. #SUB2#
Con sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Bandini doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Con paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Bandini - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Bandini!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthew Bandini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Machine
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Bronco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Con throws a hook but Bronco avoids it easily.
Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronco works Con's body with a nice hook.
Bronco blocks a jab.
Bronco wants to clinch.
Bronco doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Bronco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Con circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Bronco moves away and avoids it.
Con looks to land a left hand but Bronco moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Bronco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronco.
Bronco looks for a takedown but Con sprawls well.
Bronco jabs Con to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Con misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Con works over Bronco's head and body with a nice combination.
Con takes a swing at Bronco's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Bronco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con counters with a straight right hand.
Bronco scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Con misses.
Bronco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Con sprawls and moves away.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Bronco moves away and avoids it.
Bronco misses with an uppercut
letting Con counter with a right hand.
Con stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Con lands a jab to the head.
Con slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Con misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con avoids the body shot from Bronco.
A little jabbing left from Con on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Con takes a jab right on the kisser.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronco moves in looking to clinch but Con pushes him off.
Bronco looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Bronco moves in looking to clinch but Con pushes him off.
Con works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Con.
Bronco tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A. Mere Con is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronco scores with a jab. Con acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bronco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bronco.
Con tries to buck Bronco off but Bronco is having none of it.
Bronco tries to score with some ground and pound. Con controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bronco misses with the ground and pound.
Bronco misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bronco working away.#T3#
Con is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Con's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bronco wants to control but Con is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bronco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Con is looking for a sweep.
Con is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bronco off and has taken his back!
Con is not going to allow Bronco to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Con controlling from the back.
Bronco turns into Con and is now in his guard.
Con avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronco 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.
Con keeping full guard, as Bronco tries to pass.
Bronco is in close to Con's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bronco trying to control but Con is working from the bottom.
Bronco 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.
Con looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bronco is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronco is just out of range.
Bronco tries to close the distance and clinch but Con swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronco just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronco lands a really nice looking cross but Con seems unphased.
Bronco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Con has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronco thuds his right hand into Con's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Bronco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronco misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Bronco misses with a takedown attempt - Con sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco lands a nice shot that snaps Con's head back.
A big right from Bronco misses.
Con appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Con with a nice cross.
Bronco swings for the body but Con moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Bronco closes the distance and clinches.
Con lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Con lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronco backwards.
Bronco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Con scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Bronco blocking some punches. #TD#
Bronco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Con looking to pass the guard.
Bronco wants to improve his position but instead Con has moved into half guard.
Bronco wants to improve his position but Con is controlling well.
Johnny Bronco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Con is thwarting Bronco's attempts to control the position.
Con sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Bronco is trying to control but can't.
Con wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bronco keeps working.
Bronco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bronco trying to control here. #SUB#
Bronco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Con pulls his head out easily.
Con controlling the action here.
Con is looking to take a break and control but Bronco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Con slows the pace down in half guard.
Bronco is trying to control but can't.
Bronco wants to get back to full guard.
Bronco is positioning himself well to prevent Con advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronco is looking to clinch.
Con misses with a straight right.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con throws a hook to the side of Bronco's head but Bronco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronco walks into a left hand.
Bronco throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bronco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bronco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Con tries to avoid it but Bronco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Con to the ground. Con escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Bronco misses with a straight left.
Con lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronco off the cage and back into range.
Bronco throws a body shot but no joy.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronco defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Bronco walks into a left hand.
Con connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bronco swings widly with a right hand
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronco lands with a right hand.
Con throws a hook but Bronco avoids it easily.
Bronco misses with a body punch
letting Con counter with a right hand.
Con slips a jab from Bronco.
Nice defenses there by Bronco.#CL#
Bronco moves into the clinch.
Con lands a body punch in the clinch.
Con lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronco misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Con.
Con throws a hook to the side of Bronco's head but Bronco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Bronco clinches up against the cage.
Bronco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Con gets through Bronco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronco misses with the head strike.
Con scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bronco can't find room to land a body shot as Con controls the action.
Bronco blocks an uppercut.
Bronco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Con smiles and moves away.
Con looks to land a right hand but Bronco moved out of range.
Bronco misses with a looping right.
Con throws out a counter right but Bronco avoids it with no problem.
Bronco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bronco shoots in but Con avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Con throws a body punch but Bronco moves out of range.
Con with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bronco to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con lands a really nice looking cross but Bronco seems unphased.
Con 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.#T1#
Bronco misses the jab.
Con keeps the fight on the outside.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Bronco.
Con lands a body shot.
Con lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Con.
Con misses with a looping left.
A big right from Bronco misses.
Con smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Con scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bronco misses the shot to the body.
Con has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Con but Con pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Con looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Bronco clinches with his opponent.
Bronco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Con pushes Bronco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bronco.
Con has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bronco seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Con can turn it around.#T2#
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Bronco drags the fight down to the ground.
Con controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Con stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Con content to stall in guard here.
Con trying to control but Bronco is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bronco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bronco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Con 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. #SUB#
Bronco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Con controlling from the top position.
Con preventing the sweep.
Con is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bronco is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Con slips a straight right by Bronco.
Con now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Con scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronco is just out of range.
Bronco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Con with a nice cross.
Bronco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Con tries to avoid it but Bronco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Con to the ground. Con escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Con scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnny Bronco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronco slips under a jab from Con.#CL#
Bronco moves into the clinch.
Con misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Bronco jumps guard. #SUB#
Bronco is looking for a triangle but Con pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bronco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Con is aware though and is defending well.
Con is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Con's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Con 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Benedetti
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Con works Alaska's body with a nice hook.
Con slips a straight right by Alaska.
Con throws a body punch but Alaska moves out of range.
Alaska misses with a straight left.
Alaska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Alaska swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Alaska connects with a body shot.
Alaska slips under a jab from Con.
Alaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Alaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Con lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Alaska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Alaska stuns Con with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alaska connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaska ducks under a wild hook from Con.
A little jabbing left from Alaska on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.
Alaska connects with a crisp jab.
Con tests Alaska's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Con lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Con lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Con takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaska works the jab nicely.
Alaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Alaska is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Con with a body shot.
Alaska connects with a crisp jab.
Alaska digs a good body shot into Con's ribs.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con needs to keep his hands up - Alaska had a free shot at his head there.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alaska lands a lovely overhand right.
Con lunges at Alaska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alaska's hand.
Alaska looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.#T2#
Alaska takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Con was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con looks to land a left hand but Alaska moved out of range nicely.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alaska darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Alaska scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Con rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alaska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Nice defenses there by Alaska.
Alaska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Con rather than just go for the knockout.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Alaska is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Con had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alaska takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alaska has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Con lands with an uppercut that bounces Alaska off the cage and back into range.
Alaska scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Con sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Alaska lands a right hook to the body.
Con throws a hook to the side of Alaska's head but Alaska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con lands with a straight right. Alaska didn't see that one coming.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Alaska moves away and avoids it.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaska throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Alaska scores with a shot to the body.
Alaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
Alaska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Con stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Con throws a body punch but Alaska moves out of range.
Alaska throws out a counter right but Con avoids it with no problem.
Alaska looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Alaska slips under a jab from Con.
Alaska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaska with a jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Con lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alaska misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Alaska.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alaska.
A little feinted left hand from Con on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaska walks into a stiff left hand from Con.
Alaska throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Con misses.
Alaska throws out a counter right but Con avoids it with no problem.
Alaska takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con moves out of range as Alaska strikes.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con ducks right into an uppercut from Alaska.
Alaska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Alaska dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alaska cracks a nice hook into Con's ribs.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richie Alaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Alaska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Con throws a hook but Alaska avoids it easily.
Con defending well as Alaska loads up on a big left hand.
Con takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alaska on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alaska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alaska throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con throws a jab when Alaska was well out of range.
Con 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Con, as that shot connected.
Con misses the jab.
Alaska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska ducks under a wild hook from Con.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Con might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Con clobbers Alaska with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Alaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alaska doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaska is just out of range.
Alaska connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Con's hands.
Alaska cracks a nice hook into Con's ribs.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Alaska.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Con takes a swing at Alaska's ribcage but misses.
Con takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Alaska moves away from the strike by Con.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alaska! But no joy.
Con takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Con swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alaska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alaska lands a slapping body shot.
Alaska looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaska defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Alaska slips the punch.
Con moves away from the strike by Alaska.
Con throws a shot to the body.
Con scores with a decent looking hook.
Con lands a jab to the head.
Alaska takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Con throwing a counter right hand but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Con's corner calls for a 1-2. Con obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alaska slips a straight right by Con.
Alaska throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alaska scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Con misses.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Con misses with a left hand
and Alaska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Alaska swings for the body but Con moves out of range. #T3#
Con doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Alaska slips the punch.
Alaska misses the jab.
Alaska throws a jab when Con was well out of range.
Con blocks a jab.
Con throws out a powerful jab.
Con dips to his left and cracks Alaska with an uppercut!
Alaska misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Alaska. Beautiful body shot.
Alaska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Con coming out on top.
Alaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Con tests Alaska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Alaska swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Con misses with a straight right. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaska takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Alaska misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Con.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Con on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Alaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Alaska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alaska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Con connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alaska misses with a jab to the body
enabling Con to counter with a crisp jab.
Alaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Alaska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Alaska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaska throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Alaska slips a jab from Con.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Alaska misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alaska scores with a sloppy right hand. Con should have avoided that one.
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 A. Mere Con 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Alaska misses with an uppercut.
Con lands a glancing blow to the side of Alaska's head.
Alaska connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Con.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Alaska jabs Con to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alaska digs a good hook to Con's body.
Alaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
A big left from Alaska misses.
Alaska throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alaska.
Alaska defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Con.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Good exchange - Con coming out on top.#T1#
Alaska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Con throws the left hand but Alaska avoids the punch easily.
Alaska connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Alaska moves away and avoids it.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alaska swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Alaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con missing with a left hand there. Alaska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alaska scores with a jab.
Con bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alaska connects with a jab.
Con is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alaska misses with a hook.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaska moves out of range as Con strikes.
Alaska lands a jab to the head.
Con avoids the body shot from Alaska. #T2#
Con 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!
Con throws a hook but Alaska blocks it.
Alaska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Alaska misses its intended target.
Con slips under a jab from Alaska.
Alaska throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alaska.
Con throws out a loose jab but Alaska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alaska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Con has time to react.
Con missing with a left hand there. Alaska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alaska stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Con takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alaska slips a straight right by Con.
Con misses with a looping right.
Con misses with a lunging right hand
and Alaska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Alaska throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Con misses the jab.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaska walks into a stiff left hand from Con.
Con throws a jab when Alaska was well out of range.
Alaska throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Con misses.
Alaska let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alaska looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Alaska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Con works Alaska's body with a nice hook.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Con takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Alaska throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Con on the side of the head. #T4#
Alaska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Con scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alaska doesn't seem bothered though.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.
A left and a right from Con both land. Nice combination.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Con misses with a looping right.
Alaska throws out a counter right but Con avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Alaska. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alaska.
A jab from Con misses.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Alaska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaska paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaska throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.
Alaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richie Alaska.
Well Alaska 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Richie Alaska!

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Materlak
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronco.
Bronco lands a really nice looking cross but Con seems unphased.
Bronco looks to throw the jab but Con is out of range.
Bronco staying out of range there.
Bronco throws out a counter right but Con avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Bronco has closed the distance and engaged Con in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Con.
Con tries to work over Bronco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronco.
Bronco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Con misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronco tries to pull guard but Con won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Con.
Bronco lands with a short shot to the head.
Bronco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Con.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Con.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Con lands a right hand.
Bronco tries to pull guard but Con holds him up against the cage and eventually Bronco drops back down to his feet.
Bronco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Con throws a head punch that misses.
Bronco tries to pull guard but Con forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A. Mere Con has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.#T1#
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Con doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronco tries to pull guard but Con won't allow it. #TD2#
Bronco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Con is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bronco has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Con is looking to defend but Bronco has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Con! Bronco pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Con taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Bronco!
Johnny Bronco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1025 Wilfred v Milo
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Con.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Con blocks a head kick by Lee.
Con staying out of range there.
Con takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Lee throws a head kick but Con moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Con swinging wildly here.
Con blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Con steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Con moves out of range easily.
Con lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee slips a jab from Con.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Con's head.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Lee staying out of range there.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Con looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Con.
A big left from Con misses.
Nice straight punches there by Con. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Con.
Con steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a head kick but Con moves out of range.
Con looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Con avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Con with a body shot.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Con is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
Con throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Con jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Lee jabs at Con's body.
Con is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Con. Those never looked like landing.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Lee throws a fast counter high kick but Con manages to duck under it in time.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Con rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Con fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Con scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab from Con.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a head kick that Con semi-blocks.
Con throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Con throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Con moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Con misses with a looping left.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
That's time! Con's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lee lands a nice hook to Con's body. Con takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Con blocks a leg kick.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Con blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Con staying out of range there.
Con throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lee misses with a kick to the body
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick from Lee lands but Con takes it in his stride.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Lee walks into a jab.
Con misses with a straight left.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
Lee throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Lee slips a jab from Con.
Con throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Con falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Con's head.#T2#
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Con.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Con moves out of range easily.
Con connects with a crisp jab.
Con is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Con checks a leg kick.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Con moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Con cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee digs a good hook to Con's body.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Con throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee throws a head kick but Con moves out of range.
Con scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Lee cracks Con with an open hand slap.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Con dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Con scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Con fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Con moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Con had a free shot at his head there.
Lee misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.#T4#
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
A cross from Con lands.
A. Mere Con is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Con is looking for a counter combo.
Lee moves forwards but Con connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Con looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Con dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Con closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Con scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Con looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Con moves out of range easily.
Con fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Con misses its target.
Nice shot by Con.
Con lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Con.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Con takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Con misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Lee tests Con's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Jeff Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Con moves out of range easily.
Con scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Con bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Con misses.
Con throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Con's head.
Con is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Con lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Con. Those never looked like landing.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Con throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee. #T2#
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Con swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Con checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Con has got the better of the exchanges.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee throws a head kick but Con moves out of range.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Con sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Con avoids it this time.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Con lands a lovely overhand right.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Con cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Con moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick. #T3#
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Con keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee throws a head kick but Con moves out of range.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheers as Con lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Con looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws a low kick but Con avoids it.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Con throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Con digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Con scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Con throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Con with a nice cross.
Lee misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Lee 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!
Con throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Con avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Con misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee counters with a body kick.
Con keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee throws a head kick that Con semi-blocks.
Con moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Con.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a push kick but Con slaps the foot to one side.
Con dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Con.

And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Con 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Storm vs Furioto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Rahman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Con cracks Rahman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by Rahman's head coaches at Island Kings Lua MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rahman slips under a jab from Con.
Rahman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Con looks to land a left hand but Rahman moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Con does no damage.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman moves away from the strike by Con.
Con fails to land with a series of punches.
Con misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con digs a good hook to Rahman's body.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Rahman ducks down to avoid it.
Rahman wants to slow Con down by chopping away at his legs.
Rahman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Con misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rahman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Con misses with a right hand
and Rahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Con misses with a left hand
and Rahman counters with a straight right hand.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Con lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Con lands the left hand.
Rahman slips a straight right by Con.
Rahman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Con.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con thuds a left hand into Rahman's body.
Rahman moves out of range as Con strikes.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman. #T2#
Con misses with a left hand
and Rahman counters with a good low kick that Con was not able to check.
Con lands with an uppercut that bounces Rahman off the cage and back into range.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con cracks Rahman with an open hand slap.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Con swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Con throws the left hand but Rahman avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rahman misses its target.
Rahman lands a really nice looking cross but Con seems unphased.
Rahman misses with an uppercut
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Con scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Con misses the jab.
Rahman is looking to counter the offense by Con and move into the clinch.
Rahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Rahman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Rahman scores with a hook.
Rahman wants to clinch.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Rahman moves away and avoids it.
As Con tries to get set, Rahman tries to push him back and clinch up but Con manages to avoid the attempt.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Con misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Rahman thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Con takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Con misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Con just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRahman.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Rahman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Rahman ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rahman has time to react.
Con scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rahman misses with a head kick.
Con scores with a sloppy right hand. Rahman should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Con misses with a hook. Rahman ducked under it nicely.
Rahman throws a quick counter head kick but Con was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rahman takes one to the chin there.
Rahman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Con paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahman throws a jab when Con was well out of range.
Con takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rahman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman is looking to counter the offense by Con and move into the clinch.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Con. That snapped Rahman's head back.
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Rahman 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.
Con connects with a nice looking jab.
Rahman staying out of range there.
Rahman moves forwards but Con connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahman slips under a jab.
Rahman is looking to counter the offense by Con and move into the clinch.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Con. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Con.
A. Mere Con seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Con throws a body punch but Rahman moves out of range.
Con listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Con coming out on top.
Con has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Rahman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Con looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Con throws a hook to the side of Rahman's head but Rahman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con swings widly with a right hand
letting Rahman counter with a right hand.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Rahman moves away and avoids it.
As Con tries to get set, Rahman tries to push him back and clinch up but Con manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab lands there for Con.
Con misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Rahman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rahman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Con throws a shot from downtown. Rahman moves away and avoids it.
Rahman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rahman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Con checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Con throws a hook but Rahman avoids it easily.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Con manages to circle out of the way.
Con scores with the left hand. Rahman knows he should have avoided that one.
Rahman walks into a stiff left hand from Con.
A jab from Con finds it's way through Rahman's defenses.
A jab from Con misses.
It appears Rahman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Con throws a hook to the side of Rahman's head but Rahman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahman walks into a straight right hand from Con.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Rahman moves out of range as Con strikes.
Rahman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab by Con.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Con getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rahman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Con tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Rahman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Rahman counters with a three punch combo that has Con backing up. Con nods at Rahman to acknowledge the strikes.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman throwing a counter right hand but Con manages to avoid it.
Rahman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
Con misses with a straight left.
Rahman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Rahman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Con fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Con to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Con misses with a hook. Rahman ducked under it nicely.
Rahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con throws a hook to the side of Rahman's head but Rahman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Rahman staying out of range there.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Con lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahman misses with the combination.
Con misses with a right hand
and Rahman counters with an inside leg kick.
Rahman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rahman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con throws a shot to the body.
Con throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman tries to counter by clinching up but Con breaks away and moves out of range.
Rahman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Rahman has closed the distance and engaged Con in a clinch. #T1#
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Con is defending well for now.#BC#
Rahman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Con throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rahman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Con misses with a hook #CL#
and Rahman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Con working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Rahman manages to break the clinch.
Con listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Rahman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Con.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Con missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Con misses.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Con. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Con.
Con bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahman's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rahman moves away from the strike by Con.
Con just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRahman.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Con misses the jab.
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con scores with a hook.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Con tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Con.
A big right from Con misses.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
Con cracks Rahman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Con.
Con throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahman misses the target.
Con connects with a crisp jab.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab. #T4#
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Con comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Con rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rahman counters with a three punch combo that has Con backing up. Con nods at Rahman to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Con misses.
Rahman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Con.
Con connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Con misses with a looping left.
Rahman tries to clinch up.
Con throws a lazy uppercut
and Rahman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Con throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rahman.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Con 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A. Mere Con!
A very excited looking A. Mere Con 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.
Abdul Rahman was interviewed post fight and said 'How you say in english...my bad? Is it? Yes, my bad.'.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Hohenthal
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Con moves away from the strike by Smith.
We've been told by Con's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith blocks a jab.
Jab by Con.
Con misses with a right hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Con connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Con scores with a nice right hand.
Con darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Con throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws a head kick but Con moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A quick step to the side and Con tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Con.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Con has time to react.
Smith wants to clinch up but Con keeps it at a distance.
Con was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Con is out of range.
Con defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Con blocks a head kick by Smith.
A left lands for Smith.
Con circles away from the clinch attempt.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Con scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Con throws a good cross that connects.
Con swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Con works the jab nicely.
Smith throws a right hand that Con ducks under and follows up with a left that Con also avoids with ease.
Con sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Con connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Con throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Con thinking.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Con is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith tries to clinch up but Con circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Con avoids it with no problem.
Con misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Con will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Con works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Con comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Con ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Con connects with a looping right hand.
Con misses with a body shot.
Smith avoids the body shot from Con.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Con throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Con is out of range.
Con throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Con swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Con scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Con. That snapped Smith's head back.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Con.
Smith throws a series of punches but Con moves out of range.
Con looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Con sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Con misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con 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#
Con ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Con lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Con connects with a jab.
Con throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a hook but Con avoids it easily.
Con misses with a straight right.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Con misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith throws a hook but Con blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut there from Con.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Con moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Con digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.#CL2#
Smith rushes Con and presses him up against the cage.
Smith gets through Con's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Con tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Con misses with the head strike.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Con.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Con.
Con lands a shot to the body.
Con goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Con won't want to take too many of those.
Smith lands a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith prevents a body shot from Con.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Con goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Con misses with the head strike.
Con misses with a body punch.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Con back against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Con misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Con. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Con at a distance.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#T3#
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con moves away from the strike by Smith.
Con cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Con dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith slips a straight right by Con.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith avoids the body shot from Con.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Con is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Con throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws out a counter right but Con avoids it with no problem.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Con.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Con misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Con looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Con throws a lazy uppercut
and Con takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Agent Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Con misses with the combination.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con. #KD2#
Smith drops Con with a beautiful combination! Con stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#Con is rocked!
Smith misses with a double jab.
Oh Con is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Con looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Con seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Con misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Con on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Con.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Smith blocks a jab.
Con staying out of range there.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Con gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A. Mere Con is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Con fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Con was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Con misses.
A big right from Smith misses.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Con stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Con avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Con smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
Smith tries to clinch up but Con circles away and keeps his distance.
Con cracks Smith with a good jab.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Con throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Con lands a jab to the head.
Con staying out of range there.
Con misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a hook but Con avoids it easily.
Con throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith staying out of range there.
Con backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.#T4#
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith slips a jab from Con.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Con moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Con avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Con misses with a looping right.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Con. #CUT2#It looks like A. Mere Con has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Con.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Smith moves out of range as Con strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Con lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agent Smith.
I think Smith 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Agent Smith!
Agent Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Dennison
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Con connects with the punch.
Cejka takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Con defending well as Cejka loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cejka throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Con lands a nice hook to Cejka's body. Cejka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Con showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cejka.
Con moves away from the strike by Cejka.
Con swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cejka.
Con takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cejka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Con counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Con scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cejka doesn't seem bothered though.
Cejka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Cejka tries to counter with a clinch but Con shakes him off and moves away.
Cejka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Con.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Con slips under a jab from Cejka.
Cejka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Con works Cejka's body with a nice hook.
Cejka tries to clinch up but Con circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Con fails to land with a series of punches.
Cejka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cejka misses with a looping left.
Cejka moves to clinch but Con breaks away
enabling Con to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Cejka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Cejka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Con is looking to wear down Cejka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cejka.#CL2#
Cejka clinches.
Con blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Con doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Cejka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cejka stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cejka.
Con misses with the head strike.
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Con misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cejka.
Con lands an uppercut.
Cejka blocking some punches.
Cejka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow.
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cejka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cejka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A short right from Con on the inside.
I was talking to Con's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Con throws a head punch that misses.
Con lands a nice uppercut.
Cejka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cejka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cejka fails to land.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Cejka avoids it by throwing Con back against the cage.
Cejka'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.
Cejka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Con seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cejka can turn it around.
Con can't find room to land a body shot as Cejka controls the action.
Cejka has a couple of punches blocked by Con.
Cejka leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cejka.
Con blocking some punches.
Con lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cejka looking to stall.
Con lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cejka misses with the head strike. #T3#
Cejka has a couple of punches blocked by Con.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Con.
Con misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Con.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Con.
Cejka looks winded!
Cejka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cejka working aggressively here.
Cejka working aggressively here.
Cejka blocks an uppercut.
Cejka takes a shot to the head.
Cejka swings wildly with an uppercut but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cejka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Con blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Con throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Con lands a body punch in the clinch.
Con lands a left hand.
Con tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Con lands a left hand. #T4#
Con gets through Cejka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cejka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cejka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Con swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Cejka has a couple of punches blocked by Con.
Cejka pushes Con back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Con lands a body shot.
Con lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Cejka is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Con.
Cejka is still on wobbly legs! Can Con finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Con.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Con creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Con cracks Cejka with a nice body shot.
Con lands a nice uppercut.
Con pushes Cejka against the cage. Con is working some dirty boxing. Con pushes off with a quick right hook! Cejka goes down! Cejka tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Con moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). A. Mere Con!
Our winner, A. Mere Con, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 251
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping right hand.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Con counters with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Con misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Con.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Con slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a jab to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuzaka. That snapped Con's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Con is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsuzaka rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Con now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Con slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Con looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Con displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Con throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Con slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Con finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuzaka's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Con throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Matsuzaka gets a clinch.
Con struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Con doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Con will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matsuzaka up against the cage.#T3#
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Con controls his hands.
Con trying to stall but Matsuzaka improves his position.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like A. Mere Con has been cut.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Con avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Con scores with a nice hook to the head.
Con's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Con working aggressively here.
Con blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Con blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cons head.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Con uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Matsuzaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Con backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Con struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Con blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Con controls the action.
Con blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Con has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matsuzaka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Con can turn it around.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Con.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on A. Mere Con's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
Con misses the jab.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Con jabs Matsuzaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Con's body.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Con throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Con takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Con looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Con throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses its target.
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Con sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Con takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka misses with a combination
and Con counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Con to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks Con's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Con 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!
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Con has time to react.
Con misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Con.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
Con looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Matsuzaka ducks right into an uppercut from Con.
Con rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con lands a really nice looking cross but Matsuzaka seems unphased.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Con misses.#T4#
Matsuzaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsuzaka.
Con ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but Con circles away.
Matsuzaka darts in trying to clinch
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Con.
Matsuzaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Con takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Con lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsuzaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Con is out of range.
Con wants to counter the offense by Matsuzaka and move into the clinch position.
Con lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on A. Mere Con's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and clinches.
Con leaning his opponent against the cage.
A. Mere Con has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Con can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Con blocks an elbow strike.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Con.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Con.
Con blocks an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into Con's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Con's gas tank.
Matsuzaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Con takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Matsuzaka cracks Con with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Con can do to turn this around?
Con blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Con goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Con avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka pushes Con back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Con misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the head.
Con lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Con blocks an elbow strike.
Con effectively controlling the action here.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Con avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Con's defenses.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka. #T2#
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Con controls his hands.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Con backwards.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsuzaka.
Con works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka works on Con's body with a couple of short punches.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Matsuzaka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Con misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Con trying to stall but Matsuzaka improves his position.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Con.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka is working Con over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Con back against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Con backwards. #T4#
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Con blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Con stalling in the clinch but Matsuzaka improves position.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Con tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 246
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Con throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano scores with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Con manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano 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.
Con jabs at Christiano's body.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Con slips under a jab.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christiano thows a leg kick but Con checks it
and Con counters with a one-two to the body.
Christiano throws a push kick but Con slaps the foot to one side.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Christiano!
Christiano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
A jab from Con misses.
Christiano misses with an uppercut.
Christiano with a jab.#T1#
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Con is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Christiano lands with a good body shot.
Christiano tries a low kick but Con avoids it.
A big right from Christiano misses.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Con scores with a jab. Christiano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Con. That did some damage!
Con looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Con checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christiano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Con will feel that in the morning.
Christiano swinging wildly here.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Christiano misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con misses with a straight left.
Con takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano slips a straight right by Con.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Donk. Christiano catches Con right on the button with a cross.
Christiano swings widly with a right hand
and Con counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con lands a nice shot that snaps Christiano's head back.
Christiano cracks Con with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christiano misses with a left hand
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con scores with a sloppy right hand. Christiano should have avoided that one. #T3#
Con blocks a jab.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Christiano looks to throw the jab but Con is out of range.
Con was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Christiano.
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Con throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Christiano responds with a good body kick, but Con manages to step out the way in time.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Con moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Christiano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Con sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Con dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano tries to land a body kick
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Con blocks a jab.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Christiano lands with a nice body kick.
Con is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheers as Con lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christiano doesn't seem phased though.
Christiano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christiano tries a low kick but Con avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Con uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Con takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
A cross from Con lands.
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 A. Mere Con 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#
Christiano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Christiano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A. Mere Con is winning the standup battle so far.
Con fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Con checks it.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Con counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christiano thinking.
Christiano tries to bum rush Con with a series of wild strikes but Con uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Con blocks the body kick.
Con moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Christiano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Christiano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Con moves out of range easily.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Con takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Christiano tries to work over Con's front leg with a kick but Con checks it.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Con misses its target.
Christiano scores with a shot to the body.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Con lands a jab to Christiano's midsection.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Christiano misses the jab.#T2#
Con tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Christiano.
Christiano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Con.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Con defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Christiano looks for the body kick but Con saw that one coming.
Christiano slips a straight right by Con.
Christiano misses with a two punch combination.
Con throws a big counter combination but Christiano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Christiano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Con lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christiano backs up against the cage.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
A jab from Con finds it's way through Christiano's defenses. #T3#
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Con feints a jab promting Christiano to slip. Con then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Christiano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Con.
Con throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Con.
Christiano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body
and Con counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano thuds a left hand into Con's body.
Con is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Christiano.
Con avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Con.
A clash of legs there as Con blocks the low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Con.
Christiano lands with a straight right. Con didn't see that one coming.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano swings widly with a right hand
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Con down.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christiano 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 Con has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Con and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Con moves out of range of the leg kick from Christiano.
Christiano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christiano misses with a hook
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christiano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Con takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christiano throws a jab when Con was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Christiano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christiano takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Christiano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Con on the side of the head.
Christiano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Con will feel that in the morning.
Con avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Con takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christiano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christiano tries to work over Con's front leg with a kick but Con checks it.
Christiano swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Christiano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Con counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Con connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Christiano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
A leg kick checked by Con.
Christiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Christiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Con is out of range.
Christiano jabs Con to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Con 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christiano tries a low kick but Con avoids it.
Con throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano thows a body kick. Con tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christiano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Nice defenses there by Con.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con with a jab.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Con sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Con throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con checks a low kick from Christiano.
Con lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Christiano misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Con is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christiano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Con takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Con lands a slapping body shot.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Con coming out on top.
A slow jab from Christiano misses its intended target.
Con lands a jab to Christiano's midsection.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Con lands a jab to the nose.
A left lands for Christiano.
Christiano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Con with a jab.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Con on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Con throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
A big left from Christiano misses.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Christiano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christiano moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christiano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Con slips a jab from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Con.
Christiano looks to throw a body kick
and Con counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con throwing a counter right hand but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Christiano misses with a leg kick
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano misses with a body shot.

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 A. Mere Con.
I think Con 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 29:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 239
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Con.
Con misses with a hook.
A jab from Con misses.
Jones feints a jab promting Con to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Con slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Con takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Con's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Con.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Con. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Con.
Con checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Con checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Con checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Con misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Jones.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Con takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Con follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Con might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Con has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones scores with a body shot.
A big left from Con misses.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Con lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Con saw it coming and moves away.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con misses the jab.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Con throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Con.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Con is out of range.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones 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.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Con misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Con catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Con, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Con lands.
Con bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Con is out of range.
Jones throws a low kick but Con avoids it.
Con fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Con's front leg but catches the back leg as Con tries to avoid it.
Con chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones moves out of range as Con strikes.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
Con bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Con throws a good cross that connects.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Con blocks a low kick nicely.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Con is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Con is out of range.
Con on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Con should have avoided that one.
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 Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Con misses with a looping right.
Jones moves forwards but Con connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A. Mere Con seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones catches Con with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones slips under a jab from Con.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones slips a jab from Con.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Con slips a straight right by Jones.
Good shot there by Con.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Con misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Con is out of range. #T1#
Jones misses the jab.
Jones slips a straight right by Con.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Con! But no joy.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Con saw it coming and moves away.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Con's head.
Good exchange - Con coming out on top.
Con thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Con scores with a jab.
Con tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Jones cracks Con with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Con moves his leg out of the way.
Con throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Con's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Donk. Con catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Con's head back.
A jab from Con finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Con paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Con moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for Con.
Jones throws a leg kick but Con checks it.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
A big left from Jones misses.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones moves out of range as Con strikes.
Jones works Con's body with a nice hook.
Jones blocks a jab.#T3#
Jones throws a hook but Con avoids it easily.
Con slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Jones slips a jab from Con.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con with a jab.
Con takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Con. Con maintains the clinch.
Con lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Con prevents a body shot from Jones.
Con tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Con blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Con lands a shoulder strike.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Con lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a body punch. #T4#
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Con.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Con back against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Con scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Con throws a head punch that misses.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Con throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Con.
Con lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Con looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Con changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Con tries to clinch up.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Con on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Con moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Con tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Con checks the leg kick.
Con looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Con down.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Con misses the jab.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Con misses.
Jones throws a leg kick but Con sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Con looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Con misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Con throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones staying out of range there.
Con 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.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Con lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Con swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Con's hands.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Con displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones cracks Con with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Con misses.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Con digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Con walks into a jab.
A jab from Jones misses.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con cracks Jones with a good jab.
Con throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A jab from Jones misses.
Con throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Con takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Jones slips under a jab.
Con throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Con tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones staying out of range there.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Con manages to avoid it.
Con lands with an overhand left.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Con. That snapped Jones's head back.
Con lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Con.#T4#
Con takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Con is able to avoid easily.
Jones slips under a jab.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Con takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
A big left from Con misses.
Jones feints and then cracks Con's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Con down.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Con takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mason Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones sizes up Con with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Jones misses.
Con lands a head shot.
Jones throws a low kick but Con avoids it.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Con looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Con throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones with a nice calf kick.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Con lands a head shot.#T1#
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries to work over Con's front leg with a kick but Con checks it.
Jones misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Con tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Con looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Con misses with a looping right.
Con checks a leg kick.
Jones cracks Con with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Con releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Con takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Con takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones. #T2#
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Con throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Con takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Jones avoids the body shot from Con.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Con looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Con moves away from the strike by Jones.
Con slips under a jab from Jones.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Con tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Con jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Con.
Con throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Con misses with a straight right.
Jones moves away from the strike by Con.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones. #T4#
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Con with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Con. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Con throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Con.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Con looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Con to score with a decent uppercut.
Con takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Con! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Con's leg but Con calmly moves out of range.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Con breaks away and moves out of range.
Con throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but A. Mere Con will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R5#
Con fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones slips a jab from Con.
Jones takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Con blocks the low kick.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Con manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Con is able to avoid easily.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Con's ribs.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Con releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Con clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Con.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Con slips under a jab.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Con takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Con scores with a nice right hand.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Con scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Con works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Con dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Con throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Con blocks the leg kick.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Con lands.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones. #T2#
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Con takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Con's defenses.
Con misses the jab.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Con is out of range.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Con at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Jones throws a leg kick but Con sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Con sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Some bone on bone action there as Con checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Jones misses.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Con backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Jones motions for Con to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Con is able to avoid easily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Con scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Con misses with a looping right.
Jones slips a jab from Con.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Jones digs a good body shot into Con's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Con scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones moves out of range as Con strikes.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Con lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Con finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Con momentarily.

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 Mason Jones.
I think Jones 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones retains his welterweight title!
Mason Jones looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 235
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Con counters with a nice uppercut.
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Con misses its target.
Con jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Con misses.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones thumps Con with a low kick.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Con moves out of range as Jones strikes.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Con.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Con fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Con slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones jabs Con right on the nose. Con blinks but takes it well.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Con checks a leg kick.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A big left from Con misses.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Con misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Con scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con misses with a few strikes there.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Con swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Con is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Con misses with a straight right.
Jones jabs at Con's body.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Con in his tracks.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Con avoids the body shot from Jones.
Con getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been told by Con's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Con throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely. #T3#
Jones throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a leg kick but Con sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Con checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Con and move into the clinch position.
Con jabs at Jones's body.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Con takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Con manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Con.
Con throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Con misses.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Con off balance momentarily.
Con avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Con works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Con walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Con tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones cracks Con with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Con.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Con throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
enabling Con to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones works Con's body with a nice hook.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Jones misses.
Con looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Jones.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
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 A. Mere Con 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#
Jones slips a straight right by Con.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Con missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Con swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Con with a body shot.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Con scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Con avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Con misses with a body punch.
Con swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Con is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #T1#
Con blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Con throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Con moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Con tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Con slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Con doesn't seem phased though.
Good work by Con as he checks the leg kick.
Con swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Jones swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Con swinging wildly here.
Con takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Con sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Con checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Con drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones tries to work over Con's front leg with a kick but Con checks it.
Con has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Con there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Con's head.
Con connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Con and move into the clinch position.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones sizes up Con with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Con.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Con swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Con is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Con's head backwards.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Jones slips a straight right by Con.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Con. Those never looked like landing.
Con slips under a jab.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con misses with a looping right.
Con slips a jab from Jones.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Con is wise to it.
Con checks a leg kick.
Con throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Con looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Con throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Con steps away.
Con throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Con counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Con scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Con blocks the leg kick.
Con scores with a body shot.
Con looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Con has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Con slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Con.
Con takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Con doesn't seem phased though.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Con chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Con checks a low kick from Jones.
Con takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Con checks it well.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Con bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Con off balance momentarily.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Con throws out a powerful jab.
Jones is looking to slow Con down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Jones swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Jones wants to slow Con down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Con misses with a two punch combination.
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones works Con's body with a nice hook.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Con is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones slips a jab from Con.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Con swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones thumps Con with a low kick.
Con throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects with a body shot.#T2#
Jones tries a low kick but Con avoids it.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones throws a leg kick but Con checks it.
Con moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Con misses.
Con moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Con throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones avoids the body shot from Con.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Con has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Con and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Con slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a low kick but Con moves out of range easily.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Con. That snapped Jones's head back. #T3#
Con's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Con scrambles back to his feet.
Con takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Con blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Con misses with a hook.
Con lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Con avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Con misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
Jones motions for Con to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Con walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses the jab.#T4#
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Con avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Con checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Con slips under a jab.
Con connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones throws a leg kick but Con checks it.
Con takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Con ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Con has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Con there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones cracks Con with a good jab.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Con has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Con there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Con misses its target.
Con has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
Jones slips a jab from Con.
Jones is looking to slow Con down with leg kicks.
Jones swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Con tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Con takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Con clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Con misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Con on the inside.
Con lands with a left to the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Con blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Con's head.
A short right from Con on the inside.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Con is defending well for now.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Con has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands a body punch.
Con's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Con.
Con lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Con tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A. Mere Con has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Con wants to stall. #T2#
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Con lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Con gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Con creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Con blocks a body shot from Jones.
A short right from Con. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Con misses with a straight right.
Con throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Con misses.
Con slips a jab from Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Con misses.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Nice uppercut there from Con.
Jones slips under a jab from Con.
Con fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Con.
Con takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Con takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Jones tenderised Con's leg. Con is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Jones misses.
Con connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Jones catches Con right on the button with a cross.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Con moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Con throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones misses with a low kick as Con jumps back.
Con appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Con walks into a jab.
Con connects with the punch.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Con at a distance.
Con slips a straight right by Jones.
Con tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones lands with a straight right. Con didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Con checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Con lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Con checks a leg kick.
Con scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
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 A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Con throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Con gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Con misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow.
Con lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Con as Jones tries to tie him up.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Con cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Con backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Con backwards. #T1#
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Con misses with a short punch on the inside.
Con trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Con into the cage.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Con.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones prevents a body shot from Con.
Con lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Con swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones gets through Con's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Con tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Con creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Jones is trying to push Con away but Con has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Con prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Con on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Con tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Con tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Con lands with a left to the head.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Con misses with a body punch.
Con misses with some punches. #T3#
Con has Jones pressed against the cage.
Con lands a right hand.
Con lands with a left to the head.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
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.
Con looking to stall. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a low kick as Con jumps back.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Jones misses with a hook
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones cracks Con with a good jab.
Con throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Con - just one landing.
Jones throws a body punch but Con moves out of range. #T4#
Con moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones lands the 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!
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Con was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Con lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Jones catches Con right on the button with a cross.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
Con cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones tests Con's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Con's front leg but catches the back leg as Con tries to avoid it.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Con counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Jones.
I think Jones 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 47:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Mason Jones stared into the camera and said 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 230
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Con slips a jab and a cross from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Con.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Matsuzaka tries a quick counter leg kick but Con is wise to it.
Con throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Con's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Con misses with a hook.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and pushes Con back into the cage.
Con misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Con's brow.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Con.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Con blocks it.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Con leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Con lands a shoulder strike.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka has Con pushed against the cage.#T1#
Con lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Con's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Con controls his hands.
Matsuzaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Con.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka has a couple of punches blocked by Con.
Matsuzaka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Con seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matsuzaka can turn it around.
Con goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka letting Con take a breather here.
Matsuzaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Con's efforts to push away.
Matsuzaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Matsuzaka prevents Con from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Con tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuzaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka has Con pressed against the cage, preventing Con from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Con misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Con tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow.
A short right from Con.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Con throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Con misses with a hook to the ribs.
Con digs a right hand underneath Matsuzaka's ribcage. Matsuzaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Con misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Con's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Con there.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Con throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Con missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Con.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Con throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.#T4#
Con lands a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Con manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Con lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Con's ribs.
Con lands a head shot.
Con is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Con checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Con.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka throws a solid leg kick but Con takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.#CL2#
Matsuzaka has closed the distance and engaged Con in a clinch.
Con struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Con misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Con moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
A shot to the body from Con misses
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Con takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Con lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Con smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Con's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Con.
The fighters circle momentarily. Con darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target. #T1#
Con throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsuzaka walks into a straight right hand from Con.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Matsuzaka lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsuzaka 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 Con has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Con and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Con's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsuzaka under the eye.
Con ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Con connects with the punch.
Con lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Matsuzaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Con's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Matsuzaka clobbers Con with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Con is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Con misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka clobbers Con with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsuzaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Con's sensitive parts.
Matsuzaka jabs Con right on the nose. Con blinks but takes it well.
Con avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A. Mere Con is winning the standup battle so far.
Con swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka works the jab nicely.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Con moves out of range. #T3#
Con tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Con lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Con avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Con rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Con's knee momentarily.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Matsuzaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Con's sensitive parts.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range. #T4#
Con stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice combination there by Con.
Con misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Con throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Con checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.
Con works Matsuzaka's body with a nice hook.
Con misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Con scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Con lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Con throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on the side of 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 A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice jab there from Con. #CL2#
Matsuzaka clinches up against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Con takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Con's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Con in his tracks.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuzaka! But no joy.
Con misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Matsuzaka coming out on top.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Con as he connects with a hook.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Con moves out of range.
Matsuzaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Con checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Con was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsuzaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Con under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Matsuzaka looks for the body kick but Con saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Matsuzaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Con struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Con.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Con.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow.
Con misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Con blocks an uppercut.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Con dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Con tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
Con prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Con stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Con blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Con lands a nice uppercut.
Con misses with a hook to the ribs.
Con is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into Con's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Con's gas tank. #T3#
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Con back against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Con stalling against the cage.
Con working hard to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Con leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Con wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Con.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Con 's eye.
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Con lands a body shot in the clinch.
Con swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Con dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Con tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Con controlling the action here for a moment.
Con just leaning against Matsuzaka, taking a breather.
Con gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Con working hard to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka trying to stall but Con improves his position.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cons head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka really 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.#R4#
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Con throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and clinches.
Con misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Matsuzaka trying to stall but Con improves his position.
Con lands an uppercut.
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka pushes Con back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Con wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Con throws a head punch that misses.
Con blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Con struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka working aggressively here. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Con.
Con wants to break the clinch but can't.
Con scores with a nice hook to the head.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Con lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Con breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
A nice side step and Matsuzaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Con throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Con fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Con misses. #T2#
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Con.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuzaka! But no joy.
Matsuzaka throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Con takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Con swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Con there.
Matsuzaka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsuzaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsuzaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Con lands a jab to the nose.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Con throws a right and a left that Matsuzaka avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuzaka! But no joy.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Con takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Con.#T3#
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Con swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Con appears to be looking for a big counter.
Con throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
Matsuzaka feints a jab promting Con to slip. Matsuzaka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Con slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Con.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Con stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Con misses with a few strikes there.
Matsuzaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Con.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Con counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Con throws a right and a left that Matsuzaka avoids nicely.
Matsuzaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
Con tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Con does it's job there.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Con swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Con takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Con does no damage.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Con works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
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 A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
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#
Matsuzaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Con swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Con lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con lands a two punch combo.
Con takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Con misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Con 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a straight left.
Con throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Con misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Con.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
Con avoids a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con misses with a body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Con takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot.#T2#
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Con lands a right 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!
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Con digs a good body shot into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Con misses with a straight left.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a body shot.
Con uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
A quick step to the side and Con tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Con has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Con jabs Matsuzaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Con.#T3#
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Con's body.
Con connects with a body shot.
Matsuzaka thuds his right hand into Con's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Con cracks Matsuzaka with an open hand slap.
Con missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Con misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Con misses.
Con slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with an outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuzaka.
Con throws out a powerful jab.
Con throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.
Con takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Con misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Con misses
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot that sends Con's belly button to the back.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Con fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keisuke Matsuzaka.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... A. Mere Con!
A. Mere Con retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, A. Mere Con thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 224
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Good work by Con as he checks the leg kick.
Con walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Con.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seres. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seres.
Con cracks Seres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Con throws a hook but Seres blocks it.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Seres moves away and avoids it.
Con ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seres comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seres looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Seres swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seres misses with a wild body shot.
Seres wants to slow Con down by chopping away at his legs.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seres scores with a spinning back kick!
Seres misses with a left hand
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seres slips a jab from Con.
Seres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A big left from Seres misses.
Seres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Con chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seres can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Seres.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Con! But no joy.
Con swings for the body but Seres moves out of range.
Seres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Con misses with a straight right.
Seres misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Con is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seres on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seres moves away.
Con takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been hearing reports that Seres has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Seres works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Seres connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Con.
Seres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seres motions for Con to come forward. Seres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Con on the side of the head.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Seres.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seres lands with a straight right. Con didn't see that one coming.
Con lands a jab to the nose.
Seres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seres throws a body kick that misses
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seres moves away.
Seres drops down looking for a counter takedown but Con sprawls and moves away.
Seres tries to score with a low kick but Con moves his leg out of the way.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Seres gets tackled into the cage by Con. Con maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Seres. #BC#
Seres manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Con blocks the low kick.
A big right from Con misses.
Con takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Con is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seres had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big left from Con misses.
Seres fails to land the takedown.
Con scores with a hook to the body. Seres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Seres misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Con misses with a hook
and Seres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Con misses with a left hand
and Seres counters with a good low kick that Con was not able to check.
Seres moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Seres looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seres fails with a takedown attempt.
Seres fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andor Seres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Con looks to throw the jab but Seres is out of range.
Seres changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Con takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Con scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seres doesn't seem bothered though.
Seres throws a leg kick
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seres fails with the takedown
and Con counters with a nice body shot.
Con misses with a straight right. #T4#
Seres pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Con back to the cage. Seres follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Seres misses with a wild body shot.
Seres misses with a few strikes there.
Con lands a lovely overhand right.
Con needs to keep his hands up - Seres had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Seres is predictable there
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A. Mere Con is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seres misses with a takedown attempt - Con sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Con walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Seres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A jab from Con finds it's way through Seres's defenses.
Seres throws a right and a left that Con avoids nicely.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seres is trying hard to land a takedown here. Con sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Con takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Seres counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Seres misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andor Seres will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Seres has a takedown stuffed.
Seres misses with a hook.
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
Con 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.
Seres moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Con looks to land a right hand but Seres moved out of range.
Seres jabs at Con's body.
Seres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Seres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andor Seres is winning the standup battle so far.
Seres throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Seres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Con has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Con looks to land a right hand but Seres moved out of range.
Seres looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Con checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Seres misses.
Con scores with a sloppy right hand. Seres should have avoided that one.
Seres throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Con connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Con's corner calls for a 1-2. Con obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Con connects with a crisp jab.
Con connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seres momentarily.
Seres takes one to the chin there.
Con drops his hands momentarily and Seres takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seres misses the shot to the body.
Con lands with a straight right. Seres didn't see that one coming.
Seres walks into a jab.
Con uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seres.
Seres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Con circles away.
Con's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Seres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Con finds it's way round the side to connect with Seres's 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!
Seres lands a head kick!
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seres.
Seres fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seres. That's going to slow Con down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seres. #T2#
Con lands a really nice looking cross but Seres seems unphased.
Seres tries to score with a low kick but Con moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Seres closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Con quickly recovers to half guard.
Con is concentrating on defense, preventing Seres from advancing position.
Con keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Seres prevents Con from improving his position.
Con is trying to maintain the position but Seres is very close to passing his half guard.
Con is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seres's back!
Con keeps control of the position as Seres tries to break free.
Seres prevents Con from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Seres right now. #T3#
Seres is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Con.
Seres can't escape the position.
Con is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Seres tries to escape but Con has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Con trying to control.
I really don't envy Seres right now.
Con has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Seres's body.
Seres trying to control the action but Con just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Con controls the action.
Seres wants to escape the position.
Con keeps control of the position easily here as Seres tries to buck him off.
Con's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Con wants to control but Seres is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Seres wants to slow Con down by chopping away at his legs.
Seres throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Seres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seres looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Con throws a hook to the side of Seres's head but Seres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seres ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Seres appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seres looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Con rushes Seres and presses him up against the cage.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Seres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seres blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Seres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seres.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seres was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Seres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Con throws a body punch but Seres moves out of range. #T1#
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con misses with a looping right.
Seres clobbers Con with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Seres throws a big shot that misses.
Seres delivers a nice body kick.
Con fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seres misses with a looping right.
Con throws a series of punches but Seres moves out of range.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Seres counters with a left to the body.
Seres misses the jab.
Con throws a nice looking combination but Seres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seres chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Seres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Con throws a body punch but Seres moves out of range.
Con looks to land a right hand but Seres moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Seres there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seres takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Seres throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Seres fails to land the takedown.
Con slips under a jab.
Seres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Con misses with a straight right.
Seres misses with a lunging right hand
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Con scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seres throws a leg kick but Con checks it.
A little jabbing left from Con on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seres shoots in for a takedown but Con shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andor Seres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Con lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Seres blocks a jab.
Seres throwing a counter right hand but Con manages to avoid it.
Seres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Con's sensitive parts.
A jab from Con does it's job there.
Con misses with a hook. Seres ducked under it nicely.
Con ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Seres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Con doesn't seem phased though.
Con tries to clinch
letting Seres counter with a right hand.
Con connects with a body shot that sends Seres's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Con.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con thuds his right hand into Seres's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Seres defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con throws a hook but Seres avoids it easily.
Seres wants to land a leg kick but Con is out of range. #TD#
Seres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Con!
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!
Con manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Seres trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Seres is pressing down on Con's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Con controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Con won't allow Seres to sweep him here.
A. Mere Con has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Con avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Con is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Seres keeping moving, preventing Con from controlling successfully.
Con stays in close to Seres's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Con misses with a straight left.
Seres looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
Seres throws a hook but Con avoids it easily.
Con bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Seres counters with a right hand to the body.
Seres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Con on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Con checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Con blocks the leg kick.
Seres will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con misses with a body shot. #TD#
Seres scores with a takedown into Con's guard.
Con is trying to keep Seres in close.
Con looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Seres scoring with punches to the head and body.
Seres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Con swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seres wants to control from the top but Con keeps moving.
Seres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Con preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Con looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seres is one step ahead there.
Con keeping moving, preventing Seres from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Con is on top in guard. #REVB#
Con looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Seres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Seres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Con showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Con trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Con not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Seres keeping full guard, as Con tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Seres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Con must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Con trying to control the position from guard on top but Seres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seres trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Con got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Con has managed to get both his arms back between Seres's legs - danger averted.
Seres not looking particularly offensive just 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.
Con is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con lands a really nice looking cross but Seres seems unphased. #TD#
Seres looking to score a takedown here. Con is defending well but Seres drives through and ends up in Con's guard.
Seres trying to control the position from guard on top but Con is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Con holds on and takes a little breather.
Con looking for a sweep. Not yet Con, not yet.
Con has Seres pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seres trying to control but Con is working from the bottom.
Seres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Con is keeping the position for now.
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 Andor Seres will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Con misses with a straight left.
Seres tried to counter with a leg kick but Con avoided it.
Con throws a lazy uppercut
and Seres counters with a straight right hand.
Con misses with a looping right.
Seres ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Con lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seres or perhaps it was just good defense by Con, which made it look bad.
Con blocks a head kick by Seres.
Seres misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Con connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Con.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seres lands an overhand right.
Con lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con misses with a straight left.
Seres scores with a leg kick.
Seres throws a lazy uppercut
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Seres counters with a low kick, right behind Con 's knee.
Nice defenses there by Seres.
Seres half committed to a counter leg kick.
Seres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con moves out of range of the body kick from Seres.
Seres throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Con lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seres lets loose with a powerful body kick. Con will feel that in the morning.
Seres slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Seres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Seres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Con blocks a jab.
Seres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Seres fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Con to the ground. Seres is now in Con's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Con is pulling down on Seres's head to control his posture.
Seres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Con utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Con bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seres's guard. #REVB#
Con controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Seres working for submissions but it's allowed Con to get to half guard.
Con is controlling the pace.
Seres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Con is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Seres!
Seres wants to control but Con is having none of it.
Seres is looking to get to half guard.
Seres sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Seres trying to control here.
Seres tries to get to full guard but Con has control of the leg.
Seres trying to control here. #T4##SUB#
Seres actively working from the bottom here.
Seres trying to control from the bottom.
Con slows the pace down in half guard.
Con tries to pass to full mount but Seres defends it.
Seres is trying to maintain the position but Con is very close to passing his half guard.
Con prevents Seres from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Con in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Con 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A. Mere Con!
A. Mere Con is the new welterweight champion!
A. Mere Con thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 219
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Con throws a right hand that misses
and Line makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Con really felt that one!
Line throws a leg kick but Con sees it coming and moves out of range.
Line scores with a head kick. Con tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Con throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Line fires out a quick counter leg kick but Con just manages to avoid it.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Line.
Line misses with an uppercut
and Con counters with a series of strikes. Line will be more careful next time no doubt.
Con lands with a cross.
Line looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Line slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Line staying out of range there.
Line appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Line keeps the fight on the outside.
Con jabs Line right on the nose. Line blinks but takes it well.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Line scores with a head kick.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Line misses with a straight left.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con blocks the body kick.
Con takes one to the chin there.
Line misses the shot to the body.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Con tries to clinch up.
Line takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Line takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Line takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line scores with a leg kick.
Line throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Con on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Line misses with a body kick.
Line missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Line.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Con.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con avoids a kick to the body.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Con.#T3#
Con changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Con darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Con is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Line had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Con jabs Line to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Con throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line misses with a looping right.
Line misses with a body shot.
Line walks into a straight right hand from Con.
Con takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Con misses with a hook.
Line takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Line throws a body kick that misses.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Con slips a straight right by Line.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line misses with a hook.#T4#
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Con takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Con walks into a left hand.
Con connects with a body shot.
Line takes a jab right on the kisser.
Con throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Line shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Con gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line takes a shot to the head.
Con scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Con keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but A. Mere Con 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#
Con connects with a good right hand that stumbles Line. Line circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Con throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Con.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Con slips under a jab.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
Con clobbers Line with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Con moves out of range of the body kick from Line.
Line throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Line half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Con.
Con misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Con misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Line tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Line throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line takes one to the chin there.
Con bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Line's head backwards.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Con blocks the body kick.
Con uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Line.
Line drops his hands momentarily and Con takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Con lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Line circles away quickly and effectively.
Con misses with a hook to the body
and Con takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Line was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Con misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Line slips a jab from Con.
A. Mere Con seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Line throws a jab when Con was well out of range.
Line jabs at Con's body.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Line fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Con checks it well.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Con.
Line lands with a thumping leg kick.
Con takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Line pivots, looking for a leg kick but Con is out of range and Line settles back down.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Con swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Line.
Con looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Con scores with a shot to the body.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con. #CL2#
Con moves into range and clinches up with Line.
Con misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Con tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Con lands a left hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Con pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Con blocks the body kick.
Con misses with a right hand
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
As Con backs away, Line returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line. #T4#
Con takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Con works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Con misses the jab.
Con throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
Line throws a push kick but Con slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Con tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Con has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Line moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Line looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Con shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Line eats them both and turns towards Con to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Line throws a leg kick but Con checks it.
Con scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Con. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Con.
Line throws a wild body kick that Con sees coming a mile off.
Con's corner calls for a 1-2. Con obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Line looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Line thows a leg kick but Con checks it
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Con gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Line.
Con scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Line throws a half hearted mid kick.
Con will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Line seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con moves out of range as Line strikes.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con jabs at Line's body.
Con connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Line.
Line slips under a jab from Con.
Line quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Line throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Line.
Con misses with a straight right.
Con looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Con throws a sloppy body shot
and Line counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line lands with a right hand.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line throwing a counter right hand but Con manages to avoid it.
Con lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
Con fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Line misses with a hook.#T2#
Line throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Con misses.
Con gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Line.
Line misses with a shot to the body
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Con slips a straight right by Line.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Line fires out a quick counter leg kick but Con just manages to avoid it.
Line misses with a looping left.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Line throws a right hand that Con ducks under and follows up with a left that Con also avoids with ease.
Con blocks a head kick by Line.
Line avoids the body shot from Con.
Line gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Line throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Line slips a straight right by Con.#T3#
Con misses the jab.
Line throws a push kick but Con slaps the foot to one side.
A nice combination there by Line.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Line lands a nice leg kick that just misses Con's sensitive parts.
Con lands a really nice looking cross but Line seems unphased.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Con scores with a body shot.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Con avoids the head kick by Line.
A nice side step and Con releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Line throws a low kick but Con moves out of range easily.
Con misses with a looping left.#T4#
Con connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con throws a right and a left that both miss.
Line slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Line throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Con on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Con looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Line throws the kick towards the body but Con avoids it.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Mareth Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Line is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Con misses.
Line missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to A. Mere Con.
Well Con 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 214
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Sinclair punishes Con's body with a nice straight punch.
Sinclair moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sinclair 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.
Con just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Con clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Sinclair decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Con stands up and waves to Sinclair to follow him.
Sinclair misses with a double jab.
Sinclair dives in and grabs Con's left leg, looking for a takedown. Con pushes down on Sinclair's head and hops out.
Con defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sinclair.#TD2#
Sinclair gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sinclair thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
Con has one foot on Sinclair's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Sinclair misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Sinclair lands a jab to Con's midsection.#T1#
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Sinclair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Sinclair connects with the punch.
Sinclair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Sinclair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Con misses with a straight left.
Con throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.
Con misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
Sinclair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt.
A. Mere Con has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itchy Sinclair.
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
Con jabs at Sinclair's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Sinclair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Con lands with a straight right. Sinclair didn't see that one coming.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Sinclair.
Sinclair scores with a head kick. #T2#
Con connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sinclair. Sinclair circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Sinclair misses with an attempted mid kick.
Con cracks a nice hook into Sinclair's ribs.
Con connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sinclair. Sinclair circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Con slaps away a takedown attempt from Sinclair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been told by Con's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Con slips under a jab.
Sinclair takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sinclair misses the shot to the body.
Con misses with a right hand
and Con takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sinclair takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Con misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
Sinclair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sinclair blocks a jab.
Sinclair moves out of range as Con strikes.
Con avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sinclair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Con.#T3#
Con misses with a hook.
Sinclair shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sinclair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Con is keeping the position for now.
Con keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Sinclair's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sinclair won't allow Con to sweep him here.
Con not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sinclair controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sinclair wants to pass the guard but Con is keeping the position.
Con pulls Sinclair in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Con working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Con misses with a looping left.
Sinclair unleashes a big counter combination but Con bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Sinclair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Sinclair lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinclair throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sinclair lands a nice leg kick that just misses Con's sensitive parts.
Con punishes Sinclair's body with a nice straight punch.
Con stuffs the takedown.
Sinclair lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con dodges the punch combination from Sinclair.
Con stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Con takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sinclair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sinclair's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Con connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sinclair scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinclair. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sinclair.
Con manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sinclair's best efforts.
Sinclair is trying to control the action in half guard but Con is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sinclair is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Con is just riding it out for now. Sinclair eventually gives up the hold.
Itchy Sinclair has got the better of the ground game so far.
Con keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Con trying to hold on to Sinclair's head to control him but Sinclair postures up.
Sinclair keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Con wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well.
Con is looking to control Sinclair's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Con avoid being mounted?
Sinclair lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Con is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sinclair is trying to control. Con wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sinclair might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Con haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Con manages to get to full guard.
Con wants to sweep here but Sinclair controlling him for the moment.
Sinclair is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sinclair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Con is keeping the position for now.
Sinclair trying to control but Con is working from the bottom.
Con tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Con has his hands on Sinclair's head, controlling the position.
Con being controlled here, momentarily.
Con looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Con clinches up against the cage.
Con lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Con prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but Con won't allow it.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Con just stands there and leans against the cage.
A. Mere Con has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itchy Sinclair.
Sinclair is trying to pull guard but Con has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Con breaks the clinch.
Sinclair tries for a takedown but Con circles away easily
and Con counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Sinclair throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sinclair lands a really nice looking cross but Con seems unphased.
Sinclair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Sinclair with the counter takedown but Con avoids it easily.
A. Mere Con is winning the standup battle so far.
Sinclair takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sinclair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Con moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sinclair slips a jab from Con.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinclair lands with a shot to the body.
Con throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Con rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinclair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinclair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Con is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinclair can do to turn this around?
Con lands a jab to the head.
Sinclair throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sinclair misses with a low kick as Con jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Con is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sinclair takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Sinclair darts in looking for a takedown but Con gets double underhooks and turns Sinclair into the cage.
No joy there for Sinclair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinclair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Con is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Con dodges the punch combination from Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sinclair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con moves out of range of the body kick from Sinclair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sinclair is looking to land body kicks.
Sinclair misses the jab.
Con misses with a looping left.
Sinclair looks to land a body kick but Con moved away.
Sinclair finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Con throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Con.
A. Mere Con is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Con misses with a hook.
Con scores with a jab to the jaw.
Con with a hook.
Sinclair staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Con darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Con throws a good cross that connects.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair.
Sinclair swinging wildly here.
Con swings for the body but Sinclair moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Sinclair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sinclair fails with the takedown.
Sinclair misses with a kick to the body.
Sinclair misses with a double jab. #T2#
Con misses the shot to the body.
And Sinclair tries to counter it with a takedown but Con pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sinclair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Con drops his hands momentarily and Sinclair takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Sinclair closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Con's guard.
Con pulls Sinclair in close to his closed guard and prevents Sinclair from doing any damage or advancing position.
Con keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Con is pulling down on Sinclair's head. It's preventing any offense from Sinclair, at least for the moment.
Con being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Con tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Con is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Con is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.
Sinclair misses with a straight right.
Sinclair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Con takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Con lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sinclair will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sinclair bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Con's head.
Sinclair circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
A big right from Sinclair misses.
Sinclair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sinclair scores with a nice strike.
Sinclair throws a good cross that connects.
Con swings for the body but Sinclair moves out of range.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
No joy there for Sinclair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair throws a hook but Con avoids it easily.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sinclair.
Con leaves Sinclair with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A. Mere Con has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itchy Sinclair.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Sinclair slips the punch.
Con tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sinclair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Con moves out of range of the body kick from Sinclair.
Itchy Sinclair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sinclair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Itchy Sinclair.
I think Con 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 205
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Con misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Nice shot by Con.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.#CL#
Matsuzaka drives through and clinches with Con against the cage.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Con blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Con lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Con lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con misses with some punches.
Con misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Con blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Con is struggling to control the position.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Con breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Matsuzaka lands a slapping body shot.
Con swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Con sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but Con circles away.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
A big right from Con misses. #T2#
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Matsuzaka is predictable there
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Con.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Con keeps it at a distance.
Con appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
enabling Con to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Con slips under a jab.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con throws a nice looking combination but Matsuzaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Con.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Con slaps the foot to one side.
Con takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Matsuzaka clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Con breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Con 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!
Con misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Con throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks Con's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Con down.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Con takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
A good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Con.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Con cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Con is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matsuzaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Con throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Con misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Con manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matsuzaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Con takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
A combination from Con does no damage.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Con releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Nice body punch from Con.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Con stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsuzaka chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Con throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Con misses the jab.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Con checks a leg kick nicely.
Con darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Con is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks Con's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Con down.
A nice leg kick from Matsuzaka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A. Mere Con seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Matsuzaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Con looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Con misses with a straight right.
As Con tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Con manages to avoid the attempt.
Matsuzaka throws a front kick aimed at Con's knee but Con avoids it well.
Con misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Con.
Con stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsuzaka lands with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsuzaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuzaka.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Con moves out of range. #T3#
Con chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsuzaka can pounce on him.
Con moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Con swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka works Con's body with a nice hook.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a left hand
and Con counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Con walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Con throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Con looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuzaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Con releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.#T4#
Con checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka 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.
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Matsuzaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Con doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a jab to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a left to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch
enabling Con to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Con's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Con's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Matsuzaka scores with a jab. Con acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Con lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Con takes one to the side of the head.
Con lands with a nice combination. Matsuzaka backs away looking to recover.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Matsuzaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Con's sensitive parts.
Matsuzaka swings widly with a right hand
and Con counters with a straight right hand.
Con swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Con avoids it easily.
Con misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Con misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Con lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Con throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Con takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka connects with a jab.
Matsuzaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Con.
A good leg kick by Matsuzaka. #T2#
A cross from Matsuzaka lands.
Con darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con staying out of range there.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Con scores with a hook to the body. Matsuzaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Con takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Con checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.#T3#
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Matsuzaka 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.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Con momentarily.
Con takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuzaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Con on the side of the head.
Con uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Con lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuzaka circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Con.
Con throws out a powerful jab.
Con clobbers Matsuzaka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Matsuzaka clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Con.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Matsuzaka pushes Con back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Con looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Con is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matsuzaka is keeping busy.
Con is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Con looking to stall.
Con swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Con takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
Con has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Con.
Con lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka 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#
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is looking to slow Con down with leg kicks.
Con lands a slapping body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Con 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.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to Con's midsection.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Con misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Con finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuzaka's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Con as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Con throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka with the inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
and Con makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Con misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con slips a jab from Matsuzaka.#T2#
Matsuzaka works Con's body with a nice hook.
Con rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuzaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con connects with a right hand. Matsuzaka shakes it off.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Con fails to land with a series of punches.
Con on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Con misses the body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Con swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Con's ribs.
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch. #T3##CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Con wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsuzaka won't allow it.
Matsuzaka pushes Con back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Con trying to stall but Matsuzaka improves his position.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Con is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Con breaks from the clinch.
Con takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Con.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con. #CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Matsuzaka working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Con misses with the head strike.
Con blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka stalls.
Con swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Con lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka taking a breather.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka 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 fourth round but I would say that Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
A. Mere Con has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.#CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Con lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Matsuzaka.
Nice body punch from Con.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Con.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Con is trying to force a seperation but Matsuzaka has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Matsuzaka pushes Con back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka lands a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Con avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Con is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling him.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Con backwards.
Matsuzaka works on Con's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Con looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Con takes an elbow to the temple.
Con blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsuzaka as Con tries to tie him up.
Con takes an elbow to the forehead.
Con tries to stall but Matsuzaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Con.
Matsuzaka being controlled against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Matsuzaka lands a shot to the body.
Con throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Con's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Con's defenses.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Con backwards.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Con can't break the clinch.
Con tries to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling the position.
Con misses with a body punch.
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Con avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Con misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Con tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Con misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow.
Con lands a shoulder strike.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Con.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Con creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Con tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Con stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow. #BC2#
Con manages to break the clinch.
Con slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Con wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Con just manages to avoid it.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the nose.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Con misses with a double jab
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsuzaka 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 200
Date: Nov 02, 2022

#R1#
Sinclair avoids the body shot from Con.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair.
Sinclair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Con scores with a nice head shot.
No joy there for Sinclair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Con misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
Sinclair moves forwards but Con connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sinclair throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sinclair finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sinclair throws a big shot that misses.
Con throws a right and a left that Sinclair avoids nicely.
Sinclair throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sinclair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a hook but Con avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinclair scores with a one two! Con had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Con takes a swing at Sinclair's ribcage but misses.
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Sinclair went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sinclair tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Con is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Con on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Sinclair looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Con!#SUB#
Sinclair wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Con, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Con's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Con is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Con manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sinclair perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Sinclair works his way into full mount!
Con is trying desperately to improve position.
Sinclair pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sinclair scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinclair is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sinclair controlling the pace for now.
Con really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sinclair is landing with some decent strikes but Con is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sinclair sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sinclair trying to control but Con is having none of it. #T3#
Sinclair is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Con is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Con keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Con is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sinclair trying to control but Con is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Con can't escape the position.
Sinclair punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sinclair looking to control but Con is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sinclair lands with some strikes.#T4#
Con is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Sinclair jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Con manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Con's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sinclair wants to control but Con is keeping him busy.
Con is looking to reverse the position.
Sinclair wants to control but Con is keeping him busy.
Con is looking for a sweep.
Sinclair 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.
Con struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itchy Sinclair dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sinclair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sinclair scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sinclair shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Con defends it nicely.
Con with a nice cross.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con throws out a counter right but Sinclair avoids it with no problem.
Sinclair throws a sloppy head kick and Con moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Con avoids a kick to the body.
Sinclair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sinclair throws a shot to the body.
Sinclair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Con misses with a hook.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinclair throws a front kick that sends Con stumbling back into the cage.
Con moves out of range of the body kick from Sinclair.
Sinclair takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con slips under a jab from Sinclair.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a hook
and Con counters with a stiff right hand.
Con lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sinclair sizes up Con with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sinclair looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
A. Mere Con is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Con connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sinclair. Sinclair circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sinclair lands a glancing blow to the side of Con's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Sinclair looks to land a body kick but Con moved away.#T2#
Sinclair misses with a looping left.
Con avoids a kick to the body.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown but Con shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sinclair fails to land with a series of punches.
Sinclair fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Con slips a jab and a cross from Sinclair.
Sinclair takes one to the side of the head.
Con throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con lands with a straight right. Sinclair didn't see that one coming.
Con lands with an uppercut that bounces Sinclair off the cage and back into range.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Sinclair looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
Sinclair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Con throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.#T3#
Sinclair is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sinclair swinging wildly here.
Con avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Con misses with a straight right.
Con takes one to the side of the head.
Con slips under a jab from Sinclair.
A countering left hand to the body from Con misses.
Sinclair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Sinclair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Con misses with a looping left.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinclair moves away.#TD#
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Con has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sinclair is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Con lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Con lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Con goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Con stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Con lands with a light punch inside.
Con misses with a body punch.
Sinclair has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Con is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sinclair can't get the takedown.
Con tries a body shot but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Con blocks a body shot from Sinclair.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Sinclair.
A nice right hand lands inside from Con.
Con struggles to land a body shot inside as Sinclair controls his hands. #TD#
Sinclair ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sinclair no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Con looking to pass the guard.
Con engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Itchy Sinclair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Con trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but A. Mere Con will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Con blocks a jab.
Sinclair throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sinclair. #TD#
Sinclair gets a takedown into half guard.
Con moves into full guard.
Sinclair sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con has control of Sinclair's left arm, preventing Sinclair from doing any damage. #T1#
Con keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Con has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sinclair off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Con takes one to the side of the head.
Con takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Sinclair. Those never looked like landing.
Con avoids the head kick by Sinclair.
Sinclair takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Con 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Con blocks the body kick.
Con scores with a jab.
Sinclair slips under a jab.#T2#
Con takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinclair fails to land with a series of punches.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sinclair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sinclair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sinclair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sinclair looks for a takedown but Con sprawls well.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Sinclair shoots in but no luck this time.
Sinclair misses with a left hand
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con tests Sinclair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sinclair looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Con misses with a body shot.
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sinclair.#T3#
Con avoids the head kick by Sinclair.
Sinclair goes for a double leg but Con avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Con continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but Con won't allow it.
Con tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sinclair's elbow.
Sinclair fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Con lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Sinclair fails to pull guard.
Con presses Sinclair against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Con is working Sinclair over against the cage.#TD#
Sinclair pulls guard.
Sinclair can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Con controls the pace.
Con slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sinclair is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Con has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sinclair!
Sinclair tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Con looking to control and managing it successfully.
Con wants to control the pace but Sinclair is squirming around nicely.
Sinclair tries to lock up and control but Con gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sinclair is in all sorts of trouble here.
Con controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sinclair is looking to escape.

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

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 189
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Con avoids the body shot from Capac.
We've been hearing reports that Capac has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Capac throws a jab when Con was well out of range.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Capac shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Con is trying to defend but Capac finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Con pushes Capac off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capac looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Con throws a poor cross that misses
and Capac counters with a left to the body.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Con scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Con throws a shot from downtown. Capac moves away and avoids it.
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Capac ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con throws a right hand that misses
and Capac counters with a two punch combo.
Capac throws a series of punches but Con avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Con on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Capac lands a nice hook to Con's body. Con takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Capac misses the shot to the body.
Capac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capac is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Capac.
Capac is looking to counter punch.
Capac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
A. Mere Con is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capac punishes Con's body with a nice straight punch.
Capac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac is looking to wear down Con with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Capac throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Con was covering up waiting for the punch and Capac finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Capac preventing the sweep.
Capac trying to control but Con is working from the bottom.
Capac is pushing down on Con's leg trying to pass to half guard. Con is fighting to maintain full guard but Capac has managed to sneak the leg through.
Con has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Capac trying to control the action but Con is working from the bottom.
Con is doing well to control the position and prevent Capac from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Capac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Con defends it well.
Con slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Con keeping moving, preventing Capac from controlling successfully.
Capac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Capac wants to control from the top but Con keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Con controlling Capac's posture.
Capac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Con is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Capac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Con keeping moving, preventing Capac from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Capac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Capac looking to pass the guard.
Capac is working hard here to advance position.#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.
Con lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Capac keeping moving, preventing Con from controlling successfully.
Con wants to stand but Capac has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Con trying to control the position from guard on top but Capac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Capac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Capac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Con defends it easily.
Con controls from within his opponent's guard.
Con preventing the sweep.
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 Manco Capac 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#
Capac with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Con counter with a right hand.
Capac throws a nice looking combination but Con bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Con takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Con throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Capac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Con counters with a straight right hand.
Con scores with a nice head shot.
Capac tries for a takedown but Con sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Con throws out a counter right but Capac avoids it with no problem.
Capac moves away from the strike by Con.
Con throws a jab when Capac was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Capac misses its target.
No luck for Capac with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Capac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capac.
Con misses with a shot to the body
and Capac counters with a two punch combo.
Manco Capac is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Con throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
Capac looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.#T1#
Capac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Con defends well and Capac ends up having to push Con into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Con throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Capac jumps guard and drags Con to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Con content to stall in guard here.
Con's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Con postures up. #SUB#
Capac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Con controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Capac looking for a sweep. Not yet Capac, not yet. #T2#
Con slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Con pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capac is keeping the position for now.
Con stays in close to Capac's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Con trying to control but Capac is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Capac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Con in his tracks.
Capac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Con throws a hook but Capac blocks it.#T3#
Capac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Capac shoots in and drives through. Con sprawls well.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Capac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Con stuns Capac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Con throws a hook to the side of Capac's head but Capac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Con misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Con. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Con.
Con lands the left hand.
Con dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Capac throws out a powerful jab.
Con misses with a straight right.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Capac avoids the body shot from Con.
Capac connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con throws out a loose jab but Capac uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Con ducks under a wild hook from Capac.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Capac doesn't seem bothered though.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Capac.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Capac scores with a body shot.
Con changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Capac avoids the body shot from Con.
Con missing with a left hand there. Capac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Capac.
Con misses with an uppercut. Capac saw that one coming.#TD#
Capac throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Con tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Capac is in Con's guard.
Capac trying to control the position from guard on top but Con is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Con seems keen to control Capac's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Capac's shoulder, as Capac tries to avoid the shot.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body.
Capac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
A cross from Capac lands.
Con throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Capac misses the target.
Capac takes one on the button.
Capac throws out a powerful jab.
Capac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Con misses.
Con connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Capac misses with a body shot.
Capac throws a nice looking combination but Con bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Con punishes Capac's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Con scores with a jab to the body.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capac.
Con throws the left hand but Capac avoids the punch easily.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Capac.
Capac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Con getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Con stuffs the takedown.
Con connects with a single shot there.
Con looks to land a right hand but Capac moved out of range.
Capac lands a nice looking body shot.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Capac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Con's hands.
Capac misses with a body shot
and Con counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con scores with a punch to the head.
Capac misses with a right hand
and Con counters with a straight right hand.
Capac fails to land the takedown.
Con displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Capac dives in and grabs Con's left leg, looking for a takedown. Con pushes down on Capac's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Capac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Capac takes a jab right on the kisser.
Capac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capac. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
Capac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Capac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Con on the side of the head.
Con's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Capac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Con scrambles back to his feet.
Con with a nice cross.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Capac slips the punch.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con scores with a hook.
Capac goes for a double leg but Con avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Con continues to drive forward.
Capac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Con misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Con.
Con lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Con creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Con has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capac missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capac has a couple of punches blocked by Con. #T4#
Con blocking some punches.
Capac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Con pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Con drops his hands momentarily and Capac takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Capac moves away and avoids it.
Con fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capac. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con avoids the body shot from Capac.
Capac throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Con getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice sprawl there from Con as Capac shoots in.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capac.
Con scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Con 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 181
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Con cracks Feet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot by Con.
Feet connects with a body shot.
Feet throws a head kick that misses.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con throws a lazy uppercut
and Feet counters with an inside leg kick.
Feet slips under a jab.
Con changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Feet. That's going to slow Con down.
A lazy left from Con finds it's target.
Con takes a swing at Feet's ribcage but misses.
Feet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Feet misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Feet. Beautiful body shot.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Con's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Feet stuns Con with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Con rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Feet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Con takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Feet misses with a wild combination.
Con checks the leg kick.
Feet throws a big shot that misses.
Con looks to land a combination. Feet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Con scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Con misses.
Feet tries a quick counter leg kick but Con is wise to it.
Con throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Feet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Con misses with a straight left.
Con cracks Feet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Feet throws a right hand that Con ducks under and follows up with a left that Con also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Con fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Feet throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Con missing with a left hand there. Feet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Feet misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Con finds it's target.
Con misses with a body shot
and Feet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Feet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Con tests Feet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Feet ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Con scores with a jab to the head.
Con 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.
Feet takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Feet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Con digs a good body shot into Feet's ribs.
Feet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Con connects with a right hand. Feet shakes it off.
Feet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Con.
Con is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Feet avoids the body shot from Con.
Feet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Con fails to land with a series of punches.
Feet moves out of range of the strikes.
Feet scores with a head kick. Con tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Con lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feet was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Feet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Feet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Con lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Con. That snapped Feet's head back.
Feet throws a lazy uppercut
and Con counters with a straight right hand.
Con cracks Feet with a good jab.
Feet just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Con misses its target.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con sets himself, and Feet steps forward looking for the clinch! Con avoids it this time.
Con works the jab nicely.
Con lands with a good body shot.
Feet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feet misses the jab.
Feet connects with a right hand. Con shakes it off.
Con lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Feet circles away quickly and effectively.
Con rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Feet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con dominated that round.
That's time! Con's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A. Mere Con is winning the standup battle so far.
Con's jab looks to have found its range, popping Feet under the eye.
Con lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Con throws out a loose jab but Feet uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Feet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Con scores with a crisp jab that stopped Feet in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Feet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Feet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con stuns Feet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Feet might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Con has got the better of the exchanges.
Con stalks Feet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Feet's face. Feet staggers backwards, shaken.
Feet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Feet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Feet tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Feet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Feet misses its intended target.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Feet.
Con darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Feet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Con slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Feet misses with a body shot.
Con is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Feet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con throws the left hand but Feet avoids the punch easily.
Feet throws out a counter right but Con avoids it with no problem.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Con!
Con swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Feet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Con misses with a hook
enabling Feet to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Feet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Con slips a jab and a cross from Feet.
Feet tries a head kick but it misses.
Feet throws a push kick but Con slaps the foot to one side.
Feet tries to work over Con's front leg with a kick but Con checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Con, as that shot connected.
Sloppy strikes from Con. Those never looked like landing.
Feet is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Con misses with a hook. Feet ducked under it nicely.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Feet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Feet throws a leg kick but Con checks it.
Con displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Con looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Feet.
Feet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Feet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFeet.
Con is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Feet can do to turn this around?
Con comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Con catches Feet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Con cracks Feet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Feet.
Feet lands a body shot.
Feet blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Feet! But no joy.
Con misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Con fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feet manages to avoid it.
Con throws a nice looking combination but Feet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Con throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Feet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Feet takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Con throws a sloppy body shot
and Feet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feet moves away.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Feet is just out of range.
Feet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Con moves out of range as Feet strikes.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Feet throws a solid leg kick but Con takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Feet.
Feet throws a push kick but Con slaps the foot to one side.
Feet misses with a low kick.
Feet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Feet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Con scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Con does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A big right from Con misses.
Feet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Con with a body shot.
Con throws a lazy uppercut
and Feet counters with a two punch combo.
Feet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Con finds it's way round the side to connect with Feet's head.
Con slips a jab from Feet.
Con went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Feet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con defending well as Feet loads up on a big left hand.
Feet throws a big shot that misses.
Feet ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Feet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Con with a body shot.
Con throws a combination that misses
and Feet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Con misses with a shot to the body
and Feet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Feet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Feet throws out a counter right but Con avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Con loads up on a big right hand but Feet slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Feet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Con moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Feet throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Feet tenderised Con's leg. Con is trying to keep his angry face on.
Con uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Feet.
Con swings for the body but Feet moves out of range.
Feet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Feet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Feet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Feet.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Con looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Feet just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Feet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Con changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Con misses with a straight right.
Con dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Feet moves away and avoids it.
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feet moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Feet 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 Con has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Con and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Con misses the jab.
Feet staying out of range there.
Con throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Feet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Con. Those never looked like landing.
Seemah Feet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Con misses the jab.
Feet lands with a straight right. Con didn't see that one coming.
Feet slips a jab and a cross from Con.
Feet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Feet throws a chopping leg kick but Con manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Con went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Feet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Feet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Con lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Feet circles away quickly and effectively.
Con throws a right and a left that Feet avoids nicely.
Con lands a body shot.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Feet.
Feet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Con lands a really nice looking cross but Feet seems unphased. #T4#
Con misses with a body shot.
Feet walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Con's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Feet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Con scrambles back to his feet.
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
Con blocks a low kick nicely.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feet manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Feet! But no joy.
Con uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feet.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Feet tries to score with a low kick but Con moves his leg out of the way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to A. Mere Con.
Well Con 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 169
Date: Aug 10, 2022

#R1#
Hearn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Con throws a hook but Hearn blocks it.
Con takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Con 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.
Hearn swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Thomas Hearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hearn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearn.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Con throws a hook but Hearn blocks it.
Con tests Hearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hearn connects with a body shot that sends Con's belly button to the back.
Hearn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hearn.
Con fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hearn on the side of the head.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con appears to be looking for a counter punch 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!
Hearn motions for Con to come forward. Hearn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Hearn there.
Con avoids the body shot from Hearn.
Hearn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hearn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hearn missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Con's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Con.
Con throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hearn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Con scores with a shot to the side of Hearn's head.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Hearn.
Con doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Con lands a nice uppercut.
Con blocks a body shot from Hearn. #T2#
Con lands a body shot.
Con tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hearn's elbow.
Con blocks a body shot from Hearn.
Hearn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Con backwards.
Hearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Con digs a right hand underneath Hearn's ribcage. Hearn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Con will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hearn up against the cage.
Con lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Con prevents a body shot from Hearn.
A hook to the body from Con.
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
Hearn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Con is working Hearn over against the cage.
Con looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land. #T3#
Con misses with a punch to the body.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Hearn avoids it by throwing Con back against the cage.
Con wants to stall.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Hearn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Con stuns Hearn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hearn staying out of range there.
Hearn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hearn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hearn scores with a jab to the body.
Hearn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hearn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Con digs a good body shot into Hearn's ribs.
Hearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Con counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Hearn misses.
Hearn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Con. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearn misses with a low kick as Con jumps back.
A big left from Hearn misses. #T4#
Hearn avoids the body shot from Con.
Hearn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Con wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hearn scores with a hook.
Hearn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hearn misses with a low kick.
Con connects with a crisp jab.
Con bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hearn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Con checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Con checks the leg kick nicely there.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Hearn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Con slips a jab from Hearn.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Con lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hearn doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con thuds his right hand into Hearn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hearn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Con is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Con scores with a decent looking 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 A. Mere Con 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#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hearn 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 Con has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Con and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Hearn's shoulder, as Hearn tries to avoid the shot.
Hearn misses the shot to the body.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearn.
Hearn throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Hearn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Con on the side of the head.
Con misses with a hook.
Hearn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hearn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hearn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Hearn moves away and avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hearn 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.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Hearn ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Con tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Hearn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hearn.
A jab from Con misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hearn! But no joy.#T1#
Hearn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hearn misses with a head kick.
Hearn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hearn scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Con drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hearn throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Con to counter with a crisp jab.
Con digs a good hook to Hearn's body.
Hearn throws a front kick aimed at Con's knee but Con avoids it well.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearn.
A little feinted left hand from Con on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Hearn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Con swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
Con checks a leg kick. #CL#
Con has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hearn pushes Con back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Con is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Con is working Hearn over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Con.
A. Mere Con has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A short uppercut from Hearn.
Hearn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Con backwards.
Hearn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Con is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Con.
Con lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Con goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hearn.
Hearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cons head.
Con working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Con scores with a hook to the body.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Con controls the action.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearn.
Con tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hearn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearn connects with a solid leg kick.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con slips a jab from Hearn.#T3#
Con tests Hearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hearn tries to score with a low kick but Con moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Hearn does no damage.
Hearn 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Con.
Hearn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Con counter with a right hand.
Hearn throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Hearn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Con thuds a left hand into Hearn's body.
Jab from Hearn.
Hearn thumps Con with a low kick.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Hearn.
Con tries to clinch but Hearn moves out of range.
That kick from Hearn tenderised Con's leg. Con is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearn.
Hearn cracks Con with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hearn walks into a jab.
Thomas Hearn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hearn.
Con blocks the body kick.
Hearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
Hearn blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Hearn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Con slips under a jab.
Hearn misses with a hook
and Con counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hearn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hearn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hearn misses with a series of wild punches.
Hearn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Con is able to avoid easily.
Hearn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Hearn.
Hearn walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Hearn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Con's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hearn scores with a nice right hand.
Con slips under a jab from Hearn.
Hearn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hearn is looking to chop away at Con's legs.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con scores with a nice right hand.
Hearn lands a nice hook to Con's body. Con takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hearn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Con missing with a left hand there. Hearn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hearn fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Hearn.
Con changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Con checks a low kick from Hearn.
Hearn moves away from the strike by Con.
Hearn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Con lands.#T1#
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hearn scores with a jab. Con acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hearn throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Hearn throws a sloppy body shot
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hearn. That's going to slow Con down.
Con checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Con digs a good hook to Hearn's body.
Con checks a leg kick nicely.
Con misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Con.
Hearn takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Hearn.
Hearn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
A jab lands there for Con.#T2#
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con misses with a hook
and Hearn counters with a leg kick.
Hearn avoids the body shot from Con.
Hearn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Con uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearn.
Hearn defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Hearn moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Hearn tenderised Con's leg. Con is trying to keep his angry face on.
Con cracks Hearn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Con bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Hearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con backing away here, and Hearn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Con as he checks the leg kick.
Con is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Hearn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hearn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Hearn.
Hearn misses with a hook
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hearn misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Hearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Hearn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearn.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hearn throws out a powerful jab.
Con tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hearn counters with a right hand to the body.
Hearn looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Con throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hearn 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 Con has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Con and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot by Con.
Con lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hearn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Hearn there.
A cross from Con lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearn. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Hearn avoids the body shot from Con.
Con backing away here, and Hearn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hearn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Hearn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick from Hearn misses.
Con was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Con lands with an overhand left.
Hearn throws out a leg kick but Con moves out of range and Hearn only half commits.
Con lands with a straight right. Hearn didn't see that one coming.
Con throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
Hearn misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Con counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Con lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hearn. That snapped Con's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Con 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... A. Mere Con!
A very excited looking A. Mere Con 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: CFC 501
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Shutes moves in looking to clinch but Con pushes him off.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Con tests Shutes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes is looking to clinch but Con is avoiding it.
Shutes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shutes scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Con finds it's target.
Shutes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shutes throws a shot to the body.
Shutes slips under a jab from Con.
Con stuffs the takedown attempt from Shutes. Shutes gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
A punch combination from Shutes misses.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Shutes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shutes connects with a body shot that sends Con's belly button to the back.
Con blocks the body kick.
Con 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.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
A slow jab from Shutes misses its intended target.
Shutes misses with a double jab
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shutes.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Con fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Shutes misses the target.
Shutes lands a jab.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Con - just one landing.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target. #T2#
Con blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Con - just one landing.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Shutes.
Con lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Con misses with a straight right.
Shutes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Con lands a lovely overhand right.
Shutes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Con connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shutes momentarily.
Con blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Con jabs at Shutes's body.
Shutes throws a head kick but Con moves out of range. #T3#
Con takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Con misses the jab.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Con. Beautiful body shot.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
No joy there for Shutes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shutes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shutes blocks a jab.
Shutes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Shutes feints and then cracks Con's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Con down.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con stuns Shutes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shutes. Con shrugs it off though. #T4#
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Con thinking.
Shutes misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shutes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shutes has time to react.
Shutes lands with a straight right. Con didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Con there.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Con is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shutes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shutes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shutes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shutes throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
Shutes defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con digs a good body shot into Shutes's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shutes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Con closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Con.
Con blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Shutes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Con swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shutes.
Shutes is looking to wear down Con with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shutes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Shutes finds it's way through Con's defenses.
Shutes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes scores with a nice head shot.
Con on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Shutes slips under a jab from Con.
Shutes takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Con drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shutes scores with a leg kick.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shutes moves in looking to clinch but Con pushes him off.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Shutes throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Shutes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Shutes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Con bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con. #T2#
Con uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shutes.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Con moves out of range of the body kick.
Shutes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Shutes's shoulder, as Shutes tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Con. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Con.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Shutes throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Shutes.
A little jabbing left from Con on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Con blocks a low kick nicely.
Shutes blocks a jab.
Con thuds a left hand into Shutes's body.
Con throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shutes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shutes slips a straight right by Con.#T3#
Shutes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shutes. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Con checks a leg kick.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Shutes misses with a hook to the body
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Con takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Con checks a low kick from Shutes.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Con cracks a nice hook into Shutes's ribs.
Con throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Shutes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Shutes.
Con scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Con blocking some punches.
Shutes lands with a light punch inside.
Con stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Con misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shutes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Con.
Con working aggressively here.
Shutes blocks a body shot from Con.
A body shot lands from Con.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Con effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Con.
Con'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.
Shutes throws a punch but it's blocked by Con.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but A. Mere Con will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Shutes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A. Mere Con seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shutes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
An attempted straight right counter from Shutes misses the target.
Shutes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Con moves out of range easily.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Shutes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes misses the jab.
Con misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Con digs a good hook to Shutes's body.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Con lands with a hook. Shutes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Shutes lands a jab to Con's midsection.
Con swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Con has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shutes.
Shutes throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Shutes lands a jab to Con's midsection.
Shutes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
It looked like Shutes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Con getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Con counters with a nice uppercut.
Con misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shutes.
Shutes tries to land a front kick but Con steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shutes staying out of range there.#T2#
Con moves away from the strike by Shutes.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Shutes is looking to counter the offense by Con and move into the clinch.
Shutes wants to slow Con down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
Con lands with a shot to the body.
Con connects with a looping right hand.
Shutes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shutes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Con.
Shutes throws a front kick aimed at Con's knee but Con avoids it well.
Wesley Shutes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shutes digs a good hook to Con's body.
Con misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Con takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Jab by Con.
Shutes just misses with a punch to the body.
Con's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Con lands with a nice body punch.
Con swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shutes counters with a one-two to the body.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Con throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Con misses with a straight left.
Con tries to move into range but Shutes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Shutes misses
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes swings widly with a right hand
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Con moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Con throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Con lands.
Con misses with a looping left.
Shutes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Con blocks a low kick nicely.
Con avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Con lands with a straight right. Shutes didn't see that one coming.
Shutes closes the distance but Con moves to the side
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Con slips a jab and a cross from Shutes.
Con throws a right hand that misses
and Shutes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Con 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A. Mere Con!
A very excited looking A. Mere Con 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: CFC 495: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Pollock slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Pollock.
Pollock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Con blocks a head kick by Pollock.
Con has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
Pollock throws a sloppy body shot
and Con counters with a nice uppercut.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Con throws a jab when Pollock was well out of range.
Pollock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con counters with a stiff right hand.
Pollock throws a poor cross that misses
and Con counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pollock throws a lazy head kick
and Con counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock 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.
Pollock just misses with a punch to the body.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pollock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Pollock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Con slips under a jab.#T1#
Con lands with a hook. Pollock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pollock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pollock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pollock throws a lazy head kick
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Con.
Pollock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Con counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Pollock is rocked!
Pollock throws a right and a left that Con avoids nicely.
Pollock sizes up Con with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Pollock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pollock misses with a lunging right hand
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pollock is still on wobbly legs! Can Con finish him?
Pollock is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Con doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Pollock crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Pollock's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). A. Mere Con!
A victorious A. Mere Con thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 489: IsMore v Wallace
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Doomsday misses with a looping left.
Doomsday shoots in but Con avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Con leaves Doomsday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Con lands with an uppercut that bounces Doomsday off the cage and back into range.
Con tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Doomsday bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Con is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Doomsday tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doomsday has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Con tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doomsday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Con gets back to half guard.
Doomsday thows a huge punch but Con dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Con is trying is best to control the position here.
Con is trying to control but can't.
Con won't allow Doomsday to pass to mount. #T1#
Con is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heartless Team , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Con tries to get to full guard but Doomsday has control of the leg.
Con pushes Doomsday off looking to stand but Doomsday dives back in and keeps control.
Doomsday takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Con tries to get to full guard but Doomsday has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Doomsday lands a nice short elbow.
Con works his way to full guard. Good work.
Doomsday won't allow Con to get back to his feet.
Doomsday distracts Con with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Con tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Con is working hard here to advance position.
Doomsday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doomsday wants to pass the guard but Con is keeping the position.
Doomsday sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Con's guard. #T2#
Doomsday is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Con is pressing down on Doomsday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doomsday slips nicely into half guard.
Con is looking to improve his position.
Doomsday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doomsday is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doomsday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Con is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Doomsday is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Con defends it well. #SUB2#
Doomsday maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Con could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Doomsday has cracked it and Con is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Doomsday!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kronos Doomsday!

Event: CFC 481: Trounvouche/Bardia F.
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Con misses with a looping right.
Kettu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu connects with a body shot.
Con misses with a hook.
Kettu moves out of range as Con strikes.
Con connects with a looping right hand.
Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Con has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
Con listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu slips under a jab from Con.
Con misses with a looping left.
Con lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kettu scores with a hook.#T1#
Con misses with a left hand
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
Con has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Con lands a right hook to the body.
Kettu misses with a shot to the body
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Con throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Kettu throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Kettu slips a jab from Con.
Con takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Con misses with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Con is looking to clinch but Kettu is avoiding it.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Con. #T2#
A shot to the body from Kettu misses
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Con takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Con misses with a straight right.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Kettu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Con is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kettu throws a combination that misses
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Kettu misses with a double jab.
Con misses with a looping right.
Kettu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Con at a distance.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Kettu sizes up Con with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Con moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Con misses with a jab to the body
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Con circles away quickly and effectively.
Con throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Con with a body shot.
Con misses with a body shot.
A jab from Kettu misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Kettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Con circles away quickly and effectively.
Con is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Con misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from Con.
Kettu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kettu misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Con lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kettu doesn't seem phased though.
Con lands with an uppercut that bounces Kettu off the cage and back into range.
Con dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu throws a combination that misses
and Con counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con works Kettu's body with a nice hook.
Kettu misses with a combination
and Con counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Con misses.
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 A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Con slips a jab from Kettu.
Kettu stuns Con with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Con finds it's way through Kettu's defenses.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
A. Mere Con is winning the standup battle so far.
Con avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Con paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Con lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Kettu.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Con moves in looking to clinch but Kettu pushes him off.
Kettu slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Kettu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con throws a shot to the body.
Con misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Con is out of range.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Con.
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Con walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Con circles away quickly and effectively.
Con walks into a stiff left hand from Kettu.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Con on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Con misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Con lunges at Kettu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kettu's hand.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.#T2#
Kettu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Con.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con cracks Kettu with a good jab.
Con defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Con lands a slapping body shot.
Con throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Con dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kettu 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 big right from Con misses.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Con counters with a one-two to the body.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Con.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Con cracks Kettu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Con misses with a looping right.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Kettu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Con throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Con throws a right hand that misses
and Kettu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con works Kettu's body with a nice hook.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Con bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Con thinking. #T4#
Con slips a jab and a cross from Kettu.
Con takes a jab right on the kisser.
Con lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
Con moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Con takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kettu connects with a body shot that sends Con's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Con takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kettu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kettu there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Kettu 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.
Con throws a poor cross that misses
and Kettu counters with a right hand to the body.
Kettu throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Kettu misses with a left hand
enabling Con to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Con counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Con tries to clinch up but Kettu circles away and keeps his distance.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Con on the side of the head.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Con.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Kettu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Con has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Con scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kettu stalls. #T1#
Con misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Con.
Con tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but Con avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Con.
Con misses with some punches.
Con lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kettu tries to circle away but Con has him pinned against the cage.
Con blocking some punches.
Con lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Con avoiding damage as Kettu throws knees to the body.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu blocking some punches. #BC#
Con escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kettu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Con misses with a straight left.
Con scores with a three punch combo!
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Con works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Con throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Con avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Con punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kettu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Con throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Con avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Con lands a body shot.
Kettu throws an off balance right hand
and Con makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kettu misses with a right hand
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu moves forwards but Con connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kettu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kettu misses with a hook
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.#CL#
Con pushes Kettu up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but Con avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Con misses with a short punch on the inside.
Con prevents a body shot from Kettu.
Con misses with some punches. #BC#
Con pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kettu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Con darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Kettu lunges at Con with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Con's hand.
Con thuds a left hand into Kettu's body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: GAMMA#932 Karim v Joe
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Magomaevaboff closes the distance and pushes Fist back into the cage.
Fist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff wants to stall.
Fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomaevaboff blocks an uppercut.
Fist lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff slips a straight right by Fist.
Fist misses with an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Magomaevaboff misses the shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomaevaboff has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fist is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Magomaevaboff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fist. That did some damage!
Magomaevaboff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomaevaboff under the eye.
Magomaevaboff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist throws a jab when Magomaevaboff was well out of range.
Magomaevaboff misses with a left hand
and Fist counters with a stiff right hand.
Fist scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomaevaboff jabs at Fist's body.#T1#
Fist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomaevaboff to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomaevaboff scores with a kick to the midsection.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a body kick but Fist moved away.
Fist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomaevaboff looks for the body kick but Fist saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Fist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomaevaboff in his tracks.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomaevaboff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomaevaboff throws the kick towards the body but Fist avoids it.
Magomaevaboff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fist doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Magomaevaboff forces Fist back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Magomaevaboff is controlling him.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff lands with a right to the head.
Fist throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Fist tries to work over Magomaevaboff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomaevaboff misses with the head strike. #T2#
Fist is trying to push Magomaevaboff away but Magomaevaboff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fist.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomaevaboff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fist.
Magomaevaboff lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fist.
Magomaevaboff wants a takedown. #BC#
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Magomaevaboff moves into range and clinches up with Fist.
Magomaevaboff prevents a body shot from Fist.
Fist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomaevaboff has him pressed against the cage.
Magomaevaboff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
Fist lands a shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomaevaboff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Magomaevaboff fails to land.
Magomaevaboff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomaevaboff.
Fist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Fist controls the action. #T3#
Magomaevaboff blocks a body shot from Fist.
A head punch on the inside from Magomaevaboff fails to land.
Fist is leaning against Magomaevaboff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomaevaboff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fist fails to land.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice uppercut.
Fist is trying to break free.
Magomaevaboff keeps control of Fist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
Fist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomaevaboff's elbow. #BC#
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomaevaboff misses with a head kick.
Fist clobbers Magomaevaboff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Magomaevaboff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff with a hook.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Magomaevaboff moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fist manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fist has time to react.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist misses with a left hand
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice body shot.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomaevaboff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fist checks a leg kick.
It looked like Fist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Magomaevaboff.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab. Fist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomaevaboff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fist misses with a looping right.
Fist misses with a combination
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Magomaevaboff ducks down to avoid it.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range nicely.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick, looking for Fist's leg but Fist calmly moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fist.
Magomaevaboff throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Fist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomaevaboff under the eye.
Magomaevaboff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fist scores with a nice head shot.
Magomaevaboff is looking to clinch.
Fist tries to counter by clinching up but Magomaevaboff breaks away and moves out of range.
Fist needs to keep his hands up - Magomaevaboff had a free shot at his head there.
Fist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Husein Magomaevaboff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomaevaboff tries a low kick but Fist avoids it.
Magomaevaboff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomaevaboff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Fist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magomaevaboff scores with a sloppy right hand. Fist should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Fist. #T1#
Magomaevaboff dodges the punch combination from Fist.
Magomaevaboff lands with a kick to the temple. Fist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Magomaevaboff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Magomaevaboff counters with a right hand to the body.
Fist is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Magomaevaboff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomaevaboff lands with a nice body punch.
Fist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range as Fist strikes.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomaevaboff throws a front kick aimed at Fist's knee but Fist avoids it well.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
A nice combination there by Fist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magomaevaboff has time to react.
Fist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fist.
Fist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Magomaevaboff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Fist moves out of range easily.
Fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch there but Fist circles away.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomaevaboff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Magomaevaboff flicks out a counter leg kick but Fist steps away.
Jab, jab by Magomaevaboff - just one landing.
Fist works Magomaevaboff's body with a nice hook.
Fist lands a nice hook to Magomaevaboff's body. Magomaevaboff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.#T3#
Magomaevaboff scores with a head kick. Fist tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping left.
Fist throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice hook to Fist's body. Fist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range.
Fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Magomaevaboff misses.
Magomaevaboff slips a straight right by Fist.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Fist moved away.
Fist moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
Magomaevaboff lands a right hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot.
Magomaevaboff throws a big shot that misses.
Fist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.#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!
Magomaevaboff looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Fist moves into the clinch.
Fist tries to circle away but Magomaevaboff has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fist. #BC#
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fist moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomaevaboff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomaevaboff feints and then cracks Fist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fist down.
Magomaevaboff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Magomaevaboff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Magomaevaboff. Beautiful body shot.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomaevaboff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomaevaboff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fist misses the body punch
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
First Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice right hand.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomaevaboff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Husein Magomaevaboff 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#
Fist throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fist.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Fist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fist lands an overhand right.
Magomaevaboff lands a body shot.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomaevaboff.
Fist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fist lands a really nice looking cross but Magomaevaboff seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
Magomaevaboff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping right.#T1#
Fist misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
A nice leg kick from Magomaevaboff, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Fist moved away.
Fist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magomaevaboff manages to circle out of the way.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomaevaboff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fist misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
Magomaevaboff throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Fist throws a right hand that Magomaevaboff ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomaevaboff also avoids with ease.
That kick from Magomaevaboff tenderised Fist's leg. Fist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fist misses with a two punch combination.
Fist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick, looking for Fist's leg but Fist calmly moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fist lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Magomaevaboff moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Magomaevaboff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fist doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomaevaboff appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Magomaevaboff's shoulder, as Magomaevaboff tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Magomaevaboff throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick, looking for Fist's leg but Fist calmly moves out of range.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomaevaboff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice right hand.
Magomaevaboff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
A jab from Fist misses.
Fist misses with a hook.
Fist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomaevaboff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Magomaevaboff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fist scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomaevaboff should have avoided that one.
Fist misses with a hook
and Magomaevaboff counters with a straight right hand.
Magomaevaboff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist throwing a counter right hand but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Magomaevaboff.
First Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomaevaboff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Magomaevaboff misses.
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fist tries to counter by clinching up but Magomaevaboff breaks away and moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist avoids the body shot from Magomaevaboff. #T4#
A big right from Magomaevaboff misses.
Fist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Fist throws a right hand that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff jabs Fist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Magomaevaboff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fist doesn't seem phased though.
Magomaevaboff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomaevaboff scores with a body shot.
Fist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomaevaboff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fist scrambles back to his feet.
Magomaevaboff throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fist scores with a shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff connects with a body shot that sends Fist's belly button to the back.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
A jab from Fist finds it's way through Magomaevaboff's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
A combination from Fist does no damage.
Fist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomaevaboff circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomaevaboff throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Husein Magomaevaboff.
Well Magomaevaboff 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: GAMMA#929 Karim v Leonardo
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Danilov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fist checks it well.
Danilov lands with a straight right. Fist didn't see that one coming.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Danilov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fist sprawls well initially but Danilov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Fist kicks off Danilov and gets to his feet.
Danilov tries to work over Fist's front leg with a kick but Fist checks it.
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danilov doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Danilov connects with the punch.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danilov misses with a hook
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Danilov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fist is trying to defend but Danilov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Danilov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Danilov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danilov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fist is not content to let Danilov control the position.
Danilov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Danilov controlling the pace.
Danilov trying to control the action but Fist is working from the bottom. #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.
Danilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fist is refusing to be controlled, as Danilov sits in half guard.
Danilov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Danilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danilov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danilov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.#T3#
Fist misses with a body shot.
Danilov feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Danilov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Fist manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Fist.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Danilov has him pressed against the cage.
Fist misses with a body punch.
Fist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fist misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Danilov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Danilov is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fist.
Danilov connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
No luck for Danilov with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
A big right from Danilov misses.
Danilov takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danilov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danilov cracks Fist with an open hand slap.
Danilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Danilov shoots in and gets a takedown into Fist's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Danilov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danilov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fist blocks a jab.
Danilov throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Danilov with a nice calf kick.
Danilov stuns Fist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Danilov throws a low kick, looking for Fist's leg but Fist calmly moves out of range.
Danilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist slips a straight right by Danilov.
Danilov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danilov throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fist blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Danilov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danilov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
First Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov darts in looking for a takedown but Fist gets double underhooks and turns Danilov into the cage.
Fist checks the leg kick.
Danilov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
A big left from Fist misses.
Danilov 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.
Danilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danilov misses with a body shot
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Danilov's head backwards.
Danilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danilov's head.
Danilov throws an off balance right hand
letting Fist counter with a right hand.
Fist misses the jab.
Fist takes one to the chin there.
Danilov swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist slips under a jab from Danilov.
Danilov slips a jab from Fist.
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fist lands a jab to Danilov's midsection.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Fist counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Fist blocks a low kick nicely.
Danilov lands a jab to the nose.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Danilov 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.
Danilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruslan Danilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fist is keeping the position for now.
Fist being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Danilov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fist dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Danilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danilov managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Fist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Danilov finds it's way round the side to connect with Fist's head.
Fist slips a jab from Danilov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danilov is defended easily by Fist.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danilov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fist momentarily.
Fist avoids the head kick by Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danilov misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Danilov defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Fist misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Danilov connects with a right hand. Fist shakes it off.
Fist throws a right hand that Danilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Danilov also avoids with ease.
Danilov fails with the takedown
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
First Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov throws a low kick but Fist avoids it.
Danilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Danilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist tries to bum rush Danilov with a series of wild strikes but Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Danilov lands.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Danilov!
Fist ducks right into an uppercut from Danilov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fist sprawls well. Fist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Fist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Fist misses the target.
Danilov takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Fist is looking to counter punch.
Fist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Fist misses.
Fist misses with a two punch combination.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Fist circles away easily
and Fist counters with a three punch combo that has Danilov backing up. Danilov nods at Fist to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Danilov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fist moves away from the strike by Danilov.
Fist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Danilov.
First Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov connects with a looping right hand.
Fist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fist connects with a single shot there.
Fist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danilov looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Fist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Danilov lands with a good body shot.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fist 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.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Danilov is out of range.
Danilov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Danilov misses.
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fist walks into a straight right hand from Danilov.
Fist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danilov tries a low kick but Fist avoids it.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov tries to move into range but Fist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Danilov is rocked!
Danilov defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Danilov.
I've got Danilov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 106 | Budluvski vs Poli
Date: Oct 06, 2021

#R1#
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Nice cross by Bizihwaile.
Fist stuns Bizihwaile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile wants to land a leg kick but Fist is out of range.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to the head.
Bizihwaile connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Fist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Fist 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.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from Fist.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bizihwaile connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fist scrambles back to his feet.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.#T1#
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaile.
Fist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fist blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaile. Those never looked like landing.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist scores with a punch to the head.
Bizihwaile throws out a leg kick but Fist moves out of range and Bizihwaile only half commits.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Fist.
Fist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile obviously looking to wear him down.
Fist throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Fist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fist swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bizihwaile connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fist scrambles back to his feet.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile lands a jab.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Fist.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target. #T2#
Bizihwaile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Bizihwaile with a hook.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to Fist's midsection.
Fist slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Fist tries to counter with a clinch but Bizihwaile shakes him off and moves away.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Fist.
Bizihwaile looks to land a left hand but Fist moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for a 1-2. Bizihwaile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Bizihwaile throws a series of punches but Fist avoids them all with ease.
Fist with a hook.
Fist swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile lands with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fist 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.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook #CL2#
and Fist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bizihwaile scores with a shot to the side of Fist's head.
Bizihwaile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaile blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaile looks to land a combination. Fist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bizihwaile to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile. #T4#
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a right and a left that Fist avoids nicely.
Fist scores with a decent looking hook.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bizihwaile lands with a nice body punch.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Bizihwaile misses.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws out a leg kick but Fist moves out of range and Bizihwaile only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fist sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Bizihwaile catches Fist right on the button with a cross.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Fist as he checks the leg kick.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Fist.
Bizihwaile lands with a right hand.
Bizihwaile goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Fist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fist 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!
Fist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head but Bizihwaile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaile shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fist eats them both and turns towards Bizihwaile to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but Fist slips the punch.
Bizihwaile throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Bizihwaile misses.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Fist.
Bizihwaile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fist's sensitive parts.
Bizihwaile lands a nice shot that snaps Fist's head back.
Bizihwaile misses with a body punch
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist scores with a shot to the body.
Fist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bizihwaile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Fist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fist scores with a one two! Bizihwaile had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile walks into a left hand.
Fist throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bizihwaile doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Bizihwaile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Fist misses.
As Fist backs away, Bizihwaile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bizihwaile swinging wildly here. #T2#
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bizihwaile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fist's sensitive parts.
Fist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Jab by Bizihwaile.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is winning the standup battle so far.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bizihwaile was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist lands a jab to Bizihwaile's midsection.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist misses with a hook.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that Fist ducks under and follows up with a left that Fist also avoids with ease.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to the nose.
Fist jabs at Bizihwaile's body.#T3#
Bizihwaile connects with an inside leg kick.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Bizihwaile does it's job there.
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaile jabs at Fist's body.
Fist jabs Bizihwaile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but Fist moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaile defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Fist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Fist misses.
Fist slips a jab and a cross from Bizihwaile.
Fist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fist's hands.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Bizihwaile. #T4#
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Bizihwaile throws a chopping leg kick but Fist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bizihwaile connects with a crisp jab.
Fist catches Bizihwaile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fist checks a leg kick.
That kick from Bizihwaile tenderised Fist's leg. Fist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bizihwaile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fist.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaile scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fist in his tracks.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile digs a good hook to Fist's body.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Fist.
Jab from Fist.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaile moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist tries to counter with a clinch but Bizihwaile shakes him off and moves away.
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 Penkosip Bizihwaile will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bizihwaile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bizihwaile backs up against the cage.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fist feints a jab promting Bizihwaile to slip. Fist then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bizihwaile slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist throws a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fist slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bizihwaile wants to land a leg kick but Fist is out of range.
Fist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bizihwaile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Fist. #T1#
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaile misses with a double jab.
A big left from Fist misses.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Fist.
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaile clobbers Fist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Bizihwaile digs a good body shot into Fist's ribs.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bizihwaile.
Good standup being displayed there by Bizihwaile as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist avoids the body shot from Bizihwaile.
Fist throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range. #T2#
A jab lands there for Bizihwaile.
Fist walks into a straight right hand from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy body shot
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Fist coming out on top.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile cracks Fist with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaile's belly button to the back.
Fist scores with a nice head shot.
Fist takes one to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile lands a jab.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Fist sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Bizihwaile missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fist takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile with a nice calf kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
First Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaile lunges at Fist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fist's hand.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Fist jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
A leg kick checked by Fist.
Fist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bizihwaile's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Bizihwaile punishes Fist's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Fist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bizihwaile jabs at Fist's body.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Fist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Fist blocks a jab.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fist scores with a body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a double jab.
Fist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bizihwaile takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bizihwaile connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.

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 Penkosip Bizihwaile.
Well Bizihwaile 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: SFL 85 | Bangin vs Bronco
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Fist misses.
Bizihwaile feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Fist misses.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fist misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Fist.
First Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
We've been informed that Fist 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Fist throws a right and a left that Bizihwaile avoids nicely.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Fist throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Fist lands with a straight right. Bizihwaile didn't see that one coming.
Fist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Bizihwaile's head.
Fist throws a jab when Bizihwaile was well out of range.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaile went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bizihwaile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fist.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Fist closes the distance and clinches.
Fist lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Bizihwaile tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fist fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fist connects with a right hand. Bizihwaile shakes it off.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Fist backs away, Bizihwaile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fist.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.#CL#
Bizihwaile clinches.
Fist lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fists head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Fist.
Bizihwaile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaile tries to stall but Fist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fist lands with a left to the head.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a left hand.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile.
A short right from Fist on the inside.
Fist misses with the head strike. #T4#
Bizihwaile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist blocking some punches.
Bizihwaile lands a right hand.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fist has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a punch to the body.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaile.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bizihwaile blocks a body shot from Fist.
Fist lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
Nice shot lands for Fist.
Fist tries to clinch there but Bizihwaile circles away.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bizihwaile in his tracks.
Fist 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.
Jab by Fist.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

First Fist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fist misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fist lunges at Bizihwaile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaile's hand.
First Fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaile tries to move into range but Fist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bizihwaile drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Bizihwaile is rocked!
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Bizihwaile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fist lands a slapping body shot.
Bizihwaile seems to have got his legs back now.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaile.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a big counter combination but Fist scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fist lands a glancing blow to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Fist misses
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fist cracks Bizihwaile with a good jab.
Fist misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bizihwaile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bizihwaile is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1##CL2#
Fist has Bizihwaile up against the cage in a clinch.
Fist working aggressively here.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
Fist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaile backwards. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Bizihwaile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fist lands with a good body shot.
Bizihwaile closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bizihwaile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fist moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Fist scores with a jab.
Fist sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a right hand to the body.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Fist throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Fist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaile slips a jab and a cross from Fist.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab to the head.
Bizihwaile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fist keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Fist lands a nice looking body shot.
Bizihwaile looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight left.
Fist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fist moves out of range of the leg kick from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands with a kick to the temple. Fist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist 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.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.#T4#
Fist misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaile scores with the left hand. Fist knows he should have avoided that one.
Bizihwaile takes one to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fist.
Bizihwaile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bizihwaile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Fist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bizihwaile's hands.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizihwaile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bizihwaile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Fist has closed the distance and engaged Bizihwaile in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaile is trying to push Fist away but Fist has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

First Fist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Fist.
Fist misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
A counter left hand to the body from Bizihwaile misses its target.
Fist tries to clinch
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist misses with a hook.
Fist scores with a punch to the head.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bizihwaile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist tries to clinch up but Bizihwaile circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Fist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Fist tries to clinch but Bizihwaile is having none of it.
Fist with a hook.
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaile tests Fist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fist tries to bum rush Bizihwaile with a series of wild strikes but Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fist misses with a hook to the body
and Bizihwaile counters with a left to the body.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizihwaile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist cracks a nice hook into Bizihwaile's ribs.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
First Fist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fist scores with a jab to the head.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bizihwaile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Fist. Beautiful body shot.
Fist connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Bizihwaile.
Fist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bizihwaile is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Fist.
Fist scores with a punch to the head.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bizihwaile at a distance. #T3#
Fist staying out of range there.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Fist.
Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Fist finds it's way through Bizihwaile's defenses.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaile.
Fist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaile can pounce on him.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Fist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fist digs a good body shot into Bizihwaile's ribs.
Fist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Fist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bizihwaile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile with a nice cross.
Fist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fist with a jab.
Fist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Fist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bizihwaile.
Fist throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fist checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
First Fist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fist 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... First Fist!
First Fist really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SFL 77 | Bangin vs Brawler
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot by Winn.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Winn is out of range.
Winn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Winn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Winn.
Fist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winn. Winn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Fist misses.
Winn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Winn.
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!
Winn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winn throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Winn moves away from the strike by Fist.
Winn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Winn misses with a wild combination.
First Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Winn 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.
Winn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Winn's belly button to the back.#T1#
Fist looks to land a right hand but Winn moved out of range.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fist throws a hook but Winn avoids it easily.
Winn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winn throws a hook to the side of Fist's head but Fist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winn lands with a shot to the body.
Winn blocks a jab.
Fist misses with a double jab.
Winn looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist staying out of range there.
Fist staying out of range there.
Winn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fist scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist misses with a combination
and Winn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Winn.
Fist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winn throws a series of strikes that have Fist backpedaling.
Winn moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Winn scores with a four punch combination!
Fist misses with a looping right.
Winn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winn throws a shot to the body.
Winn swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Winn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Fist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fist throwing a counter right hand but Winn manages to avoid it.
Winn jabs Fist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winn. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winn ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Winn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Winn.
Winn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winn ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Winn misses the shot to the body.
Fist is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fist throws a lazy uppercut
and Winn counters with a one-two to the body.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Winn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Winn scores with a sloppy right hand. Fist should have avoided that one.
Fist with a jab.
Winn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fist.
Fist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winn.
Winn fails to land with a series of punches.
Winn ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Fist.
Winn looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
Fist throws a lazy uppercut
and Winn counters with a two punch combo.
Winn missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Winn takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Fist lands a nice looking body shot.
Fist takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fist slips a jab and a cross from Winn.
Fist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Winn's head but Winn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Winn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Fist catches Winn right on the button with a cross.
Winn ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Winn misses with a wild combination.
Winn throws a hook to the side of Fist's head but Fist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
It seemed like Winn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerome Winn 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#
Winn moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jerome Winn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Winn takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Winn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Fist misses the target.
Winn ducks right into an uppercut from Fist.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winn manages to avoid it.
Winn slips a jab from Fist.
Winn throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Winn.#CL2#
Winn closes the distance and clinches.
Fist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist misses with the head strike.
Winn misses with the head strike.
Winn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winn. #T1#
Winn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fist blocking some punches.
Winn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fist misses with some punches.
Winn can't find room to land a body shot as Fist controls the action.
Winn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winns head.
Winn lands a left hand.
Fist misses with a body punch.
Fist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fist struggles to land a body shot inside as Winn controls his hands.
Winn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jerome Winn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Winn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fist blocking some punches.
Winn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Winn tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
Fist prevents a body shot from Winn.
Fist misses with some punches.
Winn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Fist.
Winn struggles to land a body shot inside as Fist controls his hands.
Fist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fist lands a left hand.
Winn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Fist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Winn fails to land.
Fist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fist throws a punch but it's blocked by Winn.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winn misses with the head strike.
Winn tries to throw a body punch but Fist avoids it by throwing Winn back against the cage. #T3#
Fist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fist working aggressively here.
Fist misses with the head strike.
Winn misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Winn fails to land.
Winn misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winn.
Winn prevents a body shot from Fist.
Winn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fist lands with a right to the head.
Fist takes a shot to the head.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winn prevents a body shot from Fist.
Fist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fist.
Winn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Fist on the inside.
Winn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Fist fails to land.
Winn misses with a punch on the inside.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fist throws a punch but it's blocked by Winn.
Fist gets through Winn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fist struggles to land a body shot inside as Winn controls his hands.
Fist tries a body shot but Winn blocks it.
Fist has a couple of punches blocked by Winn.
Winn misses with a punch on the inside.
Fist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Winn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winn blocks a body shot from Fist.
Fist lands a hook to the side of 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 First Fist will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fist slips a jab from Winn.
Nice cross by Fist.
Jerome Winn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winn.
A big left from Winn misses.
Fist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Winn throws a lazy uppercut
and Fist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fist slips under a jab from Winn.
Winn looks to land a left hand but Fist moved out of range nicely.
Winn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fist slips under a jab.
It looked like Fist was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winn.
A combination from Winn does no damage.
A jab from Fist misses.
Winn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Winn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Winn.
Fist is looking to counter punch.
Winn swinging wildly here.
Fist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist throws out a loose jab but Winn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winn moves away.#T1#
Fist moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice combination there by Winn.
Winn misses with a straight right.
Fist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Winn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've been told by Fist's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Winn misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winn moves away.
Winn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fist lands a nice hook to Winn's body. Winn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Winn.
Fist misses with a two punch combination.
Fist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winn misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Winn slips a straight right by Fist.
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winn doesn't seem bothered though.
Winn moves away from the strike by Fist.
Winn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
A big left from Fist misses.
Winn misses with a double jab.
Winn lands with a cross.
Fist with a hook.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winn blocks a jab.
Winn throws a good cross that connects.
Winn moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Winn misses with a hook.
Winn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab. #T3#
Fist misses with a straight right.
Winn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist misses with a hook. Winn ducked under it nicely.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winn.
Winn defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Winn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fist throws a jab when Winn was well out of range.
Fist throws a hook but Winn blocks it.
Winn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Winn.
Winn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Winn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fist throws a shot to the body.
Winn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winn.
Winn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.#T4#
Winn is looking to clinch but Fist is avoiding it.
Winn misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Winn.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Winn 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.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fist throws a hook but Winn avoids it easily.
Winn slips under a jab from Fist.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Winn is just out of range.
Fist misses with a body punch
enabling Winn to counter with a crisp jab.
Winn scores with a jab to the body.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.

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 First Fist.
Well Fist 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 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... First Fist!
Jumping up and down and very excited, First Fist waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SFL 70 | Rishkinov vs Izzy II
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Fist slips under a jab from Line.
Fist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
A jab lands there for Line.
Line has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Line is looking to slow Fist down with leg kicks.
Line throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Line's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fist under the eye.
Fist drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Line moves into the clinch.
Fist misses with the head strike.
Fist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
A short uppercut from Line.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fist jabs Line right on the nose. Line blinks but takes it well.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fist swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
Line scores with a nice head shot.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fist misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Line slips a straight right by Fist.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Line moves into the clinch.
Fist lands a right hand. #TD2#
Line has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fist uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Line has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fist trying to stand up but can't free himself from Line's guard.#T2#
Fist trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Line wants to sweep here but Fist controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Line trying to control the position.
Line wants to sweep here but Fist controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Line looking for subs off his back but Fist has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Fist wants to stand but Line has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Line wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Fist is going to stand back up.
Line tries to roll over but Fist keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Line gets full guard.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Fist avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Fist decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Fist throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Fist catches Line right on the button with a cross.
Line takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Line's head backwards.
Fist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fist throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mareth Line 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#
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Line throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fist moves out of range of the leg kick from Line.
Fist 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.
Line looks to land a combination but Fist avoids it well.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Fist pushes him off.
Fist throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
Fist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fist.
We've been told by Fist's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Line throws a leg kick
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Fist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line tries to score with a low kick but Fist moves his leg out of the way.
Fist throwing a counter right hand but Line manages to avoid it.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Line.#T1#
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Line tries to work over Fist's front leg with a kick but Fist checks it.
Line connects with a jab.
Line fails to land with a series of punches.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Fist throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Fist connects with a looping right hand.
Fist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Line wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
A nice inside leg kick there by Line. That's going to slow Fist down.
Line misses with a looping right.
Good work by Fist as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mareth Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Fist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Line can pounce on him.
Fist lands with a hook. Line tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line looks to clinch
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Line connects with a leg kick.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line tries to bum rush Fist with a series of wild strikes but Fist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Line scores with a shot to the body.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Fist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fist lands with a nice body punch.
Fist lands a lovely overhand right.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Fist's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Line falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Fist!
First Fist really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GDL 78:MacArthur VS Petrov 2
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Fist slips under a jab from Do Urden.
Fist lands a jab to the nose.
Do Urden looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Do Urden avoids the body shot from Fist.
Do Urden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Do Urden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Do Urden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Do Urden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Do Urden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fist.
Do Urden misses the shot to the body.
Do Urden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Do Urden lands a nice hook to Fist's body. Fist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Do Urden.
Do Urden looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Do Urden misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist lands a nice looking body shot.
Fist scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Do Urden moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist thuds his right hand into Do Urden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fist connects with a looping right hand.
Fist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fist.#ROC2#Do Urden is rocked!
Fist slips a jab and a cross from Do Urden.
Oh Do Urden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Do Urden misses.
Do Urden tries to get into range but Fist steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Do Urden! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Fist scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). First Fist!
First Fist managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: GDL 75: Legba VS Bates
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Fist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greenwald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Greenwald counters with a right hand to the body.
Fist misses with a hook. Greenwald ducked under it nicely.
Greenwald tries a quick counter leg kick but Fist is wise to it.
Greenwald throws a head kick that misses.
Greenwald scores with a punch to the head.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick from Greenwald.
Greenwald throws a right hand that misses
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist needs to keep his hands up - Greenwald had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Greenwald gets tackled into the cage by Fist. Fist maintains the clinch.
Greenwald slows down the pace here.
Greenwald has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenwald lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greenwald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greenwald throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Greenwald breaks from the clinch.
Greenwald lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Greenwald - just one landing.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greenwald.
First Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greenwald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Greenwald gets tackled into the cage by Fist. Fist maintains the clinch.
Greenwald tries to work over Fist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Greenwald.
Fist tries a body shot but Greenwald blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Fist.
Greenwald is trying to force a seperation but Fist has the dominant position.#BC2#
Greenwald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Greenwald. That snapped Fist's head back.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenwald manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Greenwald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greenwald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab, jab by Greenwald - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist wants to clinch.
Greenwald looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.#T2#
Fist cracks Greenwald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fist cracks Greenwald with an open hand slap.
Fist cracks Greenwald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greenwald.
Greenwald scores with a leg kick.
Greenwald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greenwald misses with a straight right.
Fist lands a nice shot that snaps Greenwald's head back.
Greenwald misses with a wild body shot.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenwald misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
A big left from Fist misses.
Greenwald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Greenwald lands with a shot to the body.
Greenwald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greenwald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greenwald throws a jab when Fist was well out of range.
Fist drops his hands momentarily and Greenwald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Greenwald lands a nice shot to the body.
Greenwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Greenwald tries to get set, Fist tries to push him back and clinch up but Greenwald manages to avoid the attempt.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenwald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fist blocks a head kick by Greenwald.
Fist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Greenwald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Greenwald lands a leg kick that knocks Fist off balance momentarily.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greenwald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Greenwald's shoulder, as Greenwald tries to avoid the shot.
Fist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fist lands a nice hook to Greenwald's body. Greenwald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Greenwald moved out of range nicely.
Fist thuds a left hand into Greenwald's body.
Greenwald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greenwald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Greenwald slips a straight right by Fist.
Greenwald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fist scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenwald.
Greenwald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fist with a body shot.
Fist catches Greenwald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greenwald lands a really nice looking cross but Fist seems unphased.
Greenwald catches Fist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greenwald throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Greenwald counters with a nice uppercut.
Fist is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Greenwald tries to keep at a distance but Fist has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Greenwald breaks from the clinch.
Greenwald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fist if he has to take too many more of those.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenwald.
Fist lands the left hand.
Fist blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenwald slips under a jab.#CL#
Fist rushes Greenwald and presses him up against the cage.
Fist gets through Greenwald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fist lands a body punch in the clinch.
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 First Fist will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Greenwald moves away and avoids it.
Fist doesn't manage to clinch there - Greenwald circles away.
Fist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greenwald lands a jab to the nose.
Greenwald throws a good cross that connects.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Greenwald slips the punch.
A big left from Greenwald misses.
Greenwald throws a jab when Fist was well out of range.
Greenwald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greenwald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Greenwald slips a straight right by Fist.
Greenwald looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
Greenwald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Greenwald stuns Fist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greenwald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Fist misses.
Greenwald follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greenwald in his tracks. #T1#
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greenwald.
Greenwald missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greenwald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greenwald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glenn Greenwald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Greenwald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Fist wants to clinch.
Greenwald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Greenwald tries to land a front kick but Fist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Greenwald manages to circle out of the way.
Greenwald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fist blocks a jab.
Greenwald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Greenwald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Greenwald loads up on a big right hand but Fist slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenwald moves away.
Fist takes one to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Fist blocks the low kick.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenwald.
Fist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greenwald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fist throws the left hand but Greenwald avoids the punch easily.
Greenwald works Fist's body with a nice hook.
Greenwald tries to score with a low kick but Fist moves his leg out of the way.
Greenwald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Greenwald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Greenwald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greenwald lands a leg kick that knocks Fist off balance momentarily.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greenwald.
Fist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Greenwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greenwald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greenwald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greenwald avoids the body shot from Fist.
Greenwald misses with a body shot.
Greenwald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Greenwald walks into a left hand.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenwald moves away.
A solid body kick from Greenwald.
A slow jab from Greenwald misses its intended target.
Fist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Greenwald.
Greenwald scores with a jab.
Greenwald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Greenwald tries to get set, Fist tries to push him back and clinch up but Greenwald manages to avoid the attempt.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Greenwald throws a hook but Fist blocks it.#CL#
Fist has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greenwald tries a body shot but Fist blocks it. #T4#
Fist can't find room to land a body shot as Greenwald controls the action.
Greenwald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greenwald misses with a punch on the inside.
Greenwald struggles to land a body shot inside as Fist controls his hands.
Greenwald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fist.
Greenwald has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fist seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Greenwald can turn it around.
A right handed body shot lands from Greenwald.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greenwald misses with a body punch.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greenwald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greenwald is looking to control Fist's arms but Fist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greenwald has his back to the cage.
Greenwald can't find room to land a body shot as Fist controls the action.
Greenwald tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
Greenwald throws a punch but it's blocked by Fist.
Greenwald misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Glenn Greenwald 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greenwald misses with a straight left.
Fist lands with a cross.
Fist throws a poor cross that misses
and Greenwald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenwald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greenwald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Greenwald cracks Fist with a good jab.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
Greenwald connects with a leg kick.
Fist tries to clinch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Greenwald ducks down to avoid it.
Fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greenwald swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Greenwald takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Fist misses.
Greenwald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greenwald misses the jab.
Greenwald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greenwald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fist on the side of the head.
Greenwald scores with a hook.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenwald.
Greenwald throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Greenwald looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Greenwald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fist lands a nice looking body shot.
Fist misses with a hook.
Greenwald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greenwald looks to land a body kick but Fist moved away.
Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Greenwald throws a leg kick which misses Fist's front leg but catches the back leg as Fist tries to avoid it.
Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Greenwald throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greenwald lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greenwald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fist takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenwald. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist throws a jab when Greenwald was well out of range.
Greenwald misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Greenwald throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Greenwald drops his hands momentarily and Fist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Greenwald thumps Fist with a low kick.#T3#
Fist throws a body punch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fist moves out of range as Greenwald throws a body kick.
Fist lands a really nice looking cross but Greenwald seems unphased.
Fist checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Greenwald misses.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Greenwald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greenwald.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Greenwald's head but Greenwald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Greenwald moved out of range nicely.
Greenwald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist tries to clinch there but Greenwald circles away.
Greenwald tries to land a leg kick but Fist saw it coming and moves away.
Fist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greenwald's head backwards.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Greenwald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Greenwald there.
Fist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Greenwald is rocked!
Fist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greenwald is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Greenwald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fist under the eye.
Greenwald seems to have recovered his senses.
Fist wants to clinch.
Fist avoids the head kick by Greenwald.
Greenwald with a nice cross.
Fist slips a jab from Greenwald.
It looked like Fist was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with a kick to the body.
Greenwald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fist to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist is looking to clinch but Greenwald is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist misses the jab.
Greenwald flicks out a counter leg kick but Fist steps away.
Fist connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Glenn Greenwald.
I think Greenwald 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GDL 69: MacArthur VS Fist II
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Fist looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range.
MacArthur Ii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Fist lands with a nice body punch.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Fist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii avoids the body shot from Fist.
MacArthur Ii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacArthur Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
MacArthur Ii takes one to the side of the head.
Fist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacArthur Ii rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Fist misses with a hook to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
Fist scores with a hook to the body. MacArthur Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Fist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Fist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fist doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Fist.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacArthur Ii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacArthur Ii takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist misses with a hook to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Fist lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii is looking to clinch. #CL#
MacArthur Ii has Fist up against the cage in a clinch.
Fist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacArthur Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacArthur Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Fist backwards. #BC2#
Fist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacArthur Ii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fist scores with a jab.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fist checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fist misses with a jab to the body
and Fist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fist lands a slapping body shot.
First Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
Fist lands a head shot.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick as Fist jumps back.
Fist connects with a right hand. MacArthur Ii shakes it off.
MacArthur Ii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fist will feel that in the morning.
Fist misses with a shot to the body
and Fist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Fist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fist lands a nice shot to the body.
Fist is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacArthur Ii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jab, jab by Fist - just one landing.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fist takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii fakes the leg kick and cracks Fist in the body.
MacArthur Ii takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Fist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from MacArthur Ii misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fist.
MacArthur Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist lands a nice hook to MacArthur Ii's body. MacArthur Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick there by MacArthur Ii.
Fist blocks a head kick by MacArthur Ii.
Fist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist swings for the body but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Ii ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacArthur Ii's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

First Fist dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
MacArthur Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacArthur Ii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fist misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacArthur Ii throws out a leg kick but Fist moves out of range and MacArthur Ii only half commits.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist lands the left hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a solid leg kick but Fist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacArthur Ii.
Fist missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Ii 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.
MacArthur Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter punch.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice hook to Fist's body. Fist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from MacArthur Ii misses
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Ii.
A clash of legs there as Fist blocks the low kick.#T1#
Jab from MacArthur Ii.
Fist digs a good body shot into MacArthur Ii's ribs.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
MacArthur Ii avoids the body shot from Fist.
Fist throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur Ii.
Fist throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii lands a front kick.
MacArthur Ii scores with a sloppy right hand. Fist should have avoided that one.
Fist misses with a jab to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
First Fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Ii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Ii.#T2#
Fist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Fist misses.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Fist misses.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur Ii with the inside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
MacArthur Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Ii lands a lovely overhand right.
MacArthur Ii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
A shot to the body from Fist misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by MacArthur Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacArthur Ii.
Fist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Fist finds it's target.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Fist as he connects with a hook.
Fist misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Fist swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Fist.
MacArthur Ii avoids the body shot from Fist. #T4#
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Fist is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for MacArthur Ii.
Fist is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Ii finish him?
MacArthur Ii throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! MacArthur Ii swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Angus MacArthur Ii 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: GDL 63: Byczkiewicz vs Alvar
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mein Armbach on the side of the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a left hand
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Fist.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mein Armbach's coach down at Gateway To Greatness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mein Armbach's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Mein Armbach scores with a hook.
Fist lands a jab.
Fist scores with a nice right hand.
Fist checks a leg kick nicely.
Fist checks a leg kick.#T1#
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Fist misses the jab.
Mein Armbach swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Fist counter with a right hand.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mein Armbach motions for Fist to come forward. Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mein Armbach looks to land a combination but Fist avoids it well.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the body
and Fist counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fist has time to react.#T2#
Mein Armbach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fist at a distance.
We've been told by Fist's head coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2.0 !!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Mein Armbach instigates a clinch.
Fist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Fist blocks the low kick.#T3#
Mein Armbach throws an off balance right hand
and Fist counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
It looked like Fist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fist connects with a body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Nice shot by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach jabs Fist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Fist misses its target.
First Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Fist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mein Armbach cracks Fist with an open hand slap.
Mein Armbach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist lands with a hook. Mein Armbach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
Fist lands a nice hook to Mein Armbach's body. Mein Armbach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Mein Armbach.
Fist throwing a counter right hand but Mein Armbach manages to avoid 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 First Fist will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mein Armbach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mein Armbach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Mein Armbach's head.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fist misses with a hook
and Mein Armbach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand
and Fist 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.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch
and Fist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Fist. That snapped Mein Armbach's head back. #T1#
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
Fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mein Armbach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fist lands a jab to the head.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Fist.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Fist moves out of range. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Mein Armbach goes for a double leg but Fist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fist continues to drive forward.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Mein Armbach moved out of range.
Mein Armbach fails with the takedown
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Mein Armbach.
Fist throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.#T3#
A low kick from Mein Armbach is predictable there
and Fist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist catches Mein Armbach with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach darts in looking for a takedown but Fist gets double underhooks and turns Mein Armbach into the cage.
First Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Fist counters with a nice right hand that sends Mein Armbach toppling to the canvas! Mein Armbach scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fist finish him?!#ROC#Mein Armbach is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
A big left from Fist misses.
Fist lands a jab to the nose.
Mein Armbach is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mein Armbach seems to have recovered his senses.
Fist throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into range and clinches up with Fist.
Fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fist misses with a shot to the body
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Fist misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

First Fist dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a three punch combo that has Fist backing up. Fist nods at Mein Armbach to acknowledge the strikes.
Fist misses with a left hand
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Fist misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach walks into a straight right hand from Fist.
Mein Armbach with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fist counters with a nice body shot.
Mein Armbach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mein Armbach scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mein Armbach tries for a takedown but Fist circles away easily#KD#
and Fist counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mein Armbach! Fist lets Mein Armbach back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fist's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fist manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mein Armbach has Fist in his guard.#REVR#
Fist has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mein Armbach is proving hard to escape from.
First Fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
Fist decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mein Armbach, up you get!
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes from guard but Fist blocks nicely.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Fist is working from the bottom.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mein Armbach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fist on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fist tries to get out of the position.
Fist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Mein Armbach throws a big right hand that misses.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of digs.
Mein Armbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mein Armbach fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach swings around for an armbar but Fist sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mein Armbach's guard.
Mein Armbach trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fist is aware though and is defending well.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fist would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fist is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Mein Armbach looking for a sweep. Not yet Mein Armbach, not yet.
Fist tries to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling from the bottom.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fist defends it easily.
Fist wants to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Fist stands up and waves to Mein Armbach to follow him.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
First Fist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fist, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... First Fist!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, First Fist made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GDL 59: Title Night
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
MacArthur Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fist, pushing him back against the cage.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
Fist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fist fails to land.
Fist misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
Fist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fist struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Ii controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
Fist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Ii's elbow.
MacArthur Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacArthur Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Ii cracks Fist with a nice body shot.
MacArthur Ii lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Ii fails to land.
Fist lands a right hand.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.
Fist misses with some punches.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii - that landed with a thud.
MacArthur Ii working aggressively here. #T1#
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
A nice left hand lands by Fist.
MacArthur Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fists head.
Fist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur Ii stalling in the clinch but Fist improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for MacArthur Ii.
A right handed body shot lands from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook to the body.
Fist tries to throw a body punch but MacArthur Ii avoids it by throwing Fist back against the cage.
Fist lands a left hand.
Fist 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.
MacArthur Ii lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Fist on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fist.
Fist misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist misses with some punches.
MacArthur Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Fist misses with a punch on the inside.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Fist controls the action.
Fist blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Fist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacArthur Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Fist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacArthur Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fist throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii blocking some punches.
MacArthur Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
Fist blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii blocking some punches.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
MacArthur Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacArthur Ii works on Fist's body with a couple of short punches.
MacArthur Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fist misses with some punches.
MacArthur Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
MacArthur Ii misses with a body punch.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
MacArthur Ii breaks from the clinch.
First Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a leg kick but Fist saw it coming and moves away.
Fist misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! MacArthur Ii slams his shin into Fist's torso.
Fist ducks right into an uppercut from MacArthur Ii.
Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacArthur Ii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacArthur Ii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fist in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
Fist checks the leg kick.
Fist throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist takes one on the button.
MacArthur Ii takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Fist lands a slapping body shot.
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
Fist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Ii's shoulder, as MacArthur Ii tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Ii moves away from the strike by Fist.
A nice side step and MacArthur Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some bone on bone action there as Fist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fist throws a sloppy body shot
enabling MacArthur Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Ii.
Fist throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Ii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacArthur Ii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fist misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fist checks it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacArthur Ii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus MacArthur Ii 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#
The crowd cheers as MacArthur Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fist doesn't seem phased though.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fist tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good low kick that Fist was not able to check.
MacArthur Ii is looking to slow Fist down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Fist blocks the leg kick.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fist.
Fist ducks right into an uppercut from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
MacArthur Ii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist tries to clinch there but MacArthur Ii circles away.
MacArthur Ii scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
Fist looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Ii is out of range. #T1#
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
Fist moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMacArthur Ii.#CL#
Fist darts in and clinches MacArthur Ii up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fist.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Fist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Ii tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Fist controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Fist as the two fighters clinch.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fist fails to land.
Fist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacArthur Ii or not.
MacArthur Ii tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
Fist misses with a punch on the inside.
First Fist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacArthur Ii blocking some punches.
MacArthur Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fist lands a hook that snaps the head of MacArthur Ii backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacArthur Ii.#BC2#
MacArthur Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist blocks a jab.#T2#
A jab from MacArthur Ii misses.
It looked like Fist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fist looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Ii with a jab.
MacArthur Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Ii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacArthur Ii - that will leave a mark!
MacArthur Ii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur Ii jabs at Fist's body.
Fist defending well as MacArthur Ii loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
MacArthur Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses.
Fist throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
MacArthur Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fist's corner calls for a 1-2. Fist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fist moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Ii!
Fist tests MacArthur Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii scores with a spinning back kick!
Fist misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
A big left from MacArthur Ii misses.
A solid body kick from MacArthur Ii. #CL2#
MacArthur Ii clinches with his opponent.
Fist misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
Fist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fist misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from MacArthur Ii. #T4#
A short right from MacArthur Ii on the inside.
Fist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Ii's elbow.
MacArthur Ii prevents a body shot from Fist.
Fist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fist prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Fist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Fist fails to land.
Fist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii lands a left hand.
MacArthur Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from MacArthur Ii.
Fist working aggressively here.
MacArthur Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Fist lands a shoulder strike.
MacArthur Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fist.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacArthur Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fist blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus MacArthur Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
MacArthur Ii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Ii works Fist's body with a nice hook.
Jab by Fist.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Ii slips the punch.
Fist tries to clinch up.
MacArthur Ii shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fist 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.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii cracks a nice hook into Fist's ribs.
Fist checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur Ii.
Fist misses the jab.
Fist lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fist throws the left hand but MacArthur Ii avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Ii scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Ii, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Ii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fist is out of range.
Fist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick, looking for Fist's leg but Fist calmly moves out of range.
Fist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacArthur Ii - that will leave a mark!
MacArthur Ii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fist misses with a left hand
letting MacArthur Ii counter with a right hand.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Fist misses
and Fist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Fist.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist wants to clinch.
Fist looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Ii is out of range. #T2#
MacArthur Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Fist lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
MacArthur Ii moves into the clinch.
Fist struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Ii controls his hands.
MacArthur Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fist tries a body shot but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
Fist prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Fist misses with some punches.
Fist tries to work over MacArthur Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacArthur Ii.
Fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fist blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fist. #T3#
Fist lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacArthur Ii backwards.
Fist takes a shot to the head.
MacArthur Ii working aggressively here.
MacArthur Ii lands with a light punch inside.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist throws a head punch that misses.
Fist throws a head punch that misses.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
First Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur Ii misses with a body punch.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Ii lands a right hand.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Fist controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Fist scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.
MacArthur Ii pushes Fist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Fist blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii. #BC2#
MacArthur Ii breaks from the clinch.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by MacArthur Ii.
Fist scores with a shot to the body.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
A jab from MacArthur Ii misses.
MacArthur Ii lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fist misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Fist throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacArthur Ii 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii is the new welterweight champion!
Angus MacArthur Ii bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GDL 52: Fist vs Joukani
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joukani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
Joukani has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fist is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fist stuns Joukani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joukani ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Joukani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joukani misses with a head kick.
As Joukani tries to get set, Fist tries to push him back and clinch up but Joukani manages to avoid the attempt.
Fist lands with a shot to the body.
Joukani slips a straight right by Fist.
Fist lands a glancing blow to the side of Joukani's head.
Joukani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Joukani's head. #ROC#Joukani is rocked!
Fist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fist thuds a left hand into Joukani's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Joukani unleashes a big counter combination but Fist bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joukani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joukani is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Fist avoids the head kick by Joukani.
Joukani throws a leg kick but Fist checks it.
Joukani gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Fist gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Joukani is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Fist!
First Fist retains his welterweight title!
First Fist managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: GDL 41: Fist vs Bateman
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman shoots in and drives through. Fist sprawls well.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bateman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bateman thinking.
Bateman shoots in but no luck this time.
Fist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bateman throws a leg kick
and Fist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bateman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
First Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fist avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Fist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1##TD2#
Fist gets caught napping as Bateman dives in and scores a takedown. Fist manages to retain guard.
Bateman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bateman throws a strike but Fist rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fist is looking to stand up but Bateman won't let him.
Fist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bateman holds on and takes a little breather. #SU#
Fist decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bateman, up you get! #T2#
Bateman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Bateman misses
and Fist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Bateman misses
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fist is looking to counter punch.
First Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Fist counters with a nice right hand that sends Bateman toppling to the canvas! Bateman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fist finish him?!#ROC#Bateman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Patrick Bateman has been cut.
Bateman has his takedown stuffed
and Fist counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). First Fist!
First Fist retains his welterweight title!
First Fist took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GDL 29: Fist vs Boi ll
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Boi misses with a wild body shot.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Boi throws a lazy uppercut
and Boi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boi misses with a hook to the body
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Fan Boi has been cut.
Boi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Boi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Boi is rocked!
Boi throws a sloppy body shot
and Fist counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). First Fist!
First Fist retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, First Fist made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GDL 22: Fist vs Mises
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Von Mises misses with a low kick.
Von Mises 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.
Von Mises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Mises throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Fist stuns Von Mises with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fist 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.
Von Mises throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fist misses the target.
Von Mises throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Mises throws a head kick that misses
and Von Mises takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Mises thows a body kick. Fist tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fist checks a low kick from Von Mises.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Mises.
Fist avoids a kick to the body.
Fist is looking to counter punch.
Fist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fist sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Von Mises motions for Fist to come forward. Von Mises throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Mises.
Von Mises motions for Fist to come forward. Von Mises throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Mises getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a body shot.
Von Mises lands a nice shot that snaps Fist's head back.
Von Mises throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Mises darts in trying to clinch
and Fist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Mises ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Von Mises moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fist.
Von Mises tries to pull guard but Fist holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Mises drops back down to his feet.
Fist lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Von Mises jumps guard but Fist stands there with Von Mises around his waist. Von Mises gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Mises tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fist smiles and moves away.
First Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Von Mises.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Mises.
Fist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Von Mises is rocked!
Fist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Mises misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Mises throws a low kick but Fist moves out of range easily.
Von Mises wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.
Von Mises connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Mises swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fist counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Fist.
Von Mises is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?#CL2#
Von Mises gets a clinch. #T3#
Von Mises is trying to pull guard but Fist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Mises tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fist smiles and moves away.
Von Mises doesn't manage to clinch there - Fist circles away.
Von Mises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Von Mises is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fist rather than just go for the knockout.
Von Mises throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Von Mises throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Von Mises seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fist on the side of the head.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Von Mises counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Von Mises pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Von Mises has his foot on Fist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fist works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Fist gets to his feet - Von Mises follows without any prompting.
Fist is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Von Mises flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Von Mises is out cold! Fist holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). First Fist!
First Fist retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited First Fist thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GDL 12: Fist v Von Mises
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Von Mises displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Von Mises throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Fist moves into the clinch.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fist lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Von Mises drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Von Mises has his foot on Fist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fist works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Von Mises throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Von Mises escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Von Mises has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Fist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Mises has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fist has managed to get both his arms back between Von Mises's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Von Mises throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fist uses it to pass to side control.
Fist gets to mount! Von Mises was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Von Mises is wriggling around trying to escape.
Von Mises gets back to half guard.
Von Mises wants to get back to full guard.
Von Mises makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Mises.#T2##SUB2#
Von Mises looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Von Mises working for a triangle but Fist defends it easily. #SUB2#
Von Mises working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fist has passed into half guard!
Von Mises trying to control here. #SUB2#
Von Mises looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Von Mises is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Mises is trying to control but can't.
Von Mises tries to roll over but Fist keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Fist escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Mises lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Mises, right into the meat.
Von Mises throws a low kick but Fist moves out of range easily.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Mises shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fist looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Von Mises throws a head kick that Fist semi-blocks.
Von Mises throws a series of punches but Fist moves out of range.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Mises thuds his right hand into Fist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Von Mises.
Von Mises throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Mises attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Mises moves into range and connects with a jab.
Von Mises throws a leg kick but Fist moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Von Mises dominated that round.
That's time! Fist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Von Mises misses with a head kick.
Von Mises fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Fist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Mises throws a nice looking combination but Fist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fist lands with a hook. Von Mises tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Mises fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Von Mises misses.
Von Mises wants to slow Fist down by chopping away at his legs.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Von Mises's shoulder, as Von Mises tries to avoid the shot.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist avoids the head kick by Von Mises.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Mises is just out of range.
Von Mises thows a leg kick but Fist checks it #CL#
and Fist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Von Mises tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fist smiles and moves away.
Fist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Mises on the side of the head. #ROC#
Von Mises is rocked!#T1#
Von Mises thuds his right hand into Fist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Mises wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fist connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Mises is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Von Mises misses with a low kick.
Von Mises looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Von Mises throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist slips a straight right by Von Mises.#CL#
Fist clinches.
Von Mises is trying to pull guard but Fist has him pressed against the cage.
Von Mises seems to have recovered his senses.
Fist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Misess head.
Von Mises tries to pull guard but Fist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
First Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Von Mises.
Von Mises takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Fist.
Fist lands with a light punch inside.
Fist lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Mises's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Mises is breathing heavily.
A short right from Fist on the inside.
Von Mises tries to pull guard but Fist won't allow it.
Fist lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Von Mises to his knees! Fist keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Fist!
First Fist is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, First Fist made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GDL 5: Ngo v Wang
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Langdon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Langdon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
Fist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Langdon finds it's way round the side to connect with Fist's head.
Langdon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Langdon misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist 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.
Langdon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fist 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.
Langdon doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jock Langdon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Langdon throws an off balance right hand
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
First Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Langdon misses with a wild body shot.
Langdon misses the shot to the body.
Langdon scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Langdon misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Fist counters with a crisp right hand that drops Langdon! Fist lets Langdon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Langdon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langdon misses with a body punch
and Fist counters with a right hand from hell and Langdon is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). First Fist!
First Fist very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GDL 3: Muhapuro v Alamaa
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Boi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boi throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot.
Fist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Boi punishes Fist's body with a nice straight punch.
Boi misses with a body shot
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boi scores with a hook.
Boi sizes up Fist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the body from Boi misses
and Fist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boi.
Boi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fist sprawls well. Fist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boi gets slowly back to his feet.
Boi misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Boi scores with a jab.
Boi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boi throws an off balance right hand
and Fist rattles Boi with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Boi tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Fist dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Boi stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). First Fist!
First Fist gave a mention to Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2019

#R1#
Lebenanski throws a sloppy head kick
and Fist counters with a right hand to the body.
Lebenanski tries to clinch but Fist is having none of it.
Fist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lebenanski shoots in for a takedown but Fist shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lebenanski on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Criss Lebenanski has been cut.
Lebenanski slips a jab from Fist.
Lebenanski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lebenanski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lebenanski lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebenanski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lebenanski misses with a takedown attempt - Fist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Fist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Fist - just one landing.
Fist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lebenanski misses with a takedown attempt - Fist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fist is looking to counter punch.
First Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Criss Lebenanski.
Lebenanski looks winded!
Lebenanski shoots in but Fist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lebenanski moves in looking to clinch but Fist pushes him off.
Lebenanski tries to close the distance and clinch but Fist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lebenanski shoots and misses
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Fist lands a jab.
First Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Fist lands a big right hand that sends Lebenanski crashing to the mat! Fist stays standing though and waves Lebenanski back to his feet!#ROC#
Lebenanski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebenanski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fist counters with a big left hand that crumples Lebenanski! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

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

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