Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Rain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Sasaki misses its intended target.
Sasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Sasaki misses.
Rain misses with a wild combination.
Rain tries to move into range but Sasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sasaki throws a front kick that sends Rain stumbling back into the cage.
Sasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sasaki blocks a jab.
Sasaki throwing a counter right hand but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sasaki.
Rain throws a low kick but Sasaki moves out of range easily.
Sasaki throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Rain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sasaki feints and then cracks Rain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rain down.
Rain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sasaki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Rain lands a head shot.
Rain throws a chopping leg kick but Sasaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sasaki walks into a jab.
Sasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Rain.
Sasaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rain is out of range and Sasaki settles back down.
Sasaki ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Sasaki is looking to counter punch.
Sasaki walks into a straight right hand from Rain.
Sasaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Sasaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sasaki throws a low kick, looking for Rain's leg but Rain calmly moves out of range.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sasaki at a distance.
Rain looks to throw the jab but Sasaki is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rain checks a leg kick.
Rain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rain. Sasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Sasaki's shoulder, as Sasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Sasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Sasaki cracks Rain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain doesn't manage to clinch there - Sasaki circles away.
Sasaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sasaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rain scores with a decent looking hook.
Sasaki throws out a powerful jab.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Sasaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Rain avoided it.
Rain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sasaki.
Sasaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Sasaki misses.
Sasaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Sasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasaki.
Sasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rain looks to land a body kick but Sasaki moved away.
Sasaki slips under a jab.
Rain connects with the punch.
Rain throws a poor cross that misses
and Sasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sasaki misses with a low kick.
And Rain responds with a good body kick, but Sasaki manages to step out the way in time.
Sasaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rain tries to move into range but Sasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Rain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rain is trying to pull guard but Sasaki has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Rain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Sasaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rain.
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Sasaki controls the action.
Rain tries to stall but Sasaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sasaki cracks Rain with a nice body shot.
Rain takes a shot to the head.
Rain is trying to pull guard but Sasaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sasaki is stalling here. #BC#
Sasaki breaks the clinch.
Rain thows a leg kick but Sasaki checks it
and Sasaki counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rain misses.
Sasaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Sasaki misses.
Sasaki sets himself, and Rain steps forward looking for the clinch! Sasaki avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Sasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pee Wee Sasaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sasaki slips under a jab.
Rain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rain slips a straight right by Sasaki.
Rain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rain staying out of range there.
Sasaki lands an overhand right.
White Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rain throws the left hand but Sasaki avoids the punch easily.
Rain cracks Sasaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rain tries to clinch up.
Sasaki throws a nice looking combination but Rain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sasaki's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sasaki 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 Rain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sasaki tries a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Rain doesn't manage to clinch there - Sasaki circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rain tries to clinch up but Sasaki circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Sasaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sasaki.
Sasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sasaki throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Sasaki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sasaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sasaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sasaki.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Sasaki's shoulder, as Sasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Rain misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Rain. That snapped Sasaki's head back.
Sasaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Sasaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Rain backs away, Sasaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rain throws a front kick aimed at Sasaki's knee but Sasaki avoids it well.
Sasaki blocks a jab.
Rain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rain duly obliges.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Sasaki avoids the body shot from Rain.
Rain throws a body punch but Sasaki moves out of range.
Sasaki slips a jab from Rain.
Sasaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sasaki.
Rain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Rain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rain counters with an outside leg kick.
Rain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sasaki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Sasaki.
Rain feints and then cracks Sasaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sasaki down.
Rain wants to clinch up but Sasaki keeps it at a distance.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sasaki.
Sasaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sasaki drops his hands momentarily and Rain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sasaki throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Sasaki.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Sasaki does it's job there.
Sasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasaki.
Rain swings for the body but Sasaki moves out of range. #T4#
Rain throws an off balance right hand
and Sasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Rain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rain throws a leg kick
and Sasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Rain.
Sasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sasaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sasaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rain's knee momentarily.
Rain cracks Sasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rain cracks Sasaki with an open hand slap.
Sasaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rain.
Rain misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain looks to land a right hand but Sasaki moved out of range.
Rain motions for Sasaki to come forward. Rain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sasaki throws a hook but Rain avoids it easily.
Sasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but White Rain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rain tries to clinch
and Sasaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sasaki slips a straight right by Rain.
Rain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rain misses with a lunging right hand
and Sasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sasaki misses the jab.
Sasaki tries to work over Rain's front leg with a kick but Rain checks it.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
Sasaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
Sasaki throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki slips under a jab from Rain.
Sasaki moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
Rain throws a body punch but Sasaki moves out of range. #CL2#
Rain moves into range and clinches up with Sasaki.
Rain tries to land knees in the clinch but Sasaki avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Rain. #T1#
Sasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rains head.
Rain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sasaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sasaki prevents a body shot from Rain.
Rain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sasaki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rain can turn it around.
Rain tries to pull guard but Sasaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Rain drops back down to his feet.
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rain tries to pull guard but Sasaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Rain drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Sasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sasaki misses with a looping right.
Rain throws an off balance right hand
and Sasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rain wants to counter the offense by Sasaki and move into the clinch position.
Rain lands a really nice looking cross but Sasaki seems unphased.
Sasaki throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.
Rain misses with a lunging right hand
and Sasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sasaki.
Rain is looking to chop away at Sasaki's legs.
Rain 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!
Rain tries to clinch there but Sasaki circles away.
Sasaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rain thows a leg kick but Sasaki checks it
and Sasaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rain's knee momentarily.
Rain misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sasaki misses its target.
Nice shot by Rain.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sasaki looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
Rain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sasaki with a jab.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Sasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sasaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Rain punishes Sasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Sasaki throws a leg kick but Rain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sasaki jabs Rain right on the nose. Rain blinks but takes it well.
Rain scores with a jab. Sasaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sasaki throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Sasaki moves forwards but Rain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rain cracks Sasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rain throws a low kick but Sasaki moves out of range easily.
Sasaki tries to land a leg kick but Rain saw it coming and moves away.
Rain wants to counter the offense by Sasaki and move into the clinch position.
Rain scores with a hook.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Sasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sasaki misses the jab.
Sasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasaki scores with a jab. Rain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sasaki.#T4#
Rain sizes up Sasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rain wants to slow Sasaki down by chopping away at his legs.
Rain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sasaki counters with a good low kick that Rain was not able to check.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sasaki counters with a good low kick that Rain was not able to check.
Sasaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sasaki scores with a hook to the body. Rain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sasaki wants to slow Rain down by chopping away at his legs.
Rain throws out a counter right but Sasaki avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Rain.
Sasaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sasaki throws a wild body kick that Rain sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Rain misses
and Sasaki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rain cracks Sasaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rain lands with a shot to the body.
Rain checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pee Wee Sasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sasaki 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pee Wee Sasaki!
Our winner, Pee Wee Sasaki, 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: OFK 389 - Johnson Vs Bol
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kidd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Kidd blocks a low kick nicely.
Kidd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
A big left from Rain misses.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Rain takes the fight into the clinch.
Rain lands with a light punch inside.
Kidd lands a left hand.
Rain 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidd wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rain misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kidd leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rain stalls.
Rain stalling.
Kidd working hard to break the clinch.
Rain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kidd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kidd lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kidd.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Kidd controls the action.
Rain keeps control of Kidd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kidd tries to throw a body punch but Rain avoids it by throwing Kidd back against the cage. #T2#
Rain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kidd up against the cage.
Rain 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#
Rain jumps into guard, dragging Kidd to the mat.
Kidd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd wants to stand but Rain is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Let's hope that Kidd 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.
Kidd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rain's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kidd content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kidd checks the leg kick.
Rain lands with a good body shot.
Kidd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Rain connects with a body shot that sends Kidd's belly button to the back.
Kidd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Jab from Rain.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Kidd's head but Kidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kidd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kidd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rain at a distance.
Kidd checks a leg kick.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain moves away from the strike by Kidd.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd throws a leg kick but Rain checks it.
Rain tries to clinch but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kidd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Rain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kidd.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Rain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kidd. Kidd obviously looking to wear him down.
Rain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kidd moves out of range as Rain strikes.
White Rain is winning the standup battle so far.
Kidd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
Rain wants to clinch
and Kidd counters with a stiff 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!
Kidd connects with a body shot.#CL#
Rain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rain taking a breather.
Rain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kidd walks away with a smile on his face. Rain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Kidd tries to move into range but Rain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Kidd throws out a counter right but Rain avoids it with no problem.
Rain scores with a body shot.
Kidd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Kidd misses.
Good shot there by Rain.#CL2#
Kidd moves into the clinch.
Kidd tries to break the clinch but Rain is controlling the position.
Rain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rain lands a shoulder strike.
Rain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kidd backwards. #BC2#
Kidd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kidd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kidd tries to score with a low kick but Rain moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kidd throws out the jab.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd throws a leg kick but Rain checks it.
Rain thuds his right hand into Kidd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Rain tests Kidd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rain throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kidd to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Rain scores with a jab. Kidd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kidd misses with a lunging right hand
and Rain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kidd misses with a hook.
Rain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rain throws a hook but Kidd avoids it easily.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd. #T3#
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Rain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kidd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain throws a body kick that misses.
Rain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
Rain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kidd throws the kick towards the body but Rain avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kidd.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Kidd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kidd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain cracks Kidd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kidd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rain misses with a right hand
and Kidd counters with a leg kick.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain lands a nice looking body kick.
Rain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kidd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Kidd throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Rain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kidd ducks right into an uppercut from Rain.
Kidd defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that second round.
That's time! Rain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rain pushes Kidd away with a front kick.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kidds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd slips under a jab from Rain.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kidd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Kidd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rain connects with a nice looking jab.
Rain misses with a looping left.
Kidd scores with a punch to the head.
Rain with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
Rain misses with a hook.
Rain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kidd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kidd managing to block the knees to the body from Rain.
Rain lands a hook that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Rain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rain.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rain.
Rain slowing the pace effectively.
White Rain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kidd is trying to break the clinch but Rain is controlling him.
Rain has Kidd pushed against the cage.
Kidd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killer Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kidd is trying to push Rain away but Rain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rain scores with a hook to the body.
Kidd is trying to push Rain away but Rain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kidd breaks from the clinch.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd tests Rain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Rain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rain blocks a jab.
Rain with the inside leg kick.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kidd cracks Rain with an open hand slap.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rain misses the target.
Rain throws the left hand but Kidd avoids the punch easily.
Rain lands a leg kick that knocks Kidd off balance momentarily.
Kidd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
Kidd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kidd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kidd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Rain.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Kidd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kidd can do to turn this around?
Kidd jabs Rain right on the nose. Rain blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain scores with a jab.
Good work by Rain as he checks the leg kick.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Kidd checks a low kick from Rain.#T4#
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Kidd misses.
Kidd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kidd doesn't manage to clinch there - Rain circles away.
Some wild striking there from Rain.
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White Rain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rain lands a nice looking body kick.
Rain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rain scores with a hook to the body. Kidd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kidd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kidd jabs at Rain's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
White Rain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rain 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 383 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawthorne tries to counter with a clinch but Rain shakes him off and moves away.
Rain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rain is looking to clinch.
Rain thumps Hawthorne with a low kick.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Hawthorne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne tries to pull guard but Rain holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawthorne drops back down to his feet.
Rain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hawthorne goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Rain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rain'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.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rain for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Hawthorne scores with a shot to the side of Rain's head. #TD#
Rain drags the fight down to the ground.
Rain seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rain trying to keep a closed guard but Hawthorne is proving a slippery customer.
Rain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hawthorne trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom.
Hawthorne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rain is keeping the position for now.
Hawthorne is pushing down on Rain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rain is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawthorne has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Hawthorne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rain is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hawthorne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rain trying to control but Hawthorne postures up. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rain is just riding it out for now. Hawthorne eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Rain trying to control but Hawthorne postures up.
Hawthorne prevents Rain from improving his position.
Hawthorne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rain tries to get to full guard but Hawthorne has control of the leg.
Hawthorne is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rain reverses the position - he's now on top in Hawthorne's guard. #T4#
Rain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hawthorne keeping moving, preventing Rain from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rain postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Hawthorne forces Rain back against the cage and clinches.
Hawthorne tries to work over Rain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Hawthorne manages to pull guard.
Hawthorne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Hawthorne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rain is stalling in the full guard.
Hawthorne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hawthorne is looking for a triangle but Rain pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Rain trying to control but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
Rain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hawthorne trying to keep a closed guard but Rain is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rain misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Hawthorne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rain won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Hawthorne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rain, who protects the arm well.
Rain gets back to half guard.
Hawthorne is pressing down on Rain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rain is holding on for now.
Hawthorne wants to take a breather but Rain is having none of it. #T3#
Hawthorne wants to pass to mount but Rain is defending the position.
Hawthorne is trying to control the action in half guard but Rain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawthorne is pressing down on Rain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rain is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rain makes his way to full guard, as Hawthorne worked for a kimura.
Rain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rain is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Hawthorne wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawthorne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morello Hawthorne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawthorne trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rain scores with a nice head shot.
Rain throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Hawthorne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawthorne slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rain is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawthorne. #T1#
Hawthorne is looking to take a break and control but Rain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain trying to control from the bottom.
Hawthorne trying to control the action but Rain is working from the bottom.
Rain moves into full guard.
Hawthorne works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawthorne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rain manages to get to full guard.
Rain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawthorne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hawthorne moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Rain stuffs the takedown.
Rain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawthorne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawthorne wants to clinch up but Rain keeps it at a distance.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Hawthorne moves into the clinch.
A short left from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne jumps guard but Rain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hawthorne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawthorne can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Hawthorne presses Rain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawthorne's elbow.
Hawthorne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
White Rain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morello Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rain.
Hawthorne has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Hawthorne tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
Hawthorne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawthorne throws a punch but it's blocked by Rain.
A bit of stalling here from Rain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne tries to pull guard but Rain won't allow it.
Rain leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rain seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rain lands a right hand.

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 White Rain.
I think Rain 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 375 - Drozd Vs Mangold
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Rain staying out of range there.#CL2#
Rain has Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Rain stalling against the cage.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rain looking for a takedown.
Valentine can't break the clinch. #BC#
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valentine is out of range and Rain settles back down.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick.
Valentine moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Valentine is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rain misses with a hook to the body
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Rain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valentine at a distance. #T1#
Rain throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
Valentine looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Valentine moves forwards but Rain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rain connects with a right hand. Valentine shakes it off.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Rain misses with a hook.
Valentine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine checks a leg kick nicely.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Rain tries to clinch up but Valentine circles away and keeps his distance.
Valentine thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rain misses with a hook
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like White Rain has been cut.
Rain cracks Valentine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rain.
A shot to the body from Rain misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Rain as he connects with a hook.
Rain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rain misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Valentine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Rain swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Rain dips to his left and cracks Valentine with an uppercut!
Rain scores with a nice head shot.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Rain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rain lands a slapping body shot.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine tried to counter with a leg kick but Rain avoided it.
Rain tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Valentine misses.
Valentine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.#T4#
Valentine blocks a jab.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Rain throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Rain misses.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rain lands with an uppercut that bounces Valentine off the cage and back into range.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain misses with a body punch
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Rain.
Rain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Rain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rain misses with a double jab
and Valentine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
White Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rain misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain stalks Valentine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valentine's face. Valentine staggers backwards, shaken.
Rain swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Rain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rain swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Rain throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Rain takes the fight into the clinch.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Still in the clinch, Rain scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain lands a right hand. #T1#
Valentine is trying to break free.
Valentine is trying to break the clinch but Rain is controlling him.
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rain.
Rain has Valentine pressed against the cage, preventing Valentine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valentine can't break the clinch.
Valentine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Rain slowing the pace effectively.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Rain.
Rain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valentine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rain can turn it around.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Rain pulls guard effortlessly.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valentine defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain is trying to keep Valentine in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rain holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Rain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rain is stalling in the full guard.
Valentine is trying to keep Rain in close.
Valentine has Rain pulled in close to control his posture.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Rain postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valentine is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Rain.
Valentine slips under a jab from Rain.
Rain scores with a nice right hand.
Rain misses with a jab to the body
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine lands with a kick to the temple. Rain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rain scores with a shot to the body.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on White Rain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rain throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Valentine as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Rain does it's job there.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Rain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rain wants to counter with a clinch but Valentine pushes him away.
Rain looks to throw a body kick
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Rain swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rain blocks a jab.
Rain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rain is looking to clinch.
Rain throws a leg kick
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Rain is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Rain lands with a straight right. Valentine didn't see that one coming.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Valentine counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rain! Valentine lets Rain back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rain is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?#CUT#That has opened up White Rain's cut even more.
Rain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valentine. Valentine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain throws a leg kick #KD#
and Valentine counters with a nice right hand that sends Rain toppling to the canvas! Rain scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Valentine finish him?!
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Rain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Rain seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot lands for Rain.#T2#
Rain cracks Valentine with a good jab.
Rain looks to clinch #KD#
and Valentine counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rain! Valentine lets Rain back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rain lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Valentine has knocked Rain down with a huge combo! Valentine steps away and waves a wobbly Rain back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#The cut above White Rain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rain misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giggle Valentine!

Event: OFK 371 - Ninja Vs Brown
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Vuce staying out of range there.
It looked like Vuce was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vuce tries to move into range but Rain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vuce blocks a low kick nicely.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Vuce appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vuce chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Vuce throws a big counter combination but Rain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vuce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rain throws a hook but Vuce avoids it easily.
Vuce wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vuce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vuce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vuce slips under a jab.
Vuce tries to counter by clinching up but Rain breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Rain pushes Vuce up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain blocks an elbow strike from Vuce.
Rain tries a body shot but Vuce blocks it.
Vuce throws an elbow but it misses.
Vuce unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vuce lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like White Rain has been cut.
Rain misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Rain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rain avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rain.
Rain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vuce pushes off an throws an elbow but Rain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vuce.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses.
Vuce lands a nice elbow.
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Vuce controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rain.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rain just leaning against Vuce, taking a breather.
Rain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vuce or not.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
Rain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vuce misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rain.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses.
Rain has Vuce pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vuce manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Rain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rain leaning against his opponent.
Vuce lands an elbow just above Rain 's eye.
Rain slows down the pace here.
Rain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rain continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Rain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vuce lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vuce throws an elbow but misses.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Vuce.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vuce just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rain's brow.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses.
Vuce trying to land knees to the body.
Rain managing to block the knees to the body from Vuce.
Vuce looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vuce throws an elbow but misses.
Rain avoids the elbow strike from Vuce, against the cage.
Rain avoiding damage. #T3#
Rain avoids the elbow strike from Vuce, against the cage.
Rain blocks the elbow strike.
Rain avoiding damage as Vuce throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Rain to work.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rain.
Rain just leaning against Vuce, taking a breather.
Rain content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by White Rain.
Rain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rain tries to score with a low kick but Vuce moves his leg out of the way.
Vuce tries to counter by clinching up but Rain breaks away and moves out of range.
Rain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rain catches Vuce with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Vuce is rocked!
Vuce leaves his chin hanging out and Rain seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Vuce crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). White Rain!
A relieved looking White Rain 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: OFK 364 - Bol Vs Gunner
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Biden is just out of range.
Biden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Rain drives through and clinches with Biden against the cage.
Rain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biden misses with a punch to the body.
Rain avoiding damage as Biden throws knees to the body.
Rain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Biden up against the cage.
Rain lands a hook that snaps the head of Biden backwards.
Biden prevents a body shot from Rain.
A head punch on the inside from Biden fails to land. #BC#
Biden manages to break the clinch.
Rain throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Biden back to the cage. Rain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good exchange - Biden coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Biden's shoulder, as Biden tries to avoid the shot.
Biden throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biden takes one to the side of the head.
Biden throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Biden staying out of range there.
It looked like Biden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rain blocks a low kick nicely.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Biden thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Biden's hands.
Biden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain.
Biden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rain lands with a hook. Biden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Biden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Biden in his tracks.
Rain throws the left hand but Biden avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rain. Biden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biden takes one to the chin there.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Biden throws a big counter combination but Rain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Biden throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like White Rain has been cut.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Biden is looking to clinch but Rain is avoiding it. #CL#
Biden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Rain on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Biden. #T3#
Biden tries a knee to the head but Rain blocks it.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rain scores with a shot to the side of Biden's head.
Rain lands a body punch.
Rain jumps guard but Biden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biden.
Biden landing knees to the body.
Rain taking a breather.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Rain.
Rain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Biden up against the cage.
Biden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Biden after a bit of a struggle.
Biden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Biden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biden working aggressively here. #T4#
Biden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rain looks winded!
Biden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Biden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biden is working Rain over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain blocks a body shot from Biden.
Biden lands with a right to the head.
Biden misses with a knee strike.
Rain tries to work over Biden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Biden.
A hook to the body from Biden.
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Biden controls the action.
Rain is struggling to control the position.
Biden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Biden.
Rain is looking to control Biden's arms but Biden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rain has his back to the cage.
Biden working Rain over with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but White Rain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on White Rain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rain swings widly with a right hand
and Biden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Biden has Rain up against the cage in a clinch.
Rain blocks a body shot from Biden.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biden's elbow.
Biden misses with some punches.
Rain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biden can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action. #BC#
Biden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Biden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden lands a leg kick that knocks Rain off balance momentarily.
Rain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Biden moves away and avoids it.
Biden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Biden moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Rain swats away the attempt to clinch by Biden.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biden swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain throws out a counter right but Biden avoids it with no problem.
Rain works over Biden's head and body with a nice combination.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Rain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Biden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rain misses with an uppercut
and Biden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rain misses with a straight right. #CL#
Biden moves into the clinch successfully.
Rain blocking some punches.
Biden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rain works on Biden's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Biden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rain misses with a hook
and Biden counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biden on the side of the head.
White Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rain throws a chopping leg kick but Biden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rain fails to land with a series of punches.
Rain throws a hook but Biden avoids it easily.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Biden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biden is looking to counter punch.
Rain lunges at Biden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Biden's hand.
Rain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rain scores with a jab. Biden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rain throws a jab when Biden was well out of range.
Rain misses with a leg kick.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Biden misses its target.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain. #T3#
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Biden counters with a straight right hand.
Rain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Biden needs to keep his hands up - Rain had a free shot at his head there.
Rain with the inside leg kick.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
Biden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rain's head backwards.
Biden tries to clinch but Rain is having none of it.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rain misses with a leg kick
and Biden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Rain is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up White Rain's cut even more.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biden slips a jab from Rain.
Rain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biden keeps the fight on the outside.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Biden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Rain misses
and Biden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rain's knee momentarily.
Rain is breathing heavily.
Rain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick lands for Biden.
Biden is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Rain hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Biden!
A very excited looking Joe Biden 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 274
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Oosthuizen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
A right hand to the body from Rain.
Oosthuizen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rain blocks it with crossed arms.
Rain 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.
Nice elbow from Rain.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Rain.
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rain avoids it.
Rain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oosthuizen wants to clinch.
Rain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oosthuizen lands a slapping body shot.
Rain takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Oosthuizen .
Nice uppercut lands for Oosthuizen . That snapped Rain's head back.
Oosthuizen scores with a one two! Rain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A combination from Rain does no damage.
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Oosthuizen instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Oosthuizen avoids a wild elbow strike from Rain.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oosthuizen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
Oosthuizen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Rain connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Oosthuizen misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oosthuizen throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Oosthuizen .
Rain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oosthuizen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like White Rain has been cut.
Oosthuizen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oosthuizen just manages to avoid it.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Rain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen 's corner calls for a 1-2. Oosthuizen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.
Oosthuizen 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.
Rain with a nice cross.
Nice shot by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen moves in looking to clinch but Rain pushes him off.
Rain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
Oosthuizen misses with a combination
and Rain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Oosthuizen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain blocks a jab.
Oosthuizen misses with a straight left.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for Oosthuizen .
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oosthuizen manages to avoid it.
Rain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Oosthuizen misses its intended target.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rain keeps the fight on the outside.
Rain is looking for a counter combo.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oosthuizen .
It looked like Rain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oosthuizen .#CL2#
Oosthuizen gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Rain.
A short right from Rain.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oosthuizen 's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Oosthuizen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Rain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rain blocks a jab.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch up
and Rain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oosthuizen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rain.
Oosthuizen cracks Rain with an open hand slap.
Oosthuizen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Oosthuizen moves away and avoids it.
Rain cracks Oosthuizen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Oosthuizen darts in and clinches Rain up against the cage.
Rain misses with a body punch.
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the head.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Rain managing to block the knees to the body from Oosthuizen . #T1##BC#
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Oosthuizen .
Rain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Oosthuizen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oosthuizen looks to clinch
and Rain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
Oosthuizen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Oosthuizen .
Rain is looking to counter punch.
Oosthuizen thuds his right hand into Rain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but Rain moves out of range.
As Oosthuizen looks to move away, Rain throws a big counter combo but Oosthuizen just gets out of the way.
Oosthuizen moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oosthuizen is looking to clinch but Rain is avoiding it.
Oosthuizen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A big right from Rain misses.
Oosthuizen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Oosthuizen forces Rain back against the cage and clinches.
Oosthuizen trying to land knees to the body.
Oosthuizen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oosthuizen looking to throw knees to the head but Rain is blocking nicely.
Rain scores with a shoulder strike.
Rain managing to block the knees to the body from Oosthuizen .
Rain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards. #BC#
Rain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oosthuizen misses with a leg kick
and Rain counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain misses with a head kick. #T3#
Rain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oosthuizen momentarily.
Oosthuizen lands a nice shot that snaps Rain's head back.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Oosthuizen 's shoulder, as Oosthuizen tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oosthuizen misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Rain misses the target.
Rain swats away the attempt to clinch by Oosthuizen .#CL2#
Rain tries to keep at a distance but Oosthuizen has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Rain lands a body shot. #BC#
Rain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Oosthuizen misses with a leg kick.
Rain is looking to chop away at Oosthuizen 's legs.
Oosthuizen scores with a hook.
Rain defending well as Oosthuizen loads up on a big left hand.
Oosthuizen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Oosthuizen closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen landing knees to the head.
Rain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rain jumps guard but Oosthuizen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oosthuizen digs a right hand underneath Rain's ribcage. Rain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oosthuizen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Oosthuizen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Oosthuizen lands with an uppercut that bounces Rain off the cage and back into range.
White Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain misses with a two punch combination.
Oosthuizen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Oosthuizen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Oosthuizen connects with a right hand. Rain shakes it off.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Oosthuizen moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with a lunging right hand
and Rain counters with a right hand to the body.
Oosthuizen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Oosthuizen thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Rain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rain scores with a head kick. Oosthuizen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circling - Oosthuizen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Oosthuizen .#CL2#
Oosthuizen rushes Rain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen pushes Rain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rain throws an elbow but it misses.
Rain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rain with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Rain gets control of Oosthuizen 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Rain is looking for a triangle but Oosthuizen pushes his legs off easily.
Rain is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Rain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oosthuizen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Rain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Oosthuizen from controlling successfully.
Rain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Oosthuizen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rain, up you get! #T3#
Oosthuizen moves in looking to clinch but Rain pushes him off.
Oosthuizen throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oosthuizen lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Oosthuizen clinches.
Rain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rain looking to throw knees to the head but Oosthuizen is blocking nicely. #BC#
Rain breaks from the clinch.
Rain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oosthuizen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Rain gets tackled into the cage by Oosthuizen . Oosthuizen maintains the clinch. #TD#
Rain pulls Oosthuizen into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oosthuizen wants to pass the guard but Rain is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Rain throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oosthuizen escapes and throws Rain's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Rain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rain throwing shots but Oosthuizen is blocking nicely.
Oosthuizen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rain. #SUB#
Oosthuizen makes his way to full guard, as Rain worked for a kimura.
Rain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francis Oosthuizen .
I've got Oosthuizen 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Oosthuizen !
Our winner, Francis Oosthuizen , 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 266
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rain moves into the clinch.
Rain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rain working aggressively here.
I was talking to Rain's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rain blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Roy.
Roy can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Rain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roy smiles and moves away.
Roy walks into a stiff left hand from Rain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy misses with a low kick.
As Roy looks to move away, Rain throws a big counter combo but Roy just gets out of the way.
Roy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rain lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Rain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Roy misses with a left hand
and Rain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rain throws a series of punches but Roy avoids them all with ease.
Rain on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like White Rain has been cut.
Rain tries to clinch up
and Roy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roy thinks about the counter body kick.
Rain misses with a hook to the body
and Roy counters with a right hand to the body.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Roy.
Roy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rain takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roy throws a lazy uppercut
and Rain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rain misses with a head kick. #T3#
Roy works Rain's body with a nice hook.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy manages to avoid it.
Roy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roy lands with a nice body kick.
Rain is breathing heavily.
Roy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rain in his tracks. #T4#
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch but Roy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy misses with an uppercut.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
Rain is looking to wear down Roy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Roy circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roy! But no joy.
Rain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roy misses with an uppercut
and Rain counters with a good low kick that Roy was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Roy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Rain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Roy walks into a stiff left hand from Rain.
Roy checks a low kick from Rain.
Roy misses with an uppercut.
Rain throws a poor cross that misses
letting Roy counter with a right hand. #CUT2#White Rain's cut is getting worse.
Rain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Roy catches Rain right on the button with a cross.
Rain swings widly with a right hand
and Roy counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Rain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Roy finds it's target.
Rain misses with a hook #KD2#
and Roy counters with a nice right hand that sends Rain toppling to the canvas! Rain scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Roy finish him?!#ROC2#Rain is rocked!#CL#
Rain closes the distance and clinches.
Rain utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee 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!
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
A short left from Roy.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roy.
Rain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rain struggles to land a body shot inside as Roy controls his hands.
Roy works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
Roy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rain backwards. #CUT2#White Rain's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Roy slows down the pace here. #BC#
Rain breaks the clinch.
Roy misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rain misses its target.
Roy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Roy.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain throws a series of punches but Roy moves out of range.
Roy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Roy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Rain avoids a kick to the body.
Rain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rain throws the left hand but Roy avoids the punch easily.
Roy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roy thumps Rain with a low kick.#T4#
Rain scores with a jab to the head.
Rain swings for the body but Roy moves out of range.
Roy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Roy wants to land a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
Roy moves forwards but Rain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rain!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roy.
Rain cracks Roy with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Roy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on White Rain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rain moves to clinch but Roy breaks away
enabling Roy to counter with a crisp jab.
White Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roy counters with a body kick.
Rain takes one to the chin there.
Rain connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rain misses with a hook #KD2#
and Roy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rain! Roy lets Rain back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Rain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, White Rain's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rob Roy!
Rob Roy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Tosen- brave heart respect'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 257
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Kalmisto closes the distance but Rain moves to the side
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.
Kalmisto cracks Rain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Rain clinches.
Still in the clinch, Kalmisto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rain is trying to pull guard but Kalmisto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rain. #BC#
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalmisto blocks a head kick by Rain. #CL#
Rain closes the distance and clinches.
Kalmisto tries to pull guard but Rain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kalmisto jumps into guard, dragging Rain to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain trying to control but Kalmisto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalmisto controls Rain momentarily but Rain frees himself.
Rain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalmisto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rain trying to control but Kalmisto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kalmisto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalmisto pulls Rain in close to prevent any damage.
Kalmisto 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalmisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rain is working hard here to advance position.
Rain trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalmisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rain 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.
Kalmisto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalmisto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rain being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Kalmisto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rain passes into side control. #T3#
Kalmisto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kalmisto is not content to let Rain control the position.
Kalmisto prevents Rain from moving into mount. #SUB#
Rain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rain is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kalmisto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kalmisto is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kalmisto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kalmisto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Rain seems to be working for a kimura but Kalmisto defends the submission attempt.
Rain is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalmisto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalmisto is looking to improve his position.
Kalmisto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Kalmisto is defending against the submission attempts here by Rain.
Kalmisto works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Kalmisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalmisto avoided it.
Rain connects with a looping right hand.
Kalmisto throws a sloppy head kick
and Rain counters with an outside leg kick.
Kalmisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rain throws a head kick but Kalmisto moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kalmisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Kalmisto shoots in and gets a takedown into Rain's guard.
Kalmisto trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom.
Rain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rain controlling Kalmisto's posture.
Apophis Kalmisto has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rain has his foot on Kalmisto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalmisto works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalmisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalmisto sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB#
Rain looking for a guillotine here but Kalmisto defends easily.
Kalmisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kalmisto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalmisto's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Rain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalmisto defends well.
Rain looking to control.
Kalmisto wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
Kalmisto pushing down on Rain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rain wants to control but Kalmisto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kalmisto stalling. #SUB#
Rain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kalmisto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Rain is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kalmisto is tapping! Great win for Rain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). White Rain!
White Rain thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
River lands a jab to the head.
Rain takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
River darts in and clinches Rain up against the cage.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rain.
Rain avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Rain manages to break the clinch. #CL#
River gets a clinch.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Rain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
River closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Rain pushes River up against the cage in a clinch.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rain tries to pull guard but River forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
Rain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands. #T1#
A hook to the body from River.
Rain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
Guy River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Rain.
Rain fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Rain jumps into guard, dragging River to the mat. #SU#
River stands and steps away. Rain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
River stuns Rain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River misses with a low kick.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rain misses.
River misses with a straight right.
Rain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rain misses with a hook
and River makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick.
Rain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like White Rain has been cut.
A jab from River misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
River moves into range and clinches up with Rain.#TD2#
Rain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rain has an active guard here but River has managed to pass into half guard.
Rain wants to sweep but River has passed to side control!#SU#
River stands up and beckons Rain to his feet.
Rain drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Rain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3##CL#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rain is trying to pull guard but River has him pressed against the cage.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from River.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Rain gets an underhook and turns River into the cage.
River tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
River tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
River lands a left hand.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses with the head strike.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River missing with knees to the body.
Rain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. River just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River slips under a jab from Rain.
A big left from River misses.
River throws a front kick aimed at Rain's knee but Rain avoids it well. #T4#
Rain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Rain lands a nice shot that snaps River's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River tries a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Rain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
River breaks the clinch.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River misses with a body shot.
Guy River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands with a straight right. Rain didn't see that one coming.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Rain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River connects with a crisp jab.
River misses with an uppercut
and Rain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Rain as he checks the leg kick.
As River backs off Rain throws a huge counter combo but River manages to avoid it all.
River ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rain cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River throws a solid leg kick but Rain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
River thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
River throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#River is rocked!
Rain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rain flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
River delivers a nice body kick.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River wants to land a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Rain tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
Guy River is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
River tries to clinch up
and Rain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rain can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River tries to clinch up but Rain circles away and keeps his distance.
Rain gets in close and tags River with a short punch that almost sends River to the mat! Oh River is in big trouble! He turns his back on Rain, trying to create some distance but Rain rushes him, striking wildly and River goes down! The referee tackles Rain into the cage to end the fight! Rain is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Rain!
An out of breath White Rain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 245
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Adee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rain.
Rain slips a straight right by Adee.
Adee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice cross by Rain.
Adee throws a leg kick
and Rain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adee. That's going to slow Rain down.
Adee motions for Rain to come forward. Adee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adee moves forwards but Rain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adee lands a jab to Rain's midsection.
Rain clobbers Adee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Adee blocks the low kick.
Adee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Adee gets a clinch.
Rain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rain blocks a body shot from Adee.
Adee struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
I was talking to Rain's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Adee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow. #TD#
Rain jumps into guard, dragging Adee to the mat. #T1##SUB#
Rain has his foot on Adee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adee works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rain is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Adee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Adee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Adee misses.
A head kick misses from Rain.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain lands a really nice looking cross but Adee seems unphased. #T2#
Rain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adee.
A head kick misses from Adee.
Rain thows a leg kick but Adee checks it
and Adee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
Adee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adee misses with a two punch combination.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Rain throws a body punch but Adee moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rain misses with a hook. Adee ducked under it nicely.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Rain keeps Adee at a distance using the push kick.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Adee's shoulder, as Adee tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Adee drives through and clinches with Rain against the cage.
Adee misses with a punch to the body. #T3##TD#
Rain pulls Adee into guard. #SUB#
Rain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Adee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rain, up you get!
Adee looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Rain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adee is out of range and Rain settles back down.
Rain tries to work over Adee's front leg with a kick but Adee checks it.
Adee looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rain!
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Adee's head.
Adee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adee throws out the jab. #T4#
Rain thows a leg kick but Adee checks it
enabling Adee to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rain swats away the attempt to clinch by Adee.
Adee scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain misses with a low kick.
Rain blocks the body kick.
Adee throws a leg kick but Rain checks it.
Adee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rain misses with a right hand
and Adee counters with a thumping low kick.
Adee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Adee checks a leg kick.
Adee misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Rain misses the target.
Rain throws a lazy head kick
and Adee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Rain misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that White Rain will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adee is out of range and Rain settles back down.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Adee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adee throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.
White Rain is winning the standup battle so far.
Adee misses with a right hand
and Rain counters with a nice body shot.
Adee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adee thuds his right hand into Rain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adee misses the shot to the body.
Adee scoring well with a low kick there.
Adee throws a big shot that misses.
Adee blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adee throws a leg kick
and Rain finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Adee throws a leg kick but Rain checks it.
Adee misses the jab.
A jab from Rain does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain scores with a head kick. Adee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain tries to land a leg kick but Adee saw it coming and moves away.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Adee.
A telegraphed right hand from Adee misses the target.
Rain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adee moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Adee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Adee drops his hands momentarily and Rain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Rain tries to keep at a distance but Adee has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Adee.
Adee lands with a short shot to the head.
Rain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adee takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Adee pushes Rain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adee tries to work over Rain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rain scores with a shoulder strike.
Rain misses with some punches.
Adee misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rain jumps guard but Adee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adee misses with a body punch.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adee to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adee.
Adee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adee smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for White Rain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adee.
Rain looks to throw the jab but Adee is out of range.
Rain throws a poor cross that misses
and Adee counters with a low kick, right behind Rain 's knee.
Rain misses with a looping right.
Adee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Rain blocks the low kick.
Rain connects with the punch.
Adee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adee looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Rain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rain wants to slow Adee down by chopping away at his legs.
Rain blocks a head kick by Adee.
Rain lands with an overhand left.
Adee avoids the head kick by Rain.
Rain lands a leg kick that knocks Adee off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Rain misses.
Adee blocks a head kick by Rain.
Adee loads up on a big right hand but Rain slips the punch.
Adee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rain looks to land a body kick but Adee moved away.#T4#
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adee throws out the jab.
Adee throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain throws a wild body kick that Adee sees coming a mile off.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adee.
Adee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adee throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Adee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Adee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adee connects with a body shot.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adee cracks a nice hook into Rain's ribs.
Adee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
No joy there for Rain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adee checks a leg kick.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Adee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 White Rain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Adee!
Adee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
Adee throws a hook to the side of Rain's head but Rain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rain is looking to chop away at Adee's legs.
Adee moves away from the strike by Rain.
Rain misses with a leg kick.
Adee misses with a head kick.
It looked like Rain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adee.
Adee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adee moves to clinch but Rain breaks away
and Rain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Rain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adee blocks a low kick nicely.
Adee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Adee throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain throws a quick counter kick to the body but Adee avoids it.
Rain scores with a head kick.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adee throws out the jab.
A jab from Rain misses.
Rain scoring well with a low kick there.
Adee motions for Rain to come forward. Adee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain tries to land a leg kick but Adee saw it coming and moves away.
Rain avoids the body shot from Adee.
Adee lands with a nice body punch.
Adee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rain lands with a nice body punch.
Adee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rain throws a jab when Adee was well out of range.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Adee.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Adee. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain lands with a cross.
Adee swings widly with a right hand
and Rain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adee's knee momentarily.
Adee throws a head kick that misses.
Adee misses with a head kick.
Adee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rain connects with a body shot that sends Adee's belly button to the back.
Rain lands a nice shot to the body.
Rain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adee throws a fast counter high kick but Rain manages to duck under it in time.
Adee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adee misses with a kick to the body.
Adee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rain.
Adee ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Adee misses with a body kick. #T3#
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Adee.
Rain connects with a right hand. Adee shakes it off.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Rain.
Adee misses with a straight left.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Rain 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.
Rain connects with a single shot there.
Arriorus Adee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adee throws a head kick that misses.
Adee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rain cracks a nice hook into Adee's ribs.
Adee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Adee wants to counter the offense by Rain and move into the clinch position.
Adee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Rain scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Rain blocks the leg kick.
Rain keeps Adee at a distance using the push kick.
Adee throws a hook but Rain avoids it easily.
Rain scores with a decent looking hook.
Rain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adee. That did some damage!
Adee wants to clinch but Rain slips to the side
and Rain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rain throwing a counter right hand but Adee manages to avoid it.
Rain connects with a right hand. Adee shakes it off.
Rain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Adee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
Adee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain lands a body shot.
Adee thuds his shin into the meat of Rain's side.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Rain!
Our winner, White Rain, 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 237
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Dimms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rain. Those never looked like landing.
Dimms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dimms.
Rain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dimms throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dimms sizes up Rain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dimms connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dimms connects with a body shot.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Rain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dimms.
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dimms.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rain throwing a counter right hand but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Dimms pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dimms misses with a low kick.
Rain 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.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
A left lands for Dimms.
Rain checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Rain rushes Dimms and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Rain jumps guard and drags Dimms to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Rain isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dimms stacks Rain 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 Dimms!
Dimms tries to move to mount but Rain blocks the move with his legs.
Rain tries to buck Dimms off but Dimms is having none of it.
Rain is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Dimms content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dimms off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Rain patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Rain is looking for the choke from the back position but Dimms is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Rain is looking for the choke from the back position but Dimms is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Rain is looking for the choke from the back position but Dimms is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Rain working for a choke but Dimms is defending well. #SUB#
Rain working for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Rain looking for the choke but no joy.
Dimms is trying to break free.
Rain seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Rain is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dimms defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Rain is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dimms is defending well though. Rain let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rain keeps control of the position as Dimms tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Rain working for the choke. #SUB#
Rain patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Rain working for the choke.
Dimms wants to control his opponent's hands but Rain gets his hands free. #SUB#
Rain is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rain is not going to allow Dimms to sit and survive in this 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 White Rain will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dimms throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dimms takes one to the chin there.
Dimms throws a head kick that misses.
Dimms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dimms wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimms does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick from Dimms, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimms lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rain at a distance.
A good leg kick by Dimms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Dimms.
Dimms works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dimms slips a jab from Rain.
Nice defenses there by Dimms.
Rain checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Dimms throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain throws a big counter combination but Dimms scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dimms scores with a jab to the head.
Dimms lands with a shot to the body.
Dimms lands with an uppercut that bounces Rain off the cage and back into range.
Dimms misses with a lunging right hand
and Rain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimms misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Dimms there.
Dimms looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Rain staying out of range there.
As Dimms backs away, Rain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rain tries to move into range but Dimms moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rain sizes up Dimms with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimms lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rain at a distance.
Dimms keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Rain throws a jab when Dimms was well out of range.
Rain tries to clinch up.
Dimms jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dimms throws a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Dimms scores with the left hand. Rain knows he should have avoided that one.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmedgar Dimms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimms misses the target.
Rain throws a quick counter head kick but Dimms was just out of range.#CL2#
Dimms moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Rain successfully pulls guard.
Dimms looking to sit in guard and control but Rain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Rain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Rain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dimms is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dimms has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rain working a defensive guard here.
Dimms preventing the sweep.
Dimms wants to pass the guard but Rain is keeping the position.
Rain 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.
Rain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dimms looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dimms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rain has his foot on Dimms's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimms works his way back into a safe position though.
Dimms 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. #SUB#
Rain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmedgar Dimms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dimms lands with a hook. Rain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dimms tries to score with a low kick but Rain moves his leg out of the way.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimms.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Dimms moves out of range easily.
Dimms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dimms takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab by Dimms.
Rain doesn't manage to clinch there - Dimms circles away.
Rain 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dimms.
Dimms scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dimms slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dimms throws a body kick that misses
and Rain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dimms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dimms misses with a low kick.
Rain tried to counter with a leg kick but Dimms avoided it.
Rain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Rain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dimms goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dimms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimms.
Rain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dimms.
Rain takes one to the side of the head.
Dimms throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dimms walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dimms throws a low kick but Rain moves out of range easily.
Rain throws a big counter combination but Dimms scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dimms lands a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dimms.
Rain moves in looking to clinch but Dimms pushes him off.#T2#
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Dimms moves away and avoids it.
Dimms's corner calls for a 1-2. Dimms obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rain works over Dimms's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Schmedgar Dimms has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms scores with a body shot.
Rain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dimms. Dimms obviously looking to wear him down.
Dimms connects with a crisp jab.
Dimms lands a head shot.
Dimms is looking to slow Rain down with leg kicks.
Dimms has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dimms scores with a nice strike.
Rain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dimms scores with a jab to the head.
Dimms scores with a punch to the head.
Dimms misses with a jab to the body
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Dimms with a hook.
Donk. Dimms catches Rain right on the button with a cross.
Dimms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rain throws a low kick but Dimms avoids it.
Rain tries to clinch up but Dimms circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Rain clinches with his opponent.
Dimms lands with a light punch inside.
Dimms lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dimms as the two fighters clinch.
Dimms misses with some punches.
Rain trying to land knees to the body.
Rain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Rain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimms uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dimms throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
Rain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rain checks a leg kick.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dimms lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rain's sensitive parts.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Dimms wants to clinch.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dimms jabs at Rain's body.
Dimms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dimms misses with the body kick
and Rain counters with a nice uppercut.
Dimms takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Dimms throws a nice outside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmedgar Dimms!
An out of breath Schmedgar Dimms 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 232
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Rain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobain is out of range.
Rain scores with a hook.
A big right from Rain misses.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobain misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Cobain misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobain misses the target.
Rain scores with the left hand. Cobain knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rain. That's going to slow Cobain down.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobain misses with a straight right.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Rain scores with a hook to the body. Cobain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cobain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rain misses with a leg kick.
Rain throws a front kick aimed at Cobain's knee but Cobain avoids it well.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Cobain misses its intended target.
Cobain checks a leg kick.
Cobain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobain misses with a wild body shot.
Rain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cobain.
Rain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobain. That did some damage!
Rain moves away from the strike by Cobain.
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobain.
Cobain checks a low kick from Rain.
Rain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rain throws a hook but Cobain avoids it easily.
Rain wants to slow Cobain down by chopping away at his legs.
Cobain avoids the body shot from Rain.
Cobain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobain looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
Rain looks to throw the jab but Cobain is out of range. #T2#
Cobain looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.
Rain throws a front kick aimed at Cobain's knee but Cobain avoids it well.
Cobain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rain misses with a low kick as Cobain jumps back.
Cobain misses the shot to the body.
Cobain connects with a jab.
Cobain lands a leg kick that knocks Rain off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobain throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobain.
Rain 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.
Rain misses with a leg kick.
Cobain throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Cobain misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Rain misses the target.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Cobain looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Rain avoids the body shot from Cobain.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Cobain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Rain takes a swing at Cobain's ribcage but misses.
Rain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobain misses with a hook.
Rain moves out of range as Cobain strikes.
Cobain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
Cobain staying out of range there.
Rain misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Cobain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Cobain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobain avoids the body shot from Rain.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain swings widly with a right hand
and Cobain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rain.
Cobain misses the shot to the body.
Rain scores with a nice right hand.
Rain dips to his left and cracks Cobain with an uppercut!
Rain moves away from the strike by Cobain.
Cobain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Rain slips under a jab from Cobain.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Cobain.
Jab by Cobain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobain throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.
Cobain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cobain lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobain throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Cobain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rain loads up on a big right hand but Cobain slips the punch.
Cobain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rain 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.
Cobain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cobain lands with an uppercut that bounces Rain off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobain blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kurt Cobain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rain wants to land a leg kick but Cobain is out of range.
Rain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain with the inside leg kick.
Cobain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobain staying out of range there.
Rain is looking to score with low kicks.
Rain misses with a double jab
and Cobain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Cobain misses.
Rain tried to counter with a leg kick but Cobain avoided it.
Cobain throws a wild body kick that Rain sees coming a mile off.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobain. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Cobain tenderised Rain's leg. Rain is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobain blocks the leg kick.
Rain throws a solid leg kick but Cobain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rain.
Nice shot by Rain.#T1#
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobain counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobain with a nice cross.
Rain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobain momentarily.
Rain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rain throws out a leg kick but Cobain moves out of range and Rain only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobain misses the target.
Cobain checks a leg kick.
Rain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobain. That did some damage!
Cobain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cobain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobain. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobain swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain throws a right and a left that Cobain avoids nicely.
Cobain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain loads up on a big right hand but Cobain slips the punch.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Rain misses with an uppercut.
Rain throws a low kick but Cobain avoids it.
Cobain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobain throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Cobain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Cobain throws out a counter right but Rain avoids it with no problem.
Cobain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cobain throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Cobain misses with an uppercut.
Cobain throws a hook to the side of Rain's head but Rain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rain thumps Cobain with a low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rain throws a good cross that connects.
Cobain scores with a hook to the body. Rain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cobain looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
White Rain is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Cobain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rain slips under a jab from Cobain.
Rain misses with a looping left.
Cobain ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Cobain throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Rain staying out of range there.
Cobain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
Rain fails to land with a series of punches.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain defending well as Cobain loads up on a big left hand.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Rain.
Rain defending well as Cobain loads up on a big left hand.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Cobain saw that one coming.
Cobain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobain misses with a straight left. #T4#
Rain thows a leg kick but Cobain checks it
and Cobain counters with a straight right hand.
Cobain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cobain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.
A countering left hand to the body from Cobain misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobain slips under a jab from Rain.
Rain throws the left hand but Cobain avoids the punch easily.
Cobain lands a slapping body shot.
Cobain scores with a hook to the body. Rain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rain works the jab nicely.
Rain throws a leg kick but Cobain checks it.
Rain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobain.
Cobain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobain scores with a hook to the body. Rain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cobain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cobain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rain scrambles back to his feet.
Cobain is looking to slow Rain down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kurt Cobain 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cobain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobain defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Rain as he connects with a hook.
Cobain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobain.
Rain avoids the body shot from Cobain.
A big right from Rain misses.
Cobain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobain jabs Rain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Cobain misses.
Rain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain scores with a jab.
Cobain moves away from the strike by Rain.
Rain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobain.
Cobain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Rain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Cobain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rain moves out of range as Cobain strikes.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Cobain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Decent striking displayed by Cobain there.
Cobain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Cobain moves out of range of the leg kick from Rain.
Cobain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobain.
As Cobain backs away, Rain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cobain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rain wants to slow Cobain down by chopping away at his legs.
Cobain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobain 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.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobain manages to avoid it.
Cobain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobain throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Cobain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
Rain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Rain thows a leg kick but Cobain checks it
letting Cobain counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Cobain checks it.
Cobain throws a lazy uppercut
and Rain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cobain clobbers Rain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cobain misses the shot to the body.
Cobain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Cobain avoids the body shot from Rain.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Cobain saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Cobain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobain. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurt Cobain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cobain moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Rain slips under a jab from Cobain.
Rain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobain lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Cobain misses with an uppercut.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobain manages to avoid it.
Cobain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cobain works Rain's body with a nice hook.
Cobain moves out of range of the strikes.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick
and Cobain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab by Rain.
Rain misses with an uppercut.
Rain takes a swing at Cobain's ribcage but misses.
Cobain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobain dips to his left and cracks Rain with an uppercut!
Cobain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobain slips a straight right by Rain.
Rain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Cobain lands.#T4#
Rain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobain.
Cobain lunges at Rain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rain's hand.
Rain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rain thows a leg kick but Cobain checks it
and Cobain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rain misses with a left hand
and Cobain counters with a nice body shot.
Rain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobain counters with a nice leg kick.
Rain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rain takes one on the button.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Cobain moves away and avoids it.
Rain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rain thumps Cobain with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobain counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobain lands a lovely overhand right.
Rain thows a leg kick but Cobain checks it
enabling Cobain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain misses with a looping right.
Cobain looks like he wants to counter punch here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 223
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain connects with a leg kick.
Rain lunges at Logan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Logan's hand.
That kick from Rain tenderised Logan's leg. Logan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Logan.
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.
Rain is trying to get back to half guard.
Logan controls the position.
Rain is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan grinds an elbow into Rain's temple.
Rain is trying to control Logan's posture but Logan avoids it. #SUB#
Logan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rain is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Rain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Logan's best efforts.
Rain is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Logan connects with a nice short shot to Rain's temple.
Logan prevents Rain from standing back up. #SUB#
Logan seems to be working for a kimura but Rain defends the submission attempt.
Logan prevents Rain from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Rain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rain working a defensive guard here.
Logan won't allow Rain to sweep him here.
Rain is trying to keep Logan in close. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Logan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Logan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES2#
Rain has his feet on Logan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Logan walks into a jab.
Logan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rain. Rain obviously looking to wear him down.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain slips under a jab from Logan.
Logan misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Rain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Logan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Rain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Logan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick lands for Rain.
Logan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Logan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rain circles away.
Rain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Logan checks the leg kick.
Logan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rain lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Logan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Rain uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Logan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rain is trying to defend but Logan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Logan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rain keeps working.
Logan wants to free his trapped foot but Rain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rain tries to kick Logan off but Logan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Logan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES2#
Rain manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Logan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rain lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range.
Logan swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Logan tests Rain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
A big right from Rain misses.
Logan lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Rain.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Logan.
Rain cracks Logan with an open hand slap.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rain misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Logan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain misses with a wild combination.
Rain misses with an uppercut.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Logan - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Good shot there by Rain.
Logan lands a nice shot that snaps Rain's head back.
Logan thumps Rain with a low kick.
Logan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rain. Rain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rain checks a low kick from Logan.
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Logan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rain dodges the punch combination from Logan.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It looks like Logan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Logan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rain.
A leg kick checked by Logan.
Logan scores with a jab. Rain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donk. Logan catches Rain right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain throws a leg kick but Logan checks it.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan throws a low kick, looking for Rain's leg but Rain calmly moves out of range.
Rain thumps Logan with a low kick.#T2#
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan tried to counter with a leg kick but Rain avoided it.
Rain throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Rain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Nice body kick there by Logan.
A jab from Logan finds it's way through Rain's defenses.
Rain defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Logan's head.
Logan slips a jab from Rain.
Rain throws a chopping leg kick but Logan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
White Rain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
Logan motions for Rain to come forward. Logan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain misses with a shot to the body
and Logan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rain tests Logan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Logan blocks a jab.
Good work by Logan as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rain throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
Nice defenses there by Logan.
Logan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rain's sensitive parts.
Logan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Logan throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Logan looks to land a body kick but Rain moved away.
Rain feints a counter leg kick.
Logan scores with a head kick. Rain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan counters with a thumping low kick.
Good shot there by Logan.#T4#
Rain lands a nice hook to Logan's body. Logan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Logan moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Rain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rain throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Rain scoring well with a low kick there.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Logan cracks Rain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Rain throws a chopping leg kick but Logan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Logan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan slips a straight right by Rain.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
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 Frankie Logan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
A jab from Logan misses.
Rain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Logan pushes Rain away with a front kick.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Rain connects with a looping right hand.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rain on the side of the head.
Logan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch lands to the side of Rain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Logan throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rain.
Logan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Logan checks a low kick from Rain.#TD#
Logan gets a takedown into half guard.
Rain gets back to full guard.
White Rain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rain 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.
Rain wants to stand but Logan is controlling the position. #SU#
Logan gets to his feet. Rain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Logan swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Logan motions for Rain to come forward. Logan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Rain misses.
Logan thows a leg kick but Rain checks it
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Logan walks into a straight right hand from Rain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Logan cracks Rain with an open hand slap.
Rain throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Logan throws a low kick, looking for Rain's leg but Rain calmly moves out of range.
Logan with a hook.
Logan throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Rain fails to land with a series of punches.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Rain walks into a jab.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Logan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rain doesn't seem phased though.
Logan takes one to the side of the head.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
Rain throws an off balance right hand
and Logan counters with a good, hard body kick but Rain shrugs it off.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan is looking to slow Rain down with leg kicks.
Rain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rain misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Logan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Rain misses with an uppercut.
Logan slips under a jab from Rain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rain as he avoids it easily.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Rain throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Rain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Logan counters with a leg kick.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan is looking to counter punch.
Rain misses with a right hand
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain motions for Logan to come forward. Rain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan digs a good body shot into Rain's ribs.
Rain checks the leg kick.
Rain throws a leg kick but Logan checks it.
Rain lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rain swivels and escapes.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan works Rain's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Rain loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Rain scores with a hook.
Logan shoots in for a double leg but Rain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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 Frankie Logan.
I think Logan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 211
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Rain cracks Lentz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rain dodges the punch combination from Lentz.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Lentz connects with a jab.
Lentz misses with a body shot.
Lentz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lentz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lentz moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Rain breaks the clinch.
Lentz misses with a body kick.
Lentz moves out of range of the body kick.
Lentz avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##CL#
Lentz moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Lentz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lentz clobbers Rain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lentz is looking to wear down Rain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lentz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Lentz throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Lentz misses.
It seemed like Rain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rain misses with an uppercut.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lentz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rain looks to land a combination but Lentz avoids it well.
Lentz misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lentz - the referee stops the clock and Rain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lentz. Rain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to the body from Lentz misses
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lentz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lentz lands a high kick!
Lentz misses with a hook
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
Lentz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Lentz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rain doesn't seem phased though.
Lentz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain needs to keep his hands up - Lentz had a free shot at his head there.
Rain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lentz.
It seemed like Rain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leon Lentz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lentz connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lentz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rain checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Rain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lentz connects with a crisp jab.
Rain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rain walks into a stiff left hand from Lentz.
Rain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rain throws a jab when Lentz was well out of range.
Lentz throwing a counter right hand but Rain manages to avoid it.
Lentz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Lentz is predictable there
and Rain counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain throws a combination that misses
and Lentz counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Lentz.
Lentz scores with a body shot.
Rain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lentz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Lentz.
Rain avoids the head kick by Lentz.
Lentz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lentz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lentz misses with a head kick.
Lentz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Lentz.
Rain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lentz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lentz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Lentz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lentz throws a sloppy head kick
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain blocks a head kick by Lentz.
Nice uppercut lands for Lentz. That snapped Rain's head back.
Lentz throws a right hand that misses
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Lentz throws a chopping leg kick but Rain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Lentz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz scores with a punch to the head.
Rain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rain slips a straight right by Lentz.
Rain tries a quick counter leg kick but Lentz is wise to it.
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Rain walks into a stiff left hand from Lentz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lentz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Lentz tries to clinch there but Rain circles away.
Leon Lentz is winning the standup battle so far.
Lentz misses with a looping right.
Lentz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lentz.
Rain looks to land a right hand but Lentz moved out of range.
Lentz misses with a hook
and Rain counters with a series of strikes. Lentz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lentz misses with a straight left.
It looks like Lentz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lentz throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Lentz.
Lentz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rain can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain misses with a two punch combination.
Lentz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Lentz misses the shot to the body.
Lentz lands a jab.
Lentz throws an off balance right hand
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.
Lentz throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lentz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lentz cracks Rain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lentz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lentz throws a poor cross that misses
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Lentz is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leon Lentz has been cut.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Oh Lentz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lentz lands a jab.#T3#
Lentz misses the jab.
Lentz seems to have got his legs back now.
Rain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Lentz.
Lentz tries to score with a low kick but Rain moves his leg out of the way.
Rain is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut lands for Lentz. That snapped Rain's head back.
Rain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lentz throws a right hand that misses
and Rain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lentz's corner calls for a 1-2. Lentz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lentz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lentz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Lentz - just one landing. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz throws a head kick that Rain semi-blocks. #CL2#
Lentz tries to keep at a distance but Rain has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Rain decides to pull guard.
Rain trying to keep a closed guard but Lentz is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Rain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rain wants to sweep but no luck.
Lentz wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
Rain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lentz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lentz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Lentz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Lentz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lentz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lentz, as that shot connected.
Lentz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rain in his tracks.
Rain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Rain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rain tries to throw a body punch but Lentz avoids it by throwing Rain back against the cage.
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Lentz controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rain pulls guard.
Lentz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lentz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rain is looking for a triangle but Lentz pushes his legs off easily.
Rain wants to hit a sweep here but Lentz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rain there! #T1#
Rain is looking to improve his position but Lentz isn't that keen on the idea.#SU#
Lentz stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rain lands a leg kick that knocks Lentz off balance momentarily.
Lentz tries a head kick but it misses.
Rain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lentz misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
Rain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lentz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rain.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Rain.
Rain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rain thuds his right hand into Lentz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lentz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lentz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Rain misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lentz missing with a left hand there. Rain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lentz moves out of range of the strikes.
Rain avoids the head kick by Lentz.
Lentz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lentz misses with a body punch
and Rain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lentz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Rain throws a leg kick that misses.
Rain is pawing at Lentz, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Lentz's nose. Lentz is badly hurt! Rain pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Lentz tries desperately to hold on but Rain is relentless in his assault! As Lentz receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Rain away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Rain!
During a confident post fight interview, White Rain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Holloway jabs at Rain's body.
Holloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rain checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holloway. That's going to slow Rain down.
Rain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holloway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holloway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rain, as that shot connected.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rain doesn't seem bothered though.
Holloway misses with a straight left.
Holloway scores with a kick 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!
Holloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rain.
Holloway misses the body punch
and Rain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rain throws a low kick but Holloway moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holloway is looking to wear down Rain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Holloway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Holloway ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway checks the leg kick.
Holloway lands with a right hand.
Rain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holloway swings widly with a right hand
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway throws a leg kick which misses Rain's front leg but catches the back leg as Rain tries to avoid it.
Rain scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Holloway gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rain gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Holloway is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Rain!
After winning the bout, White Rain 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 194
Date: Oct 15, 2022

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

A close round but White Rain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Rain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter misses with a kick to the body.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Rain cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Rain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter tries to land a leg kick but Rain saw it coming and moves away.
Rain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain scores with a jab. Karter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Karter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karter there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain throws a low kick but Karter avoids it.
Karter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rain throws a poor cross that misses
and Karter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rain lands the left hand.
Rain throws a leg kick but Karter moved away.
Karter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter. #TD#
Karter feints and as Rain raises his hands in defense, Karter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 184
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Rain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Dvalishvili works the jab nicely.
Dvalishvili cracks Rain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dvalishvili misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rain! But no joy.#CL#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes Rain back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Rain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dvalishvili lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili stalling in the clinch but Rain improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rain.
Rain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain lands a right hand. #T1#
Rain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Rain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away.
Dvalishvili throws a shot to the body.
Rain avoids the body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a right hand.
A big right from Dvalishvili misses.
A left lands for Dvalishvili.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili lands with a straight right. Rain didn't see that one coming.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dvalishvili instigates a clinch.
Dvalishvili avoids the elbow strike from Rain, against the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili tries to work over Rain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rain or not.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Rain misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to Dvalishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Rain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Rain prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dvalishvili.#T3#
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Rain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Rain blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Rain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Rain missing with knees to the body.
Dvalishvili presses Rain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dvalishvili avoids the elbow strike from Rain, against the cage.
Rain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili managing to block the knees to the body from Rain.
Dvalishvili avoiding damage as Rain throws knees 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!
Dvalishvili works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
Rain tries to work over Dvalishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili gets through Rain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rain lands an elbow just above Dvalishvili 's eye. #T4#
Rain trying to land knees to the body.
Rain tries to land knees in the clinch but Dvalishvili avoids the damage to the body.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rain blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Rain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Rain trying to land knees to the body.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Rain is working Dvalishvili over against the cage.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
A hook to the body from Rain.
A right hook to the body lands for Rain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rain.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Rain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dvalishvili walks away with a smile on his face. Rain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rain has time to react.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Dvalishvili lands with a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the body
and Rain counters with a series of strikes. Dvalishvili will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Rain.
Rain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili throws a good cross that connects.
Rain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Dvalishvili pushes Rain up against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili stalling.
Rain lands a left hand.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Rain.
Rain struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Rain.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Rain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dvalishvili seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rain can turn it around.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Rain lands a good knee to the midsection. Dvalishvili won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rain tries to pull guard but Dvalishvili holds him up against the cage and eventually Rain drops back down to his feet.
Dvalishvili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Rain digs a right hand underneath Dvalishvili's ribcage. Dvalishvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rain.
Rain tries to work over Dvalishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rain gets through Dvalishvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks an elbow strike from Rain. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rain lands a damaging elbow.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
Rain throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rain.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rain lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the head.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rain avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Rain.
Rain misses with some punches.
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
Rain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dvalishvili to keep the fight standing.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili wants to stall.
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 Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
White Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
It seemed like Rain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dvalishvili.
Rain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dvalishvili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Rain misses.
Dvalishvili feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain ducks right into an uppercut from Dvalishvili. #CL#
Dvalishvili takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rain throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rain lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Rain jumps guard. #SUB2#
Rain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dvalishvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dvalishvili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Dvalishvili from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dvalishvili is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dvalishvili continues to stall.
Rain trying to control the position here.
Dvalishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dvalishvili engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rain wants to stand and escape but Dvalishvili is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Rain lands a really nice looking cross but Dvalishvili seems unphased.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Dvalishvili coming out on top.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dvalishvili sizes up Rain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Rain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dvalishvili works the jab nicely.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Rain as he connects with a hook.
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rain circles away quickly and effectively.
Rain unleashes a big counter combination but Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Dvalishvili darts in and clinches Rain up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dvalishvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
Rain throws a head punch that misses.
Rain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Dvalishvili.
Rain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rain tries to clinch up.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rain slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 176
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Crow lands a leg kick that knocks Rain off balance momentarily.
Crow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rain counters with a nice uppercut.
Rain throws a leg kick
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like White Rain has been cut.
Crow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rain avoids the head kick by Crow.
Crow throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain connects with a nice looking jab.
Crow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Crow missing with a left hand there. Rain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left and a right from Crow both land. Nice combination.
Crow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crow can pounce on him.
Crow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
Rain lands with a nice body punch.
Crow misses with a straight right.
Rain blocks a head kick by Crow.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
Rain 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.
A head kick by Rain misses
and Crow counters with a big head kick but Rain shrugs it off. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Red Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rain lands a jab to the head.
Rain throws a hook but Crow blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Crow blocks the low kick.
A head kick by Crow misses
and Rain counters with a nice leg kick.
Rain tries to clinch there but Crow circles away.
Rain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crow throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Rain counters with a crisp one two that drops Crow! Rain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Crow to his feet! Crow is in big trouble!#ROC#Crow is rocked!#CL#
Rain has closed the distance and engaged Crow in a clinch.
Crow is still on wobbly legs! Can Rain finish him?#T3#
Rain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crow to keep the fight standing.
Crow seems to have recovered his senses.
Rain blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rain.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rain jumps guard but Crow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crow goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Rain decides to pull guard.
Rain wants to sweep but no luck.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rain controls Crow momentarily but Crow frees himself.
Crow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Let's hope that Crow 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.
Crow postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rain looking for a guillotine here but Crow defends easily. #SUB#
Rain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crow sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Rain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rain is trying to keep Crow in close.
Crow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Rain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rain checks a low kick from Crow.
Rain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain looks to land a combination but Crow avoids it well.
Rain backing away here, and Crow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rain. Those never looked like landing.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Crow checks it.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Rain is looking to clinch but Crow is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Crow.
Rain scores with a shot to the body.
Crow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rain's head.
Red Crow seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Crow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crow throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Rain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crow misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
Crow misses with a series of wild punches.
Crow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rain's head.#T2#
Rain throws a nice looking combination but Crow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick from Rain lands but Crow takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Crow clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rain misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Rain gets control of Crow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rain pulls Crow in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Crow is stalling in the full guard.
Crow wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving. #SUB#
Rain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Rain keeping full guard, as Crow tries to pass.
Rain is trying to keep Crow in close. #SUB#
Rain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Rain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Rain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rain working for a triangle but Crow defends it easily.
Rain keeping full guard, as Crow tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Rain is looking for a triangle but Crow pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Rain is looking for a triangle but Crow pushes his legs off easily.
Crow won't allow Rain to sweep him here.
Crow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crow wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
Rain looking for a sweep. Not yet Rain, not yet. #SUB#
Rain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow pushing down on Rain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Rain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Red Crow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on White Rain's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Crow wants to clinch.
White Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Crow misses.
Crow throws a big shot that misses.
Crow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot.
Rain throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Crow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Crow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Crow.
Rain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crow tries to clinch but Rain moves out of range.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rain.#CUT2#White Rain's cut is getting worse.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Crow's head but Crow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crow tried to score with a low kick but Rain checks it.
Rain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Crow backs away, Rain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Crow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crow misses with an uppercut
and Rain counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crow scores with a one two! Rain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crow connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Rain has Crow up against the cage in a clinch.
Rain swings wildly with an uppercut but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain lands a nice uppercut.
Crow prevents a body shot from Rain. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Crow manages to break the clinch.
Crow misses with an uppercut.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crow.
Rain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rain avoids the head kick by Crow.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
Rain misses with a series of wild punches.
Red Crow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Crow throws a low kick, looking for Rain's leg but Rain calmly moves out of range.
Crow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crow cracks Rain with an open hand slap.
Crow swats away the attempt to clinch by Rain.
Rain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crow circles away quickly and effectively.
Rain slips under a jab from Crow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Crow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crow 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!
Red Crow 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 503
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Whitaker jabs Rain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Whitaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab.
Rain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whitaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Whitaker , right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker is looking to slow Rain down with leg kicks.
Whitaker looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.#T1#
Whitaker scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
Whitaker tries to score with a low kick but Rain moves his leg out of the way.
Rain lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Whitaker is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Roy Whitaker has been cut.#CL2#
Rain has managed to clinch.
Whitaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whitaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rain missing with knees to the body.
Whitaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
Rain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Whitaker controls the action.
Rain jumps guard but Whitaker stands there with Rain around his waist. Rain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rain lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Whitaker .
Rain misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whitaker misses with some punches.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Whitaker misses with some punches.
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whitaker is trying to push Rain away but Rain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Whitaker .
Whitaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whitaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Rain tries to land a knee to the head but Whitaker blocks with his arms.
Whitaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Whitaker misses with a punch to the body.
Rain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whitaker trying to stall but Rain improves his position.
Rain cracks Whitaker with a nice body shot.
Rain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rain is leaning against Whitaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whitaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Whitaker .
The referee is keeping an eye on Whitaker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Rain is trying to pull guard but Whitaker has him pressed against the cage.
Roy Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Rain.#TD2#
Rain pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Rain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whitaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rain told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whitaker 's guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whitaker holds on and takes a little breather.
Rain looking to pass the guard.
Whitaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Rain trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Whitaker wants to sweep here but Rain controlling him for the moment.
Rain looking to pass the guard.
Whitaker trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Rain 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.
Rain wants to pass the guard but Whitaker is keeping the position.
Whitaker wants to get back to his feet but Rain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but White Rain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Whitaker 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker scores with a nice head shot.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Whitaker 's head but Whitaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rain tries to clinch but Whitaker is having none of it.
Whitaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rain. Rain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rain walks into a left hand.
Whitaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rain is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.
Whitaker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain stalks Whitaker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Whitaker 's face. Whitaker staggers backwards, shaken.
Whitaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Whitaker cracks Rain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Rain walks into a left hand.
Whitaker misses with a body kick.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roy Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whitaker .
A punch lands to the side of Rain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Whitaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whitaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Whitaker .#T2#
A big left from Whitaker misses.
Rain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Whitaker 's hands.#CL2#
Rain takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Whitaker breaks the clinch.
Whitaker with a nice calf kick.
Rain defending well as Whitaker loads up on a big left hand.
Rain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rain can do to turn this around?
Rain works the jab nicely.
Whitaker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like White Rain has been cut.#T3#
Rain slips a jab from Whitaker .
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitaker throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Rain looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitaker .
Whitaker thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rain misses with a head kick.
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker 's shoulder, as Whitaker tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Whitaker throws a head kick that misses.
Rain raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roy Whitaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rain throws an off balance right hand
and Whitaker counters with a low kick, right behind Rain 's knee.
Rain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitaker is looking to counter punch.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Rain slips the punch.
A head kick by Rain misses
and Whitaker counters with a leg kick.
Whitaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Whitaker dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Whitaker lands with a hook. Rain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Whitaker 's head but Whitaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whitaker misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Rain counters with a crisp one two that drops Whitaker ! Rain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Whitaker to his feet! Whitaker is in big trouble!
Oh Whitaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whitaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rain dances in with a quick combination. Whitaker is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Rain snaps Whitaker 's head back. Whitaker stumbles backwards against the cage. Rain steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Whitaker 's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Whitaker just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). White Rain!
After winning the bout, White Rain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Roy Whitaker was interviewed post fight and said 'We will be back! Stronger and better'.

Event: CFC 497: Mataitai v Chestner
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain 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.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Rain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rain misses with a looping right.
Urameshi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Urameshi 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.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Rain is looking to land body kicks.
Rain loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi blocks a leg kick.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Rain.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Rain moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Rain tries to score with a low kick but Urameshi moves his leg out of the way.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Rain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Rain connects with a leg kick.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Rain throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rain moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.#T2#
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Rain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Rain lands with a nice body kick.
Rain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rain throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Urameshi moves forwards but Rain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Rain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
Rain misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rain.
Urameshi throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Rain tries to land a leg kick but Urameshi saw it coming and moves away.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Rain scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain misses with a combination
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rain throws a nice head kick!
Rain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rain throws a leg kick which misses Urameshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Urameshi tries to avoid it.
Rain throws a front kick aimed at Urameshi's knee but Urameshi avoids it well.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Rain misses.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Rain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rain throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Urameshi staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Rain's corner calls for a 1-2. Rain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rain with the inside leg kick.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rain blocks a jab.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Rain.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Rain is looking to chop away at Urameshi's legs.
Urameshi jabs Rain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rain misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Rain.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Rain gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rain throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Rain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rain misses with a head kick.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain walks into a jab.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rain. Urameshi shrugs it off though.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White Rain is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Rain misses with a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rain connects with a solid leg kick.
Rain misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain connects with a leg kick.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Urameshi checks it.#T1#
Rain throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Rain misses with a looping right.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Rain throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rain.
Rain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
Rain is looking to score with low kicks.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Rain shakes it off.
Rain misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain motions for Urameshi to come forward. Rain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rain. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Rain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Urameshi blocks a leg kick.
Rain throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Urameshi checks it.
Rain 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.
Rain misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi walks into a left hand.
Rain throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Rain avoids them all with ease.
Rain misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Rain throws a combination that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Urameshi.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Urameshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rain's hands.
Rain misses the jab.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rain misses with a head kick.
Rain tries to clinch up
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rain on the side of the head.
Rain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Rain misses.
Rain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Rain scores with a hook.
Rain tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Rain slips a jab from Urameshi.
Rain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Urameshi takes a step back to recover.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Urameshi. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Rain avoids it with no problem.
Rain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urameshi.
Rain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Rain.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Rain throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Urameshi throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Rain.
Rain throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Urameshi punishes Rain's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Rain.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rain wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Rain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Rain tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rain.#T1#
Rain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urameshi throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Rain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.
Rain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Rain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
Rain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Rain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Rain.
Rain motions for Urameshi to come forward. Rain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Rain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urameshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rain scores with a leg kick.
Rain throws a front kick aimed at Urameshi's knee but Urameshi avoids it well.
Rain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urameshi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rain scrambles back to his feet.
Rain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Urameshi 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.
Rain slips under a jab.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Rain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Rain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Urameshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Urameshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Rain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rain misses with a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rain at a distance.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
Urameshi blocks the body kick.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Rain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Rain slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Rain scores with a leg kick.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rain doesn't seem bothered though.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Rain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rain scores with a punch to the head.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Rain moves out of range.
Rain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urameshi 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: CFC 491: Kuwabara v Gregor
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Rain misses with a looping right.
Rain misses with a head kick.
Rain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rain misses the jab.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Rain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Strauss misses.
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Rain.
Rain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strauss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Rain counters with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Rain. Beautiful body shot.#T1##CL#
Rain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strauss working hard to break the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss is looking to control Rain's arms but Rain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strauss has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rain as Strauss tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Strauss manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Rain forces Strauss back against the cage and clinches.
Rain swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
Rain managing to block the knees to the body from Strauss.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rain.#TD#
Rain jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain 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.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Strauss from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Rain is looking to cinch up a triangle. Strauss throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rain's body to avoid the submission. Rain has instead reached around Strauss's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rain arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). White Rain!
An out of breath White Rain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 480: Tiotio v IsMore 2
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Tulikoura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulikoura.
A big left from Rain misses.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Tulikoura misses with a hook.
Rain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rain slips a jab from Tulikoura.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rain!
Rain throws a chopping leg kick but Tulikoura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tulikoura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rain.
Rain blocks a low kick nicely.
Tulikoura is looking to slow Rain down with leg kicks.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
Tulikoura swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain lands a really nice looking cross but Tulikoura seems unphased.
Tulikoura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain throws a low kick, looking for Tulikoura's leg but Tulikoura calmly moves out of range.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tulikoura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rain wants to clinch.#T1#
Tulikoura throws the kick towards the body but Rain avoids it.
A low kick from Rain is predictable there
and Tulikoura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Tulikoura blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tulikoura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Tulikoura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tulikoura. Tulikoura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Tulikoura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Tulikoura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tulikoura moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tulikoura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tulikoura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rain's head.
Tulikoura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tulikoura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rain counters with a body kick.
Rain looks to land a right hand but Tulikoura moved out of range.#T2#
Rain moves in looking to clinch but Tulikoura pushes him off.
Rain is looking to score with low kicks.
Tulikoura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rain. That's going to slow Tulikoura down.
Rain slips a jab from Tulikoura.
Rain throws a body kick that misses.
Rain tries to clinch up but Tulikoura circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Tulikoura misses the target.
A low kick from Tulikoura is predictable there
and Rain counters with a one-two to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rain, as that shot connected.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tulikoura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tulikoura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tulikoura's knee momentarily.
Tulikoura tries to land a leg kick but Rain saw it coming and moves away.
Rain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tulikoura just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura feints and then cracks Rain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rain down. #T3#
Rain with a nice calf kick.
Tulikoura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tulikoura works the jab nicely.
Tulikoura throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Tulikoura.
Rain jabs Tulikoura right on the nose. Tulikoura blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Tulikoura misses.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rain. That one must have hurt.
Rain lands a nice hook to Tulikoura's body. Tulikoura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rain lands a jab to the nose.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Tulikoura takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tulikoura misses with the combination.
Tulikoura throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Tulikoura misses
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rain. That's going to slow Tulikoura down.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot.
Tulikoura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Rain.#CL2#
Rain closes the distance and clinches.
Tulikoura has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
Tulikoura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tulikoura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tulikoura is looking to break free of the clinch but Rain has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulikoura struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Tulikoura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tulikoura blocks a body shot from Rain.
Tulikoura misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tulikoura loads up on a big right hand but Rain slips the punch.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura moves out of range of the body kick.
Rain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tulikoura circles away quickly and effectively.
Tulikoura looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Rain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tulikoura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
Rain wants to counter the offense by Tulikoura and move into the clinch position.
Rain throws a head kick that misses.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Rain moved away.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
Rain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura looks for the body kick but Rain saw that one coming.
Tulikoura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rain is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Tulikoura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tulikouras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rain misses with a low kick.
White Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tulikoura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rain's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulikoura slips a jab from Rain.
Tulikoura misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.#T1#
Rain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Tulikoura checks it.
Rain blocks a low kick nicely.
Rain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tulikoura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Tulikoura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rain swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Rain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain catches Tulikoura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rain throws a hook to the side of Tulikoura's head but Tulikoura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tulikoura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulikoura.
Rain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tulikoura lands a head shot.
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tulikoura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot.
Rain tries to clinch there but Tulikoura circles away. #T2#
Tulikoura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rain doesn't seem bothered though.
Tulikoura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rain. Rain obviously looking to wear him down.
Tulikoura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Tulikoura moved out of range nicely.
Rain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tulikoura.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulikoura.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick as Rain jumps back.
Rain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tulikoura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rain scrambles back to his feet.
Tulikoura tries a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Rain clinches.
Rain tries to pull guard but Tulikoura won't allow it.
Tulikoura misses with some punches. #T3#
Tulikoura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tulikoura fails to land.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands with a light punch inside.
Tulikoura tries to break free but Rain pushes him back against the cage.
Tulikoura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rain is trying to pull guard but Tulikoura has him pressed against the cage.
Tulikoura throws a punch but it's blocked by Rain.
Tulikoura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tulikoura backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tulikoura.
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Rain.
A short right from Rain on the inside.
Tulikoura struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Tulikoura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rain on the inside.
Tulikoura struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands. #T4#
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tulikoura can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Rain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Tulikoura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rain with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tulikoura, pushing him back against the cage.
Rain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Rain pulls guard successfully.
Rain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tulikoura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rain is keeping the position for now.
Rain 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but White Rain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tulikoura is looking to chop away at Rain's legs.
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Tulikoura scoring well with a low kick there.
Rain checks a leg kick nicely.
Rain throws a head kick but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain misses with a hook. Tulikoura ducked under it nicely.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tulikoura motions for Rain to come forward. Tulikoura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura throws a big shot that misses.
Tulikoura thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tulikoura scores with a leg kick.
Rain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick that knocks Rain off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Rain has Tulikoura up against the cage in a clinch.
Rain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tulikoura misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Tulikoura struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Rain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tulikoura throws a punch but it's blocked by Rain.
Tulikoura lands with a left to the head.
Tulikoura has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Rain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tulikoura swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Rain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tulikoura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rain.
Rain blocks a body shot from Tulikoura.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tulikoura.
Rain crunches a lovely knee into Tulikoura's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Tulikoura.
Rain lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Rain jumps guard but Tulikoura stands there with Rain around his waist. Rain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rain scores with a shot to the side of Tulikoura's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rain blocking some punches.
Rain prevents a body shot from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a head punch that misses.
Tulikoura takes a shot to the head.
Tulikoura misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Rain.
Tulikoura gets through Rain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Tulikoura breaks the clinch.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the side of Rain's head but Rain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
Tulikoura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick. #T3#
Tulikoura connects with a single shot there.
Rain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura slips under a jab from Rain.
Johannes Tulikoura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tulikoura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Tulikoura tried to score with a low kick but Rain checks it.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Tulikoura moved out of range nicely.
Tulikoura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rain keeps Tulikoura at a distance using the push kick.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Tulikoura.
Rain lands a nice looking body kick.
Tulikoura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Rain feints and then cracks Tulikoura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tulikoura down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Rain checks it.
Rain is looking to clinch but Tulikoura is avoiding it. #T4#
Rain misses with a wild combination.
Tulikoura is looking to counter punch.
Tulikoura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rain. That did some damage!
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Rain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Rain clinches up against the cage.
Tulikoura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tulikoura lands with a light punch inside.
Tulikoura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Tulikoura as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Rain fails to land.
Rain with a knee to the head.
Tulikoura misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to White Rain.
Well Rain 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Rain!
A relieved looking White Rain 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: CFC 471: Phillips vs Xe
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Rain works Ferreira-Alves's body with a nice hook.
Rain digs a good body shot into Ferreira-Alves's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferreira-Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Rain coming out on top.
Rain checks a low kick from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves slips under a jab from Rain.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira-Alves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain thumps Ferreira-Alves with a low kick.
Ferreira-Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rain.
Ferreira-Alves finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rain jabs Ferreira-Alves right on the nose. Ferreira-Alves blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferreira-Alves's head backwards.
A clash of legs there as Ferreira-Alves blocks the low kick.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab from Rain.
Ferreira-Alves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferreira-Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferreira-Alves 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.
Rain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira-Alves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rage Training in the buildup to the fight.
Rain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Rain lands an overhand right.
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab lands there for Ferreira-Alves.
Rain lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain throws a jab when Ferreira-Alves was well out of range.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Rain has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rain told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ferreira-Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferreira-Alves is working Rain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of digs.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira-Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferreira-Alves throwing strikes from guard but Rain blocks nicely.
Rain 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.
Ferreira-Alves is fighting to break Rain's control of his arms but Rain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferreira-Alves 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.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Rain's brow.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferreira-Alves.
Rain wants to stand up but Ferreira-Alves is controlling him.
Rain looking for a sweep. Not yet Rain, not yet. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Rain has momentary wrist control but Ferreira-Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rain wants to pass the guard but Ferreira-Alves is defending well.
Ferreira-Alves is staying active underneath Rain, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Rain decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferreira-Alves off the cage and back into range.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferreira-Alves at a distance. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rain lands a slapping body shot.
Ferreira-Alves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain thuds a left hand into Ferreira-Alves's body.
Ferreira-Alves thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Ferreira-Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rain as he jumps to the side.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White Rain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rain looks to land a right hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range.
Rain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rain. Those never looked like landing.
Rain scores with the left hand. Ferreira-Alves knows he should have avoided that one.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Rain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Ferreira-Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rain circles away.
Rain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferreira-Alves with a body shot.
Rain throws out a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and Rain only half commits.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira-Alves is just out of range.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a counter takedown but Rain avoids it well and moves away.
Rain connects with a right hand. Ferreira-Alves shakes it off.
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves dives in and scores a takedown into Rain's guard.
Rain trying to control the position.
Rain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Rain is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ferreira-Alves presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rain.
Ferreira-Alves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferreira-Alves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira-Alves as the two fighters clinch.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira-Alves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1##TD#
Rain gets caught flat footed, as Ferreira-Alves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Rain to get back to his feet.
Rain pulls Ferreira-Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Rain looking for a sweep. Not yet Rain, not yet.
Rain trying to control the position here.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves is working Rain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferreira-Alves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rain wants to stand and escape but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rain wants to stand up but Ferreira-Alves is controlling him.
Rain is pulling down on Ferreira-Alves's head to control his posture.
Ferreira-Alves is in close to Rain's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Rain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferreira-Alves is controlling him.
Ferreira-Alves postures up in Rain's guard and throws a big left but Rain blocks it.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Rain has wrist control.
Ferreira-Alves landing with the ground and pound.
Rain is trying to control the position but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Rain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferreira-Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Rain manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rain sprawls and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rain swivels and escapes.
Rain lands a really nice looking cross but Ferreira-Alves seems unphased.
Rain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira-Alves slips under a jab.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Good standup being displayed there by Rain as he connects with a hook.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Rain lands a leg kick that knocks Ferreira-Alves off balance momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain jabs at Ferreira-Alves's body.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Rain, looking for a takedown. Ferreira-Alves pushes Rain against the cage but Rain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferreira-Alves's head.
Ferreira-Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rain throws a jab when Ferreira-Alves was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Rain. No joy for Ferreira-Alves on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rain. Ferreira-Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Ferreira-Alves misses.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain misses with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
Rain takes a swing at Ferreira-Alves's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreira-Alves somewhat.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Rain works Ferreira-Alves's body with a nice hook.
Ferreira-Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rain.
Rain connects with a single shot there.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira-Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Rain digs a good body shot into Ferreira-Alves's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Rain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferreira-Alves to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Rain has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ferreira-Alves has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira-Alves trying to stall but Rain improves his position.
Ferreira-Alves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rain's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rain misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Rain misses.
A low kick lands for Rain.
Rain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rain connects with a body shot that sends Ferreira-Alves's belly button to the back.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain lands with a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and bounces Rain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira-Alves throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Rain has his feet on Ferreira-Alves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Rain throws a series of strikes that have Ferreira-Alves backpedaling.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
A combination from Rain does no damage.
Rain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira-Alves's sensitive parts.
Ferreira-Alves throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Rain throws a right and a left that Ferreira-Alves avoids nicely.
Ferreira-Alves tries to move into range but Rain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferreira-Alves off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira-Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rain misses with a few strikes there.
Ferreira-Alves punishes Rain's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rain defends well and Ferreira-Alves ends up having to push Rain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Rain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a double leg but Rain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rain continues to drive forward.
A right handed body shot lands from Rain. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Rain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
Rain lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rain.
Rain scores with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
Ferreira-Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Rain. #BC2#
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves lands a head shot.
Rain scores with a jab.
Rain stuns Ferreira-Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rain tries to avoid it but Ferreira-Alves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rain to the ground. Rain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferreira-Alves throws a shot to the body.
Rain tests Ferreira-Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Ferreira-Alves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rain thuds a left hand into Ferreira-Alves's body.
Ferreira-Alves fails to land the takedown.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rain as he jumps to the side.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferreira-Alves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rain misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferreira-Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in looking for a takedown. Rain tries to sprawl out of it but Ferreira-Alves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Rain gets caught flat footed, as Ferreira-Alves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rain pulls Ferreira-Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Ferreira-Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Rain.
Rain pulls Ferreira-Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
White Rain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rain 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Rain!
Our winner, White Rain, 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 113 - McGuire vs Randleman
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Rain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Woods manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Rain drives through and clinches with Woods against the cage.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
Woods misses with a punch to the body.
Rain swings wildly with an uppercut but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain 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.
Woods lands with a short shot to the head.
Woods lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woods on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woods misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woods doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Woods tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rain misses with an elbow strike.
Woods makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woods blocking some punches.
Woods lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woods lands a hook that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods throws a head punch that misses.
Woods prevents a body shot from Rain.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woods lands an uppercut.#T1#
Nice body punch from Rain.
Woods digs a right hand into Rain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rain's gas tank.
Woods swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woods.
Rain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Woods has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Rain lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Shaquan Woods has been cut.
Woods misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rain fails to land.
Woods lands a nice uppercut.
Woods blocks an uppercut.
Woods misses with a body punch.
Woods tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Woods blocking some punches.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Woods blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woods blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rain fails to land.
Woods working aggressively here.
Woods blocks an uppercut.
Rain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Rain.
Woods blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woods makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woods pushes Rain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woods blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woods lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rain.
Woods misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Woods has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rain.
Rain scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Rain manages to break the clinch.
Rain lands the left hand.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Woods.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain thuds a left hand into Woods's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rain checks a leg kick.
Woods blocks a jab.
Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab. #T3#
Woods misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Rain misses.
Woods checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy.
Rain on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Rain closes the distance and clinches.
Woods blocking some punches.
Woods blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rain. #BC2#
Woods breaks the clinch.
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rain backing away here, and Woods unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Woods with a nice cross.
Donk. Rain catches Woods right on the button with a cross.
Rain throws a low kick but Woods moves out of range easily.
Rain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Woods checks a leg kick.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.#T4#
Rain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Woods.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rain misses with a kick to the body.
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woods throws a hook but Rain avoids it easily.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Woods is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
Rain throws a good cross that connects.
Rain throws a wild body kick that Woods sees coming a mile off.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woods throws a hook to the side of Rain's head but Rain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Woods misses
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Woods throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Woods feints and then cracks Rain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rain down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shaquan Woods will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Woods misses with an uppercut.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
A slow jab from Woods misses its intended target.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Woods throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Woods throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick there by Woods.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Woods connects with a crisp jab.
Shaquan Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Woods with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
Rain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Woods throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woods throws a leg kick but Rain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rain misses with a leg kick.
Rain connects with a body shot that sends Woods's belly button to the back.
Woods connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rain misses with an uppercut
and Woods counters with an inside leg kick.
Rain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woods throws a hook but Rain avoids it easily.
Rain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Woods is out of range and Rain settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rain.
Woods takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Woods throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woods throws a hook to the side of Rain's head but Rain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Woods misses with a straight left.
Rain misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Woods.
Rain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Woods.
A jab from Woods misses.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Rain lands with a nice body punch.
Woods lands a head shot.
Rain lands a right hook to the body.
Rain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Woods checks it well.
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Woods misses.
Rain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Woods misses with a looping right.#T3#
Woods throws a solid leg kick but Rain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Woods.
Rain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Woods looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rain misses with a body shot
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain dips to his left and cracks Woods with an uppercut!
Woods lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rain throws a leg kick
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Rain lands.
Rain clobbers Woods with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for Rain. That snapped Woods's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain lands a high kick!
A cross from Woods lands.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rain throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range. #T4#
Rain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rain scores with a nice head shot.
Rain takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Woods misses.
Woods misses with a low kick as Rain jumps back.
Woods tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rain is able to avoid easily.
Rain looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range.
Woods avoids the head kick by Rain.
Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Woods throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rain connects with an inside leg kick.
Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Woods.
Rain lands a nice looking body kick.
Woods throws a front kick that sends Rain stumbling back into the cage.
Rain throws a leg kick
and Woods 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.

Shaquan Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rain wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.
White Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Woods with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Rain misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Rain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rain misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Rain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rain throws a push kick but Woods slaps the foot to one side.
Rain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Woods.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Jab, jab by Woods - just one landing.
Rain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Woods moves away from the strike by Rain.
Woods jabs Rain right on the nose. Rain blinks but takes it well.
A solid body kick from Rain. #CL#
Rain moves into the clinch.
Woods managing to block the knees to the body from Rain.
Woods lands with a right to the head.
Woods tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
Woods misses with the head strike.
Woods lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Woods doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaquan Woods seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Woods lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Woods's elbow.
Woods is working Rain over against the cage.
Woods blocks an uppercut.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Woods's elbow.
Woods misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rain fails to land.
Woods misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rain tries to work over Woods's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Woods tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Woods's elbow.
Woods swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woods presses Rain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rain misses with some punches.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woods.
Woods makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Woods avoids a wild elbow strike from Rain.
Rain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woods lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rain.
Woods lands with a light punch inside.
Woods misses with a punch on the inside.
Woods lands a left hand. #BC2#
Woods breaks the clinch.
Rain throws a series of punches but Woods moves out of range.
Woods swings for the body but Rain moves out of range. #T3#
Rain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Woods.
The crowd cheers as Rain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Woods doesn't seem phased though.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woods misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Rain misses the target.
Woods lands with an overhand left.
Woods lands with a kick to the ribs.
Woods cracks Rain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Rain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Woods lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Woods.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rain.
A jab from Woods finds it's way through Rain's defenses.
Rain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Woods with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Woods dips to his left and cracks Rain with an uppercut!
Woods takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Woods chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rain misses with a series of wild punches.
Woods scores with a hook.
Woods keeps the fight on the outside.
Rain misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Woods counters with a right hand to the body.
Rain walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rain is looking to score with low kicks.
Rain throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rain throws a lazy head kick
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaquan Woods comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woods 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 107 - Tonissar vs Dotsenko
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Zhaohui's head but Zhaohui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhaohui lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloppy strikes from Rain. Those never looked like landing.
Zhaohui appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rain lands the left hand.
Zhaohui misses with a straight left.
Zhaohui lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhaohui. Zhaohui obviously looking to wear him down.
Rain throws a head kick but Zhaohui moves out of range.
Rain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zhaohui on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rain. Rain obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhaohui.
Rain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zhaohui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhaohui lands a shoulder strike. #T1##BC2#
Zhaohui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Zhaohui is predictable there
and Rain counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhaohui blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhaohui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Zhaohui lands but Rain takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhaohui.
Zhaohui moves out of range of the strikes.
Rain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhaohui follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rain misses with a looping right.
Zhaohui is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Rain closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Rain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhaohui manages to avoid it.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhaohui paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Zhaohui throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Zhaohui. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhaohui.
Zhaohui thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhaohui takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Zhaohui misses.
Zhaohui uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhaohui throws out the jab.
Zhaohui throws a nice head kick!
Rain works Zhaohui's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Rain moves into the clinch.
Rain lands a right hand.
Rain blocks a body shot from Zhaohui.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhaohui blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Zhaohui.
A short right from Zhaohui on the inside.
Rain struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhaohui controls his hands. #T3#
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Zhaohui controls the action.
Rain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Rain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhaohui uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rain.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhaohui.
Zhaohui lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Rain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rain blocks a body shot from Zhaohui.
Rain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Zhaohui's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhaohui closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhaohui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rain tries to clinch there but Zhaohui circles away.
Zhaohui just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain misses with a head kick. #T4#
Rain scores with a jab to the head.
Zhaohui tries to land a leg kick but Rain saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhaohui looks to land a body kick but Rain moved away.
Zhaohui lands a two punch combo.
Zhaohui checks a low kick from Rain.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhaohui! But no joy.
No joy there for Rain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhaohui feints the counter takedown.
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhaohui connects with the punch.
Zhaohui misses with an uppercut.
Rain looks to land a combination but Zhaohui avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhaohui on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhaohui is out of range. #CL#
Rain rushes Zhaohui and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zhaohui can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Zhaohui struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
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 White Rain will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhaohui in his tracks. #ROC#Zhaohui is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Zhaohui drops his hands momentarily. Rain doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Zhaohui staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Zhaohui doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). White Rain!
During a confident post fight interview, White Rain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 103 - Tonissar vs Andrade
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Hanayama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanayama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
Hanayama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rain's head backwards.
Hanayama swings widly with a right hand
and Rain counters with a leg kick.
Hanayama sizes up Rain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Hanayama saw that one coming.
Rain's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rain lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Hanayama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rain has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanayama 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.
Rain throws a chopping leg kick but Hanayama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hanayama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rain.
Rain throws a combination that misses
and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain lands with a cross.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanayama moves to clinch but Rain breaks away
and Rain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A big right from Hanayama misses.
White Rain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Hanayama.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rain misses with a lunging right hand
and Rain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanayama misses with a looping right.
Rain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rain sizes up Hanayama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Rain clinches up against the cage.
Rain tries to work over Hanayama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanayama 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.
Hanayama digs a right hand underneath Rain's ribcage. Rain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanayama can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Hanayama tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
Hanayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hanayama - that landed with a thud.
Hanayama throws a head punch that misses.
Hanayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Rain.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Hanayama blocks a body shot from Rain.
Hanayama pushes Rain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rain digs a right hand underneath Hanayama's ribcage. Hanayama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Rain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rain lands with a short shot to the head.
Rain lands a nice uppercut.
Rain lands a right hand.
Rain trying to land knees to the body.
Hanayama lands a nice shot to the body.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rain pushes Hanayama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanayama tries to throw a body punch but Rain avoids it by throwing Hanayama back against the cage.
Hanayama lands a nice uppercut.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Hanayama.
Rain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain misses with a body punch.
Rain blocks a body shot from Hanayama.
Rain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Hanayama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanayama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hanayama's defenses. #T3#
Rain misses with the head strike.
Hanayama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanayama lands a right hand.
Hanayama misses with a punch to the body.
Rain tries to work over Hanayama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanayama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanayama jumps guard but Rain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rain lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rain.
Hanayama can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Rain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanayama.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Hanayama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Hanayama.
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!
Hanayama is working Rain over against the cage.
Hanayama misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Hanayama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hanayama.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanayama lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanayama tries to work over Rain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rain struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanayama controls his hands.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Hanayama fails to land.
Rain pushes Hanayama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rain.
Rain tries to work over Hanayama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Hanayama.
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanayama's elbow.
Hanayama lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanayama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Hanayama blocks an elbow strike from Rain.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but White Rain will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanayama.
It seemed like Rain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanayama with a hook.#CL2#
Rain takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Rain manages to break the clinch.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Hanayama's head but Hanayama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanayama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanayama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rain. Rain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Hanayama.
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Rain looks to throw the jab but Hanayama is out of range.
Hanayama is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A lazy left from Rain finds it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain.
Hanayama takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain darts in trying to clinch
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanayama throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Hanayama misses its intended target. #T1#
Rain moves away from the strike by Hanayama.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanayama checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanayama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanayama loads up on a big right hand but Rain slips the punch.
Rain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good shot there by Hanayama.
Rain lands a nice hook to Hanayama's body. Hanayama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Rain.
Rain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rain lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanayama lands the left hand.
Rain tries to clinch but Hanayama moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanayama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanayama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rain stuns Hanayama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Hanayama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanayama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanayama.
Rain feints and then cracks Hanayama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanayama down.
Hanayama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanayama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Hanayama is rocked!
Rain moves in close and cracks Hanayama with a massive right hand! Hanayama, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Rain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). White Rain!
White Rain decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 93 - Nascimento vs Wanker
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Cressbeckler tries to clinch but Rain moves out of range.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but Rain moves out of range easily.
Rain throws a jab when Cressbeckler was well out of range.
A big left from Cressbeckler misses.
Rain lands the left hand.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Rain's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cressbeckler scores with a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick nicely.
Cressbeckler is looking to land body kicks.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Cressbeckler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cressbeckler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cressbeckler scores with a push kick.
Cressbeckler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick from Cressbeckler, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Cressbeckler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. #T1#
Cressbeckler tries to close the distance and clinch but Rain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! Rain slams his shin into Cressbeckler's torso.
Cressbeckler wants to land a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler wants to slow Rain down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been informed that Cressbeckler 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.
Rain takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rain.
Cressbeckler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cressbeckler misses the jab.
Cressbeckler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Cressbeckler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rain throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler checks a low kick from Rain.
Cressbeckler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cressbeckler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain scores with a punch to the head.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.#CL#
Rain closes the distance and pushes Cressbeckler back into the cage.
Rain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rain misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rain.
Cressbeckler works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
Cressbeckler scores with a shoulder strike.
Cressbeckler scores with a shot to the side of Rain's head. #BC2#
Cressbeckler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
A big left from Rain misses.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Cressbeckler moves away and avoids it.
Rain throws a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Cressbeckler ducks down to avoid it.
Cressbeckler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Cressbeckler defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
Cressbeckler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cressbeckler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rain is out of range and Cressbeckler settles back down.
Rain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Rain moves into the clinch.
Rain tries a body shot but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Cressbeckler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook to the body.
Rain lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler prevents a body shot from Rain. #BC#
Rain breaks the clinch.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Rain.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cressbeckler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the body kick.
Rain slips a jab from Cressbeckler.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Cressbeckler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cressbeckler throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Cressbeckler blocks a leg kick.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rain.
Nice shot by Cressbeckler.
Rain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cressbeckler. That did some damage!
Rain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler lands a head kick. Rain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain misses with a low kick.
A cross from Rain lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain needs to keep his hands up - Cressbeckler had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Rain misses.
Rain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.#CL2#
Cressbeckler closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that round.
That's time! Rain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rain misses with a body kick.
Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rain.
Cressbeckler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Cressbeckler as he checks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cressbeckler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cressbeckler throws a solid leg kick but Rain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Rain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Rain.
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cressbeckler!
Nice jab there from Rain.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler lands with an uppercut that bounces Rain off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Rain tries to keep at a distance but Cressbeckler has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Rain blocks a body shot from Cressbeckler. #BC#
Rain breaks from the clinch.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rain throws a jab when Cressbeckler was well out of range.
Cressbeckler scores with a jab. Rain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Cressbeckler darts in and clinches Rain up against the cage.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cressbeckler avoiding damage as Rain throws knees to the body.
Rain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rain lands a damaging elbow.
Rain lands a hook that snaps the head of Cressbeckler backwards.
Cressbeckler tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
White Rain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cressbeckler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
Cressbeckler has Rain pressed against the cage, preventing Rain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cressbeckler misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Cressbeckler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain throws an elbow but it misses.
Rain lands a damaging elbow.
Rain lands a right hand.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
Cressbeckler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cressbeckler gets through Rain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cressbeckler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler digs a right hand into Rain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rain's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Cressbeckler. #BC2#
Cressbeckler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Rain.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rain.
Rain scores with a nice strike.
Rain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rain slips under a jab from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rain closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Cressbeckler clinches up with Rain and pushes him back against the cage.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cressbeckler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cressbeckler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rain.
Rain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cressbeckler takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain tries to work over Cressbeckler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler tries a body shot but Rain blocks it. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Cressbeckler.
Rain is trying to break free.
Rain takes a shot to the head.
Cressbeckler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Cressbeckler breaks the clinch.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to the nose.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Rain.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain tries to move into range but Cressbeckler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cressbeckler wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cressbeckler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rain misses with a looping left.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cressbeckler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rain will feel that in the morning.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cressbeckler works the jab nicely.
Cressbeckler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
Rain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cressbeckler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Cressbeckler.
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a thumping low kick.
Rain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rain misses with a looping right.
Cressbeckler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cressbeckler tries to land a leg kick but Rain saw it coming and moves away.
Rain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler misses with a body kick.
Rain fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
A good leg kick by Cressbeckler.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Rain.
A bone on bone clash there as Rain blocks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler lands with a shot to the body.
Rain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rain's head backwards.
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rain punishes Cressbeckler's body with a nice straight punch.
Cressbeckler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Cressbeckler cracks Rain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rain tries to move into range but Cressbeckler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Rain moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler blocks an uppercut.
Rain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Rain lands with a right to the head.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rain misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rain. #BC#
Rain breaks the clinch.
Cressbeckler is looking to clinch.
Rain is looking for a counter combo.
Rain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cressbeckler lands with a hook. Rain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Rain moved away.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain blocks a leg kick.
Cressbeckler lands a head shot.
Rain scores with a one two! Cressbeckler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cressbeckler is looking to clinch.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain slips a jab from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Cressbeckler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cressbeckler tries to move into range but Rain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cressbeckler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rain thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the strikes.
Cressbeckler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
A solid body kick from Rain.
Rain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Rain misses.
A little jabbing left from Cressbeckler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cressbeckler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cressbeckler connects with a body shot.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Cressbeckler is looking to clinch. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler staying out of range there.
Rain sets himself, and Cressbeckler steps forward looking for the clinch! Rain avoids it this time.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Rain takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Cressbeckler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler working aggressively here.
Rain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rain lands with a light punch inside.
Cressbeckler lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain misses with some punches. #BC#
Rain manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joad Cressbeckler.
Well Cressbeckler 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
A very excited looking Joad Cressbeckler 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: HFC 82 - Stardust vs Smith
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakaroon throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ward works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Payakaroon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payakaroon with the inside leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Ward misses its target.
Payakaroon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
Payakaroon sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon with a jab.
Payakaroon throws an off balance right hand
and Ward counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ward swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Payakaroon lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Ward.
Ward lands with a good body shot.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ward's sensitive parts.
Payakaroon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ward punishes Payakaroon's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Payakaroon closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Payakaroon.
Ward can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Payakaroon manages to break the clinch.
Ward lands a slapping body shot.
Ward lunges at Payakaroon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payakaroon's hand.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target. #TD#
Payakaroon tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Payakaroon is looking to improve his position.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Payakaroon tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Payakaroon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ward slips a nice elbow through Payakaroon's hands, connecting with Payakaroon's forehead.
Ward looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Payakaroon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Payakaroon wants to get back to his feet.
Payakaroon is not content to let Ward control the position.
Payakaroon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ward scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ward working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ward landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ward is thwarting Payakaroon's attempts to control the position.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Payakaroon wants to get back to full guard.
Ward frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ward landing strikes from the mount and Payakaroon is in trouble!
Payakaroon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ward cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ward is landing with some decent strikes but Payakaroon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ward landing punches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward lands a nice shot to the head.
Payakaroon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward is landing with some decent strikes but Payakaroon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ward fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Payakaroon is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
Ward in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ward breaks from Payakaroon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ward wants to control the pace but Payakaroon is squirming around nicely.
Ward lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ward lands a heavy elbow.
Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward wants to control the action but instead Payakaroon gets a body lock and reverses into Ward's guard! Nice work!
Ward pulls Payakaroon in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Payakaroon lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward 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.
Payakaroon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward is looking to wear down Payakaroon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Ward.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Ward is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Ward cracks a nice hook into Payakaroon's ribs.
Ward is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Payakaroon misses with a few strikes there.
Ward lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward slips a straight right by Payakaroon.#T1#
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that misses.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Ward misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakaroon can do to turn this around?
Payakaroon misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Payakaroon.
Decent striking displayed by Ward there.
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
Payakaroon tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ward slips a jab from Payakaroon.#TD#
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Payakaroon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward staying out of range there.#T2#
Ward checks a low kick from Payakaroon.
Jab by Payakaroon.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Ward misses its target.
Nice uppercut there from Payakaroon.
A shot to the liver by Payakaroon. Beautiful body shot.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ward misses with a hook.
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
Ward drops down looking for a counter takedown but Payakaroon sprawls and moves away.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
Ward throwing a counter right hand but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon misses with a two punch combination.
Ward lands with a cross.
Ward takes a kick to the side of the head.
Payakaroon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakaroon.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakaroon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Ward. #T3#
Ward lands a jab to Payakaroon's midsection.
Ward 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.
Payakaroon missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ward changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Ward.
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Payakaroon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Payakaroon throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Ward finds it's target.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Payakaroon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Ward avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Ward lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon walks into a left hand.
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Ward closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Payakaroon quickly recovers to half guard.
Ward prevents Payakaroon from improving his position.
Ward landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Ward connects with a nice short shot to Payakaroon's temple.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Payakaroon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Nice strikes from Ward there.
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 Maxim Ward will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Ward lands a body shot.
Ward connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Payakaroon momentarily.
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Ward with an uppercut!
Ward cracks Payakaroon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon scores with a punch to the head.
Payakaroon missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
Payakaroon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ward on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward connects with a single shot there.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ward takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Ward fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Payakaroon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Ward feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ward is standing up over Payakaroon. Payakaroon looks to escape but Ward dives into side control. #REVB#
Check out the look on Ward's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ward in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ward is working Payakaroon over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Ward tries for a kimura but Payakaroon is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward scores with a couple of short elbows.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Payakaroon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maxim Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payakaroon is not content to let Ward control the position.
Payakaroon wants to get back to his feet but Ward drags him back down.
Payakaroon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ward cracks Payakaroon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ward working the ground and pound.
Ward wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping him busy.
Payakaroon regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ward's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Payakaroon actively working from the bottom here.
Payakaroon tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ward lands a nice short elbow.
Payakaroon tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Ward uses his free foot to push down on Payakaroon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Payakaroon.
Ward pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Payakaroon is trying desperately to improve position.
Payakaroon gets back to half guard.
Ward is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ward scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward is taking a breather. Payakaroon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Payakaroon taking some punishment here, with Ward in his half guard. #SUB2#
Payakaroon actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: BBFC 11: Krutel Vs. Bigg
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Capac lands a lovely overhand right.
Capac slips under a jab from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right.
It looked like Capac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakaroon scores with a hook to the body. Capac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payakaroon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Capac momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Payakaroon.
Capac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payakaroon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Capac misses its intended target.
Payakaroon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Capac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakaroon connects with a right hand. Capac shakes it off.
Payakaroon misses with a left hand
and Capac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payakaroon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Capac 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!
Payakaroon misses with a right hand
and Capac counters with a left and a right that stings Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a nice shot that snaps Capac's head back.
Capac with a hook.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Capac.
Capac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payakaroon. #T1#
Payakaroon lands with a good body shot.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the body.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Capac's head but Capac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Capac moves out of range.
Capac moves out of range of the strikes.
Capac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Capac throws a big shot that misses.
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Payakaroon misses.
Capac is looking to counter punch.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Capac was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Payakaroon.
Capac throws a good cross that connects.
Payakaroon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Capac throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakaroon. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capac.
Capac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot.
Capac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Capac moves out of range.
Payakaroon misses the jab.
Capac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Payakaroon lands a body shot.
Payakaroon misses with a body punch
and Capac counters with a stiff right hand.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Capac.
Capac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.
It looked like Capac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakaroon misses with the combination. #T3#
Payakaroon lands a really nice looking cross but Capac seems unphased.
Capac on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Capac lands with a cross.
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakaroon 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.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick
and Capac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capac was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.
Capac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Capac throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Capac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
It looked like Capac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon swings widly with a right hand
and Capac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capac moves away from the strike by Payakaroon.
Capac is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Capac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Capac throwing a counter right hand but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Capac is out of range.
Capac defending well as Payakaroon loads up on a big left hand.
Payakaroon moves out of range as Capac strikes.
Capac misses with a left hand
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payakaroon feints a jab promting Capac to slip. Payakaroon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Capac slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
Capac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Capac.
Payakaroon just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakaroon looks to land a left hand but Capac moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capac takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Capac takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Capac slips under a jab.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capac.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.
Payakaroon cracks a nice hook into Capac's ribs.
Capac misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Capac misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakaroon. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon looks to land a left hand but Capac moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut
enabling Capac to counter with a crisp jab.
Payakaroon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payakaroon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Payakaroon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payakaroon looks to land a left hand but Capac moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon misses the jab.
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Capac moves out of range.
Payakaroon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Capac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payakaroon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Capac moves out of range easily.
Capac misses with a hook.
Payakaroon misses with a hook
and Capac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Capac swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Payakaroon. That snapped Capac's head back.
Payakaroon throws a poor cross that misses
and Capac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
Capac throws a good cross that connects.
Payakaroon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakaroon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Capac blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon lands with a good body shot.
Capac throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Capac might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Payakaroon throws a nice looking combination but Capac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Capac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Capac.
Payakaroon just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Capac misses the target.
Capac throws a big shot that misses.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakaroon throws a good cross that connects.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Capac to counter with a crisp jab.
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Capac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capac swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Capac throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Payakaroon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payakaroon throws an overhand right that lands on Capac's shoulder, as Capac tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Payakaroon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Capac in his tracks.
Payakaroon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon misses with a left hand
and Capac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Capac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakaroon scores with a hook.
Payakaroon misses with a hook
and Capac counters with a two punch combo.
Capac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Capac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a lazy head kick
enabling Capac to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon throws a shot to the body.
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut
and Capac counters with a series of strikes. Payakaroon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Capac cracks Payakaroon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payakaroon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Capac in his tracks.
Capac looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Capac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Capac scores with a jab.
Payakaroon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Capac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Capac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payakaroon throws an off balance right hand
and Capac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Capac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Capac is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Capac.
Payakaroon misses the body punch
and Payakaroon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Capac scores with a punch to the head.
Capac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakaroon.
Capac throws a combination. Payakaroon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Capac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Capac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakaroon.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakaroon misses the target.
Payakaroon looks to land a right hand but Capac moved out of range.
Capac ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick from Payakaroon lands but Capac takes it in his stride.
Payakaroon misses with a hook.
Capac avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
Capac appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakaroon throws out the jab.
Capac was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a right and a left that Capac avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Capac to counter with a crisp jab.
Payakaroon throws an overhand right that lands on Capac's shoulder, as Capac tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Payakaroon misses with a right hand
and Capac counters with a right hand to the body.
Capac loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Payakaroon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capac.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Capac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Capac throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Capac lands a lovely overhand right.
Payakaroon connects with a jab.
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Capac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakaroon just misses with a punch to the body.
Capac throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Payakaroon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payakaroon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Capac counters with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon missing with a left hand there. Capac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capac misses with a hook.
Payakaroon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Capac defending well as Payakaroon loads up on a big left hand.
Manco Capac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Capac blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakaroon. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon cracks Capac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Payakaroon throws a jab when Capac was well out of range.
Payakaroon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Capac throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakaroon throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
Capac lands a really nice looking cross but Payakaroon seems unphased.
Payakaroon throws the left hand but Capac avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Capac misses its target.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Capac to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Capac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Capac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
A jab from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Payakaroon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Payakaroon throws a poor cross that misses
and Capac counters with a stiff right hand.
Payakaroon throws out a powerful jab.
Capac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Capac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Capac lands with a straight right. Payakaroon didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capac.
Payakaroon walks into a left hand.
Capac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Capac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
It looked like Capac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Payakaroon thuds a left hand into Capac's body.
Capac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon catches Capac with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Capac.
Payakaroon lands a nice hook to Capac's body. Capac takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Capac on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Capac staying out of range there.
Capac misses with an uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payakaroon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Payakaroon throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Capac to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: BBFC 6: Leagatius Vs. Alcala
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1##CL#
Payakaroon gets tackled into the cage by Oliver. Oliver maintains the clinch.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Oliver controls the action.
Oliver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Payakaroon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payakaroon throws the left hand but Oliver avoids the punch easily.
Oliver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Oliver moves out of range easily.
Oliver tries to clinch up but Payakaroon circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Payakaroon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oliver in his tracks.
Payakaroon 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.
Oliver misses with a straight left.
Payakaroon feints a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oliver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakaroon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Payakaroon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oliver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamie Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Oliver takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Oliver blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Oliver struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Payakaroon throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Oliver tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliver.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Oliver.
Payakaroon is trying to push Oliver away but Oliver has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oliver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Payakaroon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Payakaroon breaks the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon tests Oliver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakaroon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oliver misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliver doesn't manage to clinch there - Payakaroon circles away.
Payakaroon feints a jab promting Oliver to slip. Payakaroon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oliver slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Payakaroon gets tackled into the cage by Oliver. Oliver maintains the clinch.
Oliver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon pushes Oliver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Oliver misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliver.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliver.
Payakaroon lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Oliver.
Oliver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Oliver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliver lands with a light punch inside.
Payakaroon takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliver.
Oliver lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Oliver.
Oliver blocks a body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliver tries to throw a body punch but Payakaroon avoids it by throwing Oliver back against the cage.
Oliver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oliver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Oliver has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Oliver lands a nice uppercut.
Oliver gets through Payakaroon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oliver prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
A short uppercut from Oliver.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliver.
Oliver keeps control of Payakaroon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oliver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliver lands an elbow that stopped Payakaroon in his tracks for a moment.
Payakaroon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oliver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payakaroon or not.
Oliver lands a left hand.
Oliver works on Payakaroon's body with a couple of short punches.
Oliver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliver lands a nice shot to the body.
Payakaroon looks winded!
Payakaroon takes an elbow to the temple.
Oliver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payakaroon.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Oliver.
Payakaroon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#That has opened up Samart Payakaroon's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payakaroon or not.
Oliver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oliver lands an elbow that stopped Payakaroon in his tracks for a moment.
Oliver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Samart Payakaroon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oliver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payakaroon's brow.
Oliver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oliver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oliver misses with an elbow over the top.
Oliver lands a shoulder strike.
Oliver blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oliver is defending well.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
Oliver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliver.
Oliver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Payakaroons head.
A body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Oliver lands with a right to the head.
Payakaroon blocks the elbow strike.
Oliver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Payakaroon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payakaroon blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Oliver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payakaroon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Oliver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oliver lands with a cross.
Oliver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
No joy there for Oliver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payakaroon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliver lands a head shot.
Oliver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oliver looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Oliver doesn't manage to clinch there - Payakaroon circles away.
Oliver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Payakaroon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oliver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Oliver moves in looking to clinch but Payakaroon pushes him off.
Oliver is looking to wear down Payakaroon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oliver lands with an overhand left.#CUT#Samart Payakaroon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon cracks Oliver with an open hand slap.
Oliver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliver loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Oliver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Payakaroon gets tackled into the cage by Oliver. Oliver maintains the clinch. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliver.
Oliver lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jamie Oliver!
After the fight, Jamie Oliver was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Feb 12, 2021

#R1#
Wilheim slips a jab and a cross from Payakaroon.
Heinrich Wilheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilheim lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilheim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakaroon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch combination from Wilheim misses.
Payakaroon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilheim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilheim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilheim.
A swing and a miss from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Wilheim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilheim tries to clinch there but Payakaroon circles away.
Wilheim wants to clinch.
Wilheim misses with a straight left.
Wilheim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilheim misses with a jab to the body
and Payakaroon counters with a head kick. #T1#
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Wilheim.
Payakaroon throws a good cross that connects.
Wilheim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Payakaroon blocks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Wilheim.
Wilheim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilheim 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.
Wilheim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakaroon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Wilheim checks it.
Wilheim misses the jab.
Payakaroon is looking for a counter combo.
Wilheim wants to clinch.
Payakaroon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Wilheim avoids them all with ease.
Wilheim throws out a counter right but Payakaroon avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Wilheim looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Payakaroon misses the target.
Wilheim takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon looks to land a left hand but Wilheim moved out of range nicely.
Wilheim unleashes a big counter combination but Payakaroon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilheim throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilheim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilheim tries to bum rush Payakaroon with a series of wild strikes but Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilheim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilheim throws a combination that misses
enabling Payakaroon to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilheim throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon motions for Wilheim to come forward. Payakaroon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilheim looks to land a combination but Payakaroon avoids it well.
Payakaroon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Wilheim.#CL2#
Wilheim instigates a clinch. #BC#
Payakaroon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilheim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakaroon.
Wilheim defending well as Payakaroon loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Payakaroon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilheim just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilheim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilheim misses the target.
Wilheim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilheim misses with a kick to the body
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilheim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Wilheim misses.
A big right from Wilheim misses.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilheim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right.
Wilheim misses with an uppercut.
Wilheim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilheim blocks a head kick by Payakaroon. #T4#
Wilheim throws an off balance right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilheim slips under a jab.
Wilheim throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Wilheim is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wilheim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Payakaroon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Wilheim tries to land a front kick but Payakaroon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Payakaroon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wilheim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Wilheim.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Wilheim off balance momentarily.
Wilheim doesn't manage to clinch there - Payakaroon circles away.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilheim.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilheim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakaroon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilheim misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payakaroon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wilheim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilheim misses with a hook to the body
and Wilheim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakaroon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilheim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payakaroon defending well as Wilheim loads up on a big left hand.
Wilheim just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wilheim just manages to avoid it.
Wilheim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakaroon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilheim misses with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilheim looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilheim can do to turn this around?
Wilheim throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Wilheim misses with a looping left.
Payakaroon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilheim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a hook. Wilheim ducked under it nicely.
Wilheim scoring well with a low kick there.
Payakaroon throws a shot to the body.
Wilheim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payakaroon tries to work over Wilheim's front leg with a kick but Wilheim checks it. #T1#
Payakaroon lands a high kick!
Wilheim slips a jab from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilheim throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakaroon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilheim is able to avoid easily.
Payakaroon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilheim throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Payakaroon.
Wilheim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick
and Wilheim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Wilheim throws the kick towards the body but Payakaroon avoids it.
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut. Wilheim saw that one coming.
Wilheim misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon throws a big shot that misses.
Payakaroon lands a jab to the nose.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilheim throws out the jab. #T2#
Payakaroon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Wilheim misses
and Payakaroon counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilheim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilheim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilheim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Payakaroon backs up against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Wilheim. Beautiful body shot.
Wilheim swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Wilheim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilheim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payakaroon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilheim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilheim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payakaroon.
Wilheim lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Wilheim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilheim lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Wilheim does no damage.
Wilheim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payakaroon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilheim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Payakaroon lands the left hand.
Wilheim throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilheim. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakaroon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Payakaroon connects with the punch.
A jab from Payakaroon finds it's way through Wilheim's defenses.
Wilheim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilheim ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Wilheim misses with a low kick.
Wilheim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilheim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payakaroon circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilheim walks into a straight right hand from Payakaroon.#T4#
Wilheim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakaroon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilheim.
A slow jab from Wilheim misses its intended target.
Payakaroon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilheim throws a big shot that misses.
Wilheim tests Payakaroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakaroon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilheim misses with a left hand
and Payakaroon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payakaroon connects with a crisp jab.
Wilheim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilheim throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon avoids the head kick by Wilheim.
A swing and a miss from Wilheim.
Wilheim dodges the punch combination from Payakaroon.
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 Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wilheim punishes Payakaroon's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilheim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilheim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilheim swinging wildly here.
Wilheim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payakaroon circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilheim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilheim.
Wilheim throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilheim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilheim scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wilheim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilheim should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilheim slips a jab from Payakaroon.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Wilheim.
Payakaroon dodges the punch combination from Wilheim.
Wilheim misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wilheim just manages to avoid it.
Wilheim throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Wilheim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wilheim throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon scores with the left hand. Wilheim knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilheim. That did some damage!
Wilheim misses with a double jab.
Payakaroon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilheim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakaroon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Donk. Payakaroon catches Wilheim right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon tests Wilheim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilheim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payakaroon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Wilheim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wilheim throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Wilheim misses.
Wilheim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilheim throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilheim throws a front kick aimed at Payakaroon's knee but Payakaroon avoids it well.
Payakaroon scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilheim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon with a nice cross.
Payakaroon throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilheim.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Wilheim moves out of range.
Wilheim throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilheim misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilheim.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilheim checks a leg kick.
Payakaroon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilheim throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Wilheim misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilheim misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Payakaroon misses the target.
Wilheim misses with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a thumping low kick.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilheim takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Payakaroon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payakaroon cracks Wilheim with a good jab.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Payakaroon lands with a hook. Wilheim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payakaroon connects with a high kick.
Wilheim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilheim now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wilheim throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilheim slips a jab and a cross from Payakaroon.
Wilheim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilheim lands a two punch combo.
Payakaroon looks to land a body kick but Wilheim moved away.
Wilheim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilheim.
Payakaroon throwing a counter right hand but Wilheim manages to avoid it.
That kick from Payakaroon tenderised Wilheim's leg. Wilheim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilheim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilheim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that misses.
Wilheim misses with a body shot
enabling Payakaroon to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilheim misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely.
Wilheim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilheim throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Payakaroon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heinrich Wilheim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakaroon lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Payakaroon, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
A relieved looking Samart Payakaroon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Heinrich Wilheim was interviewed post fight and said 'First defeat of my career all respect my opponent tonight, I will refocus and come back stronger.'.

Event: BFC NEW YEARS BLOOD CEREMONY
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Payakaroon misses with a hook. Law ducked under it nicely.
Law throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Law with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakaroon to score with a decent uppercut.
Payakaroon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payakaroon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Law to score with a decent uppercut.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakaroon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon 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.
Payakaroon lands with a hook. Law tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Law staying out of range there.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Payakaroon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Law blocks it.#T1#
Law looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payakaroon is fending him off so far but Law persists. Nope, Payakaroon circles away and we're back to standing.
Payakaroon throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon misses with a straight left.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt.
Payakaroon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Payakaroon 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.
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Law tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Law throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payakaroon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Law shoots in and drives through. Payakaroon sprawls well.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.#T2#
Payakaroon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Law on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Law misses with a double jab
and Payakaroon counters with an outside leg kick.
Law uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakaroon.
Law drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Payakaroon defends it well.
Payakaroon scores with a nice right hand.
Law cracks Payakaroon with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Payakaroon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Law.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Nice shot by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a nice head shot.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakaroon.#T3#
Payakaroon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Payakaroon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Payakaroon looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Payakaroon connects with a body shot that sends Law's belly button to the back.
Payakaroon lunges at Law with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Law's hand.
Law pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Payakaroon back to the cage. Law follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Payakaroon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Law dives in and grabs Payakaroon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payakaroon pushes down on Law's head and hops out.
Law wants to slow Payakaroon down by chopping away at his legs.
Law gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Law feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Law takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakaroon looks to land a combination but Law avoids it well.
Law with the counter takedown but Payakaroon 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!
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law with the counter takedown but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Law moved away.
Payakaroon defending well as Law loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Payakaroon misses #TD2#
and Law counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Law are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakaroon wants to control but Law postures up.
Law misses with the ground and pound.
Payakaroon parries the strikes from Law easily there. Law is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Payakaroon to escape.
An elbow from Law crashes against the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Payakaroon swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
A jab from Payakaroon finds it's way through Law's defenses.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Payakaroon throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Law counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Payakaroon pushes Law off and gets back to his feet.
Law throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.
Payakaroon defending well as Law loads up on a big left hand.
Payakaroon is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Law. #T1#
Payakaroon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Law.
Law takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Law down.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Law tests Payakaroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Law checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Law throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon is looking to counter punch.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Law throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Law just manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Law checks a leg kick.
Law changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakaroon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law throws a low kick, looking for Payakaroon's leg but Payakaroon calmly moves out of range.
Payakaroon throws a chopping leg kick but Law manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Law jabs at Payakaroon's body.
Law is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Payakaroon misses the jab.
Law moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Payakaroon pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Law slips under a jab from Payakaroon.#TD2#
Law throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Payakaroon was covering up waiting for the punch and Law finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Payakaroon wants to get back to his feet but Law is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
Payakaroon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Payakaroon misses with a hook. Law ducked under it nicely.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakaroon.#T4#
Payakaroon fails to land with a series of punches.
Law with the counter takedown but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Law counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Payakaroon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Payakaroon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Law works his way into side control.
Law lands some shots froms side control.
Law looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Payakaroon is avoiding damage well.
Law throws an elbow but Payakaroon slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Law dodges the punch combination from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon drops his hands momentarily and Law takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Law tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Law.
A big left from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Law misses the target.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.#T1#
A lazy left from Law finds it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Payakaroon!
Law throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Law feints and as Payakaroon raises his hands in defense, Law changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Payakaroon wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Law prevents Payakaroon from getting back to his feet.
Payakaroon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard. #REVR#
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payakaroon is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyson Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Payakaroon is sitting in close to Law's body. Law has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Payakaroon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Payakaroon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Law.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyson Law!
Tyson Law seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BFC 27: Dudayev Vs. Bravo
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Ward has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Payakaroon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward tries for a takedown but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Ward blocks the low kick.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Ward throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Payakaroon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick from Payakaroon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Payakaroon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon scores with a nice strike.
Ward takes one to the chin there.
Payakaroon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Payakaroon with the inside leg kick.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Ward has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payakaroon.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Payakaroon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Payakaroon thumps Ward with a low kick.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon tries a low kick but Ward avoids it.
A shot to the body from Ward misses
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right.
Ward looks for a takedown but Payakaroon sprawls well.
Payakaroon lands with an overhand left.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payakaroon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payakaroon rather than just go for the knockout.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Payakaroon counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakaroon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon defends it nicely.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Ward tries for a takedown but Payakaroon circles away easily
and Payakaroon counters with a nice body kick.
Ward goes for a double leg but Payakaroon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Payakaroon continues to drive forward.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Ward down.
Payakaroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakaroon loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ward misses the target.
Ward's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakaroon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ward momentarily.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right.
Payakaroon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Payakaroon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut
and Ward counters with a nice body shot.
Ward misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely.
Payakaroon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
Ward lands a slapping body shot.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward swinging wildly here. #T4#
Payakaroon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ward throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Ward on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Payakaroon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ward to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ward trying to control but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
Payakaroon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payakaroon is working away from the top position though.
Ward preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ward checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Ward. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ward.
Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Payakaroon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ward blocks a jab.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon thumps Ward with a low kick.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Payakaroon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
Ward throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Payakaroon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward jabs Payakaroon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Payakaroon 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!
Payakaroon scores with a hook.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
Payakaroon misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ward throws a series of punches but Payakaroon avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Payakaroon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ward.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Ward slips a straight right by Payakaroon.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakaroon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Ward cracks Payakaroon with a good jab.
Ward with a hook.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ward avoids it.#T2#
Payakaroon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Payakaroon lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Payakaroon!
Payakaroon lands a glancing blow to the side of Ward's head.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ward takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ward swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payakaroon.
Some bone on bone action there as Ward checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Payakaroon lands with a slapping head kick.
Ward misses with a straight right.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payakaroon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Payakaroon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Ward cracks Payakaroon with an open hand slap.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payakaroon's hands.
Ward takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakaroon throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Ward throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Payakaroon slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Payakaroon with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payakaroon.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon scores with a head kick. #T4#
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakaroon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ward checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ward gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Payakaroon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ward under the eye.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Ward blocks it.
Payakaroon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ward's hands.
Payakaroon scores with a head kick. Ward tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Payakaroon cracks Ward with a good jab.
Payakaroon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Ward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon cracks Ward with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Payakaroon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Ward missing with a left hand there. Payakaroon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Payakaroon.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Payakaroon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Payakaroon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Payakaroon there.
Payakaroon jabs Ward right on the nose. Ward blinks but takes it well.
A punch lands to the side of Payakaroon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ward has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ward's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payakaroon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ward 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!
Ward misses with a straight right.
Payakaroon throwing a counter right hand but Ward manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ward looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakaroon misses the target.
Ward takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Payakaroon tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payakaroon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Payakaroon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ward.
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Ward down.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that misses.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakaroon throws out the jab.
Ward throws a combination. Payakaroon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Payakaroon jabs at Ward's body.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Payakaroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Ward.
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakaroon throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Payakaroon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ward in his tracks.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakaroon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakaroon staying out of range there.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payakaroon's hands.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a solid body kick.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Ward.#T3#
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
Payakaroon throwing a counter right hand but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Ward misses with the combination.
Payakaroon lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand.
Ward avoids a kick to the body.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body kick.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon thuds his shin into the meat of Ward's side.
A head kick misses from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Ward looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Payakaroon misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Ward coming out on top.
Ward tries to bum rush Payakaroon with a series of wild strikes but Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Payakaroon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ward in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ward.
Ward takes one on the button.
Ward on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ward misses with a hook.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a nice body kick.
Maxim Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakaroon lands with an uppercut that bounces Ward off the cage and back into range.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakaroon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward walks into a stiff left hand from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ward momentarily.
Payakaroon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Payakaroon 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
A relieved looking Samart Payakaroon 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: BFC 22: Alexander Vs. Matsuda
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Payakaroon throwing a counter right hand but Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payakaroon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bob's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payakaroon under the eye.
Scooter Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakaroon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bob tries to clinch up.
Bob changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.
Payakaroon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bob looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bob moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bob.
A quick step to the side and Payakaroon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Bob closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Payakaroon wants to get back to striking at distance but Bob won't allow it.
Payakaroon is trying to break the clinch but Bob has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon misses the shot to the body.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bob has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Payakaroon has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Jab from Bob.
Payakaroon throws a lazy body kick
and Bob counters with a nice body shot.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob throws a combination that misses
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakaroon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payakaroon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bob finds it's way round the side to connect with Payakaroon's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Bob is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Bob chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Bob lands a nice shot to the body.
Bob tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob misses with a hook
and Payakaroon counters with a head kick. That will keep Bob thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Payakaroon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that half lands.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Bob's front leg but catches the back leg as Bob tries to avoid it.
Bob tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Bob with a jab.
Payakaroon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bob's hands.
Bob walks into a straight right hand from Payakaroon.
A swing and a miss from Bob.
Payakaroon is looking to counter with a body kick.
Payakaroon walks into a left hand.
Bob throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Bob.
Bob is looking to clinch but Payakaroon is avoiding it.
Payakaroon walks into a jab.
Bob jabs Payakaroon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bob connects with a body shot.
Bob is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Payakaroon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bob throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Bob fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bob throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Payakaroon lands a really nice looking cross but Bob seems unphased.
Bob scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bob scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Payakaroon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Payakaroon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bob's corner calls for a 1-2. Bob obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payakaroon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon cracks Bob with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bob blocks the leg kick.
Bob closes the distance looking to clinch
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Bob lands a head shot.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Payakaroon pushes him off.
Bob cracks Payakaroon with an open hand slap.
Bob fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bob lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scooter Bob will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Payakaroon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.
Payakaroon misses the jab.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
A quick step to the side and Payakaroon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bob scores with a nice head shot.
Payakaroon connects with a high kick.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bob.
Payakaroon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bob looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Payakaroon looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Bob misses.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bob rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakaroon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakaroon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bob throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Bob does no damage.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Bob.
Payakaroon jabs at Bob's body.
Bob swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob tries to clinch there but Payakaroon circles away.
Payakaroon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bob lands a jab-cross combination.
Payakaroon tries to land a front kick but Bob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob wants to clinch up but Payakaroon keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bob takes the fight into the clinch.
Bob lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bob keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Payakaroon's efforts to push away.
Payakaroon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bob misses with the head strike. #T3##BC#
Payakaroon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Bob.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bob checks a leg kick.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Bob tries to clinch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Bob misses with a double jab.
Payakaroon looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Payakaroon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bob at a distance.
Payakaroon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Scooter Bob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bob throws a nice looking combination but Payakaroon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Bob's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakaroon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bob cracks Payakaroon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payakaroon stuns Bob with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bob wants to clinch up but Payakaroon keeps it at a distance.
As Bob backs away, Payakaroon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Payakaroon misses with the combination.
Bob staying out of range there.
Payakaroon with a nice calf kick.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Bob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payakaroon circles away quickly and effectively.
Payakaroon tried to counter with a leg kick but Bob avoided it.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Payakaroon misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scooter Bob will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bob clinches up against the cage.
Payakaroon is looking to break free of the clinch but Bob has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Bob.
Bob prevents Payakaroon from breaking the clinch.
Payakaroon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bob can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action. #BC#
Payakaroon breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bob. Beautiful body shot.
Bob blocks the body kick.
Payakaroon tests Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that misses.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bob!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bob misses with a body shot
and Payakaroon counters with a left to the body.
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Bob steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Payakaroon. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payakaroon there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Bob cracks Payakaroon with an open hand slap.
Payakaroon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bob avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon takes one to the chin there.
Bob scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payakaroon in his tracks.
Payakaroon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bob tries to clinch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Bob.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Payakaroon lands.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Bob takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakaroon.
Bob on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Bob cracks a nice hook into Payakaroon's ribs.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Bob avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Nice shot by Bob.
Payakaroon throws a right and a left that Bob avoids nicely.
Bob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Payakaroon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bob takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Payakaroon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Bob moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Payakaroon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bob lands a head shot.
Payakaroon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bob.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon looks to land a body kick but Bob moved away.
Payakaroon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bob under the eye.
Payakaroon throws the left hand but Bob avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Payakaroon 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 Bob has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bob and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Payakaroon throws a big shot that misses.
Bob tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payakaroon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakaroon.
Bob throws a right and a left that Payakaroon avoids nicely.
Bob defending well as Payakaroon loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Payakaroon missing with a left hand there. Bob was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payakaroon lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakaroon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payakaroon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bob connects with a jab.
Bob throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakaroon on the side of the head.
Payakaroon misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bob.
Payakaroon lands a front kick.
Bob paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bob looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Bob ducks down to avoid it.
Bob listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scooter Bob is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT2#Samart Payakaroon's cut is getting worse.
Bob misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scooter Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bob 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Scooter Bob!
Our winner, Scooter Bob, 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: BFC Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Butcher drives through with a takedown into Payakaroon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Butcher working some strikes from top position.
Payakaroon 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.
Payakaroon wants to get back to his feet but Butcher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Butcher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Butcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Payakaroon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payakaroon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butcher is one step ahead there.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Payakaroon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Payakaroon is looking to stand up but Butcher isn't so interested in that idea.
Payakaroon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Butcher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Butcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Butcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payakaroon wants to stand up but Butcher is controlling him.
Butcher postures up in Payakaroon's guard and throws a big left but Payakaroon blocks it.
Butcher looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butcher defending well as Payakaroon loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Butcher.
Butcher goes for a double leg but Payakaroon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Payakaroon continues to drive forward.
Butcher fails with a takedown attempt. #T2##TD2#
Butcher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Payakaroon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Payakaroon kicks Butcher off and gets to his feet.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown but Payakaroon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Payakaroon is looking to counter punch.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Butcher.
Butcher shoots for a takedown but Payakaroon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Butcher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Payakaroon wants to improve his position but Butcher is controlling well.
Butcher uses his free foot to push down on Payakaroon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Payakaroon.
Butcher unloads with some shots from mount but Payakaroon bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Payakaroon regains half guard.
Butcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payakaroon's head.
Butcher slips a nice elbow through Payakaroon's hands, connecting with Payakaroon's forehead.
Butcher wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping him busy.
Payakaroon wants to improve his position but Butcher is controlling well.
Payakaroon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Butcher unloads with some shots from mount but Payakaroon bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Payakaroon slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Payakaroon is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Payakaroon wants to get back to his feet.
Butcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Payakaroon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Payakaroon is trying to maintain the position but Butcher is very close to passing his half guard.
Butcher is looking to take a break and control but Payakaroon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Butcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butcher slips a nice elbow through Payakaroon's hands, connecting with Payakaroon's forehead.
Butcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Payakaroon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Butcher working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Butcher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butcher shoots in looking for a takedown. Payakaroon tries to sprawl out of it but Butcher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Payakaroon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Payakaroon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Butcher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Payakaroon!
Payakaroon is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon tries to escape but Butcher is in control.
Butcher with the ground and pound but Payakaroon regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Payakaroon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Butcher wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping him busy.
Payakaroon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butcher.
Payakaroon is not content to let Butcher control the position.
Butcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Payakaroon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Butcher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Payakaroon wants to get back to his feet.
Butcher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Payakaroon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Payakaroon is refusing to be controlled, as Butcher sits in half guard.
Well, if Butcher 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.
Butcher drops an elbow to the side of Payakaroon's head.
Nice strikes from Butcher there.
Butcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payakaroon defending well though.
Butcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Payakaroon wants to improve his position but Butcher is controlling well.
Butcher winds up and cracks Payakaroon with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Butcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Butcher wants to pass the guard but Payakaroon is defending well.
Payakaroon tries to roll over but Butcher keeps him under control.
Butcher is just content to waste time from the top position. Payakaroon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Butcher trying to control but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
Butcher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Butcher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Butcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Butcher trying to control the action but Payakaroon is working from the bottom. #T4#
Butcher throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Payakaroon to regain full guard.
Butcher postures up and lands a big shot to Payakaroon's brow.
Butcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Payakaroon has wrist control.
Butcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakaroon is retaining full guard.
Butcher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Payakaroon keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
Payakaroon can't keep his opponent in guard - Butcher advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Payakaroon has hold of Butcher's hands but Butcher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher works his way into full mount!
Butcher raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Butcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Payakaroon circles away.
Butcher tries to clinch up
letting Payakaroon counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Payakaroon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Butcher misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakaroon.#TD2#
Payakaroon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Butcher is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Payakaroon to the mat. Payakaroon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Payakaroon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon is pulling down on Butcher's head. It's preventing any offense from Butcher, at least for the moment.
Payakaroon 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.#T1#
Butcher wants to control from the top but Payakaroon keeps moving.
Payakaroon looking for a sweep. Not yet Payakaroon, not yet.
Butcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakaroon keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butcher tries for a takedown but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Butcher tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Butcher scores with a takedown into Payakaroon's guard.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Payakaroon keeps moving. #T2#
Butcher cracks Payakaroon with a solid left hand.
Butcher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Payakaroon looking to control.
Butcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Butcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Butcher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Butcher cracks Payakaroon with a solid left hand.
Butcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Payakaroon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Payakaroon keeps moving.
Payakaroon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Payakaroon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Butcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Payakaroon has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butcher looking to sit in guard and control but Payakaroon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payakaroon is one step ahead there.
Butcher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Butcher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Butcher forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Butcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Butcher trying to pass the guard but Payakaroon defending well.
Payakaroon is staying active underneath Butcher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Payakaroon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Butcher is working away from the top position though.
Butcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payakaroon's head.
Butcher thows a huge punch but Payakaroon dodges it nicely.
Butcher lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Butcher really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Butcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakaroon. #TD2#
Butcher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Conor Butcher has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Butcher has his foot on Payakaroon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Payakaroon works his way back into a safe position though.
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Butcher is looking for a triangle but Payakaroon pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Payakaroon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Butcher, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Payakaroon wants it to stay on the feet.
Payakaroon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Payakaroon.#T1#
Butcher blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
A jab from Butcher misses.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Butcher moves out of range.
Payakaroon misses the jab.
Butcher tries to clinch up but Payakaroon circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Butcher instigates a clinch.
Butcher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payakaroon wants to break free but Butcher has control. #TD2#
Butcher gets control of Payakaroon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Butcher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Payakaroon controlling him for the moment.
Butcher wants to hit a sweep here but Payakaroon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Butcher there!
Butcher can't escape the position. #T2#
Butcher wants to control but Payakaroon is having none of it.
Butcher is working to get back to half guard.
Payakaroon fails to advance to Butcher's back.
Butcher can't escape the position. #T3#
Butcher regains half guard.
Butcher wants to improve his position but Payakaroon is controlling well.
Butcher is pressing down on Payakaroon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Butcher has a closed guard, preventing Payakaroon from standing up.
Butcher is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Butcher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher looking to sit in guard and control but Payakaroon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Payakaroon won't allow Butcher to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Conor Butcher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Butcher takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Butcher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butcher slips a straight right by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Butcher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Butcher pushes down on Payakaroon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Butcher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Payakaroon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Butcher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Payakaroon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Payakaroon gets back to full guard. #T1#
Payakaroon wants to stand but Butcher is controlling the position.
Butcher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Butcher slips nicely into half guard.
Payakaroon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butcher.
Butcher is looking to pass Payakaroon's guard but actually Payakaroon recovers to full guard.
Payakaroon wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Butcher advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Butcher seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Payakaroon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Butcher connects with a decent elbow.
Butcher wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping him busy.
Butcher tries to score with some ground and pound. Payakaroon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butcher lands some shots froms side control.
Payakaroon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Butcher lands an elbow.
Butcher throws a strike aimed at the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon avoids it well.#T3#
Payakaroon tries to improve position but can't.
Payakaroon trying to remain calm as Butcher controls from the top position.
Payakaroon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Butcher.
Butcher wants to control for a moment but Payakaroon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Butcher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conor Butcher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Butcher controlling the action here. #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.
Butcher prevents Payakaroon from standing back up.
Payakaroon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butcher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Butcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a good, hard body kick but Butcher shrugs it off.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Payakaroon.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Payakaroon there.#TD2#
Butcher drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Butcher.
I've got Butcher 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Butcher!
Conor Butcher is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Conor Butcher 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: BFC 11: Hammer Vs. Payakaroon
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Payakaroon lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammer takes one to the chin there.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payakaroon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Payakaroon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hammer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Hammer misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Payakaroon.
A head kick from Payakaroon lands but Hammer takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakaroon on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Payakaroon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hammer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Hammer.
It seemed like Payakaroon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Hammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Payakaroon lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.
Hammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a good low kick that Hammer was not able to check.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.#T1#
Hammer swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payakaroon counters with a straight right hand.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Armand Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Payakaroon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Payakaroon clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Payakaroon pushes Hammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer. #BC#
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily. #T2#
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer misses with a jab to the body
and Payakaroon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammer misses with a hook
and Payakaroon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payakaroon cracks Hammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payakaroon connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payakaroon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hammer throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Payakaroon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Payakaroon defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Payakaroon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hammer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab. #T4#
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammer backs up against the cage.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a head kick. Hammer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hammer throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon scores with a push kick.
Hammer throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
A jab from Hammer finds it's way through Payakaroon's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon scores with a hook.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Payakaroon lands an overhand right.
Payakaroon thumps Hammer with a low kick.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hammer connects with a right hand. Payakaroon shakes it off.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
Payakaroon staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Hammer misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.#T1#
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Payakaroon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payakaroon lands with a good body shot.
Payakaroon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon staying out of range there.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Payakaroon with a jab.
Payakaroon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payakaroon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Payakaroon clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer lands with an overhand left.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammer will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Payakaroon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hammer misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon counters with a nice body shot.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Payakaroon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the temple. Hammer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakaroon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Payakaroon.
Hammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body kick.
Hammer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Payakaroon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payakaroon defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakaroon to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.#T3#
Payakaroon connects with a high kick.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a two punch combo.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body punch.
Hammer swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Payakaroon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payakaroon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammer. Hammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon connects with a body shot.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that half lands.
Payakaroon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Payakaroon counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Payakaroon does it's job there.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hammer misses the body punch
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Payakaroon 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.
Hammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammer walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Payakaroon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payakaroon throws an elbow but it misses.
Hammer tries to circle away but Payakaroon has him pinned against the cage.
Payakaroon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Hammer tries to circle away but Payakaroon has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Payakaroon throws a big counter head kick but Hammer avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Payakaroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hammer throws an off balance right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payakaroon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammer will feel that in the morning.
Good exchange - Payakaroon coming out on top.
A slapping body kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payakaroon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payakaroon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hammer scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Payakaroon.
Hammer tries to move into range but Payakaroon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Payakaroon finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Hammer down.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon. #T2#
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Payakaroon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Hammer.
Payakaroon lands a head kick. Hammer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.
Payakaroon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hammer blocks it well.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Hammer.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Hammer misses.
Payakaroon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Payakaroon lands a head kick!
Hammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payakaroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon connects with a body shot.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Payakaroon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Payakaroon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range. #T4#
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Hammer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Payakaroon lands with a right hand.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the body.
Payakaroon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hammer.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon lands with a cross.
Payakaroon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Payakaroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Payakaroon.
As Payakaroon tries to get set, Hammer tries to push him back and clinch up but Payakaroon manages to avoid the attempt.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammer.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
Hammer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakaroon.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Payakaroon unleashes a big counter combination but Hammer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon jabs Hammer right on the nose. Hammer blinks but takes it well.
Payakaroon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hammer's head.
Payakaroon is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Hammer throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Hammer tries to move into range but Payakaroon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Payakaroon there.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Hammer there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Payakaroon has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakaroon's elbow.
Hammer throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Payakaroon lands an uppercut.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Payakaroon. #ROC2#Hammer is rocked!
A short left from Payakaroon.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon is working Hammer over against the cage.#T3#
Payakaroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payakaroon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
Payakaroon is working Hammer over against the cage.
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling the position.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Payakaroon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hammer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Payakaroon manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Payakaroon get's back to his feet.
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Payakaroon!
Payakaroon cracks a nice hook into Hammer's ribs.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Hammer down with leg kicks.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a low kick, right behind Hammer 's knee.
Hammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payakaroon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Payakaroon.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Payakaroon to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payakaroon lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Payakaroon moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Hammer misses with some punches.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammer will feel that in the morning.
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakaroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakaroon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a low kick, looking for Hammer's leg but Hammer calmly moves out of range.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hammer clobbers Payakaroon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a straight right hand.
Payakaroon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakaroon cracks Hammer with an open hand slap.
Payakaroon thows a body kick. Hammer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Payakaroon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Hammer.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Payakaroon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Payakaroon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hammer blocks it well.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Payakaroon counters with a series of strikes. Hammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Armand Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Hammer misses the jab.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with an inside leg kick.
Hammer swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon flicks out a counter leg kick but Hammer steps away.#T3#
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Payakaroon lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payakaroon lands a body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payakaroon works on Hammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Hammer lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammer.
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
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!
Payakaroon throws out a powerful jab.
Payakaroon thuds his shin into the meat of Hammer's side.#T4#
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Payakaroon.
Hammer takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammer at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.#CL2#
Payakaroon moves into the clinch successfully.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
Samart Payakaroon is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Samart Payakaroon 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.
In defeat, Armand Hammer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym!'.

Event: HFC 15 - Rodrigues vs Chomsli
Date: Apr 17, 2020

#R1#
Payakaroon misses with a combination
enabling Minister to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Minister.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Minister misses with a wild combination.
Payakaroon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Minister fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakaroon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon lands a high kick!
A swing and a miss from Minister.
Payakaroon lands the left hand.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minister was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Minister checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Minister is looking to counter punch.
We've been informed that Payakaroon 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.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minister throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Minister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minister misses the jab.
Minister throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Minister swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Minister slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Minister loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Payakaroon delivers a nice body kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakaroon. Minister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon scores with the left hand. Minister knows he should have avoided that one.
Payakaroon cracks Minister with a right hand to the side of the head.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Payakaroon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Payakaroon!
Payakaroon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minister doesn't seem bothered though.
Minister definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minister connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
A slow jab from Minister misses its intended target.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Payakaroon connects with the punch.#T2#
Payakaroon takes a swing at Minister's ribcage but misses.
Minister blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon walks into a straight right hand from Minister.
A swing and a miss from Payakaroon.
Minister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon thuds a left hand into Minister's body.
Minister throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Minister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Minister with a jab.
Payakaroon throws a lazy uppercut
and Minister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakaroon throws a lazy head kick
and Minister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakaroon connects with an inside leg kick.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minister misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payakaroon.#T3#
Payakaroon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minister manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Minister coming out on top.
Minister changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakaroon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payakaroon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Minister throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Minister throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minister blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
Minister was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Minister.
Payakaroon misses the body punch
and Minister counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payakaroon thinking.
Minister is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A combination from Minister does no damage.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Minister avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minister misses with a hook
and Payakaroon counters with a leg kick.
Payakaroon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Minister slips under a jab from Payakaroon.
Minister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Payakaroon does no damage.
Minister misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Payakaroon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payakaroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minister's elbow.
Minister is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Payakaroon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minister backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Payakaroon digs a right hand into Minister's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Minister's gas tank.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Minister avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Minister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minister down.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Minister off balance momentarily.
Payakaroon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Minister stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Payakaroon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Minister lands a nice looking body shot.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minister.
Minister lands an overhand right.
Minister is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Minister misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Payakaroon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Death Minister is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon.
Minister slips a straight right by Payakaroon.
Minister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minister 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!
Minister throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon connects with a crisp jab.
Minister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the body
and Minister counters with a straight right hand.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Minister throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon scores with a push kick.
Payakaroon tests Minister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakaroon looks to score with a jab to the body but Minister is just out of range.
Minister looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Minister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick.
Minister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakaroon.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Minister crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Payakaroon - the referee stops the clock and Minister gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Payakaroon. Minister manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Minister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Minister throws a nice looking combination but Payakaroon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Minister throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Minister counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minister swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minister.
Minister avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon drops his hands momentarily and Minister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Minister takes a kick to the side of the head.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Minister off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Payakaroon moves into range and clinches up with Minister.
Payakaroon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minister backwards.
Minister prevents a body shot from Payakaroon.
A right handed body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Payakaroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minister's elbow.
Payakaroon digs a right hand underneath Minister's ribcage. Minister let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Payakaroon lands a body shot.
Payakaroon pushes Minister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakaroon.
Minister blocking some punches.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Minister backwards.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payakaroon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Payakaroon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Minister's defenses.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Payakaroon wants a takedown.
Payakaroon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minister takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Payakaroon fails to land.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minister or not.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minister takes a shot to the head.
Minister throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minister has had enough of the clinch but Payakaroon keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Payakaroon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Minister on the side of the head.
Minister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Minister on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.
Payakaroon scores with a nice head shot.
Payakaroon thuds a left hand into Minister's body.
Payakaroon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minister on the side of the head.
Minister scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payakaroon in his tracks.
Payakaroon walks into a straight right hand from Minister.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right.
Minister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payakaroon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that misses
enabling Minister to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Minister misses the target.
Payakaroon misses with a kick to the body
and Minister counters with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon 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.
Minister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Minister misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Minister misses the target.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minister.
Minister scores with a nice strike.
Minister moves out of range as Payakaroon throws a body kick. #CL2#
Payakaroon forces Minister back against the cage and clinches.
Minister tries to circle away but Payakaroon has him pinned against the cage.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minister takes a shot to the head.
Payakaroon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payakaroon lands with a right to the head.
Payakaroon lands a left hand.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minister.
Payakaroon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payakaroon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Minister has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Minister controls the action.
Minister managing to block the knees to the body from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minister looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Death Minister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakaroon misses with a body punch.
Minister tries to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling the position.
Minister wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Payakaroon - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to work over Minister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minister prevents the takedown attempt.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Minister prevents the takedown attempt.
Minister wants to break free but Payakaroon has control. #T4#
Payakaroon is working Minister over against the cage.
Payakaroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minister's elbow.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Payakaroon lands a body shot.
Payakaroon digs a right hand into Minister's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Minister's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payakaroon lands a hook that snaps the head of Minister backwards.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Minister controls the action.
Payakaroon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minister takes a shot to the head.
Payakaroon is trying to drag Minister to the mat but Minister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Death Minister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samart Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Minister blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payakaroon 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
A relieved looking Samart Payakaroon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Death Minister had this to say: 'You have survived the Death Minister, you mortal life has been spared for now.'.

Event: HFC Tournament Finals
Date: Mar 20, 2020

#R1#
Hamada connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Payakaroon.
Hamada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payakaroon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hamada if he has to take too many more of those.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamada.
Payakaroon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hamada scores with a jab to the body.
Hamada looks for a takedown but Payakaroon sprawls well.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Hamada walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakaroon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon thumps Hamada with a low kick.
Hamada goes for a double leg but Payakaroon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Payakaroon continues to drive forward.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Payakaroon.
Hamada lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Hamada walks into a stiff left hand from Payakaroon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Hamada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.#T1#
Hamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payakaroon lands with an overhand left.
Hamada lands with a nice body punch.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Hamada's head but Hamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Payakaroon sprawls and moves away.
Payakaroon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamada. That did some damage!
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.
Hamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakaroon throws a good cross that connects.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hamada shoots in but Payakaroon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Hamada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakaroon throws out the jab.
Hamada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamada.
Payakaroon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Payakaroon checks a leg kick nicely.
Payakaroon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hamada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Payakaroon slips a jab and a cross from Hamada.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakaroon.
Hamada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hamada jabs at Payakaroon's body.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Hamada down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon jabs Hamada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hamada is looking to wear down Payakaroon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hamada shoots in but no luck this time.
Payakaroon unleashes a big counter combination but Hamada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Payakaroon - that will leave a mark!
Hamada misses with a straight left.
Hamada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Hamada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamada throws a sloppy body shot
and Payakaroon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Hamada off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Hamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamada tries to avoid it.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Hamada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Payakaroon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Payakaroon throws a jab when Hamada was well out of range.
Payakaroon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payakaroon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payakaroon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamada 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.
Hamada moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Payakaroon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hamada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Payakaroon. Hamada shrugs it off though.
Hamada closes the distance and clinches up with Payakaroon, looking for a takedown. Hamada pushes Payakaroon against the cage but Payakaroon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Payakaroon does it's job there.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon misses with a combination #TD#
and Hamada counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamada.
Payakaroon keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Hamada is really struggling to control Payakaroon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SUB#
Hamada drops back, looking for a kneebar! Payakaroon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Payakaroon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Payakaroon! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hamada swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hamada looks for the body kick but Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. Hamada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hamada avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
Hamada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hamada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Hamada.
Payakaroon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakaroon connects with an inside leg kick.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Payakaroon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hamada if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Hamada throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range. #T1#
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Hamada.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hamada moves out of range easily.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payakaroon as he avoids it easily.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Hamada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Payakaroon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada misses with a kick to the body.
Hamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon tries to avoid it but Hamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payakaroon to the ground. Payakaroon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hamada with a jab.
Hamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payakaroon lands a nice hook to Hamada's body. Hamada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakaroon misses with a straight left. #T2#
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Hamada tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Payakaroon.
Hamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Hamada shoots in but Payakaroon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Hamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamada tries to avoid it.
Hamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakaroon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Hamada off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
Hamada misses with a wild body shot.
Ryo Hamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Payakaroon digs a good body shot into Hamada's ribs.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon scores with a nice strike.
Hamada stuns Payakaroon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hamada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hamada scores with a one two! Payakaroon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Payakaroon sizes up Hamada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Hamada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakaroon regains half guard, as Hamada was trying to land strikes.
Hamada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB#
Hamada is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hamada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Payakaroon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hamada.
Hamada is keen to just control but Payakaroon is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Payakaroon digs a good hook to Hamada's body.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Hamada looks to land a combination but Payakaroon avoids it well.
Hamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamada.
Hamada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon tries to avoid it but Hamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payakaroon to the ground. Payakaroon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Payakaroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
Hamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Payakaroon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A right-left combo lands from Hamada.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Payakaroon finds it's target.
Hamada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamada tries to land a body kick
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Hamada misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon counters with a right hand to the body.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the head.
Hamada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payakaroon jabs at Hamada's body.
Payakaroon delivers a nice body kick.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Hamada does no damage.
Payakaroon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payakaroon cracks Hamada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hamada moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakaroon jabs Hamada right on the nose. Hamada blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Hamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamada tries to avoid it.
A combination from Payakaroon does no damage.
Hamada slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from Payakaroon.#T2#
Hamada moves forwards but Payakaroon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamada throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Payakaroon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Hamada moves out of range.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Hamada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payakaroon is refusing to be controlled, as Hamada sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Hamada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Payakaroon is looking to improve his position.
Hamada is keen to just control but Payakaroon is a slippery customer.
Hamada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Payakaroon keeping hold of Hamada's head, controlling as best he can.
Hamada trying to control the action but Payakaroon is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Payakaroon is looking to get back to is feet but Hamada passes into side control. #SUB#
Hamada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Payakaroon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payakaroon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Payakaroon tries to hold on but Hamada postures up.
Hamada misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payakaroon 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
A relieved looking Samart Payakaroon 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: HFC Tournament Rd. 3
Date: Feb 28, 2020

#R1#
Cain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Cain is having none of it. #CL#
Payakaroon pushes Cain up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cain.
Payakaroon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cain has had enough of the clinch but Payakaroon keeps him there for the moment.
Cain blocks an uppercut.
Cain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Cain blocks it.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cain prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
Cain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cain prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payakaroon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samart Payakaroon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cain avoids a wild elbow strike from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cain is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Cain blocking some punches.
Payakaroon is trying to drag Cain to the mat but Cain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Payakaroon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Payakaroon.
Cain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Payakaroon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cain after a bit of a struggle.
Cain blocking some punches.
Cain is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Cain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Cain gets underhooks to prevent Payakaroon's takedown attempt.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cain blocking some punches.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Cain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
RJ Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Payakaroon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakaroon thumps Cain with a low kick.
Cain swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Cain misses.
Cain takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the body.
Cain throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a body shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cain tries to avoid it but Payakaroon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cain to the ground. Cain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payakaroon with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Payakaroon.
Cain lands a glancing blow to the side of Payakaroon's head.
We've been informed that Cain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payakaroon.
Cain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakaroon connects with a crisp jab.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Payakaroon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payakaroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon 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#
Payakaroon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cain moves forwards but Payakaroon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Payakaroon clinches up against the cage.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Cain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain is trying to push Payakaroon away but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cain managing to block the knees to the body from Payakaroon.
Cain looking to slow down the pace here.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon lands a left hand. #T1#
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Payakaroon pushes Cain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cain dodges an elbow strike from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cain can do to turn this around?
Cain blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon being controlled against the cage.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samart Payakaroon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cain gets underhooks to prevent Payakaroon's takedown attempt.
Cain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Payakaroon lands with a light punch inside.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cain after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samart Payakaroon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Cain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Payakaroon as he connects with a hook.
Payakaroon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick as Cain jumps back.
Cain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payakaroon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cain is out of range.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Cain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon throws a series of strikes that have Cain backpedaling.
Cain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cain staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakaroon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakaroon lands a body shot.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
Cain throws a counter combo.
Cain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payakaroon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cain scrambles back to his feet.
Payakaroon cracks Cain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Cain with an uppercut!
Payakaroon throws a front kick that sends Cain stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Cain throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Cain with an uppercut!
A jab from Cain misses.
Payakaroon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Payakaroon scores with a jab. Cain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Cain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cain takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Cain lands.
Payakaroon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cain punishes Payakaroon's body with a nice straight punch.
Payakaroon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cain avoids it really well and circles away.
Cain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cain throws a nice looking combination but Payakaroon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Cain's head but Cain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cain throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon wants to clinch but Cain slips to the side
and Cain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Cain drops his hands momentarily and Payakaroon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Cain.
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakaroon's head backwards.
Cain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.
Cain moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range. #T1#
Payakaroon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Payakaroon. That snapped Cain's head back.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon misses with a hook.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon cracks a nice hook into Cain's ribs.
Payakaroon has a takedown stuffed.
Cain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Payakaroon backs off Cain throws a huge counter combo but Payakaroon manages to avoid it all.
Cain lands with a right hand.
Payakaroon fails with the takedown.
Cain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that misses.
Cain is looking for the big counter here.
Cain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain lands a jab to the head.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that Cain ducks under and follows up with a left that Cain also avoids with ease.
Cain works over Payakaroon's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Cain throws a series of punches but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Cain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payakaroon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payakaroon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cain scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Cain misses with a hook.#TD#
Payakaroon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cain is not content to let Payakaroon control the position.
Cain tries to roll over but Payakaroon keeps him under control.
Cain is trying to stand up here but Payakaroon is controlling him well.
Payakaroon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
RJ Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Payakaroon decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Payakaroon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cain counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samart Payakaroon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Payakaroon wants to clinch.
Cain throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Payakaroon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cain but Cain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon works the jab nicely.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakaroon misses with a lunging right hand
and Cain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakaroon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cain's calf.
Payakaroon lands a lovely overhand right.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to RJ Cain.
Well Payakaroon 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
A relieved looking Samart Payakaroon 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: Championship Series 170 - rd 1
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Payakaroon in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Payakaroon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Davis pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payakaroon is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Payakaroon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Payakaroon looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Payakaroon gets to his feet. Davis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Davis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payakaroon cracks a nice hook into Davis's ribs.
Davis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davis tries to clinch up but Payakaroon circles away and keeps his distance.
Payakaroon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Payakaroon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
A punch lands to the side of Payakaroon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Payakaroon but Payakaroon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Payakaroon lands with a cross.
Payakaroon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakaroon thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davis's head backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Payakaroon there.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davis shoots and misses
and Payakaroon counters with an outside leg kick.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Davis.#CL#
Payakaroon forces Davis back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Davis tries to circle away but Payakaroon has him pinned against the cage.
Davis is looking for a takedown.
Payakaroon prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Payakaroon as the two fighters clinch.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Payakaroon won't allow it.
Payakaroon is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Payakaroon down to the mat. Payakaroon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Payakaroon scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Payakaroon clinches with his opponent.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards. #T3#
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head.
Payakaroon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Payakaroon, right into the meat. #CL#
Payakaroon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Payakaroon. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Davis has been cut.
Davis blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Payakaroon breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payakaroon.
Good exchange - Payakaroon coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davis's sensitive parts.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Payakaroon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Davis. #T4#
Payakaroon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payakaroon lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Davis is rocked!
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Payakaroon finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Payakaroon fails to land. #BC#
Payakaroon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Davis to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Davis looks to clinch but Payakaroon throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Davis taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samart Payakaroon!
After winning the bout, Samart Payakaroon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 1 - Genesis
Date: Jan 24, 2020

#R1#
Minister moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Minister has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Payakaroon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Minister misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon lands a slapping body shot.
Minister avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Minister now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payakaroon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minister. #CL#
Payakaroon has closed the distance and engaged Minister in a clinch. #BC2#
Minister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minister.
Minister is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Payakaroon with a body shot.
Minister scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Minister lands a nice shot that snaps Payakaroon's head back.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Minister's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Minister was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payakaroon connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon scores with a hook.#T1#
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payakaroon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Payakaroon has closed the distance and engaged Minister in a clinch.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Minister's head.
Payakaroon tries to work over Minister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Payakaroon scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minister throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakaroon lands with an overhand left.
Payakaroon lands a jab to the head.
Payakaroon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minister.
Payakaroon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Payakaroon lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Payakaroon there.#T2#
Minister doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakaroon scores with a jab.#CL#
Payakaroon gets a clinch.
Minister misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Minister. #BC#
Payakaroon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakaroon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minister with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Minister swings widly with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a good low kick that Minister was not able to check.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minister.
Minister misses with a jab to the body
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minister lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Payakaroon misses.
It looks like Payakaroon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Payakaroon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payakaroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minister throws an off balance right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Payakaroon misses with a hook. Minister ducked under it nicely.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minister manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon moves out of range as Minister strikes.
Minister moves out of range of the leg kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon defending well as Minister loads up on a big left hand.
Payakaroon throws a jab when Minister was well out of range.
Minister throws out a counter right but Payakaroon avoids it with no problem.
Payakaroon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
Minister with a jab.
Minister throws a right and a left that both miss.
Minister darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Payakaroon tests Minister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minister.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right.
Payakaroon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Minister takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payakaroon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payakaroon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Minister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Payakaroon coming out on top.
Payakaroon throws a shot from downtown. Minister moves away and avoids it.
Minister closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Minister darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Minister misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice body punch from Payakaroon. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Minister lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Payakaroon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minister takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Payakaroon lands a lovely overhand right.
Minister misses with a looping right.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Minister swings widly with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Minister misses with a looping left.
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minister can do to turn this around?
Minister throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minister throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Minister down.
Minister misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Minister moves out of range.
Payakaroon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minister momentarily. #CL#
Payakaroon clinches up with Minister and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Payakaroon manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Minister misses.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1##CL#
Payakaroon has Minister up against the cage in a clinch.
Payakaroon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payakaroon is looking for a takedown.
Payakaroon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Minister has had enough of the clinch but Payakaroon keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Payakaroon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Minister misses.
Payakaroon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Minister walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the head.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Minister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minister swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Minister throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Minister slips a jab from Payakaroon.#T2#
Minister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakaroon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Minister walks into a left hand.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minister manages to avoid it.
Minister is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Minister scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minister moves away.
Payakaroon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Minister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakaroon loads up on a big right hand but Minister slips the punch.
Minister takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Minister has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Payakaroon connects with a body shot that sends Minister's belly button to the back.
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut. Minister saw that one coming.
Minister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakaroon.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Minister scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Minister with a nice cross.
Payakaroon looks to land a combination but Minister avoids it well.
Minister just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakaroon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payakaroon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Payakaroon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Minister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakaroon to score with a decent uppercut.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Minister misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon lands a glancing blow to the side of Minister's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minister.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Minister now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Minister moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Minister misses. #T4#
Payakaroon scores with a hook to the body. Minister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payakaroon throws a nice looking combination but Minister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Minister.
Minister misses with a looping left.
Minister fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payakaroon throws a shot to the body.
Minister paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Minister scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Payakaroon.
Minister has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Minister there as he acknowledges the shot.
Minister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon throws a lazy head kick
and Minister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payakaroon lands with a right hand.
Minister's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minister's sensitive parts.
Minister misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Minister lunges at Payakaroon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payakaroon's hand.
A big right from Minister misses.
Payakaroon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minister.
Payakaroon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Minister throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Minister tries to keep at a distance but Payakaroon has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon throws an off balance right hand
and Minister counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minister throws a big shot that misses.
Minister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minister throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Minister finds it's way through Payakaroon's defenses.
Minister misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minister throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Minister missing with a left hand there. Payakaroon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Minister. That snapped Payakaroon's head back.
Payakaroon misses the jab.
Minister just misses with a punch to the body.
Minister drops his hands momentarily and Payakaroon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Minister ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Minister lands with a right hand.
Payakaroon takes one on the button.
Minister's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payakaroon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Minister scrambles back to his feet.
Minister swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon looks to score with a jab to the body but Minister is just out of range.
A lazy left from Minister finds it's target.
Minister throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Payakaroon scores with a nice head shot.
Minister walks into a straight right hand from Payakaroon.
Minister uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Payakaroon staying out of range there.
Payakaroon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Minister scores with a jab to the jaw.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Payakaroon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Payakaroon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Minister takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Payakaroon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Minister has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Minister there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payakaroon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakaroon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Minister cracks Payakaroon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Payakaroon clinches. #T3#
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Death Minister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakaroon pushes Minister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minister scores with a decent looking hook.
Payakaroon fakes the leg kick and cracks Minister in the body.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minister.
Minister missing with a left hand there. Payakaroon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payakaroon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Minister misses with a right hand
enabling Payakaroon to counter with a crisp jab.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon defending well as Minister loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
A jab from Minister does it's job there.
A low kick from Payakaroon misses
and Payakaroon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minister misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely.
Payakaroon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Minister cracks Payakaroon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Minister throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minister throws out the jab.
Minister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that misses
enabling Minister to counter with a crisp jab.
Minister loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minister walks into a jab.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minister.
Payakaroon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Death Minister.
Well Payakaroon 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
Our winner, Samart Payakaroon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Death Minister had this to say: 'You have survived the Death Minister, you mortal life has been spared for now.'.

Event: Core Combat III
Date: Dec 24, 2019

#R1#
Cruise swinging wildly here.
Cruise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Cruise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Cruise ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Cruise moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruise misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon throws a shot from downtown. Cruise moves away and avoids it.
As Payakaroon backs off Cruise throws a huge counter combo but Payakaroon manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Cruise tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Cruise chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Payakaroon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
Cruise throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cruise avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Payakaroon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruise.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Cruise sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
A combination from Payakaroon does no damage.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruise slips under a jab from Payakaroon.
Cruise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakaroon.
A nice side step and Cruise releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruise swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruise throws an off balance right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a low kick, right behind Cruise 's knee.
Cruise checks a leg kick nicely.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruise staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Payakaroon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payakaroon.
Cruise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.#T3#
Cruise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruise.
Payakaroon swinging wildly here.
Cruise misses with a body kick.
Cruise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakaroon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruise moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Cruise on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payakaroon avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakaroon misses the target.
Cruise lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruise on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cruise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Cruise misses
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payakaroon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruise misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Payakaroon misses the shot to the body.
Cruise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut. Cruise saw that one coming.
Cruise avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruise throws a right and a left that Payakaroon avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruise closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Payakaroon fails to land with a series of punches.
Payakaroon throws a jab when Cruise was well out of range.
It seemed like Cruise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruise is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payakaroon rather than just go for the knockout.
Payakaroon lands with a good body shot.
Payakaroon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Payakaroon blocks a head kick by Cruise.
Payakaroon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruise can do to turn this around?
Payakaroon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruise.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Cruise off balance momentarily.
Cruise attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cruise bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head.
Taka Cruise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Payakaroon!
Cruise throws a low kick, looking for Payakaroon's leg but Payakaroon calmly moves out of range.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruise throws a nice looking combination but Payakaroon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruise throws a counter combo.#T1#
Cruise misses with a looping left.
Cruise lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruise has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruise there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payakaroon connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Payakaroon. That snapped Cruise's head back.
Payakaroon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Payakaroon cracks the inside of Cruise's front leg.
Cruise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruise unleashes a big counter combination but Payakaroon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Payakaroon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruise ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruise throws a counter combo.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Cruise slips under a jab.#T2#
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Cruise uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Cruise down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruise slips a jab from Payakaroon.
Cruise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Cruise closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Cruise ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon dodges the punch combination from Cruise. #T3#
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Payakaroon lands a lovely overhand right.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruise lands a really nice looking cross but Payakaroon seems unphased.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Cruise's ribcage but misses.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body punch.
Cruise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruise throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon looks to land a right hand but Cruise moved out of range.
Cruise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruise takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Cruise moves out of range. #T4#
Payakaroon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruise misses with a few strikes there.
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Cruise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Cruise ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruise avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a nice head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Cruise. #CUT2#
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruise manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruise's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruise was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cruise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payakaroon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Cruise on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
A head kick misses from Cruise.
Cruise throws a sloppy head kick and Payakaroon moves out of range easily.
Cruise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruise.
Payakaroon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruise throws a series of strikes that have Payakaroon backpedaling.
Cruise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Despite the aggression on Cruise's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Cruise with an uppercut!
Payakaroon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Cruise takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payakaroon jabs Cruise right on the nose. Cruise blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
Cruise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruise! But no joy.
Payakaroon misses with a hook.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruise gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot.
Cruise has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a body punch but Cruise moves out of range.
Cruise lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Payakaroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Cruise is looking for the big counter here.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruise's calf.
Cruise throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruise is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon blocks a head kick by Cruise.
Cruise slips a straight right by Payakaroon.
Cruise defending well as Payakaroon loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Cruise releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cruise slips under a jab.
Payakaroon catches Cruise with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payakaroon throws a body punch but Cruise moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruise! But no joy.#T3#
Payakaroon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Cruise moves out of range.
Payakaroon misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruise counters with a three punch combo that has Payakaroon backing up. Payakaroon nods at Cruise to acknowledge the strikes.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that half lands.
Cruise tests Payakaroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruise.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Cruise avoids it easily.
Cruise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Cruise.
Cruise throws the kick towards the body but Payakaroon avoids it.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruise's sensitive parts. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Payakaroon.
A countering left hand to the body from Cruise misses.
A head kick misses from Cruise.
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taka Cruise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakaroon lands with an overhand left.
Cruise fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Payakaroon checks it well.
Cruise slips a jab from Payakaroon.
Despite the aggression on Cruise's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cruise swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruise bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Cruise's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Payakaroon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Cruise with an uppercut!
Payakaroon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruise on the side of the head.
Payakaroon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruise counters with a left and a right that stings Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruise was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Payakaroon 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Olanyian misses with a two punch combination.
Olanyian 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.
Payakaroon throws a shot from downtown. Olanyian moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon lands with an uppercut that bounces Olanyian off the cage and back into range.
Payakaroon jabs Olanyian right on the nose. Olanyian blinks but takes it well.
Hakeem Olanyian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon misses the shot to the body.
Olanyian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Olanyian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Olanyian down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon lands a high kick!
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Olanyian scores with a nice right hand.
Olanyian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is looking to counter punch.
Payakaroon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payakaroon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olanyian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olanyian misses with a two punch combination.
Payakaroon lands a nice hook to Olanyian's body. Olanyian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Olanyian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olanyian takes one to the side of the head.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olanyian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olanyian avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Payakaroon.
Olanyian cracks Payakaroon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Payakaroon jabs at Olanyian's body.
Olanyian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakaroon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakaroon keeps Olanyian at a distance using the push kick.
Olanyian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakaroon to score with a decent uppercut.
Olanyian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Olanyian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakaroon misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Olanyian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Payakaroon lands an overhand right.
Olanyian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Olanyian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olanyian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payakaroon works the jab nicely.
Olanyian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon's corner calls for a 1-2. Payakaroon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Olanyian ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Olanyian misses with a series of wild punches.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olanyian.
Payakaroon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olanyian looks winded!
Payakaroon misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Olanyian counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Payakaroon is trying to force a seperation but Olanyian has the dominant position.#BC#
Payakaroon breaks from the clinch.
Olanyian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Payakaroon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olanyian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Olanyian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Olanyian throws a series of punches but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Olanyian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Olanyian in his tracks.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Olanyian off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Olanyian instigates a clinch. #BC#
Payakaroon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Olanyian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payakaroon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Olanyian defending well as Payakaroon loads up on a big left hand.
Olanyian misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Olanyian blocks it.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Olanyian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Olanyian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payakaroon lands the left hand.
Olanyian blocks a jab.
Olanyian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Olanyian moves out of range.
Payakaroon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olanyian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Olanyian forces Payakaroon back against the cage and clinches.
Payakaroon prevents Olanyian from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Payakaroon. #BC#
Payakaroon manages to break the clinch.
Olanyian looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Payakaroon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Olanyian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payakaroon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payakaroon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olanyian manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Payakaroon - that will leave a mark!
Olanyian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakaroon scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olanyian.
Payakaroon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Olanyian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Olanyian is breathing heavily.#T1#
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut
and Olanyian counters with a two punch combo.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Olanyian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olanyian down.
Payakaroon scores with a sloppy right hand. Olanyian should have avoided that one.
Olanyian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Olanyian's front leg but catches the back leg as Olanyian tries to avoid it.
Payakaroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Olanyian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payakaroon misses with a right hand
and Olanyian counters with a left and a right that stings Payakaroon.
Olanyian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakaroon.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Olanyian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon throws a good cross that connects.
Olanyian looks to clinch
and Payakaroon counters with a one-two to the body.
Payakaroon cracks Olanyian with a good jab.
Payakaroon misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Olanyian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Olanyian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olanyian drops his hands momentarily and Payakaroon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Payakaroon misses the shot to the body.
Olanyian moves out of range of the strikes.
Olanyian misses the body punch
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olanyian can do to turn this around?
Olanyian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olanyian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Olanyian throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Olanyian lands a jab-cross combination.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Olanyian misses with a looping left.#T3#
Payakaroon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Olanyian's head but Olanyian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olanyian misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Olanyian pushes Payakaroon up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon misses with a straight left.
Olanyian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Olanyian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payakaroon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon tests Olanyian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakaroon lands with a right hand. #T4#
Payakaroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Olanyian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olanyian moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Olanyian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olanyian slips a straight right by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olanyian momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Olanyian.
Payakaroon looks to land a right hand but Olanyian moved out of range.
Olanyian walks into a stiff left hand from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payakaroon scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon lunges at Olanyian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Olanyian's hand.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payakaroon connects with a right hand. Olanyian shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olanyian slips under a jab.
Payakaroon throws an overhand right that lands on Olanyian's shoulder, as Olanyian tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon throws an off balance right hand
and Olanyian counters with a series of strikes. Payakaroon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Olanyian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olanyian misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olanyian wants to clinch up but Payakaroon keeps it at a distance.
Olanyian with a nice cross.
Olanyian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Olanyian's ribcage but misses.
Olanyian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakaroon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payakaroon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Payakaroon with a hook.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olanyian.
Olanyian misses with a double jab
and Olanyian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olanyian tries to counter by closing the distance.
Payakaroon cracks Olanyian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payakaroon lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Payakaroon as he connects with a hook.
Payakaroon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olanyian's hands.
Olanyian misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
A big right from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olanyian was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakaroon misses the target. #T2#
Payakaroon lands a nice hook to Olanyian's body. Olanyian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Payakaroon misses.
Olanyian throws a counter combo.
Payakaroon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon lands a really nice looking cross but Olanyian seems unphased.
Olanyian looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Olanyian misses with the combination.
Olanyian lands a nice looking body shot.
Olanyian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Payakaroon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olanyian.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Payakaroon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Olanyian will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Payakaroon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Olanyian misses its intended target.
Payakaroon just misses with a punch to the body.
Olanyian slips a straight right by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olanyian manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olanyian.
Payakaroon scores with a jab.
Payakaroon lands a nice hook to Olanyian's body. Olanyian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Payakaroon throws a shot from downtown. Olanyian moves away and avoids it.
Olanyian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakaroon just misses with a punch to the body.
Olanyian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon.
Olanyian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakaroon.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olanyian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon throws a nice looking combination but Olanyian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payakaroon scores with a decent looking hook.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Olanyian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Hakeem Olanyian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olanyian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Payakaroon, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

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

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