Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 16 Marek v Covington II
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nomura misses the target.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Nomura as he checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Nomura coming out on top.
Nomura misses with a hook.
No joy there for Nomura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nomura lands a jab.
Jab from Bang.
Bang throws out a leg kick but Nomura moves out of range and Bang only half commits.
Bang staying out of range there.
Bang misses with a hook. Nomura ducked under it nicely.
Nomura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bang thuds a left hand into Nomura's body.
Nomura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nomura slips under a jab from Bang.
Nomura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nomura misses with a looping left.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Nomura uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Bang.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Nomura slips the punch.#TD2#
Nomura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bang sprawls well initially but Nomura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nomura passes to full mount!
Bang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nomura is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nomura landing punches.
Nomura landing punches.
Nomura landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang regains half guard.
Nomura working Bang over with strikes. #T2#
Nomura working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Nomura is looking for a kimura here.
Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Nomura sits in half guard.
Bang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nomura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Nomura from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nomura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nomura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bang's head.#SUB#
Bang has his foot on Nomura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nomura works his way back into a safe position though.
Nomura is stalling in the full guard.
Nomura works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Nomura seems to be looking for submissions.
Bang wants to improve his position but Nomura is controlling well. #T4##SUB2#
Nomura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nomura is trying to control. Bang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nomura with the ground and pound but Bang uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nomura distracts Bang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bang pulls Nomura in close to his closed guard and prevents Nomura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nomura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tadahiro Nomura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Nomura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nomura throws a nice looking combination but Bang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bang walks into a jab.
Bang lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Nomura misses.
Nomura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Bang looks to land a left hand but Nomura moved out of range nicely.
Nomura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bang's head backwards.#ROC2#Bang is rocked!
Nomura cracks Bang with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bang falls to his knees and Nomura doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tadahiro Nomura!
A relieved looking Tadahiro Nomura 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: WVT 222: Steve v Simone
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Bang scores with a jab.
Roberto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roberto tries to clinch there but Bang circles away. #CL2#
Roberto rushes Bang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bang tries to circle away but Roberto has him pinned against the cage.
Roberto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roberto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Roberto.
Bang throws a combination. Roberto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roberto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roberto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Roberto is rocked!
Bang moves in close and cracks Roberto with a massive right hand! Roberto, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lemmy Bang!
Lemmy Bang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 215: Ihantala v Fleshou
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Bang throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Bang avoids it well and moves away.
Haudegen defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haudegen. That did some damage!
Bang throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haudegen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bang managing to control the position.
Haudegen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang controls Haudegen momentarily but Haudegen frees himself. #T1#
Haudegen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haudegen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bang pulls Haudegen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bang throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a body kick.
Haudegen swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haudegen connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Haudegen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bang misses with a left hand #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bang being controlled here, momentarily.
Bang pulls Haudegen in close to his closed guard and prevents Haudegen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bang is trying to keep Haudegen in close.
Haudegen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Haudegen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working.
Bang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haudegen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haudegen wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Haudegen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Haudegen but great work by Bang.
Bang moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Bang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Bang is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang controlling his opponent.
Bang takes Haudegen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Haudegen is in trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haudegen tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Svalbard Haudegen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bang misses with a body shot.
Good work by Haudegen as he checks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Bang is quick to defend against it.
Bang throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Bang misses.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bang takes one to the side of the head.
Bang is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Bang throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Haudegen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bang's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang keeping full guard, as Haudegen tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Haudegen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haudegen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Bang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Haudegen is thwarting Bang's attempts to control the position.
Bang manages to get to full guard.
Bang working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haudegen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haudegen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bang looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haudegen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haudegen connects with the punch.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bang throws out the jab.
Haudegen slips a jab from Bang.
Bang throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.#TD#
Haudegen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haudegen showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Haudegen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haudegen. #SUB#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well. #T4#
Bang is trying to maintain the position but Haudegen is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bang misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.
Bang throws a jab when Haudegen was well out of range.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Bang avoids it well and moves away.
Bang misses with a hook.
Lemmy Bang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bang swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang working a defensive guard but Haudegen passes into half guard.
Haudegen controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Haudegen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bang gets full guard.
Haudegen passes Bang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haudegen controlling the action here. #SUB#
Haudegen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Svalbard Haudegen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haudegen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bang is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Bang wants to improve his position but Haudegen is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Bang with a nice calf kick.
Bang throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bang won't be happy with that.
Haudegen is staying tight to Bang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bang struggling a bit here.#T4##SUB#
Haudegen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haudegen is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haudegen in side control, just content to control the action for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svalbard Haudegen!
Our winner, Svalbard Haudegen, 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: WVT 210: Fedetenko v Shida
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Bang misses.
Assndrop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assndrop.
A right-left combo lands from Assndrop.
Bang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Assndrop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Bang is rocked!
Assndrop cracks Bang with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maurits Assndrop!
An out of breath Maurits Assndrop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 205: Bang v Jukola
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Bang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bang takes one on the button.
Jukola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jukola moves forwards but Bang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Jukola closes the distance and clinches.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Bang taking a breather.#BC#
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bang's hands.#CL2#
Jukola gets a clinch.
Jukola scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jukola walks into a stiff left hand from Bang.
Jukola 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.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jukola.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bang scores with the left hand. Jukola knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Jukola needs to keep his hands up - Bang had a free shot at his head there.
Jukola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jukola connects with a body shot.
Jukola connects with a looping right hand.
Jukola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Bang is rocked!
Jukola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Jukola. Bang falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Jukola!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eero Jukola!
Eero Jukola bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 199: Mathieu v Andrei
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Cervenka moves out of range easily.
Cervenka lands a jab to the nose.
Bang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bang counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Marek Cervenka has been cut.
Donk. Cervenka catches Bang right on the button with a cross.
Cervenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cervenka misses with a body shot.
Cervenka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cervenka scores with a jab.
Cervenka tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang keeps the fight on the outside.
Cervenka lands with an uppercut that bounces Bang off the cage and back into range.
Cervenka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cervenka slips a straight right by Bang.#T1#
Cervenka shoots in and drives through. Bang sprawls well.
Cervenka lands a jab.
Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bang clobbers Cervenka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Cervenka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bang, pushing him back against the cage.
Bang lands an uppercut.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bang avoids it.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang tries to break the clinch but Cervenka is controlling the position.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Cervenka avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangs head.
Bang is looking to break free of the clinch but Cervenka has double underhooks.
Bang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cervenka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cervenka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cervenka misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Bang. #T2#
Bang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cervenka or not.
Bang is trying to break free.
Cervenka lands a shoulder strike.
Cervenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bang lands a body shot.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cervenka as Bang tries to tie him up.
Bang stalling in the clinch but Cervenka improves position.
Bang is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Cervenka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang taking a breather.
Bang lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Bang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bang clobbers Cervenka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cervenka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bang misses with a hook
and Cervenka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cervenka misses with a looping left.#T3#
Bang misses with a body shot.
Cervenka avoids the head kick by Bang. #TD#
Cervenka gets a double leg takedown into Bang's guard.
Cervenka throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cervenka trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cervenka is in close to Bang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cervenka throwing strikes from guard but Bang blocks nicely.
Bang is trying to keep Cervenka in close. #T4#
Cervenka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cervenka.
Cervenka throwing strikes from guard but Bang blocks nicely.
Bang controls Cervenka momentarily but Cervenka frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring inform us that Bang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cervenka trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cervenka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bang finds it's way round the side to connect with Cervenka's head.
Cervenka scores with a hook.
Cervenka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cervenka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bang's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Cervenka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Cervenka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cervenka connects with a right hand. Bang shakes it off.
Cervenka is looking to clinch.
Bang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bang swats away the attempt to clinch by Cervenka.
Cervenka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bang on the side of the head.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cervenka manages to avoid it.
Cervenka lands an overhand right.
Bang with a hook.#ROC2#Cervenka is rocked!
Bang misses with a hook
and Cervenka counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Cervenka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Cervenka out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lemmy Bang!
During a confident post fight interview, Lemmy Bang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 192: Fedetenko v Luciano
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Ryokale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ryokale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ryokale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Ryokale closes the distance and clinches up with Bang, looking for a takedown. Ryokale pushes Bang against the cage but Bang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryokale feints a jab promting Bang to slip. Ryokale then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bang scores with a nice head shot.
Bang avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang looks to land a right hand but Ryokale moved out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ryokale 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.
Ryokale misses with a head kick.
Bang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ryokale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bang to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot by Bang.#CUT#It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
Bang thumps Ryokale with a low kick.
Bang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ryokale misses with a takedown attempt
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Bang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bang wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lemmy Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Ryokale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Ryokale 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Ryokale is rocked!
Ryokale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bang can pounce on him.
Ryokale is still on wobbly legs! Can Bang finish him?
Bang missing with a left hand there. Ryokale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang lands a big head kick that sends Ryokale to the canvas! Bang follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

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

Event: WVT 185: Ihantala v Kok 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veainu, as that shot connected.
Bang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Bang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veainu finds it's way round the side to connect with Bang's head.
Bang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veainu.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Veainu swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu 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.
Bang misses with a two punch combination.
Veainu slips a straight right by Bang.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Veainu breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Veainu swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Veainu.
Good exchange - Bang coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Veainu breaks away and moves out of range.
Bang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veainu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bang rather than just go for the knockout.
Veainu connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Veainu.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Bang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bang fails to pull guard.
Bang tries to pull guard but Veainu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Veainu lands a jab to the head.
Veainu works Bang's body with a nice hook.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
As Veainu tries to get set, Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Veainu manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Bang avoids it well.
Bang cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Bang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Bang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang is trying to pull guard but Veainu has him pressed against the cage.
Bang tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemmy Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bang.
Bang jumps guard but Veainu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Bang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bang controls Veainu momentarily but Veainu frees himself.
Veainu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Veainu tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard. #T2#
Bang has his hands on Veainu's head, controlling the position.
Veainu wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang blocks a jab.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a three punch combo that has Bang backing up. Bang nods at Veainu to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu connects with a right hand. Bang shakes it off.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Veainu.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Siale Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veainu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu 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#
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Veainu throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries to move into range but Bang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Bang jabs at Veainu's body.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Veainu.
Veainu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veainu misses with a left hand #CL#
and Bang counters by clinching up.
Bang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veainu's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bang connects with a body shot that sends Veainu's belly button to the back.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siale Veainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veainu, as that shot connected.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Bang lands a nice hook to Veainu's body. Veainu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang lands a jab to the head.
Veainu tries to clinch but Bang is having none of it.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu digs a good hook to Bang's body.
Veainu slips a jab from Bang.
Bang blocks a jab.
Veainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Bang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Veainu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Veainu.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Veainu breaks away and moves out of range.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 177: Anderson v Seanoa
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Halli instigates a clinch.
Bang tries a body shot but Halli blocks it.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Bang is looking to control Halli's arms but Halli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bang has his back to the cage.
Halli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halli has time to react.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Halli's shoulder, as Halli tries to avoid the shot.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Halli has Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
Halli has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Halli tries to pull guard but Bang won't allow it.
Bang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bang is pressed up against the cage. Halli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bang down to the mat. Bang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lemmy Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Halli tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bang misses.
Halli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halli moves away from the strike by Bang.
Halli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli is looking to clinch but Bang is avoiding it.
Halli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Halli slips a jab from Bang.
Halli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bang takes a swing at Halli's ribcage but misses.
Bang scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Halli slips a jab and a cross from Bang.
Halli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halli lands a jab to the head.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Bang throws the left hand but Halli avoids the punch easily.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Halli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halli moves away from the strike by Bang.
Halli throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range. #TD2#
Halli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
You can see the frustration on Bang's face as Halli controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
Bang tries to escape but Halli is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
The ground and pound from Halli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halli wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
Bang is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Halli.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bang sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Halli wants to work for an arm triangle but Bang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halli wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Halli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Halli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bang misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Lemmy Bang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Halli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bang stalling against the cage.
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action. #TD2#
Halli works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bang is looking to stand up but Halli isn't so interested in that idea.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang pulls Halli in to control the position.
Halli trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang trying to control the position. #T1#
Bang being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bang wants to stand and escape but Halli is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Halli blocks the leg kick.
And Halli tries to counter it with a takedown but Bang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bang takes a swing at Halli's ribcage but misses.
Bang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bang looks to land a left hand but Halli moved out of range nicely.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch but Bang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang takes one to the side of the head.
Bang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Halli's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Halli drives through and clinches with Bang against the cage.
Halli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Halli is working Bang over against the cage.#T2#
Halli struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Bang tries a body shot but Halli blocks it. #TD2#
Halli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Halli wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang 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.
Halli working a defensive guard here.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Halli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Bang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
Halli wants to sweep but no luck.
Bang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bang advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halli gets back to half guard.
Bang seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bang is controlling the pace.
Bang is keen to just control but Halli is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Bang is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reijo Halli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Halli lands a lovely overhand right.
Halli blocks a jab.
Halli sizes up Bang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Halli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Halli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halli but great work by Bang.
Halli struggling a bit here.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Halli tries to improve position but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Halli's legs. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Halli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it. #SUB2#
Halli has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bang!
Halli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bang trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Bang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Bang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lemmy Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halli scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Bang.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
A big left from Bang misses.
Halli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang keeps the fight on the outside.
Bang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bang throws out a leg kick but Halli moves out of range and Bang only half commits.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halli lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halli manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halli blocks a jab.
Halli moves away from the strike by Bang.
Halli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bang throws out the jab.
Lemmy Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Halli tries to clinch there but Bang circles away.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halli.
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Halli clinches with his opponent.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halli lands a body shot.
Bang blocking some punches.
Halli is trying to pull guard but Bang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halli looking for a takedown.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Bang looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Good body shot from Halli.

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 Lemmy Bang.
I think Bang 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WVT 172: Vargas v Railio 3
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Bang throws a right hand that misses
and Hussein counters with a thumping low kick.
Bang lands the left hand.
Bang looks to land a combination but Hussein avoids it well.
Bang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bang misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussein misses the target.
Hussein moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Hussein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hussein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hussein throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang throws a combination that misses
and Hussein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bang misses with an uppercut
and Hussein counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hussein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang misses with a left hand
and Hussein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang throws an off balance right hand
and Hussein counters with a nice body shot.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hussein counters with a crisp right that sends Bang to the canvas! Hussein follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 165: Hussein v Picklesbly
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cervenka checks a leg kick.
Cervenka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Cervenka takes one on the button.
Bang throws a lazy uppercut
and Cervenka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cervenka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cervenka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bang momentarily. #CL2#
Cervenka has Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
Cervenka looking to throw knees to the head but Bang is blocking nicely.
Cervenka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cervenka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bang is looking to control Cervenka's arms but Cervenka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bang has his back to the cage.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Cervenka avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
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!
Bang tries a body shot but Cervenka blocks it.
Cervenka scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Bang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cervenka misses with a knee strike.
Bang scores with a shot to the side of Cervenka's head.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Bang.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but Bang blocks it.
Bang tries to work over Cervenka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Cervenka controls his hands.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Cervenka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bang lands a nice shot to the body.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Bang is trying to maintain a safe position but Cervenka gets an underhook and turns Bang into the cage.
Cervenka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Bang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bang taking a breather.
Cervenka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bang looking to slow down the pace here.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Nice body punch from Bang - that landed with a thud.
Cervenka takes a shot to the head.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang stalls.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Bang trying to stall but Cervenka improves his position.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Bang to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cervenka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cervenka's elbow.
Bang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bang tries a body shot but Cervenka blocks it.
Cervenka gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cervenka misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka landing knees to the head.
Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bang lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but Bang blocks it.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Bang as the two fighters clinch.
Bang controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bang gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Cervenka avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marek Cervenka 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#
Cervenka walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Bang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cervenka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Cervenka as he checks the leg kick.
Cervenka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang is looking to score with low kicks.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cervenka.
Cervenka swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bang digs a good body shot into Cervenka's ribs.
Cervenka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang motions for Cervenka to come forward. Bang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Cervenka is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Cervenka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cervenka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cervenka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Cervenka throws a series of punches but Bang moves out of range.
It looked like Bang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cervenka misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Cervenka cracks Bang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Cervenka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cervenka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Donk. Cervenka catches Bang right on the button with a cross.
Bang connects with a jab.
Bang scores with a nice strike.
Cervenka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Cervenka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bang lands a jab.
Bang misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cervenka! But no joy.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cervenka was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Bang blocks the low kick.
No joy there for Cervenka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cervenka misses with a few strikes there.
Bang is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Bang tries to clinch but Cervenka is having none of it.
Bang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cervenka throws a right and a left that Bang avoids nicely.
Cervenka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.
Cervenka tries to clinch but Bang moves out of range.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cervenka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cervenka duly obliges.
Bang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cervenka on the side of the head.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Cervenka is just out of range.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Cervenka moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Bang lands a nice shot that snaps Cervenka's head back.
Bang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cervenka misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bang misses the target.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cervenka.
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Cervenka throws a body shot but no joy.
Cervenka fails to land with a series of punches.
Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Bang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cervenka's head backwards.
Bang throws the kick towards the body but Cervenka avoids it.
A left lands for Bang.
Cervenka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Bang swinging wildly here.
Lemmy Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Bang cracks Cervenka with an open hand slap.
Bang works Cervenka's body with a nice hook.
Bang takes a swing at Cervenka's ribcage but misses.
Bang staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bang. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cervenka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bang misses with a body punch
and Cervenka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bang clobbers Cervenka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Cervenka throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang throwing a counter right hand but Cervenka manages to avoid it.
Cervenka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cervenka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Bang has managed to clinch.
Cervenka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bang tries to work over Cervenka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cervenka.
Bang lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervenka takes a shot to the head.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Bang blocking some punches.
Bang tries to work over Cervenka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lemmy Bang dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cervenka lands a jab to the head.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cervenka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Cervenka's shoulder, as Cervenka tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cervenka misses the shot to the body.
Bang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cervenka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cervenka throws a good cross that connects.
Cervenka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bang to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Cervenka. Beautiful body shot.
Cervenka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bang misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Cervenka does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bang tries to land a leg kick but Cervenka saw it coming and moves away.
Bang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang with a jab.#T1#
Bang 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 looping hook to the body misses from Cervenka. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cervenka takes one to the side of the head.
Cervenka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cervenka defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Cervenka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cervenka scores with a one two! Bang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cervenka throws a right hand that Bang ducks under and follows up with a left that Bang also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Cervenka.
Bang with a nice calf kick.
A left lands for Cervenka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka slips under a jab.#CL#
Bang rushes Cervenka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cervenka trying to land knees to the body.
Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cervenka's elbow.
Cervenka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but Bang blocks it.
Cervenka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bang avoids the damage to the body.
Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Cervenka controls his hands.
Bang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cervenka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but Bang blocks it.
Bang digs a right hand underneath Cervenka's ribcage. Cervenka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cervenka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Cervenka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang stalling in the clinch but Cervenka improves position.
Cervenka looking to throw knees to the head but Bang is blocking nicely. #T3#
Cervenka scores with a knee to the head.
Bang looking to stall.
Cervenka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cervenka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bang stalling the fight.
Cervenka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bang lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bang.
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Bang.
Cervenka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bang lands with a light punch inside.
Cervenka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bang blocks it with crossed arms.
Bang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Cervenka controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Bang.
Bang lands a shoulder strike.
Bang prevents a body shot from Cervenka.
A short body shot lands from Bang as the two fighters clinch.
Bang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
A short left from Bang. #ROC#Cervenka is rocked!
Bang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cervenka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bang finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but Bang blocks with his arms.
Bang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cervenka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Bang.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bang.
Bang lands with a left to the head.
Bang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang lands a big right hand that drops Cervenka! The killer instinct kicks in and Bang finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lemmy Bang!
A very excited looking Lemmy Bang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 158: Mathieu v Seanoa
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Jimenez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Bang.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimenez blocks a jab.
Jimenez thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Jimenez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bang misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Bang looks to land a body kick but Jimenez moved away.
Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bang doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Jimenez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jimenez misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bang lands a nice shot to the body.
Bang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bang.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bang as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Bang prevents a body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez just leaning against Bang, taking a breather.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Bang avoids it by throwing Jimenez back against the cage.
Jimenez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jimenez - that landed with a thud.
Jimenez misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Bang avoids it by throwing Jimenez back against the cage.
Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jimenez's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Bang.
Jimenez trying to control the position but instead, Bang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jimenez into the cage.
Jimenez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Jimenez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang's elbow. #T2#
Bang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jimenez.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bang tries a body shot but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez misses with some punches.
Jimenez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimenez scores with a shoulder strike.
Bang scores with a shot to the side of Jimenez's head.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Jimenez controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Bang - that landed with a thud.
Bang misses with a body punch.
Jimenez letting Bang take a breather here.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bang tries a body shot but Jimenez blocks it.
Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Jimenez breaks the clinch.
Jimenez connects with a body shot.#T3#
Bang slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bang throws a leg kick but Jimenez checks it.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Bang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Bang.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bang misses the target.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Bang.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Bang misses the jab.
Bang throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang lands a nice shot to the body.
Bang looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bang throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Bang tried to counter with a leg kick but Jimenez avoided it.#T4#
Bang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bang as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming.
Jimenez misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a low kick, right behind Jimenez 's knee.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jimenez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bang.
Jimenez lands with a shot to the body.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Jimenez shoots in but Bang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lemmy Bang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Jimenez needs to keep his hands up - Bang had a free shot at his head there.
Bang takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez blocks a low kick nicely.
Bang misses with a hook.
Jimenez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bang with a body shot.
Bang lands a nice looking body shot.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Bang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jimenez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bang dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Bang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jimenez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bang rather than just go for the knockout.
Jimenez throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bang counter with a right hand.
Bang lands with a hook. Jimenez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jimenez lands an overhand right.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.#T1#
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
A big right from Bang misses.
Bang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bang duly obliges.
Jimenez walks into a left hand.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Bang blocks a head kick by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Bang.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Jimenez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang cracks Jimenez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Bang moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Bang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimenez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jimenez working aggressively here. #T2#
Jimenez prevents a body shot from Bang.
Bang trying to stall but Jimenez improves his position.
Jimenez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
A short right from Jimenez.
Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jimenez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jimenez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jimenez lands a hook that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Jimenez lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Jimenez.
Bang digs a right hand underneath Jimenez's ribcage. Jimenez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jimenez lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jimenez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jimenez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bang prevents a body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez presses Bang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jimenez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimenez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jimenez can do to turn this around?
Jimenez lands a nice uppercut.
Jimenez misses with a body punch.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jimenez.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang tries a body shot but Jimenez blocks it.
Bang looking to slow down the pace here.
Jimenez misses with some punches. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Jimenez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jimenez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jimenez misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bang.
Jimenez tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jimenez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Jimenez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Jimenez controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Jimenez avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
A short left from Jimenez.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bang presses Jimenez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lemmy Bang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bang misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jimenez connects with a body shot that sends Bang's belly button to the back.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Bang.
Bang drops his hands momentarily and Jimenez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemmy Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang jabs at Jimenez's body.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Bang moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang is looking to clinch but Jimenez is avoiding it.
Lemmy Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez tries to land a leg kick but Bang saw it coming and moves away.
Bang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bang checks a leg kick. #CL#
Bang clinches up with Jimenez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimenez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jimenez throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang lands a jab to Jimenez's midsection.
Bang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bang.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Bang with a series of wild strikes but Bang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Bang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Bang connects with a right hand. Jimenez shakes it off.
Bang misses with a double jab.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Jimenez clobbers Bang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Bang throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Bang swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Bang checks a leg kick.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Bang moves away and avoids it.
Bang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jimenezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jimenez throws a low kick but Bang moves out of range easily.
Bang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range and Bang settles back down.
A big right from Bang misses.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Jimenez lands an overhand right.
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jimenez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bang scores with a jab.
Jimenez slips a jab from Bang.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lemmy Bang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bang throws a low kick, looking for Jimenez's leg but Jimenez calmly moves out of range.
Bang lands a jab.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Bang with a series of wild strikes but Bang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Bang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jimenez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving. #T4#
Bang is trying to keep Jimenez in close.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diogo Jimenez.
I think Bang 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemmy Bang!
An out of breath Lemmy Bang 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 276
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Goncalves blocks a jab.
Bang misses with the combination.
Goncalves throws out a powerful jab.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves moves out of range of the body kick.
Goncalves scores with a nice strike.
Bang takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bang blocks a head kick by Goncalves.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
Bang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goncalves slips under a jab.
Goncalves misses with a hook.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang moves out of range as Goncalves strikes.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goncalves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goncalves scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
Goncalves throws out a counter right but Bang avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goncalves checks a leg kick.
Bang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Goncalves lands a high kick!
Goncalves misses with a head kick.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Bang connects with a high kick.
Goncalves misses with a looping left.
Bang slips under a jab from Goncalves.
Goncalves moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goncalves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bang moves forwards but Goncalves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves lands a nice shot that snaps Bang's head back.
Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
Bang cracks Goncalves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goncalves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bang scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goncalves looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Bang connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Bang moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Goncalves has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bang is leaning against Goncalves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goncalves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bang.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goncalves lands with a short shot to the head.
Bang prevents Goncalves from breaking the clinch.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goncalves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Bang.
Goncalves tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bang tries a body shot but Goncalves blocks it.
Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goncalves's elbow.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Bang.
Goncalves lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Bang.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Goncalves avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Bang scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Bang on the inside.
Goncalves has had enough of the clinch but Bang keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bang lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Goncalves manages to break the clinch.
Goncalves defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Goncalves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Bang lands a jab to the head.
Goncalves lands a lovely overhand right.
Bang tries a low kick but Goncalves avoids it.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang misses with a looping left.
Goncalves moves out of range of the leg kick from Bang.
Goncalves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang throws a hook but Goncalves blocks it.
Bang cracks Goncalves with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Goncalves. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Bang throws a jab when Goncalves was well out of range.
Bang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goncalves blocks a jab.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Goncalves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bang swings for the body but Goncalves moves out of range.
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
Goncalves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Goncalves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.
Bang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goncalves is able to avoid easily.
Bang throws out a leg kick but Goncalves moves out of range and Bang only half commits.
Goncalves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goncalves throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang lunges at Goncalves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goncalves's hand.
Bang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goncalves back to the cage. Bang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Goncalves throws a good cross that connects.
Goncalves thuds his right hand into Bang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goncalves tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Lemmy Bang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Goncalves slips the punch.
Goncalves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Bang finds it's target.
Goncalves slips a straight right by Bang.
Bang misses with a hook. Goncalves ducked under it nicely.
Goncalves looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Goncalves's shoulder, as Goncalves tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goncalves.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goncalves has time to react.
Goncalves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bang in his tracks.
Bang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bang scoring well with a low kick there.
Goncalves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves misses with a head kick.
Goncalves moves out of range of the strikes.
Goncalves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang throws a series of punches but Goncalves avoids them all with ease.
Goncalves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goncalves misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goncalves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Goncalves lands a glancing blow to the side of Bang's head.
Bang lands a jab.
Goncalves throws a big shot that misses.
Goncalves tries to bum rush Bang with a series of wild strikes but Bang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bang slips a jab from Goncalves.
Bang throws a big counter combination but Goncalves scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Goncalves throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bang works the jab nicely.
Goncalves cracks Bang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Goncalves does no damage.
Bang looks to land a left hand but Goncalves moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.
Goncalves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Goncalves lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Goncalves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Bang throws a looping overhand right but Goncalves ducks down to avoid it.
Goncalves scores with a nice head shot.
Goncalves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goncalves lands with a nice combination. Bang backs away looking to recover.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Goncalves moves out of range easily.
Goncalves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Bang misses its intended target.
It seemed like Goncalves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goncalves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goncalves lands a nice shot that snaps Bang's head back.
Goncalves sizes up Bang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Bang. That snapped Goncalves's head back.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goncalves.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Bang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang throws a body punch but Goncalves moves out of range.
Goncalves slips under a jab from Bang.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Bang motions for Goncalves to come forward. Bang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves wants to land a leg kick but Bang is out of range.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming.#T3#
Goncalves checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Goncalves misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goncalves connects with a single shot there.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Goncalves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Bang catches Goncalves right on the button with a cross.
Goncalves walks into a stiff left hand from Bang.
Goncalves slips a straight right by Bang.
Bang misses with a looping left.#CL#
Bang gets a clinch.
Bang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goncalves or not.
Lemmy Bang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bang stalls.
Bang lands a shot to the body.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.
Goncalves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Goncalves pushes Bang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Goncalves avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Bang tries to stall but Goncalves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bang blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bang.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bang stalling in the clinch but Goncalves improves position.
Bang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Goncalves scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Bang blocking some punches.
Goncalves throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Guilherme Goncalves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Goncalves tries to bum rush Bang with a series of wild strikes but Bang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Goncalves's head but Goncalves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goncalves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goncalves 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.
Bang misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Goncalves misses.
Goncalves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goncalves throws a series of punches but Bang avoids them all with ease.
Bang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bang lands a slapping body shot.
Bang slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Goncalves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goncalves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Goncalves misses.
Goncalves lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves lands a head shot.
Bang walks into a stiff left hand from Goncalves.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goncalves throws out the jab.
Bang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Goncalves tries a head kick but it misses.
Goncalves misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Goncalves looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Goncalves throws a right hand that misses
and Goncalves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Bang.
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goncalves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Bang slips a jab from Goncalves.
Bang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goncalves's head backwards.
Bang scores with a nice right hand.
Bang thuds his right hand into Goncalves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bang tries to clinch up.
Goncalves throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Bang misses.
Goncalves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goncalves has time to react.
Goncalves stuns Bang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goncalves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Bang lands an overhand right.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goncalves has time to react.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Goncalves slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bang.
Bang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goncalves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goncalves 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 Bang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bang misses with a two punch combination.
Goncalves defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Goncalves lands a lovely overhand right.
Goncalves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Bang misses.
Goncalves cracks Bang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Goncalves.
Goncalves throws out a counter right but Bang avoids it with no problem.
Bang throws a hook but Goncalves avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Goncalves blocks the leg kick.
Goncalves blocks a jab.#T3#
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goncalves has time to react.
Goncalves scores with a nice strike.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Goncalves moves away and avoids it.
Bang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goncalves lands a lovely overhand right.
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goncalves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goncalves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goncalves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goncalves connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Bang misses.
Nice shot lands for Bang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goncalves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Goncalves slips under a jab.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goncalves.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Bang throws a hook but Goncalves avoids it easily.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Bang missing with a left hand there. Goncalves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goncalves slips a jab from Bang.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut.
Bang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goncalves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goncalves.
Goncalves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bang on the side of the head.
Bang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goncalves at a distance.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Bang darts in and clinches Goncalves up against the cage.
Bang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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 Lemmy Bang.
I think Bang 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 272
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Point. Beautiful body shot.
Point throws a combination. Bang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Point takes one on the button.
Bang misses with a straight right.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
Bang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Point. That did some damage!
A jab from Bang misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Point! But no joy.
Point moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang misses with a left hand
and Point counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Point showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bang.
Point is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Point checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang tries to bum rush Point with a series of wild strikes but Point uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Point misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Point misses the jab.
Bang with a jab.
Point tries to clinch but Bang is having none of it. #T1#
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Point swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Point jabs Bang right on the nose. Bang blinks but takes it well.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Point moves out of range easily.
Point slips under a jab from Bang.
Point misses with a straight right.
Point takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Point wants to counter the offense by Bang and move into the clinch position.
Point has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bang.
Nice body punch from Bang.
Bang keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Point gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Point lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bang lands with a light punch inside.
Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Point - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Point prevents a body shot from Bang.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Point lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Bang.
Point blocks a body shot from Bang.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Bang.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Point prevents a body shot from Bang.
Bang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bang takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Point.
Point prevents a body shot from Bang.
A body shot lands from Bang. #T3#
Point using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Point avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Bang throws a punch but it's blocked by Point.
Bang managing to block the knees to the body from Point.
Bang is looking to control Point's arms but Point gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bang has his back to the cage.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bang letting Point take a breather here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bang.
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bang slowing the pace effectively.
Point landing knees to the head.
Bang lands a shoulder strike.
Point is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bang is defending well for now.
Point missing with knees to the body.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Point looking to throw knees to the head but Bang is blocking nicely.
Point leaning against his opponent.
Bang gets through Point's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Point prevents a body shot from Bang.
Bang misses with a body punch.
Point prevents a body shot from Bang.
Point goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bang prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Point up against the cage.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Bang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Point misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bang.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Point misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brayden Point will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Bang is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Point finds it's target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A knee to the head by Point.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Point lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Bang.
Point misses with the head strike.
Bang stalling in the clinch but Point improves position. #T1#
Bang tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Point tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bang smiles and moves away.
Bang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bang on the side of the head.
A jab from Point misses.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang misses with a looping left.
Point is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bang with a body shot.
Bang throws a front kick aimed at Point's knee but Point avoids it well.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bang is looking to slow Point down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Point slips a straight right by Bang.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang misses with a shot to the body
and Point counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Point moves into range and clinches up with Bang.
Bang looking to stall.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Point avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Point misses with a hook to the ribs.
Point with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Point stalling in the clinch but Bang improves position.
Bang presses Point against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bang lands with a left to the head.
Point lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bang.
Point blocking some punches.
Point with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Point is looking to control Bang's arms but Bang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Point has his back to the cage.
Bang is trying to stall. #T3#
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
Bang tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Bang avoiding damage as Point throws knees to the body.
Point stalling in the clinch.
Point is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bang is defending well for now.
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Point tries a knee to the head but Bang blocks it.
Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Bang.
Bang tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Point misses with a knee strike.
Bang is working Point over against the cage.
Point is breathing heavily.
Bang avoiding damage.
Point is trying to pull guard but Bang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Point tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bang avoids it.#T4#
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Bang is stalling here.
Bang tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Bang is stalling here.
Point crunches a lovely knee into Bang's ribcage.
Bang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bang is looking to control Point's arms but Point gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bang has his back to the cage.
Bang avoiding damage as Point throws knees to the body.
Point lands a right hand.
Point blocks a body shot from Bang.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bang tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang 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 Brayden Point 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#
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Lemmy Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Point misses the jab.
Bang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Point has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Point gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Bang coming out on top.
Bang scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot by Bang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point scores with a body shot.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Point moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Point looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Point dodges the punch combination from Bang. #T1#
Bang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bang throws an off balance right hand
enabling Point to counter with a crisp jab.
Bang wants to slow Point down by chopping away at his legs.
Point slips under a jab from Bang.
Bang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Point is out of range and Bang settles back down.
Point has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bang.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Point swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Bang misses with a shot to the body
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Point connects with the punch.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Bang.#CL#
Bang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A shot in the inside from Bang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang lands a left hand.
Bang misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Bang to work.
Point lands a right hand.
Point is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Point.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
Point lands a hook to the side of the head.
Point blocks a body shot from Bang.
Bang tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Point avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Point swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Bang looking to stall.
Point putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
Bang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Point connects with a knee to the head.
Point lands a right hand.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Point lands with a right to the head.
Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Brayden Point seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Point lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Point fails to land.
Point misses with a knee strike.
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
Point tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang letting Point take a breather here.
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Point throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Point avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Point taking a breather.
Brayden Point is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Bang - that landed with a thud.
Point is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bang is defending well for now.
A short right from Point on the inside.
Point tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Point blocking some punches.
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Point lands with a right to the head.
Bang tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Point lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lemmy Bang.
I think Point 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 262
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Bang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Point counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Brayden Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Point counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Bang jumps into guard, dragging Point to the mat. #SUB2#
Point got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Point has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
Point is looking to advance position but Bang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Bang trying to control but Point is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point is looking to improve his position but Bang isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Bang controlling the position easily from mount.
Point is working to get back to half guard.
Bang controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Point turns into him and now he's in Bang's guard. #SUB2#
Bang working for submissions but it's allowed Point to get to half guard. #T2#
Bang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Point is working away from the top position though.
Bang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Point preventing the sweep.
Point trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Point defends easily. #T3#
Bang trying to keep a closed guard but Point is proving a slippery customer.
Point trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Point stopping the sweep attempt from Bang.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Point from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Bang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Point defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Point trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Point defends well.
Point sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang throws out a counter right but Point avoids it with no problem.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
Point tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lemmy Bang 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#
Point ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Point throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Bang misses with a hook
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Point scores with a jab.
Jab from Point.#CL#
Point moves into the clinch.
Point misses with a knee strike.
Point lands a good knee to the midsection. Bang won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bang pulls guard successfully.
Point looking to sit in guard and control but Bang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Point is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Point looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Point throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Point is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bang, into his guard. #REVR#
Point pushing down on Bang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Point tries to pass to full mount but Bang defends it.
Bang is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Point is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Point is working for a kimura but Bang is defending it quite comfortably.
Point wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bang tries to roll over but Point keeps him under control.
Bang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Point's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Point's back!#SUB2#
Bang looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for the choke from the back position but Point is controlling his hands well.
Lemmy Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Bang is persistently looking for the submission but Point is defending it well.
Bang is hanging on to Point's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for the choke from the back position but Point is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Point defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Bang looking for the RNC.
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 Brayden Point will probably get the nod.
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#
Nice defenses there by Point.
Point misses with a hook.
Bang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Point jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bang circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bang counter with a right hand.
Point uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Point takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bang lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Point 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Point jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Bang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Point missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Point looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bang connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Bang scores with a four punch combination!
Point is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Point.#ROC#Bang is rocked!
Bang switches off momentarily and Point cracks him with a monster right hand! Bang topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Point dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Point!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brayden Point!
An out of breath Brayden Point 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 258
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Bang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jean Baptiste lands with a cross.
Bang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Bang misses its intended target.
Bang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Bang.
Good work by Jean Baptiste as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Jean Baptiste was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bang.
Bang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jean Baptiste works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang thuds a left hand into Jean Baptiste's body.
Jean Baptiste cracks Bang with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Bang sees coming a mile off.
Jean Baptiste has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick. #T1#
Bang missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
An inside leg kick lands from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Bang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bang works the jab nicely.
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jean Baptiste defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the leg kick from Bang.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bang blocks a head kick by Jean Baptiste.
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bang wants to slow Jean Baptiste down by chopping away at his legs.
Bang throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
Bang lunges at Jean Baptiste with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jean Baptiste's hand.
Bang slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang misses with a straight right.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Jean Baptiste misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jean Baptiste has time to react.
Bang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a low kick, right behind Bang 's knee.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the leg kick from Bang.
Bang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jean Baptiste's sensitive parts.
Bang sizes up Jean Baptiste with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bang throws a looping overhand right but Jean Baptiste ducks down to avoid it.
Bang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jean Baptiste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bang lands with a hook. Jean Baptiste tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bang swings widly with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Jean Baptiste gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Bang misses its intended target.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jean Baptiste takes one to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick, looking for Bang's leg but Bang calmly moves out of range.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Bang throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Bang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jean Baptiste had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bang.
Bang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.#T4#
Jean Baptiste takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jean Baptiste digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the leg kick from Bang.
Jab, jab by Jean Baptiste - just one landing.
Bang with a jab.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang throws a chopping leg kick but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Jean Baptiste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bang blocks a head kick by Jean Baptiste.
Bang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jean Baptiste can pounce on him.
Bang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bang misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Bang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Bang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Bang moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lemmy Bang 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#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
It seemed like Bang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang looks to land a left hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range nicely.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang connects with a crisp jab.
Bang lands a nice hook to Jean Baptiste's body. Jean Baptiste takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jean Baptiste on the side of the head.
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bang misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick as Bang jumps back.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Jean Baptiste's shoulder, as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Bang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jean Baptiste is able to avoid easily.
Bang lands a leg kick that knocks Jean Baptiste off balance momentarily.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Bang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang throws a leg kick which misses Jean Baptiste's front leg but catches the back leg as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid it. #T1#
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Bang's front leg with a kick but Bang checks it.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jean Baptiste cracks Bang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bang throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
A cross from Bang lands.
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Bang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the head.
Bang throws a lazy head kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang throws a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice leg kick.
Bang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang misses with a body shot. #T2#
Bang misses with a head kick.
Jean Baptiste tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Jean Baptiste. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jean Baptiste.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jean Baptiste on the side of the head.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang defending well as Jean Baptiste loads up on a big left hand.
Jean Baptiste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bang throws out the jab.
Jean Baptiste is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bang defending well as Jean Baptiste loads up on a big left hand.
Bang connects with a body shot that sends Jean Baptiste's belly button to the back.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a right hand to the body.
Jean Baptiste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Bang.
Jean Baptiste with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bang.#T3#
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang misses with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste drops his hands momentarily and Bang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice hook to Bang's body. Bang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Bang. That snapped Jean Baptiste's head back.
Bang throws a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Baptiste looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
Jean Baptiste throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jean Baptiste.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste takes one to the chin there.
Jean Baptiste throws the kick towards the body but Bang avoids it.
Bang throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
Bang takes one to the side of the head.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jean Baptiste sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Baptiste looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jean Baptiste jabs Bang right on the nose. Bang blinks but takes it well.
Bang throws the left hand but Jean Baptiste avoids the punch easily.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Lemmy Bang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jean Baptiste half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jean Baptiste scores with a push kick.
Jean Baptiste tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jean Baptiste throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
As Jean Baptiste backs off Bang throws a huge counter combo but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it all.
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 Brady Jean Baptiste will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
Bang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Jean Baptiste's shoulder, as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid the shot.
Jean Baptiste thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jean Baptiste scores with the left hand. Bang knows he should have avoided that one.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jean Baptiste misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bang's head backwards.
Bang misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bang. Bang obviously looking to wear him down.
Bang misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Bang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bang's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste stuns Bang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Jean Baptiste was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jean Baptiste.
Bang misses with a wild combination.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang throws a sloppy body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Bang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Baptiste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
An inside leg kick from Bang misses.
Jean Baptiste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
It looked like Jean Baptiste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bang 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 Jean Baptiste has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jean Baptiste and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jean Baptiste connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bang. Bang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bang misses with a hook.
Jean Baptiste keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bang looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang jabs Jean Baptiste right on the nose. Jean Baptiste blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Jean Baptiste lands a jab to the nose.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste stuns Bang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jean Baptiste is looking to score with low kicks.
Bang connects with a body shot.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws out a leg kick but Bang moves out of range and Jean Baptiste only half commits.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick but Bang moves out of range easily.
Bang dips to his left and cracks Jean Baptiste with an uppercut!
Bang throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
Bang throws the left hand but Jean Baptiste avoids the punch easily.
Bang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Jean Baptiste lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bang doesn't seem phased though.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range. #T3#
Bang lands a right hook to the body.
Bang throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jean Baptiste cracks Bang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left and a right from Bang both land. Nice combination.
Bang misses with a left hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jean Baptiste looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Bang.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the strikes.
Jean Baptiste throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste lands with a hook. Bang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Bang moved away.
Jean Baptiste on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bang. Bang obviously looking to wear him down.
Bang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Bang blocks it.#T4#
Jean Baptiste takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. That's going to slow Bang down.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Bang lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Bang does no damage.
Bang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bang throws a looping overhand right but Jean Baptiste ducks down to avoid it.
Bang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bang throws the left hand but Jean Baptiste avoids the punch easily.
Bang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab and a cross from Bang.
Bang ducks right into an uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bang 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 Brady Jean Baptiste.
Well Jean Baptiste has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste!
Brady Jean Baptiste thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 252
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Courtial connects with a right hand. Bang shakes it off.
Courtial doesn't manage to clinch there - Bang circles away.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Courtial's head but Courtial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Courtial checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Courtial darts in and clinches Bang up against the cage.
Courtial misses with a body punch. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Bang catches Courtial right on the button with a cross.
Courtial wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Courtial misses with a hook.
Bang scores with a three punch combo!
Bang wants to land a leg kick but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial is looking to clinch but Bang is avoiding it.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang motions for Courtial to come forward. Bang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Courtial.
Courtial misses with a hook
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang thuds his right hand into Courtial's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.#CL#
Courtial has closed the distance and engaged Bang in a clinch.
Bang misses with a body punch.
Courtial tries to break the clinch but Bang is controlling the position.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial lands a shot to the body.
Courtial working aggressively here.
Bang lands a nice shot to the body.
Courtial tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang's elbow. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Bang lands a shoulder strike.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang jumps guard but Courtial turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bang.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bang is working Courtial over against the cage.#BC2#
Bang manages to break the clinch.
Bang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Courtial is out of range.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Bang lands a jab to Courtial's midsection.
Bang misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Courtial lands with an overhand left.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Courtial keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang scores with a hook.
Bang slips under a jab.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Bang's body. Bang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Bang.
A low kick lands for Bang.
Bang thuds a left hand into Courtial's body.
Courtial thuds a left hand into Bang's body.
Bang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Courtial can pounce on him.
Courtial throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
It seemed like Bang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial throws out a leg kick but Bang moves out of range and Courtial only half commits.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Courtial connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Courtial was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.#T4#
Courtial lands with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Courtial checks a leg kick.
Courtial moves in looking to clinch but Bang pushes him off.
Bang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial lands with an overhand left.
Courtial is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Courtial darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Courtial.
Courtial takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Bang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang throws a leg kick but Courtial sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Courtial throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
Bang staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Courtial throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Courtial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lemmy Bang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Courtial slips a jab from Bang.
Courtial is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bang lands a leg kick that knocks Courtial off balance momentarily.
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
Bang checks a leg kick.
Courtial throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bang.
Bang dips to his left and cracks Courtial with an uppercut!
Courtial takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bang staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang misses with a low kick as Courtial jumps back.
Courtial is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Courtial walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Courtial slips a jab from Bang.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
The fighters circle momentarily. Courtial darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Courtial blocks the low kick.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Bang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bang 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.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Courtial works the jab nicely.
Bang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Bang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bang looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemmy Bang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Bang does no damage.
Bang misses with a right hand
and Courtial connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
Courtial fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
A jab from Courtial does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Courtial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Courtial tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bang scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bang, as that shot connected.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Courtial with a body shot.
Courtial defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bang throws a chopping leg kick but Courtial manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Bang misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Bang moves into the clinch.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Bang.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Bang misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Courtial is predictable there
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Bang.
Courtial digs a good hook to Bang's body.
Bang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Bang sizes up Courtial with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Bang does no damage.
Courtial lunges at Bang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bang's hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Courtial darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang moves out of range of the body kick.
Courtial moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Bang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang tries to work over Courtial's front leg with a kick but Courtial checks it.
Courtial looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Courtial takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Courtial scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Courtial walks into a straight right hand from Bang.
Courtial throws a nice looking combination but Bang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Courtial lands with an uppercut that bounces Bang off the cage and back into range.
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Courtial moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Courtial punishes Bang's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bang, as that shot connected.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Courtial paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Courtial. Courtial obviously looking to wear him down.
Bang throws a solid leg kick but Courtial takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bang.
Bang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lemmy Bang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Courtial scores with a punch to the head.
Bang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Courtial shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Courtial cracks Bang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bang throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bang just manages to avoid it.
Courtial misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
Courtial scores with a shot to the body.
Courtial swats away the attempt to clinch by Bang.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Courtial.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Bang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Bang.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bang.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Bang blocks a jab.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial scores with a leg kick.
Courtial darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Courtial.
Courtial keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bang checks the leg kick.
Bang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Courtial under the eye.
Bang misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Courtial.
Courtial ducks right into an uppercut from Bang.
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Courtial lands a nice looking body shot.
Courtial goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Courtial swings widly with a right hand
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Bang cracks Courtial with an open hand slap.
Courtial defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Bang.
Courtial on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Courtial is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
and Bang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Courtial throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Courtial is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Courtial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bang at a distance.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bang tries a low kick but Courtial avoids it.
Bang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Courtial's head.
Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Courtial. Courtial obviously looking to wear him down.
Bang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bang keeps the fight on the outside.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Courtial dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bang. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Courtial.
Bang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bang is looking to clinch.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bang throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial is looking to clinch.
Courtial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Bang.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang tries a low kick but Courtial avoids it.
Courtial cracks a nice hook into Bang's ribs.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Bang throws a counter combo.
Bang avoids the body shot from Courtial.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bang. That's going to slow Courtial down.
Bang is looking to score with low kicks.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Bang misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial blocks a head kick by Bang.
Bang misses the jab.
Courtial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Godefroy Courtial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Courtial misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lemmy Bang!
Our winner, Lemmy Bang, 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 249
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Bang throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
Aalto slips a straight right by Bang.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aalto walks into a stiff left hand from Bang.
Aalto 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.
Aalto misses with a looping right.
Bang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bang duly obliges.
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aalto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aalto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aalto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Aalto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang tries to clinch up but Aalto circles away and keeps his distance.
Aalto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aalto 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.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Bang with a nice calf kick.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang throws a right hand that misses
and Aalto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Aalto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Aalto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Bang moves into the clinch.
Aalto misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Aalto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bang is trying to keep an underhook but Aalto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bang tries to get to full guard but Aalto has control of the leg.
Aalto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bang!
Aalto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Aalto tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bang holds on for dear life, controlling Aalto's posture momentarily.
Aalto lands a big elbow. #T2#
Aalto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aalto has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bang's face.
Bang is looking to improve his position but Aalto isn't that keen on the idea.
Aalto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bang working to try and regain half guard.
Aalto lands a nice shot to the head.
Aalto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bang can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC2#Bang is rocked!
Aalto connects with a bit shot that sees Bang covering up! More strikes from Aalto and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Aalto is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Aalto!
Michael Aalto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 242
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Bang.
Bang throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joseph - the referee stops the clock and Bang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joseph. Bang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target. #CL#
Bang moves into the clinch successfully.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Bang avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Joseph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joseph is looking to slow Bang down with leg kicks.
Joseph takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bang misses the target.#T1#
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Joseph lands the left hand.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Joseph.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bang is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Bang avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Bang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bang checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph 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 Bang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joseph connects with an inside leg kick.
Joseph slips under a jab from Bang.#T2#
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Joseph throws a nice head kick!
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Joseph lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bang doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Joseph feints and then cracks Bang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bang down.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Joseph connects with a nice looking jab.
Joseph throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Bang.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang drops his hands momentarily and Joseph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joseph scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bang momentarily.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Bang is looking to counter punch.
Bang moves out of range of the leg kick from Joseph.
Bang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
Bang throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Joseph slips under a jab from Bang.
Joseph clobbers Bang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Joseph 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.

Jihadi Joseph 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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Nice shot by Joseph.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Joseph. Bang shrugs it off though.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.
Bang swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph slips under a jab from Bang.
Bang walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
Bang takes one on the button.
Joseph throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
It looked like Bang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joseph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Bang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Bang throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang misses with an uppercut
enabling Joseph to counter with a crisp jab.
Bang sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joseph lands with a good body shot.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Bang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bang's hands.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bang scrambles back to his feet.
Bang avoids the body shot from Joseph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Bang cracks Joseph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Joseph throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.#T3#
Bang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joseph misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Bang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Bang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Joseph.
Bang throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.#CL#
Bang rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Bang lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
Joseph tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Bang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bang doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Joseph.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bang under the eye.
Joseph tries a low kick but Bang avoids it.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
A counter left hand to the body from Bang misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph 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. 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#
Bang 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.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joseph misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a three punch combo that has Joseph backing up. Joseph nods at Bang to acknowledge the strikes.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joseph 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.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
Bang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph tries a quick counter leg kick but Bang is wise to it.
Bang misses with a low kick.#T1#
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Joseph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well.
Bang checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Bang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bang.
Joseph walks into a straight right hand from Bang.
Bang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph feints and then cracks Bang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bang down.
Joseph throws a push kick but Bang slaps the foot to one side.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bang backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Joseph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph misses with a jab to the body
and Bang counters with a three punch combo that has Joseph backing up. Joseph nods at Bang to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Joseph. That snapped Bang's head back.
Joseph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
An attempted straight right counter from Bang misses the target.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Bang's defenses. #T3#
Bang slips a straight right by Joseph.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joseph.
Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Joseph.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Bang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bang is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.#T4#
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bang's hands.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Joseph lands a nice shot that snaps Bang's head back.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Bang is looking to counter punch.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Bang tries to clinch up but Joseph circles away and keeps his distance.
Joseph appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

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

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 237
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Jean Baptiste rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jean Baptiste buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bang fails to land with a series of punches.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bang's hands.
Bang misses with a few strikes there.
Jean Baptiste throws a front kick that sends Bang stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Jean Baptiste.
Bang lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Brady Jean Baptiste has been cut.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jean Baptiste.
Bang throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Bang takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste scoring well with a low kick there.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang is looking to counter punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Jean Baptiste.
We've been told by Bang's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jean Baptiste lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Jean Baptiste finds it's target.#T2#
Bang throws a right hand that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jean Baptiste with a nice calf kick.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Bang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jean Baptiste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jean Baptiste lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Jean Baptiste as he connects with a hook.
Jean Baptiste lands with a nice combination. Bang backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Bang closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Jean Baptiste blocks an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jean Baptiste tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Bang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jean Baptiste, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
Bang thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Bang's front leg with a kick but Bang checks it.
It looked like Bang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bang staying out of range there.#T4#
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick but Bang moves out of range easily.
Jean Baptiste is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jean Baptiste scores with a body shot.
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jean Baptiste circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
Bang takes one on the button.
Bang feints a jab promting Jean Baptiste to slip. Bang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jean Baptiste slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste lunges at Bang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bang's hand.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jean Baptiste lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot that sends Bang's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Jean Baptiste's cut.
That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bang tries to move into range but Jean Baptiste moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Bang moved away.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jean Baptiste.
A little feinted left hand from Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jean Baptiste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Bang misses with a few strikes there.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Bang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Bang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
The crowd cheers as Bang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jean Baptiste doesn't seem phased though.
Bang misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
Jean Baptiste counters with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking body kick.
Jean Baptiste defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Jean Baptiste let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jean Baptiste lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jean Baptiste moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Jean Baptiste moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jean Baptiste clobbers Bang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the body from Bang misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Bang is looking for a counter combo.
Jean Baptiste's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bang under the eye.
Bang feints and then cracks Jean Baptiste's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jean Baptiste down.
Jean Baptiste looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Bang.
Bang ducks right into an uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jean Baptiste.#T3#
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste cracks Bang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jean Baptiste tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Jean Baptiste looks to move away, Bang throws a big counter combo but Jean Baptiste just gets out of the way.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Donk. Jean Baptiste catches Bang right on the button with a cross.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick, looking for Bang's leg but Bang calmly moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang 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 chopping leg kick lands by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Bang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bang moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jean Baptiste to score with a decent uppercut.
Good leg kick by Bang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jean Baptiste fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jean Baptiste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jean Baptiste dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bang in his tracks.
Bang lands a leg kick that knocks Jean Baptiste off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brady Jean Baptiste's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Bang takes one on the button.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot that sends Bang's belly button to the back.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jean Baptiste.
A big left from Jean Baptiste misses.
Bang blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Bang misses its target.#CL#
Bang drives through and clinches with Jean Baptiste against the cage.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang jumps guard but Jean Baptiste turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Bang presses Jean Baptiste against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jean Baptiste lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Jean Baptiste lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang managing to block the knees to the body from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
Jean Baptiste lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jean Baptiste blocks an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bang lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Jean Baptiste.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jean Baptiste smiles and moves away.
Jean Baptiste takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jean Baptiste! #T2#
Bang throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jean Baptiste lands a body shot.
Jean Baptiste fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bang tries to clinch up.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bang is looking to wear down Jean Baptiste with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jean Baptiste explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Bang fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a kick to the body
and Bang counters with a two punch combo.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jean Baptiste punishes Bang's body with a nice straight punch.
Bang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Bang.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste's corner calls for a 1-2. Jean Baptiste obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jean Baptiste lands with a nice body punch.
Jean Baptiste lands with a right hand.
Jean Baptiste avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Jean Baptiste tries to keep at a distance but Bang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Jean Baptiste's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Bang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bang avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jean Baptiste paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jean Baptiste looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Jean Baptiste is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bang with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang moves out of range as Jean Baptiste strikes.
Jean Baptiste takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Bang dips to his left and cracks Jean Baptiste with an uppercut!
Jean Baptiste with a nice calf kick.
Bang takes one on the button.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a combination but Bang avoids it well.
Bang throws a big counter combination but Jean Baptiste scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jean Baptiste misses with the body kick
enabling Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Bang.
Jean Baptiste looks for the body kick but Bang saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Bang misses the target.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jean Baptiste scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bang doesn't seem bothered though.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Jean Baptiste comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with a left hand
and Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Jean Baptiste fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jean Baptiste lands with a cross.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jean Baptiste misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bang misses the target.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jean Baptiste paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Good leg kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Bang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bang slips under a jab.
Jean Baptiste works Bang's body with a nice hook.
Bang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jean Baptiste connects with a nice looking jab.
Jean Baptiste connects with a single shot there.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bang.
Bang takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste thinks about the counter body kick.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.#T4#
Jean Baptiste scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Bang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bang.
Bang throws a series of punches but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Bang moved away.
Bang is looking to counter punch.
Jean Baptiste buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste thinks about the counter body kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brady Jean Baptiste's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the strikes.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bang lands with a cross.
Jean Baptiste lands a really nice looking cross but Bang seems unphased.
Bang walks into a straight right hand from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice shot that snaps Bang's head back.
Bang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jean Baptiste throws a front kick aimed at Bang's knee but Bang avoids it well.
Jean Baptiste with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jean Baptiste's sensitive parts.
Jean Baptiste bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.#ROC2#Bang is rocked!
Bang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab.
Jean Baptiste circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bang to the canvas! Bang doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jean Baptiste keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brady Jean Baptiste!
Brady Jean Baptiste is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Brady Jean Baptiste 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 233
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Bang forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bang.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joseph walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph backing away here, and Bang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bang counters with a nice leg kick.
Joseph throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Joseph's knee momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Bang blocks the leg kick.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Joseph finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joseph 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.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
Bang lands with a good body shot.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Bang clinches.
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
Joseph digs a right hand into Bang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bang's gas tank.
Bang blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bang's efforts to push away.#BC#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Bang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bang walks into a left hand.
Bang moves to clinch but Joseph breaks away
and Joseph counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph 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 Bang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph lands a right hook to the body.
Joseph lands the left hand.#T3#
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Bang counters with a body kick.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang blocks a head kick by Joseph.
Joseph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bang closes the distance but Joseph moves to the side
and Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Joseph.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Bang misses with an uppercut.
Joseph throws a wild body kick that Bang sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
Joseph catches Bang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph's corner calls for a 1-2. Joseph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
A thudding body kick lands there by Joseph!
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Bang cracks a nice hook into Joseph's ribs.
Joseph swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Joseph thows a leg kick but Bang checks it
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Joseph cracks Bang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Joseph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bang on the side of the head.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Bang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph cracks Bang with an open hand slap.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bang on the side of the head. #T1#
Joseph misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Bang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
Bang jabs Joseph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bang is looking to clinch.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Bang.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Joseph circles away.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joseph delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Joseph.
Good work by Bang as he checks the leg kick.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
A little jabbing left from Bang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joseph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bang tries to clinch up.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Bang counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Bang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joseph is trying to push Bang away but Bang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bang lands a hook that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Bang lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.#CL2#
Bang closes the distance and pushes Joseph back into the cage.#T4#
Bang blocking some punches.
Lemmy Bang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Bang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Bang misses.
Bang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him. #CL2#
Bang rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
A shot to the liver by Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
Joseph tries a low kick but Bang avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Bang moves his leg out of the way.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Bang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joseph.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bang.
Joseph misses with a double jab
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bang scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Joseph throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Bang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Bang misses its intended target.
Joseph scores with a head kick. Bang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bang. That did some damage!
Bang digs a good body shot into Joseph's ribs.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Bang rushes Joseph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Bang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joseph to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang pushes Joseph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
Joseph slips a straight right by Bang.
Bang takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A big right from Bang misses.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Bang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bang staying out of range there.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph misses with an uppercut
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head there.
Joseph cracks Bang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Bang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Joseph misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Bang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Joseph wants to slow Bang down by chopping away at his legs.
Bang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Bang avoids nicely.
Bang slips under a jab from Joseph.
Joseph misses with the body kick
and Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Bang is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph clearly takes that round.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Joseph swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Bang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Bang unleashes a big counter combination but Joseph bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joseph checks a low kick from Bang.
Joseph thows a leg kick but Bang checks it
and Bang counters with a right hand to the body.
Joseph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bang at a distance.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Bang unleashes a big counter combination but Joseph bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joseph misses with a double jab
and Bang counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Bang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joseph misses with a body shot. #T1#
Joseph lands with a right hand. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bang has knocked Joseph down with a huge combo! Bang steps away and waves a wobbly Joseph back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Joseph is rocked!
Joseph misses with a hook to the body
and Bang counters with a big left hand that crumples Joseph! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lemmy Bang!
Lemmy Bang is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Lemmy Bang, 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 228
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aalto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bang blocks a low kick nicely.
Aalto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aalto.
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bang.
Aalto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aalto looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Aalto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aalto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bang.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bang as he jumps to the side.
Bang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Bang does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Aalto slips the punch.
Bang checks a low kick from Aalto.
Bang lands a leg kick that knocks Aalto off balance momentarily.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Bang misses its intended target. #T1#
Aalto slips under a jab from Bang.
Bang missing with a left hand there. Aalto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bang. Aalto shrugs it off though.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bang. That one must have hurt.
Aalto shoots in but Bang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Aalto's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Aalto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aalto.
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lemmy Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Aalto.
Bang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bang can pounce on him.
We've been told by Bang's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lemmy Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aalto moves away.
Bang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aalto throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Bang missing with a left hand there. Aalto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Aalto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aalto moves away from the strike by Bang.
Bang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheers as Bang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aalto doesn't seem phased though.
Aalto 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.
Bang checks a low kick from Aalto.
Bang avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Aalto looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aalto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aalto is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Aalto does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aalto! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Bang.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aalto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aalto lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang throws a jab when Aalto was well out of range.
Aalto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aalto scores with a hook.
Aalto tries to move into range but Bang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aalto cracks Bang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aalto lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Aalto.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang with a nice cross.
Aalto is looking to score with low kicks.
Aalto moves away from the strike by Bang.
A big right from Aalto misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto checks a leg kick.
Aalto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aalto. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Aalto slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aalto blocks a leg kick.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Aalto blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Aalto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aalto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aalto throwing shots but Bang is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Aalto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lemmy Bang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Aalto feints and as Bang raises his hands in defense, Aalto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aalto throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aalto defends well.
Aalto pushing down on Bang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bang is defending against the submission attempts here by Aalto.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aalto can do to turn this around?
Aalto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Bang tries to roll over but Aalto keeps him under control.
Bang manages to get to full guard.
Bang wants to sweep but no luck.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Bang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aalto stacks Bang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aalto!
Bang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Aalto is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bang taking a breather here. #T3#
Aalto is not content to let Bang control the position.
Aalto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bang's best efforts.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aalto is staying active underneath Bang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aalto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bang postures up. #SUB#
Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aalto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aalto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aalto! #REVB##SUB2#
Aalto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aalto's guard! Nice work there by Bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Aalto 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#
Nice defenses there by Aalto.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aalto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aalto. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang throws a right hand that misses
and Aalto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bang motions for Aalto to come forward. Bang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bang slips a straight right by Aalto.
Aalto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bang.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aalto scores with a jab. Bang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Aalto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto thows a leg kick but Bang checks it
and Aalto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Bang.
Bang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aalto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bang takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Aalto scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bang misses with a body shot
and Aalto counters with a left to the body.
Lemmy Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Aalto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bang is able to avoid easily.
Aalto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aalto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Aalto misses.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Aalto's head but Aalto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Bang misses.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aalto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bang defends well and Aalto ends up having to push Bang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aalto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bang to score with a decent uppercut.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Aalto takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Bang throws an off balance right hand
and Aalto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aalto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bang.
Bang slips a straight right by Aalto.
Bang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aalto scores with a jab to the body.
Aalto digs a good hook to Bang's body.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aalto is looking to land body kicks.
Bang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bang tries to score with a low kick but Aalto moves his leg out of the way.
Aalto misses with a body kick.
Aalto motions for Bang to come forward. Aalto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bang. Aalto shrugs it off though.
Aalto looks for the body kick but Bang saw that one coming.
A big right from Aalto misses.
Aalto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aalto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Bang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aalto. That did some damage!
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Bang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aalto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bang is fending him off so far but Aalto persists. Nope, Bang circles away and we're back to standing.
Bang throws a leg kick but Aalto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bang lands a head shot.
Aalto shoots in but Bang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lemmy Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Aalto.
Bang connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Bang as he connects with a hook.
Aalto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Aalto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aalto tries a quick counter leg kick but Bang is wise to it.
Bang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aalto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Aalto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aalto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bang throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Aalto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto stuns Bang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bang scores with a body shot.
Bang blocks a leg kick.
Bang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
An inside leg kick lands from Aalto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aalto is looking to chop away at Bang's legs.
Aalto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bang throws a body punch but Aalto moves out of range.
Bang scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lemmy Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bang 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemmy Bang!
A victorious Lemmy Bang 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 220
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Bang.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bang slips under a jab.
We've been told by Bang's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang dips to his left and cracks Jimenez with an uppercut!
Jimenez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez throws out a counter right but Bang avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Jimenez misses.
Bang takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Jimenez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Bang checks the leg kick.
Bang throwing a counter right hand but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Bang throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jimenez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang misses with an uppercut
and Jimenez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimenez throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Bang misses with a hook.
Bang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang lands a nice looking body kick.
Bang throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Jimenez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bang swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bang misses with a looping right.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Bang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bang lands a slapping body shot.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Bang slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Bang slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez 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.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Lemmy Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang misses with a straight right. #T2#
Jimenez misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Jimenez throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Good shot there by Bang.
Jimenez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bang throws a leg kick
and Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jimenez tries to clinch up.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
Jimenez swinging wildly here.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bang throws out the jab.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Jimenez scores with a nice right hand.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Jimenez.
Bang looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jimenez counter with a right hand.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jimenez jabs at Bang's body.
Bang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bang catches Jimenez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bang connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Bang throws a sloppy body shot
and Jimenez counters with a straight right hand.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Bang is looking to land body kicks.
Jimenez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Bang slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Bang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bang.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Jimenez connects with a right hand. Bang shakes it off.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez with a jab.
Bang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bang throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.#TD2#
Jimenez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jimenez gets to mount! Bang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bang to take his back!#SUB2#
Bang tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Jimenez has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Bang is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Diogo Jimenez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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

#R1#
Bang misses with a body kick.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph throws a low kick but Bang moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bang.
Bang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joseph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bang throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Bang is looking to clinch.
Joseph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Bang's defenses.
Bang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph is looking for a counter combo.
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Bang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Bang's head.
A head kick by Bang misses
and Joseph counters with a good low kick that Bang was not able to check.
Good exchange - Joseph coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Joseph.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph is looking to chop away at Bang's legs.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Bang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Joseph circles away.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Bang throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Joseph blocks the low kick.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Bang counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph thows a leg kick but Bang checks it
and Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Bang.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joseph rather than just go for the knockout.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Nice straight punches there by Joseph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joseph.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bang staying out of range there.
Bang thinks about the counter body kick.
Bang throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Bang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Joseph connects with an inside leg kick.
Bang looks for the body kick but Joseph saw that one coming.
Joseph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bang on the side of the head.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Bang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joseph bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.
Joseph bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joseph throws a right hand that misses
and Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bang scores with a sloppy right hand. Joseph should have avoided that one.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Bang has managed to clinch. #BC#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bang takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang tries to bum rush Joseph with a series of wild strikes but Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bang.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph cracks Bang with an open hand slap.
Joseph thumps Bang with a low kick.
Joseph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joseph connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Joseph misses the jab.
Bang throws out a counter right but Joseph avoids it with no problem.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang stuns Joseph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Joseph does no damage.
Joseph connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
Bang misses with a straight right.
Joseph with a hook.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Bang misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Joseph fakes the leg kick and cracks Bang in the body.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bang misses.
Bang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bang looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bang. That's going to slow Joseph down.
Nice body kick from Joseph.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph misses with a hook.
Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Bang forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang prevents a body shot from Joseph. #BC#
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Bang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bang.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.#T3#
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang is looking to clinch but Joseph is avoiding it.
Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bang. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Joseph.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bang misses.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Bang throws a right hand that misses
and Joseph counters with an inside leg kick.
Joseph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Joseph tries to keep at a distance but Bang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joseph smiles and moves away.
Bang thumps Joseph with a low kick.
Joseph throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Joseph backing away here, and Bang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang 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.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Bang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Joseph throws a body kick that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Bang counter with a right hand.
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Joseph scores with a body shot.
Bang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bang scrambles back to his feet.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bang on the side of the head.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Bang moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Bang blocks the leg kick.
Joseph swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
It seemed like Bang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph misses with a leg kick
and Bang counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bang clinches up with Joseph and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Joseph lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
Bang tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joseph's head.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joseph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bang tries to clinch but Joseph is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Joseph scores with a four punch combination!
Good leg kick by Joseph.
Bang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Bang ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Bang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joseph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joseph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Bang lands the left hand.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bang. Bang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Bang with an uppercut!
Joseph is looking to slow Bang down with leg kicks.
Joseph swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Joseph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bang circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Bang's defenses.
Bang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bang.
Bang swinging wildly here.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph clearly takes that round.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
It seemed like Bang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph cracks Bang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bang under the eye.
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Joseph misses.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Bang tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Joseph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joseph thows a leg kick but Bang checks it
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Joseph lands.#T1#
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Joseph does it's job there.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Bang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joseph lands a nice hook to Bang's body. Bang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Joseph there.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Joseph swats away the attempt to clinch by Bang.
Joseph throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Bang.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph checks a low kick from Bang.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bang. Bang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Bang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Joseph's corner calls for a 1-2. Joseph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joseph digs a good hook to Bang's body.
Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Bang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joseph moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Joseph was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bang is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
A big left from Joseph misses.
A little jabbing left from Bang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bang tries to clinch up.
Joseph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Joseph misses the jab.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Bang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a left hand
and Bang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Joseph really felt that one!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joseph.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Joseph lands a head shot.
Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Bang gets a clinch.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph had his way with Lemmy Bang in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bang throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Joseph tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph lands a nice hook to Bang's body. Bang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joseph staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bang.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Joseph scores with a hook.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Joseph as he checks the leg kick.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Joseph pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bang back to the cage. Joseph follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang throws a leg kick but Joseph moved away.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bang throws a head kick that half lands.
Bang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bang tries to clinch but Joseph is having none of it.
Joseph tried to counter with a leg kick but Bang avoided it.
A left lands for Joseph.
Joseph throws a low kick but Bang avoids it.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Joseph.
Bang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph misses the jab.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Bang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Joseph is rocked!#T3#
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Joseph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joseph misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bang drops Joseph with a huge uppercut! Joseph drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bang is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lemmy Bang!
Lemmy Bang is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Lemmy Bang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 204
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Bang keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Bang misses its target.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bang connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bang.#CL2#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Bang in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Bang. #TD#
Bang jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.#T1##SUB#
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bang is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bang working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily. #SUB#
Bang is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sanchez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bang's body to avoid the submission. Bang has instead reached around Sanchez 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bang arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lemmy Bang!
Our winner, Lemmy Bang, 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 195
Date: Oct 19, 2022

#R1#
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Courtial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bang instigates a clinch.
Bang lands a shoulder strike.
Bang lands an uppercut.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Courtial lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bang jumps guard but Courtial stands there with Bang around his waist. Bang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Courtial creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Courtial misses.
Courtial throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Bang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Courtial circles away.
Courtial throws a chopping leg kick but Bang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Bang clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Bang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Bang pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Courtial defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Courtial defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courtial controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Courtial defends it easily.
Courtial controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Courtial is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Bang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Courtial controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Courtial 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.
Courtial is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Courtial is aware though and is defending well.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Courtial from controlling successfully.
Bang keeping full guard, as Courtial tries to pass. #SUB2#
Courtial got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Courtial has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
Courtial slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Courtial trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Courtial defends well.
Courtial controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Bang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Courtial continues to stall.
Courtial has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Courtial doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Courtial manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Courtial gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Courtial trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Courtial showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Courtial avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Courtial showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for a triangle but Courtial pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Courtial's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bang is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Courtial showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lemmy Bang dominated that round.
That's time! Courtial's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Courtial.
Bang moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Bang closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
Bang blocking some punches.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Courtial as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
A shot in the inside from Courtial.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang's elbow.
Bang blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Bang blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Bang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Courtial to keep the fight standing.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Courtial creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Bang scores with a shot to the side of Courtial's head.
Courtial looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Courtial controls the action.
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Bang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Courtial to keep the fight standing.
Courtial misses with some punches.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang's elbow.
Bang misses with some punches.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemmy Bang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Bang working aggressively here.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bang.
Bang blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Bang tries a body shot but Courtial blocks it. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Courtial tries to keep at a distance but Bang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Courtial creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bang digs a right hand underneath Courtial's ribcage. Courtial let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Courtial lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bang tries to pull guard but Courtial forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lemmy Bang.
A nice left hand lands by Courtial.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bang tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Bang lands a shot to the body.
Courtial tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
Nice body punch from Courtial - that landed with a thud.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
A short right from Courtial on the inside.
A short uppercut from Courtial.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial working aggressively here.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang's elbow.
Bang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Courtial just stands there and leans against the cage.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Bang.
Bang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bang tries to pull guard but Courtial won't allow it. #TD2#
Bang jumps guard. #T4#
Courtial looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Courtial trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Courtial looking to pass the guard.
Bang being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Courtial wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Courtial slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lemmy Bang 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#
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
Bang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Courtial looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bang tries to clinch up.
Bang wants to clinch up but Courtial keeps it at a distance.
Bang moves in looking to clinch but Courtial pushes him off.#CL2#
Bang moves into range and clinches up with Courtial.
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Courtial controls the action.
A short right from Courtial.
Bang tries to pull guard but Courtial won't allow it.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial lands a body punch. #BC#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Courtial circles away.
Bang walks into a straight right hand from Courtial.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang tries to pull guard but Courtial won't allow it. #T1#
Courtial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Bang - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bang.
Bang misses with a body punch.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Courtial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bang lands a hook that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Bang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Courtial just stands there and leans against the cage.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lemmy Bang.#BC#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
A countering left hand to the body from Bang misses.#CL2#
Bang rushes Courtial and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Courtial is working Bang over against the cage.#BC#
Courtial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Courtial lands a two punch combo.
Courtial catches Bang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bang moves to clinch but Courtial breaks away
and Courtial counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Bang closes the distance and pushes Courtial back into the cage.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Bang jumps into guard, dragging Courtial to the mat. #SUB2#
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Courtial is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Courtial sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Courtial stands and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bang is not content to let Courtial control the position.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bang prevents Courtial from moving into mount.
Courtial wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working.
Courtial happy to just control the position for now.
Courtial tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bang's legs.
Courtial is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lemmy Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Bang gets back to half guard.
Courtial controlling the action here.
Bang is not content to let Courtial control the position.
Bang tries to roll over but Courtial keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Courtial is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Godefroy Courtial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Courtial is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Godefroy Courtial showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bang 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lemmy Bang!
Lemmy Bang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 185
Date: Sep 21, 2022

#R1#
Bang slips a jab from Petersson.
Petersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
Petersson misses the body punch
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
Petersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Petersson misses its intended target.
Petersson cracks a nice hook into Bang's ribs.
Petersson with a nice cross.
Petersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Petersson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Petersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Petersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Bang tries to keep at a distance but Petersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Petersson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Bang misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Petersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petersson lands a left hand.
Bang pushes Petersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterssons head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bang.
Petersson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bang blocking some punches.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petersson smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Petersson misses with a hook.
Bang feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Petersson misses with a hook.
Bang throws out a counter right but Petersson avoids it with no problem.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.
The fighters circling - Petersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petersson lands a nice hook to Bang's body. Bang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Bang rushes Petersson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petersson lands with a short shot to the head.
Petersson stalling in the clinch.
Bang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterssons head.
Bang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Petersson.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Petersson. #T3#
Bang blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Petersson.
Bang is trying to pull guard but Petersson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peter Petersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lemmy Bang.
Bang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petersson to keep the fight standing.
Petersson blocks a body shot from Bang.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Petersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bang misses with a body punch.
Petersson is struggling to control the position.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Petersson avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Petersson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Petersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bang scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Petersson fails to land. #T4#
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersson's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petersson.
Petersson lands a shoulder strike.
Bang lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersson controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bang.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Bang jumps guard but Petersson stands there with Bang around his waist. Bang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petersson.
Still in the clinch, Petersson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bang is trying to pull guard but Petersson has him pressed against the cage.
Petersson misses with the head strike.
Petersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Petersson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bang slips under a jab.
Bang lands a jab to the nose.
Petersson stuns Bang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petersson's head backwards.
A big left from Petersson misses.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersson is just out of range.
Petersson sizes up Bang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersson swings widly with a right hand
and Bang counters with a big right hand! Oh Petersson is in trouble here! Bang follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lemmy Bang!
After winning the bout, Lemmy Bang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 175
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Bang moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a right hand
enabling Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a jab.
Bang darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson throws a head kick that Bang semi-blocks. #T1#
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
Bang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Bang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Bang. #TD2#
Bang manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bang is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Bang has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Bang has his feet on Anderson's thighs here. He's pushed Anderson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Anderson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lemmy Bang!
A very excited looking Lemmy Bang 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 502
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Bickle throws a front kick aimed at Bang's knee but Bang avoids it well.
Bang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bickle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bang is out of range and Bickle settles back down.
Bang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bickle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang tried to counter with a leg kick but Bickle avoided it.
Bang thumps Bickle with a low kick.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bickle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bickle scores with a jab to the head.
Bickle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bickle! But no joy.
Bickle throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Bickle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bickle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Bickle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Bickle looks to land a combination but Bang avoids it well.
Bickle keeps the fight on the outside.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Bickle's head but Bickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bickle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bang slips under a jab.
Bickle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bang throws a hook but Bickle blocks it.
Bang misses with a straight right.
Bickle clobbers Bang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bickle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bickle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bang. That's going to slow Bickle down.
Bickle is looking to slow Bang down with leg kicks.
Jab, jab by Bang - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bickle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Bickle throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Bang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bickle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Bickle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bang misses with a looping right.
Bickle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bickle misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bang fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick lands for Bang.
Bang throws the left hand but Bickle avoids the punch easily.
Bang misses with a right hand
and Bickle counters with a straight right hand.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Bang pushes Bickle up against the cage in a clinch.
Bang works on Bickle's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land. #T3#
Bickle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Bang pulls guard successfully.
Bickle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now.
Bickle throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bickle passes into side control. #SU2#
Bickle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bickle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bang takes one to the side of the head.
Bickle slips a jab from Bang.
Bang misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Bickle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bickle! But no joy.
Bang swings for the body but Bickle moves out of range. #T4#
Bickle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Bang missing with a left hand there. Bickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Bang's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bang throws a hook but Bickle avoids it easily.
Bickle clobbers Bang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bang tries a body shot but Bickle blocks it.
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bickle lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Bang lands a body shot.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Bang.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Bickle 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##CL#
Bang pushes Bickle up against the cage in a clinch.
Bang working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Bickle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bickle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bickle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bickle. #TD#
Bang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bickle uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bang looking for subs off his back but Bickle has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bang is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle works his way into side control.
Bang tries to buck Bickle off but Bickle is having none of it.
Bang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bickle presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bang wants to hold on but Bickle pushes him away.
Bickle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bickle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bang tries to lock up and control but Bickle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bickle controlling from the full mount.
Bickle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bickle controlling from mount. #T2#
Bickle trying to control but Bang is having none of it.
Bang wants to hold on but Bickle pushes him away.
Bang tries to reverse the position but Bickle maintains control.
Bang wants to control but Bickle is having none of it.
Bickle controlling his opponent.
Bang wants to control but Bickle is having none of it.
Bang can't escape the position. #T3#
Bickle tries to control but Bang wriggling away.
Bang manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bickle pulls his head out easily.
Bickle is looking to pass Bang's guard but actually Bang recovers to full guard. #T4#
Bickle passes into half guard.
Bang is trying to maintain the position but Bickle is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bickle moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bang.
Bang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang is trying to maintain the position but Bickle is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Bickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bickle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bickle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bang jabs at Bickle's body.
Bickle throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Bang throws a low kick but Bickle avoids it.
Tom Bickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bickle lands the left hand.
Bickle staying out of range there.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bang.
Bang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang misses with an uppercut.
Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good work by Bickle as he checks the leg kick.
Bickle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bickle moves away.
Bickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bickle lands a nice shot that snaps Bang's head back. #T1#
Bang throws a hook but Bickle avoids it easily.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bickle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bickle lands a jab.
Bang tries to clinch but Bickle is having none of it.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bickle.
Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bickle.
Bang throws a leg kick but Bickle moved away.
Bickle misses with an uppercut.
Bang throwing a counter right hand but Bickle manages to avoid it.
Bang misses with a looping right.
A jab from Bang finds it's way through Bickle's defenses.
Bang thows a leg kick but Bickle checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Bang misses with a looping left.
Bickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Bang throws the left hand but Bickle avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Bickle takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bickle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bickle.
Bang is looking to chop away at Bickle's legs.
Bickle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bickle.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Bickle's shoulder, as Bickle tries to avoid the shot.
Bickle avoids the body shot from Bang.
Bickle lands with an overhand left.
Bang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bang throws a hook but Bickle avoids it easily.
Bickle looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bickle lands with a shot to the body.
Bickle blocks a jab.
Jab from Bickle.#T3#
Bang throws a leg kick
and Bickle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bang scores with a three punch combo!
Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bang throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Bang misses with a shot to the body
and Bickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Bickle digs a good hook to Bang's body.
Bang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bickle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bang tries to move into range but Bickle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bickle missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bickle lands a body shot.
Bang with a nice cross.
Bang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bickle scores with the left hand. Bang knows he should have avoided that one.
Bickle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bang.#T4#
Bang throws a looping overhand right but Bickle ducks down to avoid it.
Bickle is looking to clinch.
Bang scores with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Bickle there.
Bang throws out a leg kick but Bickle moves out of range and Bang only half commits.
Bang is looking to chop away at Bickle's legs.
Bickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bickle.
Bickle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bickle throws a right and a left that Bang avoids nicely.
Bickle misses the jab.
Bang throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickle throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bang.
Tom Bickle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bickle dodges the punch combination from Bang.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Bickle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bickle 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Bickle!

Event: CFC 495: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Bang staying out of range there.#TD2#
Jimenez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bang is trying to defend but Jimenez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bang tries to roll over but Jimenez keeps him under control.
Bang moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jimenez content to stall in guard here.
Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bang has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
Bang working a defensive guard here.
Jimenez is fighting to break Bang's control of his arms but Bang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bang missing with a left hand there. Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang throws a solid leg kick but Jimenez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bang.
Bang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lemmy Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang fails to land with a series of punches.
Bang misses with an uppercut. Jimenez saw that one coming.
Bang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Jimenez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jimenez blocking some punches.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jimenez lands with a right to the head.
Jimenez lands with a short shot to the head.
Bang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bang is trying to break free.
Jimenez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez working aggressively here.
Jimenez lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jimenez working aggressively here.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Jimenez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bang can't fight it off and eventually Jimenez manages to take the fight to the floor. Bang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jimenez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jimenez has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
Jimenez content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bang holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Jimenez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.#SUB#
Bang working for a triangle but Jimenez defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez dominated that round.
That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jimenez connects with a crisp jab.
Bang throws a right and a left that Jimenez avoids nicely.
Bang tries to land a leg kick but Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang lands a head shot.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Bang.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bang throws a combination. Jimenez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bang scores with a jab to the body.
Bang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jimenez moves out of range as Bang strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bang throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Bang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Jimenez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jimenez showed some decent athleticism there.
Bang moves into full guard. #T1#
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jimenez pushing down on Bang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Jimenez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diogo Jimenez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jimenez works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Jimenez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bang is now in Jimenez's guard. A big mistake from Jimenez there, giving up the dominant position!
Jimenez wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Jimenez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bang has his hands clasped together but Jimenez extends and breaks Bang's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jimenez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CFC 487: Tiotio v Neves
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Bang missing with a left hand there. Trounvouche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang throws a body punch but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche lands a glancing blow to the side of Bang's head.
Bang lands a leg kick that knocks Trounvouche off balance momentarily.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trounvouche 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.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trounvouche avoids the body shot from Bang.
Bang swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trounvouche dips to his left and cracks Bang with an uppercut!
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Trounvouche looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trounvouche checks the leg kick.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang defending well as Trounvouche loads up on a big left hand.
Bang with the inside leg kick.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trounvouche moves away.
Bang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trounvouche rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Bang misses
and Trounvouche cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Trounvouche.
Bang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trounvouche cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Bang.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Bang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trounvouche's hands.
Trounvouche scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bang blocks a jab.
Bang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trounvouche slips under a jab.
Trounvouche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trounvouche tries a low kick but Bang avoids it.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Bang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bang.
Bang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trounvouche.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick that misses.
Bang throws out a counter right but Trounvouche avoids it with no problem.
Trounvouche throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bang moves out of range of the body kick.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Bang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Bang misses with an uppercut
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Trounvouche looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bang throws a counter combo.
Trounvouche slips a straight right by Bang.
Trounvouche takes one to the side of the head.
Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trounvouche to score with a decent uppercut.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang lands the left hand.
Trounvouche throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bang jabs Trounvouche right on the nose. Trounvouche blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Bang misses.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bang throws out a counter right but Trounvouche avoids it with no problem.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Bang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bang throws out a counter right but Trounvouche avoids it with no problem.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trounvouche lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.
Bang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bang throws a one two combo.
Bang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the strikes.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Trounvouche tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trounvouche.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bang.
Trounvouche defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Trounvouche connects with a solid leg kick.
Bang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trounvouche.
An attempted straight right counter from Trounvouche misses the target.
Trounvouche feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bang misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trounvouche, as that shot connected.
Bang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trounvouche finds it's way round the side to connect with Bang's head.
Bang misses with an uppercut.
Bang throws a hook but Trounvouche blocks it.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trounvouche has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trounvouche there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick that knocks Bang off balance momentarily.
Bang misses with a looping right.
Trounvouche tried to score with a low kick but Bang checks it.
Bang throws a nice looking combination but Trounvouche bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trounvouche.
Bang misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Bang misses with a low kick as Trounvouche jumps back.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trounvouche takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trounvouche slips a jab from Bang.
Bang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trounvouche counters with a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bang tries to land a leg kick but Trounvouche saw it coming and moves away.
Bang lands a nice shot that snaps Trounvouche's head back.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bang misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Trounvouche takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trounvouche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Bang there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Trounvouche.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well.
Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lemmy Bang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick from Trounvouche misses.
Trounvouche slips a jab and a cross from Bang.
A jab from Bang misses.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Bang.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Trounvouche misses.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang with a jab.
Bang misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Trounvouche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bang misses with a hook
and Trounvouche counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bang thuds a left hand into Trounvouche's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trounvouche.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trounvouche walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bang misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Lemmy Bang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Bang misses.
Trounvouche cracks Bang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Trounvouche throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Trounvouche looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Bang checks it.
Bang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bang lands a body shot.
Bang avoids a kick to the body.
Trounvouche throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Trounvouche finds it's way through Bang's defenses.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Bang misses.
Trounvouche is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trounvouche takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trounvouche moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Bang avoids it.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trounvouche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Trounvouche.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Trounvouche takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bang thuds a left hand into Trounvouche's body.
Trounvouche paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trounvouche takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trounvouche with a nice calf kick.
Bang throws a lazy uppercut
and Trounvouche counters with a nice body kick.
Bang slips under a jab.
Bang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trounvouche.
Bang throws a lazy uppercut
and Trounvouche counters with a thumping low kick.
Bang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trounvouche on the side of the head.
Bang throws the left hand but Trounvouche avoids the punch easily.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trounvouche.
Nice straight punches there by Trounvouche. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trounvouche.
A jab from Bang misses.
Trounvouche tried to counter with a leg kick but Bang avoided it.
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Bang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Trounvouche counters with an inside leg kick.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bang misses with a hook
and Trounvouche counters with a body kick.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. #T3#
Trounvouche works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bang misses with a looping right.
Bang misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bang swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trounvouche slips under a jab from Bang.
Trounvouche half committed to a counter leg kick.
Trounvouche will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trounvouche tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bang is able to avoid easily.
Trounvouche tries to land a leg kick but Bang saw it coming and moves away.
Bang tries a quick counter leg kick but Trounvouche is wise to it.
Bang lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Bang misses its intended target.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trounvouche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bang.
As Bang backs away, Trounvouche returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bang tries to score with a low kick but Trounvouche moves his leg out of the way.
Trounvouche getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trounvouche.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bang misses with a low kick as Trounvouche jumps back.
Trounvouche slips a jab from Bang.#T4#
Trounvouche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bang misses with a looping left.
Trounvouche 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.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well.
Bang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trounvouche can pounce on him.
Trounvouche throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trounvouche checks a low kick from Bang.
Trounvouche is looking to chop away at Bang's legs.
Bang throws the left hand but Trounvouche avoids the punch easily.
Bang throws a leg kick
and Trounvouche counters with a thumping low kick.
Bang scores with a hook to the body. Trounvouche takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Bang misses
and Trounvouche counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bang misses with an uppercut
and Trounvouche counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Trounvouche will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bang looks to land a right hand but Trounvouche moved out of range.
Bang scores with the left hand. Trounvouche knows he should have avoided that one.
Trounvouche dips to his left and cracks Bang with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lemmy Bang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Trounvouche throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Trounvouche connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bang. Bang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Bang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bang lands a head shot.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trounvouche looks for the body kick but Bang saw that one coming.
Trounvouche takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trounvouche moves away from the strike by Bang.
Trounvouche's corner calls for a 1-2. Trounvouche obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trounvouche throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang checks the leg kick.
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Bang lands a really nice looking cross but Trounvouche seems unphased.
Trounvouche is looking to chop away at Bang's legs. #T1#
A good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Bang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trounvouche. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche slips under a jab.
Trounvouche appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trounvouche just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Bang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Bang misses with an uppercut
and Trounvouche counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bang throws a series of punches but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trounvouche was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Trounvouche scores with a nice head shot.
Trounvouche steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Trounvouche throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Trounvouche staying out of range there.
Bang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Trounvouche moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Trounvouche's shoulder, as Trounvouche tries to avoid the shot.
Trounvouche swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trounvouche moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang avoids a kick to the body.
Bang throws a hook but Trounvouche avoids it easily.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
Trounvouche swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trounvouche fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bang just manages to avoid it.
Bang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trounvouche fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bang looks to land a left hand but Trounvouche moved out of range nicely.
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bang.
Good standup being displayed there by Bang as he connects with a hook.
Trounvouche finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Bang avoids it.
Bang throws a jab but it's blocked by Trounvouche. #T3#
Trounvouche lands with a nice body kick.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand
and Trounvouche counters with a nice leg kick.
Bang moves out of range of the strikes.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bang slips under a jab from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bang can pounce on him.
Trounvouche scores with a jab to the head.
Trounvouche throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trounvouche misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trounvouche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
An attempted straight right counter from Trounvouche misses the target.
A big left from Bang misses.
Trounvouche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bang.
Bang jabs Trounvouche to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trounvouche chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bang can pounce on him.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang misses with a low kick as Trounvouche jumps back.
Bang with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Bang misses.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Trounvouche slips the punch.#T4#
Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trounvouche takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Trounvouche counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bang's knee momentarily.
Bang 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.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trounvouche moves away.
Trounvouche throws a wild body kick that Bang sees coming a mile off.
Good exchange - Bang coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Bang blocks the leg kick.
Bang throws a jab when Trounvouche was well out of range.
Trounvouche moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Bang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Bang misses with a left hand
letting Trounvouche counter with a right hand.
Bang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trounvouche.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azacca Trounvouche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Bang.
Trounvouche scores with a shot to the body.

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 Azacca Trounvouche.
I think Bang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemmy Bang!
Our winner, Lemmy Bang, 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: CFC 478: Crenshaw v Horiguchi
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Dinglestomper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
A low kick lands for Bang.
Bang misses with a straight right.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinglestomper.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dinglestomper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been informed that Dinglestomper 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.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Bang throws a jab when Dinglestomper was well out of range.
Dinglestomper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Bang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinglestomper. That did some damage!
Dinglestomper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinglestomper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bang can pounce on him.
Dinglestomper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bang is looking to clinch but Dinglestomper is avoiding it.
Dinglestomper with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinglestomper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dinglestomper blocks a jab.
Dinglestomper throws a low kick but Bang moves out of range easily.
Dinglestomper tries to bum rush Bang with a series of wild strikes but Bang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dinglestomper avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dinglestomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Bang 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.
Dinglestomper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Dinglestomper throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bang counter with a right hand.
Bang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bang 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.
Dinglestomper throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Dinglestomper there.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinglestomper.
An inside leg kick lands from Dinglestomper.
Bang scores with a jab to the head.
Bang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bang 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.
Bang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dinglestomper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dinglestomper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Dinglestomper thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Bang's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dinglestomper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Dinglestomper looks to move away, Bang throws a big counter combo but Dinglestomper just gets out of the way.
Bang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dinglestomper back to the cage. Bang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Dinglestomper misses its intended target.
Dinglestomper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dinglestomper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bang. Bang obviously looking to wear him down.
Dinglestomper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinglestomper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Bang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dinglestomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Dinglestomper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Bang.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dinglestomper checks a leg kick.
Dinglestomper avoids the body shot from Bang.
Dinglestomper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang cracks Dinglestomper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dinglestomper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bang scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Bang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bang moves away from the strike by Dinglestomper.
A slow jab from Dinglestomper misses its intended target.
Bang throwing a counter right hand but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Dinglestomper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang tries to clinch there but Dinglestomper circles away.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinglestomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Bang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dinglestomper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinglestomper feints a counter leg kick.
Dinglestomper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bang's hands.
Dinglestomper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bang throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bang's head backwards.
Dinglestomper lands with a shot to the body.
Bang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dinglestomper finds it's way round the side to connect with Bang's head.
Bang scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinglestomper misses with an uppercut.
Bang throws a low kick but Dinglestomper moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Dinglestomper is predictable there
enabling Bang to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Bang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bang scores with the left hand. Dinglestomper knows he should have avoided that one.
Bang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bang connects with a crisp jab.
Dinglestomper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dinglestomper throws a wild body kick that Bang sees coming a mile off.
Dinglestomper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dinglestomper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinglestomper misses the target.
Dinglestomper throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bang.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Dinglestomper does it's job there.
Dinglestomper throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinglestomper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinglestomper lands a leg kick that knocks Bang off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bang tries a low kick but Dinglestomper avoids it.
Dinglestomper misses with a wild body shot.
Bang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bang lands with a cross.
Jab, jab by Dinglestomper - just one landing.
Dinglestomper connects with the punch.
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 Lemmy Bang 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#
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dinglestomper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bang works the jab nicely.
Dinglestomper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang throws a hook but Dinglestomper avoids it easily.
Bang looks to land a right hand but Dinglestomper moved out of range.
Dinglestomper scores with a jab to the head.
Dinglestomper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinglestomper. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinglestomper misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bang counter with a right hand.
Dinglestomper lands with a slapping head kick.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dinglestomper just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that Bang semi-blocks.
Dinglestomper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinglestomper walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinglestomper scores with a nice right hand.
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinglestomper.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinglestomper.
Bang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bang looks to land a left hand but Dinglestomper moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Bang misses with an uppercut. Dinglestomper saw that one coming.
Bang staying out of range there.
Dinglestomper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Bang connects with a single shot there.
Bang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bang slips under a jab.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemmy Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Dinglestomper slips a jab from Bang.
Bang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinglestomper. Dinglestomper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dinglestomper. Dinglestomper obviously looking to wear him down.
Dinglestomper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinglestomper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A cross from Bang lands.
Bang scores with a hook to the body. Dinglestomper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dinglestomper slips under a jab from Bang.
Bang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dinglestomper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dinglestomper there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick but Bang moved away.
Bang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Dinglestomper.
Bang throwing a counter right hand but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bang. That's going to slow Dinglestomper down.
Dinglestomper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dinglestomper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dinglestomper thumps Bang with a low kick.
Dinglestomper checks a low kick from Bang.
Dinglestomper lands a nice hook to Bang's body. Bang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dinglestomper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bang blocks a jab.
Dinglestomper missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Bang.
Bang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut there from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper throws out a powerful jab.
Bang throws a shot to the body.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick that misses.
Dinglestomper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinglestomper scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bang avoids the head kick by Dinglestomper.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinglestomper misses with a looping left.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Bang there.
Dinglestomper jabs Bang right on the nose. Bang blinks but takes it well.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinglestomper feints a counter leg kick.
Dinglestomper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Dinglestomper moves away and avoids it.
Dinglestomper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Bang tenderised Dinglestomper's leg. Dinglestomper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dinglestomper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Dinglestomper is looking to score with low kicks.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dinglestomper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dinglestomper has time to react.#T4#
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Dinglestomper tenderised Bang's leg. Bang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bang misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinglestomper! But no joy.
Bang missing with a left hand there. Dinglestomper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinglestomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinglestomper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dinglestomper's hands.
Bang is looking to chop away at Dinglestomper's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Dinglestomper blocks the leg kick.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Dinglestomper moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang throws a chopping leg kick but Dinglestomper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dinglestomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinglestomper. That's going to slow Bang down.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
Bang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saggy Dinglestomper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dinglestomper slips a jab from Bang.
A punch combination from Dinglestomper misses.
Dinglestomper lands with an uppercut that bounces Bang off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Bang as he checks the leg kick.
Dinglestomper moves away from the strike by Bang.
Dinglestomper moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinglestomper.
Bang misses the jab.
Dinglestomper lands a head kick!
Bang throws a leg kick
and Dinglestomper counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bang's knee momentarily.
Dinglestomper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dinglestomper misses with a head kick.
Dinglestomper lands a body shot.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinglestomper.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dinglestomper. Bang shrugs it off though.
Dinglestomper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bang circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Dinglestomper staying out of range there.
Dinglestomper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang scores with a punch to the head.
Bang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinglestomper can pounce on him.
Dinglestomper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang throwing a counter right hand but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Bang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dinglestomper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Dinglestomper feints a counter leg kick.
Dinglestomper looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang misses with a looping left.
Dinglestomper connects with a body shot.
Bang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinglestomper throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bang lands the left hand.
Bang wants to land a leg kick but Dinglestomper is out of range.
That kick from Dinglestomper tenderised Bang's leg. Bang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Dinglestomper slips the punch.
Dinglestomper cracks Bang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang wants to land a leg kick but Dinglestomper is out of range.
Dinglestomper walks into a left hand.
Dinglestomper lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Dinglestomper thumps Bang with a low kick.
Bang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper cracks a nice hook into Bang's ribs.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Bang misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bang 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 Dinglestomper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dinglestomper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bang 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.
Dinglestomper throws out a powerful jab.
Dinglestomper looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Dinglestomper looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Bang misses.
Dinglestomper checks a low kick from Bang.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Bang moves out of range of the body kick.
Bang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dinglestomper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bang on the side of the head.
Dinglestomper dips to his left and cracks Bang with an uppercut!
Dinglestomper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.#T3#
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinglestomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinglestomper.
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinglestomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinglestomper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well.
Bang scores with a one two! Dinglestomper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dinglestomper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bang throws a hook but Dinglestomper blocks it.
Dinglestomper throws a big shot that misses.
Dinglestomper misses with a body kick.
Bang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bang scores with a decent looking hook.
Bang lands with a nice combination. Dinglestomper backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinglestomper doesn't seem bothered though.
Dinglestomper connects with a solid leg kick.
Dinglestomper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
Dinglestomper lands with a right hand.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Dinglestomper's shoulder, as Dinglestomper tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Dinglestomper swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dinglestomper has time to react.
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Dinglestomper slips the punch.
Dinglestomper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Dinglestomper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Bang 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.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bang scores with a nice head shot.
Dinglestomper 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.
Dinglestomper moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinglestomper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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 Lemmy Bang.
Well Bang 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 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Saggy Dinglestomper!
Saggy Dinglestomper spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CFC 470: Beach vs Tsuruta
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Bang.
Bang misses with a body punch
and Riminal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riminal slips a jab from Bang.
Riminal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bang.
A swing and a miss from Bang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riminal! But no joy.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang avoids the body shot from Riminal.
Bang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Riminal throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Bang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Riminal finds it's way round the side to connect with Bang's head.
Bang 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.
Riminal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riminal scores with a jab to the head.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Riminal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riminal misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riminal staying out of range there.
Bang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Bang swings widly with a right hand
and Riminal counters with a stiff right hand.
Riminal looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Riminal counters with a shoot takedown. Bang fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riminal defends it easily.#SUB#
Riminal has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bang to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Riminal is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bang pulls down on the head and he's put Riminal to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lemmy Bang!
Lemmy Bang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 463: Bang v Joplin/LOL SF
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Bang throws a right hand that Joplin ducks under and follows up with a left that Joplin also avoids with ease.
Joplin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joplin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bang defends it nicely.
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang connects with a nice looking jab.
Bang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joplin in his tracks.
Joplin slips under a jab.#T1#
Joplin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lemmy Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joplin darts in looking for a takedown but Bang gets double underhooks and turns Joplin into the cage.
It seemed like Bang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang pushes Joplin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joplin takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Joplin.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang throws a punch but it's blocked by Joplin.
Joplin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joplin controlling the action here for a moment.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Joplin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joplin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Joplin misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bang. #T2#
Joplin just leaning against Bang, taking a breather.
Joplin scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joplin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joplins head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joplin.
Bang goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Joplin tightens his grip and picks Bang up, before dumping him to the ground. Bang manages to land in guard.
Joplin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joplin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joplin. #T3#
Joplin with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Joplin defends easily.
Joplin trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bang has an active guard here but Joplin has managed to pass into half guard.
Joplin throwing shots but Bang is blocking nicely.
Joplin drops an elbow to the side of Bang's head.
Bang is pressing down on Joplin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Joplin looking to pass the guard.
Joplin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joplin scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joplin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joplin wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.
Bang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joplin.
We've been hearing that Joplin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joplin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joplin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 Pat Joplin 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#
Joplin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Bang throws a leg kick but Joplin checks it.
Joplin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joplin fails with the takedown
and Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joplin counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joplin. That's going to slow Bang down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joplin lands a nice shot that snaps Bang's head back.
Bang misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Joplin blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Bang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joplin.
Bang is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Joplin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joplin blocks a head kick by Bang.
Joplin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joplin thuds his right hand into Bang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joplin scores with a jab to the body.
Joplin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Joplin.
The crowd cheers as Bang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joplin doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Bang as Joplin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Joplin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joplin avoids the head kick by Bang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang lands with a hook. Joplin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joplin throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Joplin.
Bang throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Joplin counters with a takedown into side control.
Joplin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Joplin landing strikes.
Joplin trying to control the position but Bang is working away. #T3#
Bang is trying to get back to half guard.
Joplin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Joplin lands some shots froms side control.
Joplin scoring with punches and elbows.
Joplin grinds an elbow into Bang's temple.
Joplin working the head with strikes.
Bang gets back to half guard.
Joplin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joplin connects with a nice short shot to Bang's temple.
Bang is trying to maintain the position but Joplin is very close to passing his half guard.
Bang has hold of Joplin's hands but Joplin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bang tries to roll over but Joplin keeps him under control.
Joplin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pat Joplin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions off his back.
Joplin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joplin connects with a nice short shot to Bang's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Joplin 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#
Bang slips a jab from Joplin.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Joplin.
Bang feints a counter leg kick.
Bang misses with a hook.
Joplin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Bang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joplin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joplin connects with the punch.
Pat Joplin is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joplin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bang.
Joplin misses with a low kick as Bang jumps back.
Bang shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joplin momentarily. #T1#
A low kick from Bang is predictable there
and Joplin counters with a stiff right hand.
Joplin misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joplin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joplin misses with a wild body shot.
Joplin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bang misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joplin.
Bang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Joplin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joplin.
Jab by Joplin.
Bang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joplin moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
so Joplin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joplin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joplin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joplin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Bang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Joplin trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joplin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joplin 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.
Joplin trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Joplin looking to pass the guard.
Joplin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Joplin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joplin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joplin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joplin.
Joplin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joplin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joplin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joplin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joplin stands and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joplin cracks Bang with a big elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFC 456: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Bang 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.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Bang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jimenez finds it's way round the side to connect with Bang's head.
Jimenez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Bang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bang swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jimenez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Bang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Jimenez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bang doesn't seem phased though.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Jimenez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bang counters with a leg kick.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jimenez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemmy Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Bang rushes Jimenez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Jimenez lands a left hand.
Jimenez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Bang breaks from the clinch.
Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bang tries to clinch
and Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.
Bang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bang doesn't seem bothered though.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Jimenez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jimenez thinking.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bang blocks a leg kick.
Bang drops his hands momentarily and Jimenez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.#T3#
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut
enabling Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Bang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
As Jimenez backs off Bang throws a huge counter combo but Jimenez manages to avoid it all.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Bang wants to counter the offense by Jimenez and move into the clinch position.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Bang moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jimenez.
Bang misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Jimenez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head.
Jimenez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang. #TD#
Jimenez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jimenez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez dominated that round.
That's time! Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Jimenez misses.
A slow jab from Bang misses its intended target.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Jimenez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A lazy left from Jimenez finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang tries a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez is wise to it.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Jab from Jimenez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang wants to clinch up but Jimenez keeps it at a distance.
Jimenez lands with an uppercut that bounces Bang off the cage and back into range.
Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Bang misses with a straight right.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Bang misses.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Bang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Jimenez feints and as Bang raises his hands in defense, Jimenez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jimenez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jimenez postures up. #SUB2#
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jimenez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jimenez defends it easily.
Jimenez pushes down on Bang's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Jimenez trying to mount his opponent but Bang defends it.
Bang is looking to control Jimenez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bang avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jimenez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Bang gets full guard.#T3#
Bang looking to control.
Bang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jimenez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diogo Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jimenez trying to control but Bang is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Jimenez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bang is working to get back to half guard.
Bang tries to lock up and control but Jimenez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Jimenez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bang! #SUB#
Jimenez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Bang's body.#TD#
Jimenez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bang tries to get to full guard but Jimenez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura but Bang is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jimenez slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Bang is defending well.
Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Jimenez sits in half guard.
Jimenez content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Jimenez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jimenez trying to control from half guard but Bang is working away. #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.
Jimenez trying to mount his opponent but Bang defends it. #SUB#
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well.
Jimenez is trying to control. Bang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bang is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jimenez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bang regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Bang looking to control. #SUB2#
Bang has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
Bang is trying to control the position but Jimenez postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Jimenez lands with a shot to the body.
Jimenez moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Jimenez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Despite the aggression on Bang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez sets himself, and Bang steps forward looking for the clinch! Jimenez avoids it this time.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jimenez.
Bang is looking to clinch.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Bang moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Bang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez lands with a hook. Bang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Jimenez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Jimenez.
Bang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range and Bang settles back down.
Jimenez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bang manages to circle out of the way.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Bang counters by moving into the clinch.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimenez working aggressively here.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimenez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Jimenez.
Diogo Jimenez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimenez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Bang lands a shot to the body.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Jimenez looking to stall.
Bang wants to get back to striking at distance but Jimenez won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang. #BC#
Jimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Bang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Bang avoids it by throwing Jimenez back against the cage.
Jimenez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang is pressed up against the cage. Jimenez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bang down to the mat. Bang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jimenez scores with a jab.#T2#
Jimenez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bang to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez sizes up Bang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Bang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jimenez, pushing him back against the cage.
Jimenez misses with the head strike.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.#CL2#
Bang has Jimenez up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang walks into a jab.#T3#
Jimenez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Bang forces Jimenez back against the cage and clinches.
Jimenez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jimenez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Bang is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jimenez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bang to the mat. Bang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jimenez passes Bang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bang wants to improve his position but Jimenez is controlling well.
Bang wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy. #T4#
Bang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bang working for a triangle but Jimenez defends it easily.
Jimenez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez had his way with Lemmy Bang in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimenez lands with a nice body punch.
Bang walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez connects with a crisp jab.
Bang connects with a solid leg kick.
Jimenez misses with a double jab
and Bang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Bang throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez lands a leg kick that knocks Bang off balance momentarily.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Bang tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Bang throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Jimenez feints and as Bang raises his hands in defense, Jimenez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jimenez escapes and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jimenez advances nicely into full mount.
Jimenez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jimenez wants to control the pace but Bang is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jimenez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jimenez wants to control the pace but Bang is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Jimenez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jimenez has taken his back. #T3##SUB#
Jimenez tightening his grip on Bang, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Jimenez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bang has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bang tries to break free. #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.
Bang trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jimenez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Jimenez tightening his grip on Bang, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Jimenez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diogo Jimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jimenez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez retains his featherweight title!
Diogo Jimenez 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: CFC 444: IsMore v Inarritu
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Case connects with a nice looking jab.
Case slips a straight right by Bang.
Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Case on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bang. Bang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang cracks Case with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bang connects with a leg kick.
Bang lands the left hand.
Bang swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Case waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Case feints a counter leg kick.
Case waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
Case looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Bang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Case keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Case takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been informed that Case 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.
Case takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bang is looking to clinch.
Case takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Case doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Bang with a jab.
Bang tries to land a leg kick but Case saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Case.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Case paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
Bang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Case walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Case throws a low kick, looking for Bang's leg but Bang calmly moves out of range.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Case circles away.
Bang looks to throw the jab but Case is out of range.
Bang feints and then cracks Case's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Case down.
Bang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Case's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Case's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab from Case.#T2#
Bang digs a good body shot into Case's ribs.
Bang motions for Case to come forward. Bang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Case takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Case misses.
Case is looking to slow Bang down with leg kicks.
Bang seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Case misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Case lands a jab to the head.
Bang tries a low kick but Case avoids it.
Case fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Bang slips under a jab from Case.
Bang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bang scores with a jab to the body.
Bang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Case's head.
Case looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bang lands the left hand.#T3#
Bang tries to clinch up but Case circles away and keeps his distance.
Case misses with an uppercut.
Case thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Case checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Case paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Case tries a quick counter leg kick but Bang is wise to it.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Case sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bang throws out the jab.
Case throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Bang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Case avoids a punch combination nicely.
Case throws a right hand that Bang ducks under and follows up with a left that Bang also avoids with ease.
Bang moves away from the strike by Case.
A little feinted left hand from Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bang throws a leg kick but Case sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bang.
It seemed like Case was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Bang tries to score with a low kick but Case moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Bang clinches with his opponent.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Bang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bang lands a shoulder strike.
Bang is trying to pull guard but Case has him pressed against the ropes.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Case walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Case on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Case fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Case throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Case moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bang connects with a right hand. Case shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lemmy Bang dominated that round.
That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Case throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Bang moves into range and clinches up with Case.
Case misses with a punch to the body.
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Bang prevents a body shot from Case.
Bang fails to pull guard.
Bang tries to pull guard but Case holds him up against the ropes and eventually Bang drops back down to his feet.
Bang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Case to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemmy Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case cracks Bang with a nice body shot.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Case backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Bang.
Bang is trying to pull guard but Case has him pressed against the ropes.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Case pushes Bang back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Case with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Case.
Case throws a leg kick but Bang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Case takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Case is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Case misses with a looping right.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Case scores with a leg kick.
Bang throws a leg kick but Case sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Bang drives through and clinches with Case against the ropes.
Bang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Case can do to turn this around?
Bang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bang misses with some punches. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang jumps guard but Case stands there with Bang around his waist. Bang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Case to keep the fight standing.
Bang fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Case pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemmy Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Case cracks Bang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Case dips to his left and cracks Bang with an uppercut!
Case moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Case throws a nice looking combination but Bang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Case misses with a wild body shot.
Case takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Case 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bang cracks Case with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Case looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang misses with a looping right.#T3#
Bang swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Bang wants to clinch up but Case keeps it at a distance.
Bang scores with a hook.
Bang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Case is out of range and Bang settles back down.
A nice side step and Case releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Case ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang misses with a straight left. #CL#
Bang moves into range and clinches up with Case.
Bang misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Case pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang misses with a leg kick.
Case lands a glancing blow to the side of Bang's head.
Case throws a leg kick but Bang moved away.
Bang slips a jab from Case.
Bang throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Case. Those never looked like landing.
Bang wants to slow Case down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Bang. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Case now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bang misses with an uppercut
and Case counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang 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.
Bang jabs Case right on the nose. Case blinks but takes it well.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Case.
Bang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Bang moves into range and clinches up with Case.#BC#
Bang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bang. #CUT#It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Case circles away quickly and effectively.
Bang works Case's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case scores with a leg kick.
Case slips a straight right by Bang.
A jab lands there for Case.
Case misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lemmy Bang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Bang has closed the distance and engaged Case in a clinch. #BC2#
Case pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Case thumps Bang with a low kick.
Bang throws a right and a left that Case avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Case.
Bang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bang with a hook.
Case lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.
Case throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Bang defending well as Case loads up on a big left hand.
Bang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Case connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang misses with a left hand
and Case counters with a nice uppercut.
Bang tries to bum rush Case with a series of wild strikes but Case uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Case counters with a nice leg kick.
Case lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Bang throws a shot to the body.
Bang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Case's hands.
Bang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Case defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Case looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Case's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Case scrambles back to his feet.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Case throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Case with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bang 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.
Bang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case counters with a leg kick.
Bang ducks right into an uppercut from Case.
Bang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Case's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Case throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang misses with a hook.#T2#
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Case misses with a straight left.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Case slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Case is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Bang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Case keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Bang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bang motions for Case to come forward. Bang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bang misses with a two punch combination.
Case looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Case circles away.
Case lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Case has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bang moves forwards but Case connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Bang.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Bang.
Case ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Case moves away from the strike by Bang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Case! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Case.
Bang throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Case.
Case moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bang lands with a straight right. Case didn't see that one coming.
Bang lands with an overhand left.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bang throws out the jab.
Case walks into a straight right hand from Bang.
Case pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bang is out of range and Case settles back down.
Bang tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Case manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Case moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Bang throws a right hand that misses
and Case counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Bang misses.
Case throws a counter combo.#T4#
Case throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Bang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Case, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Bang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Bang jumps guard. #SUB#
Bang working for a triangle but Case defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bang is trying to control the position but Case postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Case got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Case has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
Case throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Case.
I think Bang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 102 - Tai Kung vs Izmaylov
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Catch Wrestler.
A little jabbing left from Catch Wrestler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bang misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Catch Wrestler. That snapped Bang's head back.
Catch Wrestler looks for a takedown but Bang sprawls well.
Catch Wrestler moves away from the strike by Bang.
Bang stuffs the takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
Bang misses with a hook. Catch Wrestler ducked under it nicely.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Bang's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Catch Wrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Catch Wrestler connects with a body shot.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler scores with a punch to the head.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but Bang shows good takedown defense.
Lemmy Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang throws a looping overhand right but Catch Wrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Catch Wrestler walks into a straight right hand from Bang.
Bang misses with a right hand
and Catch Wrestler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Bang pushes Catch Wrestler up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Catch Wrestler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bang misses with some punches.
Catch Wrestler blocking some punches.
Bang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Bang.
Bang lands with a right to the head.
Catch Wrestler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bang prevents it.
Catch Wrestler swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang gets through Catch Wrestler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Catch Wrestler misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Catch Wrestler fails to land.
Bang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Catch Wrestler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bang gets through Catch Wrestler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bang manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Bang throws a looping overhand right but Catch Wrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Lemmy Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Catch Wrestler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Catch Wrestler backwards.
Bang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bang.
Catch Wrestler has Bang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Catch Wrestler goes for a takedown attempt but Bang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Catch Wrestler looks for a takedown but Bang sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Bang. #T3#
Catch Wrestler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bang cracks Catch Wrestler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Bang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Catch Wrestler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Catch Wrestler ducks right into an uppercut from Bang.
Bang connects with a single shot there.#KD#
Bang lands a left and a right that send Catch Wrestler crashing to the mat, dazed. Bang thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Catch Wrestler is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catch Wrestler bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Bang comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Catch Wrestler falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Catch Wrestler was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lemmy Bang!
Our winner, Lemmy Bang, 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: HFC 97 - Leifsson vs Krutel
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Bang swings for the body but Walters moves out of range.
Bang avoids the body shot from Walters.
Bang tries to clinch up but Walters circles away and keeps his distance.
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walters circles away quickly and effectively.
Walters with the counter takedown but Bang avoids it easily.
Bang misses with a hook.
Walters wants to counter with a clinch but Bang pushes him away.
Walters thuds a left hand into Bang's body.#CL#
Bang rushes Walters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walters blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Bang manages to break the clinch.
Walters throws a body shot but no joy.
Walters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
Bang wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang scores with a nice right hand.
Bang swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Walters counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walters blocking some punches.
Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walters tries to pull guard but Bang won't allow it.
Lemmy Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
Walters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bang to keep the fight standing.
Bang prevents the takedown attempt.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walters looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Bang.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Walters has Bang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Bang.
Walters tries for a takedown but Bang manages to get underhooks.
Bang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walters looks winded!
Walters is trying to pull guard but Bang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Bang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bang lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang lands with a light punch inside.
Bang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Walters is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Bang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bang throws a punch but it's blocked by Walters.
Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Bang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bang.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bang.
Walters tries to pull guard but Bang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Walters tries to score a body lock takedown but Bang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bang prevents the takedown attempt.
Walters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bang walks away with a smile on his face. Walters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bang 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.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Walters moves away and avoids it.
Walters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Walters slips the punch.
Walters with the counter takedown but Bang avoids it easily.
Walters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walters has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Bang lands with an uppercut that bounces Walters off the cage and back into range.
Walters throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Walters is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bang rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Bang throws a good cross that connects.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang tries to clinch up but Walters circles away and keeps his distance.
Walters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bang misses with a looping right.
Bang throws a jab when Walters was well out of range.
Walters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Walters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bang defends it well.
Walters misses with a straight left.
Walters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bang defends it nicely.
Walters slips a jab from Bang.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Walters's shoulder, as Walters tries to avoid the shot.
Walters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Bang there.
Bang tries to clinch but Walters is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lemmy Bang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walters throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Bang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Walters's head but Walters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Walters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemmy Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang looks to land a right hand but Walters moved out of range.
Walters digs a good hook to Bang's body.
Walters slips a jab from Bang.
Walters tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bang lands a body shot.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walters manages to avoid it.
Walters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bang tries to bum rush Walters with a series of wild strikes but Walters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Walters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walters's head backwards.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walters fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walters avoids the body shot from Bang. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Bang.
Bang lands with a good body shot.
Bang moves in looking to clinch but Walters pushes him off.
Walters swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walters throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Walters moves away from the strike by Bang.
Walters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang throws a good cross that connects.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Bang misses.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walters with the counter takedown but Bang avoids it easily.#CL#
Bang clinches with his opponent.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around?
Bang gets through Walters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bang misses with the head strike.
A short left from Bang. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang lands with a right to the head.
Bang is pressed up against the cage. Walters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bang down to the mat. Bang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand
and Walters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Walters. #BC#
Bang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Bang misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
Bang throws a jab when Walters was well out of range.
Walters slips a straight right by Bang.
The crowd cheers as Bang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walters doesn't seem phased though.
Bang swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Walters counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bang is not content to let Walters control the position.
Bang wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Walters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Bang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Walters is just content to waste time from the top position. Bang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Walters stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bang has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Walters manages to get his head free but now Bang has transitioned to an armbar! Walters grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bang! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lemmy Bang!
An out of breath Lemmy Bang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 89 - Tonissaar vs McGregor
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Bang scores with a jab to the body.
Koh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koh scoring well with a low kick there.
Koh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bang throws out the jab.
Bang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bang throws a jab but it's blocked by Koh.
Koh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bang lands with a straight right. Koh didn't see that one coming.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Koh throws a counter combo.
We've been told by Bang's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bang swings for the body but Koh moves out of range.
Koh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bang.
Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Bang breaks from the clinch.
Bang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Koh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Koh scores with a jab to the body.
Koh moves forwards but Bang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koh slips a jab and a cross from Bang.
Koh feints a counter leg kick.
Bang punishes Koh's body with a nice straight punch.
Koh misses with a straight right.
Bang takes a swing at Koh's ribcage but misses.
Bang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koh.
Koh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Koh has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Bang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Bang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bang throws an off balance right hand
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Koh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bang misses with a double jab.
Bang fails to land with a series of punches.
Bang scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Koh is rocked!
Bang fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Koh to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Koh looks to clinch but Bang throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Koh taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lemmy Bang!
A victorious Lemmy Bang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 79 - Leifsson vs Mendoza
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Bang misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Bang.#TD#
Bang gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Punch Out Gym inform us that Bang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bang is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB2#
Bang 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.
Diaz works over Bang with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz 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.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Diaz distracts Bang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Diaz is working Bang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bang is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Bang blocks nicely.
Bang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Bang has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bang's head.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bang has wrist control.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now.
Bang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Bang working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Bang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Bang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diaz!
Bang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Diaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC#Bang is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bang catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bang's guard.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diaz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bang sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Diaz trying to control the position but Bang is working away.
Bang sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Bang wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Diaz throwing shots but Bang is blocking nicely.
Diaz working over Bang with some ground and pound. Bang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz winds up and cracks Bang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bang is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bang's head.
Diaz works his way into side control.
Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ground and pound from Diaz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Bang is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
Bang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz trying to control the position but Bang is working away.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Diaz lands a nice forearm strike.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diaz wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
Bang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Diaz scores with punches from side control.
Bang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bang is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz working away.
Diaz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A big shot lands for Diaz! That's hurt Bang! Will he recover? Diaz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HFC 74 - Krylov vs Leifsson
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Rousey.
Rousey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bang.
Rousey misses with a wild body shot.
Rousey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bang misses with an uppercut. Rousey saw that one coming.
Rousey blocks a jab.
Rousey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rousey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rousey counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rousey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Bang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bang.
Bang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Bang works Rousey's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Rousey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bang, pushing him back against the cage.
Rousey misses with some punches.
Bang takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Bang throws a jab when Rousey was well out of range.
Bang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rousey misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rousey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
Rousey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bang. #T2#
Bang dips to his left and cracks Rousey with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rousey.
Rousey ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Rousey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rousey slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rousey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rousey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rousey is looking to clinch but Bang is avoiding it.
Rousey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rousey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang swings for the body but Rousey moves out of range.
Rousey looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Rousey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rousey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang throws a hook to the side of Rousey's head but Rousey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rousey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bang tests Rousey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bang cracks Rousey with a good jab.
Rousey throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang throws a hook but Rousey blocks it.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rousey throws out the jab.
Bang cracks Rousey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bang jabs Rousey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rousey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rousey misses with a body shot. #T4#
A jab from Bang misses.
Bang fails to land with a series of punches.
Bang misses with a double jab.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bang avoids the body shot from Rousey.
Bang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Rousey closes the distance and pushes Bang back into the cage.
Rousey looking to throw knees to the head but Bang is blocking nicely.
Bang gets through Rousey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Bang lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Rousey is rocked!#BC#
Bang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bang throws a hook but Rousey avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bang, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lemmy Bang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rousey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Rousey throws a nice looking combination but Bang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bang cracks Rousey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rousey.
Rousey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rousey is still on wobbly legs! Can Bang finish him?
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang connects with a body shot.
Rousey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rousey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bang drops Rousey with a huge uppercut! Rousey drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bang is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lemmy Bang!

Event: Madness 50
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crusher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crusher throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang counters with a left and a right that stings Crusher.
Crusher lands with a good body shot.
Crusher slips a jab from Bang.
Crusher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crusher scores with a jab to the head.
Bang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crusher thuds a left hand into Bang's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crusher throws a poor cross that misses
and Crusher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Can Crusher has been cut.
Bang slips a straight right by Crusher.
Bang ducks right into an uppercut from Crusher.
Crusher throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Bang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Crusher just misses with a punch to the body.
Crusher dips to his left and cracks Bang with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Crusher misses the target.
Crusher throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crusher.
Crusher working aggressively here. #BC2#
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crusher misses with a body shot.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Crusher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crusher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Crusher scores with a jab. Bang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crusher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Crusher slips a straight right by Bang.
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!
Bang drops his hands momentarily and Crusher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Crusher misses with a body shot.
Crusher looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Crusher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Crusher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crusher throws a shot from downtown. Bang moves away and avoids it.
Bang scores with a shot to the body.
Crusher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crusher throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Crusher.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang throws out a counter right but Crusher avoids it with no problem.
Crusher slips under a jab from Bang.
Crusher missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
Bang misses with a looping left.
Bang slips under a jab.
Crusher lands an overhand right.
Crusher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Crusher throws a right hand that misses
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Bang throws a combination that misses
and Crusher counters with a straight right hand.
Crusher throws a shot from downtown. Bang moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Bang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crusher lands a nice hook to Bang's body. Bang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crusher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Crusher is rocked!#T4#
Crusher throws a right hand that misses
and Bang 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 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Letme Bang!

Event: Madness BW Grand Prix RD1
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Bang works Hlaalu's body with a nice hook.
Hlaalu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hlaalu is looking to clinch but Bang is avoiding it.
Bang misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hlaalu! But no joy.
Letme Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Hlaalu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bang misses with a hook
and Hlaalu counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Hlaalu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bang misses with a straight right.
Hlaalu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Bang misses with a straight right.
Hlaalu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bang lands a body shot.
Bang takes a swing at Hlaalu's ribcage but misses.
Hlaalu moves away from the strike by Bang.
Hlaalu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hlaalu misses with an uppercut.
Bang works over Hlaalu's head and body with a nice combination.
Bang scores with a nice right hand.
Hlaalu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Hlaalu is rocked!#T2#
Hlaalu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hlaalu is still on wobbly legs! Can Bang finish him?
Bang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hlaalu's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hlaalu misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlaalu.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hlaalu to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hlaalu looks to clinch but Bang throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hlaalu taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Letme Bang!

Event: Madness Fright Night 30
Date: Mar 18, 2020

#R1#
Bang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Absame misses with a takedown attempt - Bang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Absame does no damage.
Absame throws an off balance right hand
and Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Absame's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Absame duly obliges.
Absame looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Absame misses its intended target.
Bang swings for the body but Absame moves out of range.
Ade Absame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Absame moves away from the strike by Bang.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Absame moves away and avoids it.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Absame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Absame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Absame misses.
Absame connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Bang gets a clinch. #T1#
Bang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Absame is trying to drag Bang to the mat but Bang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head.
Absame is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ade Absame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Bang.
Bang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Absame looking to stall.
Absame takes a shot to the head.
Bang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Absame is trying to push Bang away but Bang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Absame can't get the takedown.
Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Absame.
Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Absame controls his hands. #TD2#
Bang drags the fight down to the ground.
Absame being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Absame throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang controlling the position.
Absame wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.
Bang controlling Absame's posture. #T3#
Absame content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Absame takes one to the chin there.
Bang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Absames jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Absame is rocked!
Absame gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bang counters with a right hand from hell and Absame is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Letme Bang!

Event: Madness 35 Camoran vs Krylov
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Bang scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler is defended easily by Bang.
We've been hearing reports that Catch Wrestler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bang scores with a jab to the body.
Bang scores with a punch to the head.
Catch Wrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Catch Wrestler misses the jab.
Bang stuns Catch Wrestler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bang lands a nice shot to the body.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catch Wrestler moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bang defending well though.
Bang trying to hold on to Catch Wrestler's head to control him but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard. #T1#
Catch Wrestler moves into full mount! Bang won't be happy about that!
Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bang blocking the ground and pound.
Bang tries to reverse the position but Catch Wrestler maintains control.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler throws some wild stikes that Bang manages to avoid easily. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bang has worked his arm free - good work by Bang!
You can see the frustration on Bang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Bang is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.
Bang holds on to Catch Wrestler's head and controls the position momentarily.
Catch Wrestler tries to move to mount but Bang blocks the move with his legs.
Bang struggling a bit here.
Bang is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Catch Wrestler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Catch Wrestler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Catch Wrestler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bang wants to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position but Bang is working away. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bang has one of Catch Wrestler's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bang can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Catch Wrestler tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying to get an arm triangle but Bang is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjj Catch Wrestler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Catch Wrestler throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Bang.
Catch Wrestler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Catch Wrestler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bang.
Bang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Catch Wrestler rather than just go for the knockout.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Bang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Catch Wrestler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bang sprawls well. Bang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
Bang lands with a shot to the body.
Letme Bang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Catch Wrestler.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target. #T1#
A punch combination from Bang misses.
Catch Wrestler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Catch Wrestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Bang is trying to control Catch Wrestler's posture but Catch Wrestler avoids it. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Catch Wrestler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang is continuing to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catch Wrestler regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a triangle but Bang pushes his legs off easily.
Catch Wrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Bang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bang.
Bjj Catch Wrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler looking to control.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bang's guard. #REVR#
Catch Wrestler postures up in Bang's guard and throws a big left but Bang blocks it.
Bang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Our spies down at at Team Alpha Midget inform us that Bang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Letme Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bang digs a good hook to Catch Wrestler's body.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Catch Wrestler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Catch Wrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Catch Wrestler.
Bang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Catch Wrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
Catch Wrestler ducks right into an uppercut from Bang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catch Wrestler. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Catch Wrestler moves away from the strike by Bang.
Catch Wrestler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Catch Wrestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler throws an elbow but Bang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bang can't do much from the bottom here.
Bang prevents Catch Wrestler from improving position. #T1#
Bang has one of Catch Wrestler's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bang holding on.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bang wants to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bang can't do much from the bottom here.
Bang stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Bang wants to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
Bang struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Catch Wrestler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Catch Wrestler.#T3#
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying to get an arm triangle but Bang is defending well.
Bang controls the position for a moment.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Catch Wrestler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bang sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Catch Wrestler is thwarting Bang's attempts to control the position.
Bang is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Catch Wrestler dives in and grabs Bang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bang pushes down on Catch Wrestler's head and hops out.
Catch Wrestler misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang throws a hook but Catch Wrestler avoids it easily.
Bang lands a jab to Catch Wrestler's midsection.
Catch Wrestler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

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 Bjj Catch Wrestler.
I think Catch Wrestler 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjj Catch Wrestler!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bjj Catch Wrestler waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Madness Fright Night 21
Date: Jan 15, 2020

#R1#
Bang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bang scores with a jab to the head.
Decimal has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
Jab, jab by Bang - just one landing.
Bang scores with a jab to the body.
Bang lands a body shot.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bang scores with a shot to the body.
Bang throws a right and a left that Decimal avoids nicely.
Decimal flicks out a counter leg kick but Bang steps away.
Bang lands a nice hook to Decimal's body. Decimal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bang scores with a shot to the body.
Bang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bang scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Bang.
Bang scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Jab by Bang.
Letme Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bang connects with a body shot that sends Decimal's belly button to the back.
Decimal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimal manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Decimal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decimal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bang connects with a body shot.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimal manages to avoid it.
Bang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimal needs to keep his hands up - Bang had a free shot at his head there.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Decimal moves away.
Bang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Decimal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Bang punishes Decimal's body with a nice straight punch.
Decimal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Decimal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bang lands a body shot.
Bang misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Decimal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decimal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Decimal circles away quickly and effectively.
Bang lands a nice hook to Decimal's body. Decimal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Decimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Decimal! But no joy.
Bang with a nice cross.
Decimal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bang is looking to wear down Decimal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice jab there from Bang.
Bang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Decimal under the eye.
Bang scores with a jab.
Bang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Decimal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bang finds it's way round the side to connect with Decimal's head.
Decimal walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimal was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Decimal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bang tests Decimal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bang connects with a body shot.#T4##CL2#
Decimal moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bang.
Decimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bang working aggressively here.
Bang misses with a body punch.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Decimal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Decimal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decimal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bang connects with a right hand. Decimal shakes it off.
Decimal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Decimal in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bang takes a swing at Decimal's ribcage but misses.
Bang lands a jab to the nose.
Bang with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Letme Bang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jab from Bang.
Decimal needs to keep his hands up - Bang had a free shot at his head there.
Bang punishes Decimal's body with a nice straight punch.
Letme Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Decimal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang lands with a nice body punch.
Bang scores with a jab. Decimal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bang scores with a jab. Decimal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decimal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him 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!
Bang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Decimal.
Bang jabs at Decimal's body.
Bang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bang lands a jab.
Letme Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decimal. Decimal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decimal fails to land with a series of punches.
Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bang, as that shot connected.
Bang throws a good cross that connects.
Decimal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decimal drops his hands momentarily and Bang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bang swings for the body but Decimal moves out of range. #CL2#
Decimal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bang, pushing him back against the cage.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Bang lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bang lands a shot to the body.
Bang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Decimal can do to turn this around?
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Decimal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Bang. #TD#
Bang gets control of Decimal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bang seems keen to control Decimal's posture.
Decimal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now.
Decimal being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Decimal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Decimal throwing strikes from guard but Bang blocks nicely.
Bang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Decimal stands and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Decimal tries to score with some ground and pound. Bang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
Bang wants to control but Decimal postures up.
Decimal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Decimal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bang, who protects the arm well.
Decimal working away.
Bang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bang tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Decimal throws an elbow but Bang slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Decimal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Decimal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Decimal working away.#SUB2#
Decimal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Decimal but great work by Bang.
Bang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Decimal on the ground.
Bang controls the position from side control.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decimal keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Letme Bang dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Bang lands with a right hand.
Decimal avoids the body shot from Bang.
Bang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bang scores with a jab.
Decimal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bang throws a combination. Decimal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Decimal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bang works Decimal's body with a nice hook.
Bang throws a combination. Decimal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Bang does it's job there.#T1#
Bang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Decimal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decimal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bang with a body shot.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimal was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Decimal is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bang throws a right and a left that Decimal avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Decimal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decimal tries to clinch but Bang moves out of range.
Decimal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bang. Beautiful body shot.
Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Bang lands.
Bang lands with an overhand left.
Decimal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Bang misses with a body shot
and Decimal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimal manages to avoid it.
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decimal.
And Decimal tries to counter it with a takedown but Bang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang lands a glancing blow to the side of Decimal's head.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Decimal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decimal takes one to the chin there.
Decimal needs to keep his hands up - Bang had a free shot at his head there.
Bang takes a swing at Decimal's ribcage but misses.
Decimal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decimal misses with a wild body shot.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Decimal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decimal throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
Bang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bang connects with a right hand. Decimal shakes it off.
Bang throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Decimal instigates a clinch.
Bang blocking some punches.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Dewey Decimal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Decimal wants to take the fight to the mat but Bang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Bang on the inside.
Letme Bang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Decimal lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Decimal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Decimal misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Decimal manages to break the clinch.
Bang thuds a left hand into Decimal's body.#T4#
Bang throws a shot to the body.
Bang punishes Decimal's body with a nice straight punch.
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bang stuns Decimal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Decimal's head.
Jab from Bang.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimal manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decimal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bang cracks a nice hook into Decimal's ribs.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.

And that's the end of the fight!
Letme Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bang, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Letme Bang!

Event: Madness Insanity 13
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Bang throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson moves to clinch but Bang breaks away
and Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Bang pushes him off.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Bang is avoiding it.
Jackson tries to clinch but Bang is having none of it.
It looked like Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Bang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bang looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bang throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Letme Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bang throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Bang counters with a stiff right hand.
Bang cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang moves out of range as Jackson strikes.#T2#
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bang.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson slips a jab from Bang.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Bang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Bang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Demarcus Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bang is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Bang.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bang takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Jackson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Jackson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Bang runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Letme Bang!

Event: Madness Insanity 9
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
A punch combination from Bang misses.
Bang scores with a jab. Brielle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Brielle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bang as he jumps to the side.
Bang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bang jabs at Brielle's body.
Bang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang scores with a body shot.
Bang connects with a looping right hand.
Bang closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Brielle! Bang dives in looking to finish! Brielle is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Letme Bang!

Event: Skrap Fights 65
Date: Jul 19, 2019

#R1#
Grillz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grillz ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day misses with a straight right.
Grillz thuds his right hand into Day's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Day misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Grillz misses its target.
Grillz misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grillz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
A lazy left from Grillz finds it's target.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day looks to throw the jab but Grillz is out of range.
Grillz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Grillz.
Grillz loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Grillz throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grillz misses the jab.
Grillz throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grillz staying out of range there.
Grillz misses the jab.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grillz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Day throws a hook but Grillz avoids it easily.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grillz.
Grillz moves out of range as Day strikes.
Grillz lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Day misses with an uppercut.
Grillz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grillz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grillz moves out of range of the strikes.
Grillz throws a body shot but no joy.
Day throws out a counter right but Grillz avoids it with no problem.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grillz manages to avoid it.
Grillz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Day.
Grillz throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Grillz's shoulder, as Grillz tries to avoid the shot.
Grillz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day misses with a body shot.
Grillz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day staying out of range there.
Grillz slips a straight right by Day.
Day 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.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grillz looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Day missing with a left hand there. Grillz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day avoids the body shot from Grillz.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grillz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Day stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grillz was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Grillz ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grillz scores with a one two! Day had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grillz misses with a straight left.
Grillz throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grillz misses with a hook.
Grillz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grillz.
Grillz throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Day throws the left hand but Grillz avoids the punch easily.
Day misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Day closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grillz did well to prevent Day getting side control.
Day trying to mount his opponent but Grillz defends it.
Grillz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Day's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Day's back!#T3#
Grillz keeps control of the position as Day tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Day is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Day rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grillz wants to stand up but Day has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grillz wants to work for an arm triangle but Day is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Day actively working from the bottom here.
Day wants to control but Grillz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grillz wants to stand but Day has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Day tries to roll over but Grillz keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Day actively working from the bottom here.
Day tries to roll over but Grillz keeps him under control.
Day is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Grillz prevents Day from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illz Grillz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grillz throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grillz.
Grillz slips a jab from Day.
Day missing with a left hand there. Grillz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grillz throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Grillz throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Grillz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day throws out a loose jab but Grillz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grillz throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grillz throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Grillz works Day's body with a nice hook.
Grillz missing with a left hand there. Day 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.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Grillz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grillz misses with a wild body shot.
Day throws a jab when Grillz was well out of range.
Grillz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Day defending well as Grillz loads up on a big left hand.
Grillz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day walks into a stiff left hand from Grillz.#T1#
Grillz swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Grillz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Grillz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day blocks a jab.
Grillz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Grillz.
A big right from Grillz misses.
Grillz staying out of range there.
Grillz throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Grillz throws a body shot but no joy.
Grillz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
A nice combination there by Grillz.
A jab from Day misses.
Grillz dodges the punch combination from Day. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day throws a hook but Grillz avoids it easily.
A jab from Day misses.
Grillz lands a nice shot that snaps Day's head back.
Grillz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Day.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grillz throws out the jab.
Grillz throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Grillz.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grillz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grillz misses with a looping left.
Grillz misses the shot to the body.
Grillz takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Grillz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Grillz throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grillz throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Grillz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Grillz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grillz throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day looks to throw the jab but Grillz is out of range.
Day throws out a loose jab but Grillz uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Grillz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Day slips under a jab from Grillz.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grillz slips under a jab.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Illz Grillz is winning the standup battle so far.
Grillz misses with a wild body shot.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grillz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day throws a hook but Grillz blocks it.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grillz.
Grillz avoids the body shot from Day.
Grillz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Day throws a jab when Grillz was well out of range.
Grillz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Grillz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Grillz misses its target.#T4#
Grillz swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Grillz's shoulder, as Grillz tries to avoid the shot.
Grillz just misses with a punch to the body.
Grillz throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Grillz moves away and avoids it.
Grillz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day slips under a jab from Grillz.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Grillz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Grillz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grillz throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Day misses.
Day misses with a hook.
Grillz moves away from the strike by Day.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Illz Grillz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grillz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Day lands with a hook. Grillz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grillz misses with a wild body shot.
Grillz misses with a hook. Day ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Day misses with a wild combination.
Grillz misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grillz slips a straight right by Day.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Grillz throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses the jab.
Day misses with a body shot.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grillz.
Day misses with an uppercut. Grillz saw that one coming.
Grillz scores with a jab. Day acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grillz misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grillz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Grillz misses with a body shot.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grillz.
Day connects with the punch.
Grillz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day looks to land a right hand but Grillz moved out of range.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grillz throws out the jab.
Day looks to throw the jab but Grillz is out of range.
Grillz slips under a jab from Day.
Grillz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Day has time to react.
Grillz misses the shot to the body.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grillz.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grillz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Day misses.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grillz looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grillz checks a leg kick.
Day misses the jab.
Grillz scores with a jab. Day acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grillz slips a jab from Day.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grillz lands the left hand.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Grillz misses.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grillz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Grillz misses.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grillz misses with a hook.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day avoids the body shot from Grillz.
Grillz takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Grillz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grillz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grillz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Grillz defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Day loads up on a big right hand but Grillz slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Grillz. #T3#
Grillz slips a straight right by Day.
Grillz misses with a hook.
Day connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grillz connects with the punch.
Grillz misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day moves out of range as Grillz strikes.
Grillz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
Day misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Grillz takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grillz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grillz connects with a body shot.
Grillz slips a straight right by Day.
Grillz misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grillz.
The fighters circling - Grillz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grillz ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Grillz missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day throws a right hand that Grillz ducks under and follows up with a left that Grillz also avoids with ease.
Grillz defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grillz throws out the jab.
Day looks to land a left hand but Grillz moved out of range nicely.
Grillz takes one to the side of the head.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grillz.
Some wild striking there from Grillz.
Day fails to land with a series of punches.
Grillz throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Grillz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
Grillz throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Grillz throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Some Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grillz throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grillz manages to avoid it.

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 Illz Grillz.
Well Grillz 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Illz Grillz!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Illz Grillz!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Illz Grillz!

Illz Grillz wins by unanimous decision!

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