Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Ruttu
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Kock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Kock.
Kock 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.
Furioto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Furioto somewhat.
Kock connects with a high kick.
Kock moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Kock looking to score a takedown here. Furioto is defending well but Kock drives through and ends up in Furioto's guard.
Kock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furioto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock wants to pass the guard but Furioto is keeping the position.
Kock with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Furioto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kock wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving.
Kock lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Kock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kock lands a couple of elbows.
Kock working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kock postures up in Furioto's guard and throws a big left but Furioto blocks it.
Kock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Kock throws an elbow that misses. Furioto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kock's guard. Nice move by Furioto!#REVB##SUB#
Kock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Furioto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto preventing the sweep.
Kock is trying to keep Furioto in close. #SUB#
Kock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Furioto has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kock misses with a series of wild punches.
Furioto with the counter takedown but Kock avoids it easily.
Kock wants to clinch.
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Furioto moves out of range easily.
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Kock does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Furioto has time to react.
Kock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock lands a body shot.
Furioto tries to move into range but Kock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Kock throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Furioto counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kock defends it well. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kock is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kock trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kock is looking for a triangle here but Furioto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Kock tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Furioto easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Furioto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kock tries to hold on but Furioto pushes him away. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kock has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kock! #SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Kock trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Kock throws an elbow that misses. Furioto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kock's guard. Nice move by Furioto!#REVB##SUB#
Kock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furioto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Furioto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Kock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kock manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Kock's guard.
Furioto distracts Kock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SUB#
Kock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Furioto defends well.#SUB#
Furioto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kock working a defensive guard but Furioto passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Kock 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 Maximus Furioto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Kock. That snapped Furioto's head back.
Kock is looking to clinch.
Kock darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Furioto enables Kock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Furioto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kock postures up in Furioto's guard and throws a big left but Furioto blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Furioto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Kock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kock is looking to work some ground and pound but Furioto has wrist control.
Kock is in close to Furioto's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Furioto looking for subs off his back but Kock has passed one foot through into half guard.
Furioto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kock scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2##SUB#
Kock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Furioto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kock.
Furioto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kock.
Kock trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Furioto has his feet on Kock's thighs here. He's pushed Kock off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kock screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Pushkin vs Vrjalya
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Furioto to the ground. Man is now in Furioto's guard.#SUB#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Furioto is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Furioto has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furioto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man tries to stand but Furioto is controlling from the bottom.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Man forces his way into half guard.
Man thows a huge punch but Furioto dodges it nicely.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Man connects with a nice short shot to Furioto's temple. #T2#
Man trying to control from half guard but Furioto is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Man lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Furioto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furioto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Furioto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man misses with a head shot. Furioto uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Man postures up in Furioto's guard and throws a big left but Furioto blocks it. #SUB2#
Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Furioto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Man has Furioto in his guard.#REVR#
Furioto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furioto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Man is trying to get back to his feet.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
Man is trying to control Furioto's posture but Furioto avoids it. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Furioto tries for a kimura but Man is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Man there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Man throwing shots but Furioto is blocking nicely.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Furioto's head. #SUB2#
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Furioto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Man trying to control the action but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Man is thwarting Furioto's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man is nestled in close to Furioto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Furioto's head.
Furioto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto trying to control here.
Furioto wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man trying to control the action but Furioto is working from the bottom. #T3#
Man works his way into full mount!
Man scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Furioto?
Furioto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Furioto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Man lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Furioto is trying to escape the mount.
Furioto is squirming around, avoiding Man's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Furioto tries to reverse the position but Man maintains control.
Man working Furioto over with strikes here.
Furioto wants to control but Man is having none of it.
Stan Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man with shots to the head and body - Furioto looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Furioto is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man landing shots from mount.
Oh Furioto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man lands a big elbow - Furioto is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Furioto is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stan Man!
Stan Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Maximus Furioto spoke after the fight, saying 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: SMASH: Pushkin vs Krylov
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Barella looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barella moves nicely into side control.
Barella tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Barella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Furioto has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barella throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Furioto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Barella is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Furioto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Furioto stops Barella from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Barella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Furioto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barella wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Furioto wants to control but Barella postures up.
Furioto manages to get back to half guard.
Furioto is not content to let Barella control the position.
Barella throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barella slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Barella is working for a kimura but Furioto is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barella trying to control from half guard but Furioto is working away. #T3##SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Barella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Furioto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barella. #SUB2#
Barella seems to be working for a kimura but Furioto defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Barella is working for an americana but Furioto has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Barella was thinking about the submission.
Barella wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving.
Barella throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barella drops back, looking for a kneebar! Furioto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Furioto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Furioto! #REVR#
Furioto cracks Barella with a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barella tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Furioto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Furioto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barella tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Furioto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Furioto tries to counter by clinching up but Barella breaks away and moves out of range.
Furioto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barella.
Furioto throwing a counter right hand but Barella manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Barella looking to score a takedown here. Furioto is defending well but Barella drives through and ends up in Furioto's guard.
Sonny Barella has got the better of the ground game so far.
Furioto wants to sweep but no luck.
Barella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Furioto is keeping the position for now.
Barella has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Furioto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barella doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Furioto is tightening it up a little... Barella has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barella reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barella taps out! Nice BJJ there by Furioto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maximus Furioto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maximus Furioto waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.
Sonny Barella spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Franc
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Barella misses with a few strikes there.
Furioto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barella misses with a hook.
Barella sets himself, and Furioto steps forward looking for the clinch! Barella avoids it this time.
Barella throws a front kick aimed at Furioto's knee but Furioto avoids it well.
Barella backing away here, and Furioto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barella throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Furioto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barella is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Barella is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Furioto throwing shots but Barella is blocking nicely.
Barella trying to control from the bottom.
Furioto lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barella is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Barella is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Furioto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barella keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB2#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Barella defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura here.
Barella is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barella trying to control here.
Barella regains full guard. Nicely done.
Furioto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barella manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Barella lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barella throws an elbow that misses. Furioto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barella's guard. Nice move by Furioto!#REVB#
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barella misses with a combination #TD2#
and Furioto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barella won't be happy with that.
Barella is trying to control Furioto's posture but Furioto avoids it.
Barella is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Furioto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barella preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy.
Furioto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##SUB2#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barella controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barella tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barella trying to hold on to Furioto's head to control him but Furioto postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Furioto ducks right into an uppercut from Barella.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Furioto avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barella throws an off balance right hand
and Furioto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Furioto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barella misses with a wild combination.
Furioto with the counter takedown but Barella avoids it easily.#T3#
Barella throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Furioto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Furioto defending well as Barella loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Furioto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Barella fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Furioto sprawls well initially but Barella persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barella working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Barella looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barella seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furioto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB#
Barella looking for a submission but Furioto manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barella has gone for a leg lock! Furioto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barella's guard.#REVB#
Barella utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barella has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximus Furioto has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Barella gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Furioto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barella after a bit of a struggle.
Furioto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barella after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Furioto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barella is trying to keep an underhook but Furioto manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Barella actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barella doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Barella manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella seems keen to control Furioto's posture.
Furioto distracts Barella with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barella has his hands on Furioto's head, controlling the position.
Barella looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barella trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Furioto landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Furioto stands up over Barella, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Furioto forces his way into half guard.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barella sees it coming and defends easily.
Barella is pressing down on Furioto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furioto wants to pass the guard but Barella is keeping the position.
Furioto throws a strike but Barella rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barella slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barella trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Barella throws a strike but Furioto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Furioto advances position into side control!#T4##SUB2#
Furioto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barella rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Furioto's guard! Nice work there by Barella!
Barella missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barella passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Furioto tries to improve position but can't.
Barella with the ground and pound but Furioto regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barella is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximus Furioto.
I think Furioto 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Bleak
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Cheese works Furioto's body with a nice hook.
Cheese looks to land a combination but Furioto avoids it well.
Cheese scores with a nice body kick.
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Cheese sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Furioto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Furioto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Furioto is out of range.
Furioto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cheese tries to avoid it but Furioto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cheese to the ground. Cheese escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
Cheese thows a body kick. Furioto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Furioto takes one to the chin there.
Cheese cracks Furioto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cheese with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Furioto avoids the body shot from Cheese. #T1#
Cheese scoring well with a low kick there.
Cheese throws a good cross that connects.
Furioto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cheese misses with a looping right.
Cheese tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Cheese scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Cheese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Cheese misses.
Cheese just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Cheese closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Furioto quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Cheese is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Furioto defends it well.
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!
Cheese wants to pass to mount but Furioto is defending the position. #T2##SUB2#
Cheese is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Furioto defends it well.
Cheese tries to pass to full mount but Furioto defends it. #SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto is not content to let Cheese control the position.#T3#
Cheese wants to pass to mount but Furioto is defending the position.
Furioto tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.#SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheese pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Furioto is defending against the submission attempts here by Cheese. #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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cheese wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy.
Cheese tries to pass the half guard into mount. Furioto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto is staying active underneath Cheese, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Furioto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cheese!
Cheese is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Furioto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that round.
That's time! Furioto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Furioto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cheese is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cheese scores with a body shot.
Cheese is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Furioto rather than just go for the knockout.
Furioto takes one on the button.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cheese decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cheese works his way into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Cheese is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Furioto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Furioto! #T1##SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cheese manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Furioto has Cheese in his guard.#REVB#
Cheese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Furioto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cheese wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cheese passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Cheese is looking for a kimura here.
Cheese wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cheese wants to free his trapped foot but Furioto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cheese wants to control the pace but Furioto is squirming around nicely. #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.
Furioto prevents Cheese from taking his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cheese trying to control but Furioto is having none of it.
Cheese wants to take his opponent's back but Furioto doesn't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cheese delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cheese.
Furioto gets back to half guard.
Cheese trying to pass the guard but Furioto defending well.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Cheese has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cheese throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furioto keeps working.
Cheese has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Cheese throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cheese controlling his opponent.
Cheese 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.
Cheese tries to control but Furioto wriggling away. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Furioto tries to reverse the position but Cheese maintains control.
Cheese thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Furioto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cheese throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Furioto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
Cheese is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Cheese misses with a head shot.
Cheese content just to control the position here.
Cheese wants to control the pace but Furioto is squirming around nicely.
Cheese mounts Furioto! Really nice guard pass there!
Furioto tries to lock up and control but Cheese gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richard Cheese is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furioto has given up his back.
Cheese has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Furioto's body.
Cheese somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese controlling from the back.
Cheese is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cheese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cheese 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cheese!
An out of breath Richard Cheese thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Maximus Furioto had this to say: 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd 3
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Roy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
A swing and a miss from Furioto.
Roy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Furioto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roy.
A low kick from Roy misses
and Furioto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Furioto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Furioto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Furioto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roy is fending him off so far but Furioto persists. Nope, Roy circles away and we're back to standing.
As Furioto backs away, Roy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Roy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roy is looking to slow Furioto down with leg kicks.
Furioto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roy.
Roy tries to land a leg kick but Furioto saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Furioto! But no joy.
Roy thuds his right hand into Furioto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roy thows a leg kick but Furioto checks it #CL2#
and Furioto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Furioto.
I was talking to Roy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roy lands an uppercut.
Furioto is looking for a takedown.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.#T2##BC#
Roy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Furioto fails with the takedown
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Furioto is rocked!
Furioto has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Roy throws an overhand right that lands on Furioto's shoulder, as Furioto tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Furioto looking to score a takedown here. Roy is defending well but Furioto drives through and ends up in Roy's guard.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roy is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Roy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Furioto has gone for a leg lock! Roy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Furioto's guard.#REVR#
Roy tries to stand but Furioto is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roy wants to stand and escape but instead Furioto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Furioto has gone for a leg lock! Roy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Furioto's guard.#REVR#
Roy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roy is looking to stand up but Furioto won't let him.
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 Maximus Furioto'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#
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Roy sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furioto is defended easily by Roy.
Furioto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Roy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Roy.
Furioto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Furioto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roy cracks Furioto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roy misses with a hook. Furioto ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
Furioto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy is looking to counter punch.
Roy misses with an uppercut.
Furioto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Roy sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Roy misses its target.#T2#
Roy throws a leg kick which misses Furioto's front leg but catches the back leg as Furioto tries to avoid it.
Furioto slips under a jab.
Rob Roy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Furioto has his takedown stuffed
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Maximus Furioto's cut even more.
Roy looks to land a right hand but Furioto moved out of range.
Furioto feints a counter leg kick.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roy defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Roy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Furioto moves in looking to clinch but Roy pushes him off.
Furioto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Furioto throws a lazy uppercut
and Roy counters with an outside leg kick. #TD2#
Roy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Furioto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roy! #REVR##T4#
Roy tries to stand but Furioto is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Roy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Roy, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Roy against the cage but Roy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roy looks to throw the jab but Furioto is out of range.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Roy sprawls well.
Roy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roy looks to land a right hand but Furioto moved out of range.
Furioto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Roy, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Roy against the cage but Roy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Roy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roy throwing a counter right hand but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Roy throws a leg kick but Furioto moved away.#T1#
Furioto looks for a takedown but Roy sprawls well.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown. Roy tries to sprawl out of it but Furioto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Furioto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Roy shows good takedown defense.
Roy is looking to counter punch.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roy as he jumps to the side.
Roy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Roy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Roy missing with a left hand there. Furioto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Furioto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roy. That one must have hurt.
Furioto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roy.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roy throwing a counter right hand but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Furioto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roy's waist but Roy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furioto off to one side. #T4#
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Furioto fails to land the takedown.
Roy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rob Roy is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Roy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roy, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Roy!
A victorious Rob Roy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Maximus Furioto stepped up to the mic, saying 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Marcus throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
Marcus digs a good hook to Furioto's body.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Furioto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marcus throws a nice head kick!
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Furioto.
Marcus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
Furioto throwing a counter right hand but Marcus manages to avoid it.
Marcus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Maximus Furioto's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Furioto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marcus quickly recovers to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marcus has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marcus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marcus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marcus sees it coming and defends easily.
Furioto prevents Marcus from improving his position.#T3#
Marcus pushes Furioto off looking to stand but Furioto dives back in and keeps control.
Marcus is pressing down on Furioto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Marcus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marcus manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Marcus's guard.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Furioto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marcus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marcus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Marcus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marcus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto'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#
Furioto throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.#TD#
Furioto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Marcus kicks off Furioto and gets to his feet.
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Furioto has his takedown stuffed
and Marcus counters with a two punch combo.
Furioto misses with an uppercut
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick.
Furioto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marcus circles away.
A nice side step and Marcus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus scores with a head kick. Furioto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice jab there from Marcus.
Nice sprawl there from Marcus as Furioto shoots in.#T2#
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto.
Furioto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Furioto is looking to counter the offense by Marcus and move into the clinch.
Marcus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Furioto is out of range.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Philip Marcus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.
Furioto checks a leg kick nicely.
Marcus stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Furioto shoots in and bounces Marcus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marcus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Marcus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Furioto's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcus is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto'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.#R3#
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Marcus leaves Furioto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcus flicks out a counter leg kick but Furioto steps away.
Furioto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcus. Marcus obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus digs a good body shot into Furioto's ribs.
No luck for Furioto with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Furioto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marcus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Furioto somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Furioto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Marcus manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Marcus. No joy for Furioto on that attempt.
Marcus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furioto moves away.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcus as he avoids it easily.
Marcus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Marcus misses with a straight right.
Marcus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Furioto throws a big counter combination but Marcus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marcus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Furioto rather than just go for the knockout.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Marcus sprawls well.
Marcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcus but Marcus pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Furioto moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Marcus connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Furioto looking to score a takedown here. Marcus is defending well but Furioto drives through and ends up in Marcus's guard.
Marcus is controlling Furioto's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto stopping the sweep attempt from Marcus.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Furioto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Marcus's corner calls for a 1-2. Marcus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcus defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Marcus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Marcus misses.
Marcus prevents the takedown attempt.
Furioto goes for a takedown attempt but Marcus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto.
Marcus flicks out a counter leg kick but Furioto steps away.
Furioto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marcus can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Furioto or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcus, which made it look bad.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcus lands with an overhand left.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus throws a fast counter high kick but Furioto manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Furioto backwards. #BC2#
Marcus manages to break the clinch.
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Marcus, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Marcus against the cage but Marcus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marcus throws out a counter right but Furioto avoids it with no problem.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus. #T3#
Marcus scores with a hook to the body. Furioto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marcus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus throws out a counter right but Furioto avoids it with no problem.
Marcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Furioto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Furioto goes for a double leg but Marcus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marcus continues to drive forward.
Marcus throws a big counter head kick but Furioto avoids it with no problem.
Marcus lands a left hand.
Furioto wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcus lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
Furioto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marcus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Furioto scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#Maximus Furioto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marcus takes a swing at Furioto's ribcage but misses.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus lands a jab to Furioto's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Marcus lands with a kick to the temple. Furioto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcus as he avoids it easily.
Furioto shoots in but Marcus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furioto avoids the body shot from Marcus.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus slaps away a takedown attempt from Furioto, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Furioto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marcus throws a hook to the side of Furioto's head but Furioto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Marcus looks to move away, Furioto throws a big counter combo but Marcus just gets out of the way.
Marcus stuffs the takedown attempt from Furioto. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marcus pinned against the cage. Marcus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furioto was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
Marcus is looking to slow Furioto down with leg kicks.
Furioto throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furioto moves away.
Marcus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Furioto. That did some damage!
Philip Marcus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Furioto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Marcus slaps away a takedown attempt from Furioto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marcus lands a head kick!
Furioto misses with a hook.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt - Marcus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcus 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 43:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus is the new featherweight champion!
Philip Marcus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Maximus Furioto spoke after the fight, saying 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Furioto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - White Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White Jr backing away here, and Furioto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Furioto. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
White Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Furioto, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bruce White Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
White Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Furioto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. White Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Furioto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Furioto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1##SUB#
White Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furioto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Furioto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Furioto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! White Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! White Jr has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
White Jr lying in Furioto's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Furioto decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! White Jr taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto is the new featherweight champion!
Maximus Furioto made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview.
Bruce White Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry. I should have done better.'.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Kay takes a swing at Furioto's ribcage but misses.
Kay throws a jab when Furioto was well out of range.
Kay misses with a hook. Furioto ducked under it nicely.
Kay throws a big shot that misses.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Furioto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Kay closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Furioto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Furioto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kay is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kay has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Kay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kay is looking to improve his position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kay looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Kay gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Furioto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kay.#SUB#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Furioto's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Furioto! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kay has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maximus Furioto!
An out of breath and clearly excited Maximus Furioto thanked Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit v Materlak 2
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
A low kick lands for Lutang.
Lutang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Lutang. Beautiful body shot.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Lutang shows good takedown defense.
Lutang works Furioto's body with a nice hook.
Furioto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lutang swings for the body but Furioto moves out of range.
Lutang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lutang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Furioto fails with the takedown.
Lutang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto moves forwards but Lutang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Lutang counters with a nice leg kick.
Sun Lutang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Lutang misses with a hook. Furioto ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Furioto gets a takedown into half guard.
Lutang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Lutang is looking to escape.
Lutang is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Furioto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lutang defend it? Furioto steps over the head and cranks it - Lutang is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Furioto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Korppila looking to score a takedown here. Furioto is defending well but Korppila drives through and ends up in Furioto's guard.
Furioto keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
Furioto keeping full guard, as Korppila tries to pass.
Korppila throws a big right hand that misses.
Korppila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Korppila looking to improve position, pressing down on Furioto's thigh with his hand. Furioto seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Korppila paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Korppila's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Furioto picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Tom Korppila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'.

Event: SMASH: Barrels vs Frewin
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Furioto ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Merel lands with a straight right. Furioto didn't see that one coming.
Merel connects with the punch.
Merel lands a jab to the head.
Furioto ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Furioto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Merel's guard.
Merel throwing short punches from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Furioto 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.
Merel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Merel trying to strike off his back.
Furioto working some strikes from top position.
Merel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Furioto slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Merel.#T1#
Furioto drops an elbow to the side of Merel's head.
Merel wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Furioto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Merel tries to roll over but Furioto keeps him under control.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Furioto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Furioto lands strikes from half guard.
Merel connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Furioto throwing shots but Merel is blocking nicely.
Merel gets back to full guard.
Merel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Merel 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.
Merel striking from his own guard.
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Merel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Merel tries to strike from the bottom.
Merel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Merel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Furioto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Merel's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Furioto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Merel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Merel lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Furioto postures up in Merel's guard and throws a big left but Merel blocks it.
Merel throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. #T3#
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Merel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furioto throwing strikes from guard but Merel blocks nicely.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Merel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Merel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Furioto passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB2#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Merel missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Merel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage. #T4#
Merel lands with a few short shots to the body. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Furioto blocks the strikes from Merel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Merel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Furioto defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
Merel cracks Furioto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Furioto moves away and avoids it.
Merel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Merel misses.
Furioto slips a straight right by Merel.
Nice defenses there by Furioto.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Furioto staying out of range there.
Jab by Merel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Furioto sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Furioto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto blocks the strikes from Merel.
Merel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Furioto there. #T1#
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel gets back to full guard.
Maximus Furioto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merel wants to sweep here but Furioto controlling him for the moment.
Merel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Merel is looking to work some ground and pound but Furioto has wrist control.
Merel scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for a guillotine here but Merel defends easily.
Merel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Merel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Merel lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Merel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Furioto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merel is aware though and is defending well.
Furioto has momentary wrist control but Merel slips an elbow through the middle.
Furioto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Merel works over Furioto with some ground and pound from guard.
Merel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Merel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Merel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Merel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Furioto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Merel preventing the sweep.
Furioto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Merel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Merel cracks Furioto with a solid left hand.
Merel connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merel defends it easily.
Merel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Merel lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Furioto has his foot on Merel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merel works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Merel stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Furioto throws up his legs and catches Merel in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Merel tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Furioto! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kitjakarn - that will leave a mark!
Kitjakarn throws a right hand that misses
and Furioto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitjakarn.
An attempted straight right counter from Furioto misses the target.
Kitjakarn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Furioto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kitjakarn scores with a body shot.
Kitjakarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Furioto is just out of range.
Furioto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Furioto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kitjakarn. That one must have hurt.
Kitjakarn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Furioto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Kitjakarn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Furioto.
Furioto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab from Kitjakarn.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Kitjakarn missing with a left hand there. Furioto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitjakarn connects with a body shot.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook to the body
enabling Furioto to counter with a crisp jab.
Furioto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Furioto attempts a counter takedown but Kitjakarn avoids it well and moves away.
Furioto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kitjakarn misses with a body kick.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Kitjakarn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitjakarn with the inside leg kick.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Furioto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitjakarn wants to land a leg kick but Furioto is out of range.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furioto.
Kitjakarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Nice cross by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furioto.
Furioto attempts a counter takedown but Kitjakarn avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Furioto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kitjakarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kitjakarn looks to land a left hand but Furioto moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Kitjakarn misses.
Furioto takes one on the button.
Kitjakarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Furioto moves out of range of the body kick from Kitjakarn.
As Kitjakarn backs away, Furioto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kitjakarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kitjakarn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Furioto circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot #CL#
and Furioto counters by clinching up.
Furioto tries to score a body lock takedown but Kitjakarn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kitjakarn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
Furioto wants to take the fight to the mat but Kitjakarn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Furioto wants to take the fight to the mat but Kitjakarn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Kitjakarn fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitjakarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch on the inside.
Furioto wants a takedown but no success here.
Furioto wants a takedown.
Furioto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kitjakarn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Furioto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biabas Kitjakarn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto'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#
Kitjakarn looks for the body kick but Furioto saw that one coming.
That kick from Kitjakarn tenderised Furioto's leg. Furioto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kitjakarn throws a right hand that misses
and Furioto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitjakarn loads up on a big right hand but Furioto slips the punch.
Furioto throwing a counter right hand but Kitjakarn manages to avoid it.
Furioto staying out of range there.
Furioto blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto slips a straight right by Kitjakarn.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto moves out of range as Kitjakarn throws a body kick. #T1#
Kitjakarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitjakarn misses with a low kick.
Furioto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kitjakarn feints and then cracks Furioto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Furioto down.
Furioto checks a low kick from Kitjakarn.
Nice body kick there by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kitjakarn throws a big shot that misses.
Kitjakarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furioto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitjakarn.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kitjakarn throws out a loose jab but Furioto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furioto half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Furioto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Furioto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a wild body kick that Furioto sees coming a mile off.
Furioto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitjakarn.
Furioto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitjakarn.
Biabas Kitjakarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kitjakarn throws a hook but Furioto avoids it easily.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kitjakarn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Furioto avoids the body shot from Kitjakarn.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Kitjakarn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Furioto is able to avoid easily.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kitjakarn throws out a loose jab but Furioto uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Kitjakarn tenderised Furioto's leg. Furioto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kitjakarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Furioto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Kitjakarn misses.
Kitjakarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kitjakarn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Furioto under the eye.
Kitjakarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furioto.
A lazy body kick from Kitjakarn
and Furioto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Kitjakarn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitjakarn lands a leg kick that knocks Furioto off balance momentarily.
Kitjakarn tries to land a front kick but Furioto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kitjakarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furioto.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kitjakarn misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitjakarn thumps Furioto with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biabas Kitjakarn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kitjakarn tried to score with a low kick but Furioto checks it.
Furioto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kitjakarn!
Kitjakarn throws a front kick that sends Furioto stumbling back into the cage.
Kitjakarn thuds his shin into the meat of Furioto's side.
Furioto moves out of range of the strikes.
Furioto 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.
Kitjakarn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Maximus Furioto's cut is getting worse.
Kitjakarn throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Furioto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Furioto.
Furioto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kitjakarn fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Kitjakarn throws a solid leg kick but Furioto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with a leg kick.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitjakarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitjakarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitjakarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Furioto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitjakarn scores with a nice head shot.
Kitjakarn swings for the body but Furioto moves out of range.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furioto.
Kitjakarn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with a body kick.
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands the left hand.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furioto walks into a jab.
Kitjakarn looks to throw the jab but Furioto is out of range.
Kitjakarn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Furioto if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Kitjakarn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kitjakarn lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#Maximus Furioto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kitjakarn thuds his shin into the meat of Furioto's side.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut.
Kitjakarn tries to land a front kick but Furioto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Furioto slips a straight right by Kitjakarn.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crunch! Kitjakarn slams his shin into Furioto's torso.
Kitjakarn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Kitjakarn misses with a body kick.
Kitjakarn throws a shot from downtown. Furioto moves away and avoids it.
Kitjakarn misses with a few strikes there.
Kitjakarn tries to land a front kick but Furioto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kitjakarn looks for the body kick but Furioto saw that one coming.
Furioto throwing a counter right hand but Kitjakarn manages to avoid it.
Kitjakarn throws a low kick but Furioto moves out of range easily.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kitjakarn.
As Kitjakarn tries to get set, Furioto tries to push him back and clinch up but Kitjakarn manages to avoid the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitjakarn throws out a loose jab but Furioto uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biabas Kitjakarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kitjakarn 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biabas Kitjakarn!
A very excited looking Biabas Kitjakarn 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, Maximus Furioto stepped up to the mic, saying 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Kay misses with a straight right.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Furioto walks into a left hand.
Kay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Kay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kay lands with an overhand left.
Kay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Furioto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kay connects with a jab.
Furioto avoids the body shot from Kay.
An attempted straight right counter from Furioto misses the target.
Kay scores with a jab. Furioto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Kay misses. #T1#
Kay connects with a looping right hand.
Kay has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Furioto at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Kay.
Kay is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Furioto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kay lands a right hook to the body.
Furioto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Furioto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kay cracks Furioto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Furioto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay misses with a looping left.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kay misses with a wild body shot.
Furioto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Furioto is out of range.
Furioto throwing a counter right hand but Kay manages to avoid it.
Furioto circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay lands with an uppercut that bounces Furioto off the cage and back into range.
Kay scores with a nice right hand.
Furioto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kay.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Furioto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Furioto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Kay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay misses with a wild body shot.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Kay throws a big shot that misses.
Furioto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kay stuns Furioto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Kay.
Furioto slips under a jab from Kay.
Lars Kay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Kay scores with a jab to the body.
Furioto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Furioto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Furioto is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kay. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Kay scores with a jab.
Kay throws a shot to the body.
Kay throws a body punch but Furioto moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay scores with the left hand. Furioto knows he should have avoided that one.
Furioto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Furioto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kay misses with a hook.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay lands a jab.
Kay has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kay is looking to clinch but Furioto is avoiding it.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto avoids the body shot from Kay.
Furioto moves away from the strike by Kay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kay.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Kay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Furioto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Furioto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Furioto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Furioto's head backwards.
Furioto drops his hands momentarily and Kay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kay misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws a jab when Furioto was well out of range.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kay tests Furioto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Furioto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Furioto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kay's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Furioto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kay throws a shot to the body.
Kay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Furioto's head backwards.
Furioto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kay connects with a single shot there.
Kay scores with a nice head shot.
Lars Kay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kay misses with a lunging right hand
and Furioto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kay cracks Furioto with a good jab.
Furioto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Kay.
Kay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kay lands a jab.
Furioto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furioto.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Furioto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kay with a hook.
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Furioto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Kay. #T3#
Furioto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Furioto walks into a stiff left hand from Kay.
Kay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kay tries to clinch
and Furioto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Furioto drops his hands momentarily and Kay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Furioto gets tackled into the cage by Kay. Kay maintains the clinch.
Kay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kay has a couple of punches blocked by Furioto.
Kay is looking to control Furioto's arms but Furioto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kay has his back to the cage.
Kay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
Kay is pressed up against the cage. Furioto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kay down to the mat. Kay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big right from Kay misses.
Nice defenses there by Furioto.#T4#
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kay cracks Furioto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kay cracks Furioto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Furioto momentarily.
Furioto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Furioto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Furioto misses the target.
Furioto staying out of range there.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Furioto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Furioto takes one on the button.
Kay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Furioto at a distance.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furioto throwing a counter right hand but Kay manages to avoid it.
Kay swings for the body but Furioto moves out of range.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Kay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kay dips to his left and cracks Furioto with an uppercut!
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
and Furioto counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Kay does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Furioto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay lands with a shot to the body.
Furioto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Furioto misses the target.
Furioto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kay closes the distance but Furioto moves to the side
enabling Furioto to counter with a crisp jab.
Kay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Furioto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Furioto is out of range.
Kay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furioto.
A jab from Kay finds it's way through Furioto's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kay scores with a punch to the head.
Furioto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Furioto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kay lands a jab to the nose.
Lars Kay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furioto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Kay throws an overhand right that lands on Furioto's shoulder, as Furioto tries to avoid the shot.
Furioto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kay just manages to avoid it.
Furioto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kay throws a shot to the body.
Furioto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kay.
Furioto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kay just manages to avoid it.
Furioto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donk. Kay catches Furioto right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Kay lands.
Furioto moves out of range as Kay strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Furioto blocks a jab.
Kay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Kay lands a head shot.
Kay lands a nice looking body shot.
Kay lands a head 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!
Furioto tries to move into range but Kay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Furioto swats away the attempt to clinch by Kay.
Kay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kay scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Kay.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Kay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kay 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 24:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Kay!
Lars Kay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Maximus Furioto was interviewed post fight and said 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Kitjakarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kitjakarn is looking to land body kicks.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furioto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kitjakarn finds it's way round the side to connect with Furioto's head.
Kitjakarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Furioto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitjakarn.
Furioto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kitjakarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Furioto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Furioto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn is looking to clinch but Furioto is avoiding it.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Kitjakarn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kitjakarn cracks Furioto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kitjakarn is looking to clinch but Furioto is avoiding it.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Furioto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Biabas Kitjakarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kitjakarn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Furioto takes a step back to recover.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kitjakarn gets a clinch. #T2#
Furioto misses with some punches.
Kitjakarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kitjakarn prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Furioto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Furioto manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Kitjakarn is defending well.
Kitjakarn wants to control but Furioto postures up.
Kitjakarn is looking to regain half guard here but Furioto keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kitjakarn holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3##SUB#
Furioto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kitjakarn, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kitjakarn is trying to control Furioto's posture but Furioto avoids it. #SUB#
Furioto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kitjakarn is looking to regain half guard here but Furioto keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Furioto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kitjakarn, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitjakarn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Furioto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biabas Kitjakarn dominated that round.
That's time! Furioto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kitjakarn misses with a low kick.
Kitjakarn thumps Furioto with a low kick.
Kitjakarn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Furioto takes a step back to recover.
Kitjakarn scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch but Furioto moves out of range.
Furioto tries to counter by clinching up but Kitjakarn breaks away and moves out of range.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch but Furioto moves out of range. #T1#
Furioto blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Furioto misses the target.
Kitjakarn scores with a decent looking hook.
Furioto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Furioto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kitjakarn tests Furioto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Kitjakarn clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Kitjakarn misses with a body punch.
Furioto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kitjakarn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kitjakarn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kitjakarn throws a low kick, looking for Furioto's leg but Furioto calmly moves out of range.
Kitjakarn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Furioto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Kitjakarn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch but Furioto is having none of it.
Kitjakarn misses with a wild combination.
Kitjakarn tries to close the distance and clinch but Furioto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitjakarn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Furioto in his tracks.
Donk. Kitjakarn catches Furioto right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Furioto swats away the attempt to clinch by Kitjakarn.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitjakarn thows a body kick. Furioto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kitjakarn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto slips under a jab from Kitjakarn.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitjakarn misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biabas Kitjakarn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Furioto keeps the fight on the outside.
Kitjakarn connects with a crisp jab.
Kitjakarn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitjakarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kitjakarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kitjakarn's corner calls for a 1-2. Kitjakarn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Furioto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kitjakarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Furioto blocks the low kick.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch but Furioto is having none of it.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitjakarn tries to land a front kick but Furioto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitjakarn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kitjakarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Furioto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Furioto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitjakarn.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitjakarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kitjakarn connects with the punch.
Kitjakarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Kitjakarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitjakarn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kitjakarn lands a really nice looking cross but Furioto seems unphased.
Kitjakarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Kitjakarn missing with a left hand there. Furioto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Furioto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitjakarn.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kitjakarn.
Donk. Kitjakarn catches Furioto right on the button with a cross.
Kitjakarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitjakarn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Kitjakarn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Furioto is looking for a counter combo.
Kitjakarn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kitjakarn tries to close the distance and clinch but Furioto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Furioto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kitjakarn lunges at Furioto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Furioto's hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kitjakarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kitjakarn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biabas Kitjakarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kitjakarn 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 25:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biabas Kitjakarn!
An out of breath Biabas Kitjakarn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Maximus Furioto spoke after the fight, saying 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

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

#R1#
Storm throws a hook but Furioto avoids it easily.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Storm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Furioto.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furioto throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Furioto fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto walks into a straight right hand from Storm.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Furioto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Furioto moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm digs a good body shot into Furioto's ribs.
Furioto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Furioto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Furioto's shoulder, as Furioto tries to avoid the shot.
Furioto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm thuds a left hand into Furioto's body.
Furioto fails with the takedown.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Storm with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Storm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Furioto counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm takes a swing at Furioto's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Furioto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm is looking to slow Furioto down with leg kicks.
Storm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Furioto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furioto.
Furioto walks into a jab.#T3#
Storm scores with a jab.
Furioto fails with the takedown
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Furioto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Furioto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Furioto unleashes a big counter combination but Storm bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A left lands for Storm.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Storm. Those never looked like landing.
Furioto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm connects with a right hand. Furioto shakes it off.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Furioto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Furioto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Furioto is just out of range.
Storm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Furioto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furioto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Furioto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Storm counters with a good low kick that Furioto was not able to check.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks Furioto off balance momentarily.
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furioto was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.#TD2#
Furioto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy. #T1#
Storm is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Storm is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Storm dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Storm works his way to full guard. Good work.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Storm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good leg kick by Storm.
Storm lands a jab to Furioto's midsection.#T3#
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Furioto's head but Furioto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Furioto! But no joy.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Furioto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Furioto has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Furioto misses with a takedown
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Furioto saw that one coming.
Storm backing away here, and Furioto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Furioto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Furioto.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furioto.
Furioto darts in looking for a takedown but Storm gets double underhooks and turns Furioto into the cage.
Storm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm is looking to slow Furioto down with leg kicks.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Storm throws a body punch but Furioto moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Furioto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Furioto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Jab from Storm.
Storm throws a low kick but it's checked well by Furioto.
Furioto needs to keep his hands up - Storm had a free shot at his head there.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?
Storm looks to land a left hand but Furioto moved out of range nicely.
Furioto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a body punch but Furioto moves out of range.
Storm throws a body punch but Furioto moves out of range.
Furioto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Storm throws a leg kick
letting Furioto counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Storm gets caught flat footed, as Furioto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Storm wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Furioto manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Furioto misses with a head shot. Storm uses the momentum to regain guard.
Furioto stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.#T2##SUB2#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Storm is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVR#
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SU#
Furioto is working an open guard so Storm takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Furioto moves out of range of the strikes.
Furioto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Storm.
Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm lands a nice hook to Furioto's body. Furioto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Furioto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Furioto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Furioto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Storm wants to slow Furioto down by chopping away at his legs.
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Furioto takes one on the button.
Furioto slips a jab from Storm.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Furioto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Storm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm scores with a decent looking hook.
Furioto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Furioto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Furioto moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Furioto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Furioto unleashes a big counter combination but Storm bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furioto was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furioto moves away.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto. #T1#
Furioto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Furioto ducks down to avoid it.
Furioto with the counter takedown but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Furioto off the cage and back into range.
Furioto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Storm counter with a right hand. #T2#
Furioto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Furioto avoids the body shot from Storm.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Furioto slips the punch.
Furioto feints a counter leg kick.
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Furioto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Furioto showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Storm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto. #T3#
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Storm is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Storm to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Furioto has gone for a leg lock! Storm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Furioto's guard.#REVR#
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm had his way with Maximus Furioto in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Furioto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Furioto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Storm lands an overhand right.
Nice body kick there by Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto walks into a left hand.
Furioto checks a leg kick.
Furioto throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Storm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Storm.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
Storm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Furioto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Storm throws out a leg kick but Furioto moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
A low kick lands for Storm. #T2#
Storm throws a body punch but Furioto moves out of range.
Furioto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Storm.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Furioto is just out of range.
Furioto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Storm cracks a nice hook into Furioto's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Storm takes a swing at Furioto's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Furioto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Storm is predictable there #CL2#
and Furioto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Furioto.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Furioto.
Furioto takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto can't get the takedown.
Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Furioto wants to take the fight to the mat but Storm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Storm misses with a knee strike. #TD2#
Furioto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Storm can't fight it off and eventually Furioto manages to take the fight to the floor. Storm looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Storm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
Lincoln Storm retains his featherweight title!
Lincoln Storm thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Maximus Furioto spoke after the fight, saying 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 275
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Rai catches Furioto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai connects with the punch.
Rai connects with a body shot.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Rai circles away easily
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Rai.
Rai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Furioto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rai quickly recovers to half guard.
Rai is looking to control Furioto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rai avoid being mounted?
Rai tries to roll over but Furioto keeps him under control.
Furioto drops an elbow to the side of Rai's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a kimura here. Rai looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Furioto wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 271
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Logan.
Furioto throws a hook but Logan blocks it.
No luck for Furioto with that takedown attempt.
Logan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Logan lands with a hook. Furioto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furioto is defended easily by Logan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Furioto gets the takedown into side control. #T1##SUB#
Furioto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Logan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Logan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Furioto working away.
Furioto throws a strike aimed at the side of Logan's head but Logan avoids it well.#SUB#
Furioto has an Americana. Logan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Furioto is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Furioto hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maximus Furioto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maximus Furioto waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 265
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furioto is defended easily by Cobain.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobain misses its target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Furioto or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobain, which made it look bad.
As Furioto backs away, Cobain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
No luck for Furioto with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Cobain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurt Cobain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto fails to land the takedown.
Cobain throwing a counter right hand but Furioto manages to avoid it.#T1#
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Furioto shoots and misses
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cobain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Furioto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Cobain, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Cobain against the cage but Cobain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Furioto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cobain counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Cobain counters with a stiff right hand.
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Cobain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Furioto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cobain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Maximus Furioto's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Cobain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Cobain to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cobain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Furioto.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Cobain as Furioto shoots in.
Cobain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cobain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobain wants it to stay on the feet.
Cobain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Cobain shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Cobain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobain wants it to stay on the feet.
Cobain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Furioto shoots and misses
and Cobain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt - Cobain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Furioto shoots and misses
and Cobain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobain tries to sprawl out of it but Furioto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Cobain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Cobain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Furioto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Furioto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cobain tries to avoid it but Furioto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cobain to the ground. Cobain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobain misses the target.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Cobain counter with a right hand.
Kurt Cobain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto.
Cobain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobain stuffs the takedown attempt from Furioto. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.
Furioto shoots and misses
and Cobain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Maximus Furioto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
No luck for Furioto with that takedown attempt.
Cobain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobain avoids it really well and circles away.
Cobain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cobain counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cobain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Cobain circles away easily#KD#
and Cobain counters with a nice right hand that sends Furioto toppling to the canvas! Furioto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cobain finish him?!#ROC#Furioto is rocked!#CUT#Maximus Furioto's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kurt Cobain!
Kurt Cobain retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Kurt Cobain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Maximus Furioto was interviewed post fight and said 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

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

#R1#
Furioto moves forwards but Mediocre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mediocre tries to score with a low kick but Furioto moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mediocre leaves Furioto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Furioto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mediocre. Mediocre obviously looking to wear him down.
Furioto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Furioto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mediocre. #TD#
Furioto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mediocre's half guard.#SUB2#
Mediocre actively working from the bottom here.
Mediocre wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mediocre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Mediocre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mediocre wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Mediocre is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Furioto has latched onto it... Big trouble! Furioto pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mediocre is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Furioto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
An out of breath and clearly excited Maximus Furioto thanked Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 251
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Theorist swings for the body but Furioto moves out of range.
Theorist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Theorist looks to land a combination but Furioto avoids it well.
Furioto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Theorist moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Theorist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Theorist 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.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Theorist throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Furioto.
Theorist throws a lazy right hand but Furioto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theorist takes a swing at Furioto's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Theorist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theorist looks to land a right hand but Furioto moved out of range.
Theorist misses with a wild body shot.
Theorist misses with a hook. Furioto ducked under it nicely.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt - Theorist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Furioto blocks the leg kick.
Theorist misses with a low kick.
Furioto defending well as Theorist loads up on a big left hand.
Furioto checks a low kick from Theorist.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Furioto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Theorist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Theorist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Furioto momentarily.
Theorist scores with a leg kick.
Theorist lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furioto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#Maximus Furioto's cut is getting worse.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Theorist lands with a nice body punch.
Theorist punishes Furioto's body with a nice straight punch.
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Theorist sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Furioto 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.
Theorist throws a hook to the side of Furioto's head but Furioto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Theorist lunges at Furioto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Furioto's hand.
Furioto tries to move into range but Theorist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Furioto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Furioto is working for a kimura but Theorist is defending it quite comfortably.
Furioto prevents Theorist from standing back up.
Theorist tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Furioto prevents Theorist from improving his position.
Theorist is trying to stand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Theorist misses its intended target.
Theorist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furioto was well out of range. Poor timing from Theorist.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Theorist looks to score with a jab to the body but Furioto is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theorist 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.
Furioto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Theorist finds it's way round the side to connect with Furioto's head.
Theorist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Theorist enables Furioto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Theorist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Furioto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Theorist is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Theorist controls Furioto momentarily but Furioto frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist pulls Furioto in to control the position.
Theorist throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Furioto prevents Theorist from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theorist as he avoids it easily.
Theorist tried to score with a low kick but Furioto checks it.
Furioto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Theorist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Furioto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Theorist missing with a left hand there. Furioto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Furioto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theorist swivels and escapes.
Theorist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Theorist scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Maximus Furioto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Theorist throws a series of punches but Furioto avoids them all with ease.
Theorist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Theorist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Furioto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Theorist pinned against the cage. Theorist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theorist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Theorist thuds his right hand into Furioto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Furioto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Theorist.
Furioto tries to clinch up but Theorist circles away and keeps his distance.
Theorist throws out a counter right but Furioto avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Furioto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Theorist is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB#
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Theorist is defending well.
Theorist is looking to regain half guard here but Furioto keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Furioto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theorist, who protects the arm well.
Theorist is trying to work for a sweep but Furioto has mounted him!#SUB#
Furioto wants to finish this one by submission but Theorist is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Furioto. #T4#
Theorist is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Theorist wants to hold on but Furioto pushes him away.
Theorist holds on to Furioto as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB#
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Furioto has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Theorist taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Cobain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Furioto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cobain tries to avoid it but Furioto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cobain to the ground. Cobain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobain! But no joy.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cobain counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobain! But no joy.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Cobain circles away easily
and Cobain counters with a right hand to the body.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Cobain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Furioto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cobain's waist but Cobain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furioto off to one side.
It seemed like Cobain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Furioto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cobain swivels and escapes.
And Cobain responds with a good body kick, but Furioto manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Cobain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Cobain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Furioto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Cobain sprawls well.
Cobain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cobain defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Cobain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobain! But no joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Furioto swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furioto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Cobain breaks the clinch.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Cobain sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Furioto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cobain 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.

Kurt Cobain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck for Furioto with that takedown attempt. #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cobain as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furioto is defended easily by Cobain.
Cobain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Furioto or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobain, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Cobain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Furioto fails with the takedown
letting Cobain counter with a right hand.
Furioto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cobain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobain wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cobain pulls Furioto in close to his closed guard and prevents Furioto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Furioto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Cobain has Furioto pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cobain is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cobain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cobain looking to pass the guard.
Cobain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cobain forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto tries to roll over but Cobain keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Cobain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Furioto tries for a takedown but Cobain circles away easily
and Cobain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Furioto fails with the takedown
and Cobain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Cobain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Furioto dives in and grabs Cobain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cobain pushes down on Furioto's head and hops out.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.
Furioto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cobain counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Furioto looking to score a takedown here. Cobain is defending well but Furioto drives through and ends up in Cobain's guard.
Cobain pulls Furioto in close to prevent any damage.
Cobain looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cobain is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cobain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Cobain 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Cobain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cobain 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Cobain!
A victorious Kurt Cobain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Maximus Furioto had this to say: 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

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

#R1#
Orsic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Furioto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Orsic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Furioto was covering up waiting for the punch and Orsic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Orsic looking to sit in guard and control but Furioto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orsic is on top in guard. #REVB#
Orsic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orsic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orsic tries to free his leg and advance position but Furioto is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Furioto has his foot on Orsic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orsic works his way back into a safe position though.
Orsic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Orsic looking to improve position, pressing down on Furioto's thigh with his hand. Furioto seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Orsic paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Orsic's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Furioto picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maximus Furioto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maximus Furioto waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 234
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot by Logan.
A low kick from Logan is predictable there #TD2#
and Furioto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
My spies in Outlier Martial Arts inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Logan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Logan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Furioto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Logan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Logan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Logan! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Logan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Furioto can't do much from the bottom here.
Logan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Logan wants to stand but Furioto has his arm trapped.
Logan controls the position.
Logan wants to take a breather but Furioto manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Logan. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Logan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Furioto's guard.#SUB2#
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Logan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Logan gets to his feet - Furioto follows without any prompting.
Logan scores with a decent looking hook.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Logan sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frankie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Furioto slips a jab from Logan.#T3#
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Furioto.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Furioto's shoulder, as Furioto tries to avoid the shot.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Furioto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Logan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Furioto. Furioto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Logan finds it's target.
Logan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Furioto blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Logan stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Logan as Furioto shoots in.
Frankie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Logan throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Furioto counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Logan has his feet on Furioto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan throws a hook but Furioto avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Logan.
Logan connects with an inside leg kick.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Logan misses with an uppercut. Furioto saw that one coming.
Logan missing with a left hand there. Furioto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Furioto wants to counter the offense by Logan and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Furioto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Furioto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Logan is defending well. #SUB2#
Furioto tries for a kimura but Logan is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Furioto ducks under a wild hook from Logan.#TD2#
Furioto drives through with a takedown into Logan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Logan keeping full guard, as Furioto tries to pass. #SUB2#
Furioto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Logan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Logan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Logan! #REVR#
Logan trying to control the position but Furioto is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Logan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Furioto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Logan throws Furioto to one side and escapes!#T1#
Furioto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Logan.
Logan sizes up Furioto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Furioto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Logan scores with a sloppy right hand. Furioto should have avoided that one.
Logan with a nice cross.
Furioto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furioto.
Logan misses with a hook. Furioto ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Logan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Logan lands a slapping body shot.
Furioto ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Frankie Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
Logan cracks Furioto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Furioto moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Furioto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Furioto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Logan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Furioto somewhat.
Furioto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Logan lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Furioto or perhaps it was just good defense by Logan, which made it look bad.
Frankie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Logan throws an off balance right hand
and Furioto counters with a good low kick that Logan was not able to check.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Furioto checks a leg kick.
Furioto with the counter takedown but Logan avoids it easily.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Furioto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Furioto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Furioto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Logan defends it well.
Furioto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Good standup being displayed there by Logan as he connects with a hook.
Logan scores with a head kick. Furioto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Furioto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Furioto slips under a jab.
Furioto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Logan there.#T4#
Furioto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
Logan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Logan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Furioto's sensitive parts.
Logan throws a jab when Furioto was well out of range.
Logan throws out a leg kick but Furioto moves out of range and Logan only half commits.
Logan cracks Furioto with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furioto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Logan is fending him off so far but Furioto persists. Nope, Logan circles away and we're back to standing.
Furioto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Furioto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Furioto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
And Furioto tries to counter it with a takedown but Logan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Furioto is just out of range.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Logan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Furioto. Furioto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Logan misses with a hook.
Furioto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Logan gets caught napping as Furioto dives in and scores a takedown. Logan manages to retain guard.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Logan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Furioto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Logan dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Logan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Furioto is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto trying to keep a closed guard but Logan is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Furioto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SU#
Logan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Logan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Logan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Logan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Logan defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Logan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frankie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Jab by Logan.
Logan jabs Furioto to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Logan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Furioto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Logan swivels and escapes.
Furioto takes one to the chin there.
Logan lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan thuds his right hand into Furioto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Furioto feints the counter takedown.
Furioto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Furioto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Logan as Furioto shoots in.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Logan's corner calls for a 1-2. Logan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Furioto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Logan defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Logan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Furioto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Furioto tries to counter with a clinch but Logan shakes him off and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Logan.
Furioto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Furioto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Logan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Logan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Logan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Furioto doesn't seem phased though.
Logan scores with a nice head shot.
Logan lands with an uppercut that bounces Furioto off the cage and back into range.
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Logan throws a hook but Furioto blocks it.
Logan throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furioto shoots for a takedown but Logan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Logan tries to bum rush Furioto with a series of wild strikes but Furioto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Furioto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Logan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Furioto scrambles back to his feet.
Furioto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Logan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Logan.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Furioto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Logan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Furioto counters with a single leg into guard. Logan didn't expect that.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Furioto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Furioto blocks a low kick nicely.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Furioto moves away and avoids it.
Furioto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Logan sprawls well.#TD2#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Logan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Furioto tries to advance to mount but Logan denies him.
Logan wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Logan is looking for a sweep.
Furioto tries to move to full mount but Logan actually manages to regain half guard.
Logan gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Furioto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Logan dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Logan tries to stand but Furioto is controlling from the bottom. #T2##SU#
Logan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown but Logan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Furioto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Logan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Furioto defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
Furioto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Furioto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Furioto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frankie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Logan.
Furioto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Logan circles away.
Logan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Logan throws a jab when Furioto was well out of range.
Logan cracks Furioto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Logan as he connects with a hook.
Furioto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Logan lands a leg kick that knocks Furioto off balance momentarily.
Logan thumps Furioto with a low kick.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Furioto uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Logan but Logan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Logan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Logan thows a leg kick but Furioto checks it #TD2#
and Furioto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Furioto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Logan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furioto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Logan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVR#
Logan wants to get up but he can't break Furioto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan had his way with Maximus Furioto in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Logan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Logan lands a glancing blow to the side of Furioto's head.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from Logan.
Logan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Logan, as that shot connected.
Logan lands a glancing blow to the side of Furioto's head.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Furioto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Furioto. That did some damage!
Logan throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Furioto counters with a shoot takedown. Logan fights it but they end up in guard.
Logan is looking to stand back up but Furioto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Logan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR##SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Logan defends it well. #T1#
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Logan defending well though.
Logan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Logan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frankie Logan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Logan tries to kick Furioto off but Furioto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Logan defending well though.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Logan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Logan is looking to control Furioto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Logan avoid being mounted?
Logan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Furioto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Logan misses.
Logan misses the jab.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furioto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Logan punishes Furioto's body with a nice straight punch.
Furioto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
And Furioto tries to counter it with a takedown but Logan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Furioto or perhaps it was just good defense by Logan, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan throws a solid leg kick but Furioto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Logan.
Furioto feints a counter leg kick.
Furioto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Logan is fending him off so far but Furioto persists. Nope, Logan circles away and we're back to standing.
Logan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That kick from Logan tenderised Furioto's leg. Furioto is trying to keep his angry face on.

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

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

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 229
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Furioto moves away from the strike by River.
Furioto checks a leg kick nicely.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River throws a leg kick but Furioto moved away.
Furioto fails with the takedown.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but River shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Furioto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. River tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Furioto is in River's guard.
Furioto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River wants to get back to his feet but Furioto is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as River works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Furioto 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.
River utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Furioto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Furioto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Furioto drops back, looking for a kneebar! River looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. River looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from River! #REVB#
Furioto looking for a sweep but River has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Furioto is in all sorts of trouble here. #SU2#
River stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Furioto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Furioto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from River.
River looks to land a right hand but Furioto moved out of range.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says River as he avoids it easily.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Furioto under the eye.#T3##TD#
Furioto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. River is trying to defend but Furioto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and River defends it well.
River blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto. #SUB#
River is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
River blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto. #ES2#
River kicks off Furioto and gets to his feet.
Furioto fails to land the takedown.
River scores with a leg kick.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy River 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#
Furioto moves out of range of the body kick.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Furioto is just out of range.#TD#
Furioto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. River did well to prevent Furioto getting side control.#SUB#
Furioto is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Furioto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks River with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Furioto is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #ES2#
River has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Furioto is on him like a limpet, forcing River back against the cage.#T1#
River taking a breather.
Furioto prevents a body shot from River.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Furioto is looking for a takedown.
River displaying some good clinch control by pressing Furioto up against the cage.
River is pressed up against the cage. Furioto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag River down to the mat. River avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Furioto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Furioto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Guy River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Furioto doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Furioto tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Furioto feints and as River raises his hands in defense, Furioto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but River has wrist control.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
Furioto postures up in River's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Furioto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Furioto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well.
River is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Furioto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Furioto in side control, throwing shots but River defends. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, River has escaped the position, nice work there.
River defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Furioto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but River sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Furioto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, River rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Furioto's guard! Nice work there by River! #SUB#
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Furioto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
River stands up from Furioto's guard - River perhaps looking for a knockout.
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Furioto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Furioto lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! River is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Furioto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and River counters with a straight right hand.
Furioto moves away from the strike by River.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says River as he avoids it easily.
Furioto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD#
Furioto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, River has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Furioto has worked his way into a potential kimura here. River is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Furioto yanks on the arm and River is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Furioto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maximus Furioto made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 222
Date: Jan 11, 2023

#R1##TD#
Furioto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reinikainen was covering up waiting for the punch and Furioto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Furioto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinikainen is retaining full guard.
Reinikainen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reinikainen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVB#
Furioto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reinikainen defends well.#SUB#
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reinikainen is aware though and is defending well.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Reinikainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reinikainen trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a triangle but Reinikainen pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a triangle here but Reinikainen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reinikainen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Reinikainen wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy.
Furioto is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Furioto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Furioto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reinikainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reinikainen's back!
Reinikainen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reinikainen is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Furioto has hold of Reinikainen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reinikainen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Furioto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reinikainen is on top in guard.
Reinikainen advances to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reinikainen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto wants to get back to full guard but Reinikainen has mounted him!
Furioto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Furioto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reinikainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Furioto is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Reinikainen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Furioto hang on?
Furioto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reinikainen looking to control but Furioto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Furioto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Furioto is working hard here to advance position.
Reinikainen raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furioto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Furioto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Furioto gets a takedown into half guard.
Reinikainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reinikainen manages to get to full guard.
Furioto scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Furioto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a triangle but Furioto pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Reinikainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reinikainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinikainen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Furioto seems to have locked his on tight now - Reinikainen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Furioto, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maximus Furioto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maximus Furioto made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 217
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Sukulaku misses with the combination.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Furioto counters with a stiff right hand.
Sukulaku lands a jab to Furioto's midsection.
Sukulaku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sukulaku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto staying out of range there.#TD#
Furioto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Furioto showed some decent athleticism there.
Sukulaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Sukulaku wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sukulaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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!
Sukulaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Furioto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SUB2#
Sukulaku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sukulaku controls Furioto momentarily but Furioto frees himself.
Furioto connects with a couple of short punches.
Furioto 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.#SUB#
Furioto 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.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sukulaku trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Furioto working some strikes from top position.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Sukulaku is retaining full guard.
Furioto lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Furioto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sukulaku's guard.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sukulaku trying to control here. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sukulaku defends it well. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sukulaku defends it well. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Sukulaku is defending well.
Sukulaku wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
Sukulaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sukulaku tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg. #SUB#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Furioto 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.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Nice strikes from Furioto there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furioto scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
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. Furioto connects with a nice short shot to Sukulaku's temple.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sukulaku trying to control but Furioto postures up. #SUB#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sukulaku has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sukulaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furioto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Furioto moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Furioto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sukulaku is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sukulaku is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukulaku has hold of Furioto's hands but Furioto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sukulaku trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Furioto lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sukulaku is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Sukulaku is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Furioto 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. #SUB#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sukulaku sees it coming and defends easily.
Furioto is thwarting Sukulaku's attempts to control the position.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Furioto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sukulaku can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sukulaku is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sukulaku regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Sukulaku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Furioto's guard. #REVB#
Furioto wants to sweep here but Sukulaku controlling him for the moment.
Sukulaku stays in close to Furioto's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sukulaku wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving.
Sukulaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Furioto is retaining full guard.
Sukulaku wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving. #SUB#
Furioto working for a triangle but Sukulaku defends it easily.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Furioto keeping moving, preventing Sukulaku from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sukulaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sukulaku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Furioto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sukulaku is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sukulaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Furioto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sukulaku is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Furioto.
Sukulaku just content to control the position. #T4#
Furioto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sukulaku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Furioto's legs.
Furioto tries to bench press Sukulaku off him but Sukulaku keeps the position.
Sukulaku wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy.
Furioto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sukulaku slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sukulaku pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto'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#
Sukulaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Furioto looking to score a takedown here. Sukulaku is defending well but Furioto drives through and ends up in Sukulaku's guard.
Sukulaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Sukulaku, not yet. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furioto is aware though and is defending well.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sukulaku swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furioto is aware though and is defending well.
Furioto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Furioto passes Sukulaku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sukulaku's head.
Sukulaku trying to hold on to Furioto's head to control him but Furioto postures up. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.
Sukulaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sukulaku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto. #SUB#
Furioto is working for a kimura but Sukulaku is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sukulaku is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Sukulaku is defending well. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Sukulaku is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Sukulaku manages to get to full guard.
Furioto is in close to Sukulaku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sukulaku is trying to keep Furioto in close.
Furioto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sukulaku's guard. #SUB#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Sukulaku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sukulaku wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sukulaku wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Maximus Furioto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sukulaku defends it well. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Furioto is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto trying to control the action but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Furioto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Furioto, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 209
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Furioto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Furioto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Urameshi to the ground. Furioto is now in Urameshi's guard.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Furioto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES#
Urameshi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Furioto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Furioto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Urameshi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi is pushing Furioto's head away, looking to escape. Furioto manages to hold on to the position though.
Urameshi stops Furioto from passing to mount.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Furioto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Urameshi pushes Furioto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Furioto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Furioto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Urameshi pushes Furioto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Furioto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Urameshi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Furioto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Urameshi is trying to buck Furioto off.
Furioto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Urameshi to see if he's OK.
Urameshi is trying to buck Furioto off.
Furioto working the ground and pound.
Urameshi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Furioto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Furioto scoring with punches and elbows.
Furioto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Urameshi is pushing Furioto's head away, looking to escape. Furioto manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Urameshi is defending well.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Furioto is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Urameshi looks calm but he's in trouble here. Furioto gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Urameshi is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Furioto lets go of the hold and Urameshi can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 199
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Theorist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Theorist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furioto.
Theorist misses the shot to the body.
Furioto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Theorist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Furioto at a distance.
Furioto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theorist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Furioto somewhat.
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Theorist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Furioto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theorist tries to avoid it but Furioto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theorist to the ground. Theorist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Furioto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Theorist on his heels. He'll look to pass Theorist's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furioto wants to pass the guard but Theorist is keeping the position.
Theorist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Furioto stops Theorist from standing up.
Theorist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Theorist is retaining full guard.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but Theorist has wrist control.
Theorist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Theorist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Theorist is looking to stand up but Furioto isn't so interested in that idea.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but Theorist has wrist control.
Furioto passes into half guard.
Furioto throwing shots but Theorist is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Theorist is trying to stand up here but Furioto is controlling him well. #T2#
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Theorist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Theorist pushes Furioto off looking to stand but Furioto dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Theorist manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Furioto keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Theorist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Furioto wants to take the fight to the mat but Theorist manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Furioto 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 body punch from Theorist - that landed with a thud.
Theorist lands a nice shot to the body.
Furioto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Theorist on the inside.
Theorist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Furioto blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Furioto controls the action.
A body shot lands from Theorist.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Furioto tries to score a body lock takedown but Theorist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Theorist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Theorist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Furioto wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Theorist gets through Furioto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Theorist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Furioto backwards. #TD#
Furioto is trying to trip Theorist. He has hold of a leg but Theorist is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Furioto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Furioto is breathing heavily.
Theorist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Theorist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Furioto is controlling him.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Furioto lands a couple of elbows.
Theorist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Theorist manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Furioto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Theorist pushes Furioto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theorist gets underhooks to prevent Furioto's takedown attempt.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Furioto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theorist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
Furioto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Theorist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Theorist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
Theorist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Furioto blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Theorist gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Furioto.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theorist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Furioto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Theorist pulls his leg out and moves away.
Theorist throws the left hand but Furioto avoids the punch easily.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Theorist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Theorist throws a body shot but no joy.
Conspiracy Theorist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Theorist. That's going to slow Furioto down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Furioto looking to score a takedown here. Theorist is defending well but Furioto drives through and ends up in Theorist's guard.

Theorist pushes Furioto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Theorist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Theorist stalks Furioto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Furioto's face. Furioto staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furioto goes for a double leg but Theorist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theorist continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Theorist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Theorist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Theorist.
Theorist lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Theorist.
Theorist lands a nice shot to the body.
Theorist lands with a short shot to the head.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Theorist lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Furioto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Theorist after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Theorist.
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Theorist. #TD#
Theorist is fighting off a takedown attempt but Furioto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Theorist to the mat. Theorist regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Theorist manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Theorist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Theorist tries to work over Furioto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Theorist.
Theorist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Theorist on the inside. #BC2#
Theorist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Theorist scores with a body shot.
Theorist dips to his left and cracks Furioto with an uppercut!
Furioto slips a straight right by Theorist.
Theorist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Theorist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furioto.
Nice shot lands for Theorist.
Furioto moves out of range as Theorist strikes.#T2#
Theorist connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Maximus Furioto's cut is getting worse.
Theorist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Theorist misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Theorist.#ROC2#Furioto is rocked!
Furioto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Theorist.
Furioto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Theorist finds it's way round the side to connect with Furioto's head.
Oh Furioto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Furioto goes for a double leg but Theorist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theorist continues to drive forward.
Furioto seems to have got his legs back now.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Furioto controls his hands.
Theorist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Furioto is working for takedown but Theorist is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Theorist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Theorist is pressed up against the cage. Furioto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theorist down to the mat. Theorist avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Theorist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Theorist.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a big left hand that crumples Furioto! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conspiracy Theorist!
Conspiracy Theorist decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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

#R1#
Alderidge connects with the punch.
Furioto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alderidge stuffs the takedown.
Alderidge connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Alderidge connects with a single shot there.
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alderidge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Furioto in his tracks.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Furioto drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alderidge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alderidge wants to sweep but no luck.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Furioto throwing strikes from guard but Alderidge blocks nicely.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alderidge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alderidge seems keen to control Furioto's posture.#SUB#
Furioto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alderidge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alderidge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alderidge! #REVB#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Furioto tries to buck Alderidge off but Alderidge is having none of it.
Alderidge trying to control the position but Furioto is working away.
Furioto tries to improve position but can't.
Alderidge wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy.
Furioto tries to bench press Alderidge off him but Alderidge keeps the position.
Furioto being controlled for a moment.
Alderidge is looking to take a break and control but Furioto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Furioto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Furioto sneaks back into half guard.
Alderidge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Furioto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Furioto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alderidge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furioto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto is looking to get back to full guard here but Alderidge has managed to pass to side control instead.
Furioto regains half guard.
Alderidge is trying to control. Furioto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alderidge wants to pass the guard but Furioto is defending well.
Furioto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Furioto.#SUB#
Furioto working for a triangle but Alderidge defends it easily.
Alderidge with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Furioto keeping moving, preventing Alderidge from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alderidge defends it easily.#SUB#
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alderidge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alderidge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Furioto taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alderidge is looking to take a break and control but Furioto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Furioto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Furioto tries to roll over but Alderidge keeps him under control.
Alderidge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furioto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alderidge throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Furioto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alderidge can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alderidge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Furioto tries to score with some ground and pound. Alderidge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Furioto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alderidge wants to control but Furioto postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alderidge tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Furioto advances to mount.
Alderidge tries to lock up and control but Furioto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alderidge avoids a series of strikes thrown by Furioto.
Furioto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alderidge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alderidge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alderidge.
Furioto passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alderidge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Furioto throws a strike aimed at the side of Alderidge's head but Alderidge avoids it well.#T2##SUB#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alderidge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alderidge is trying to improve his position.
Furioto 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.
Furioto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
I wouldn't like to be where Alderidge is right now.
Alderidge takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Furioto tries to score with some ground and pound. Alderidge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alderidge is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
An elbow from Furioto crashes against the mat.
Alderidge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Furioto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Furioto misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Furioto in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Alderidge is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 179
Date: Sep 05, 2022

#R1#
Man Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Furioto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Furioto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man Iii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man Iii defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Man Iii is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Furioto thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man Iii has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man Iii is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
My spies in Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Man Iii is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Man Iii tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man Iii has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Furioto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Man Iii is defending well. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Man Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man Iii is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Furioto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man Iii defends it nicely.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Furioto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Man Iii quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Man Iii defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Man Iii is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort. #ES#
Man Iii has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Furioto is on him like a limpet, forcing Man Iii back against the cage.
Furioto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Furioto tries to score a body lock takedown but Man Iii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Furioto goes for a takedown attempt but Man Iii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man Iii counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Furioto tries for a takedown but Man Iii circles away easily
and Man Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Furioto is breathing heavily.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man Iii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Man Iii counters with a nice right hand that sends Furioto toppling to the canvas! Furioto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Man Iii finish him?!
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Furioto is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Maximus Furioto's cut even more.
Furioto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man Iii defends it nicely.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #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!
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man Iii pinned against the cage. Man Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Man Iii circles away easily
and Man Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Man Iii counters with a crisp right that sends Furioto to the canvas! Man Iii follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
A victorious Yip Man Iii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 170
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Furioto slips a straight right by River.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Furioto.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River throws a low kick but Furioto moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Furioto feints and as River raises his hands in defense, Furioto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Furioto chips away with some ground and pound.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but River has wrist control.
Furioto throws an elbow that misses. River uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Furioto's guard. Nice move by River!#REVR##SUB2#
Furioto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead River passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Furioto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Furioto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Furioto trying to move into half guard but instead River has managed to sweep!#REVR##SU#
River decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Furioto, up you get!
Furioto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
Furioto avoids the body shot from River.
River throws a push kick but Furioto slaps the foot to one side.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but River shows good takedown defense.
River looks for the body kick but Furioto saw that one coming. #T2#
An inside leg kick from River misses.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
River gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Furioto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but River manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Furioto has River in his guard.#REVR#
River trying to stand up but can't free himself from Furioto's guard.#SUB2#
Furioto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
River would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
River will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB2#
Furioto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Furioto up and slammed him! Furioto can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control!
Furioto is looking for a sweep.
Furioto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
My spies in Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for a submission but River manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Furioto pushes down on River's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
River wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Furioto is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! River is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 162
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Mediocre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Furioto.
Mediocre is looking to counter punch.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Mediocre shows good takedown defense.
Mediocre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Mediocre shows good takedown defense.
Mister Mediocre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto goes for a double leg but Mediocre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mediocre continues to drive forward.
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mediocre.
Furioto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mediocre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mediocre wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Mediocre.
Furioto goes for a takedown attempt but Mediocre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Furioto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mediocre did well to prevent Furioto getting side control.#T1##SUB#
Mediocre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mediocre gets full guard.#SUB#
Mediocre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Furioto wants to pass the guard but Mediocre is keeping the position.
Mediocre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Furioto passes into half guard. #SUB#
Mediocre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mediocre is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Mediocre is looking for a sweep. Furioto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto prevents Mediocre from improving his position.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Mediocre dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Mediocre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mediocre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mediocre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Furioto throwing shots but Mediocre is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mediocre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Mediocre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Mediocre has his foot on Furioto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furioto works his way back into a safe position though.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Mediocre is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Furioto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mediocre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furioto has managed to get both his arms back between Mediocre's legs - danger averted.
Mediocre keeping full guard, as Furioto tries to pass. #SUB#
Furioto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mediocre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furioto has managed to get both his arms back between Mediocre's legs - danger averted.
Mediocre looking to control. #SUB#
Mediocre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furioto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing. #T4##SUB2#
Furioto 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. #SUB#
Furioto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mediocre is keeping the position for now.
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mediocre is trying to control the position but Furioto postures up.
Mediocre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Furioto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mediocre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furioto has managed to get both his arms back between Mediocre's legs - danger averted.
Furioto advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mediocre defends it well.
Mediocre taking some punishment here, with Furioto in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximus Furioto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mediocre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Mister Mediocre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Mediocre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mediocre.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Mediocre. No joy for Furioto on that attempt.
Furioto fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Mediocre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mediocre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Mediocre circles away easily
and Mediocre counters with a stiff right hand.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
A counter left hand to the body from Mediocre misses its target.
Mediocre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Mediocre. No joy for Furioto on that attempt.
Furioto goes for a double leg but Mediocre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mediocre continues to drive forward.
Furioto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mediocre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Mediocre misses.
Furioto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mediocre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mediocre throws a counter high kick but Furioto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mediocre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Mediocre counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Mediocre.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mediocre throws a head kick but Furioto moves out of range.
Furioto moves away from the strike by Mediocre. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mediocre as he avoids it easily.
Mediocre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Mediocre misses the target.
Mediocre missing with a left hand there. Furioto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mediocre lands a lovely overhand right.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown. Mediocre tries to sprawl out of it but Furioto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mediocre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mediocre is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt - Mediocre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mediocre thinks about countering with a head kick.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mediocre sprawls well. Mediocre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.
Furioto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mediocre circles away.
Mediocre misses with an uppercut.
Mediocre misses with a body shot.
Mediocre misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mediocre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto'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#
Mediocre leaves Furioto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mediocre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mediocre scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mediocre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mediocre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mediocre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Furioto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mediocre to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Furioto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mediocre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?
Mediocre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Furioto's best efforts.
Furioto is thwarting Mediocre's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mediocre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mediocre defending well though. #T1#
Mediocre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mediocre.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Mediocre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furioto defends it easily.#SUB#
Furioto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furioto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Furioto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Furioto is working for a kimura but Mediocre is defending it quite comfortably.
Mediocre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Furioto is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mediocre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Furioto scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Furioto working Mediocre over with strikes. #SUB#
Mediocre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Mediocre tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg.
Mediocre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mediocre is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for a kimura but Mediocre is defending it quite comfortably.
Mediocre is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mediocre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto. #T3##SUB#
Mediocre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mediocre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Mediocre wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Maximus Furioto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mediocre trying to control but Furioto postures up. #SUB2#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Furioto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mediocre sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mediocre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Furioto connects with a nice short shot to Mediocre's temple.
Mediocre works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Furioto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mediocre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furioto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Furioto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mediocre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furioto is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Furioto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mediocre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mediocre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furioto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Mediocre working for a triangle but Furioto defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Furioto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mediocre tries to avoid it but Furioto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mediocre to the ground. Mediocre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mediocre throws a body punch but Furioto moves out of range.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown. Mediocre tries to sprawl out of it but Furioto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mediocre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Furioto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mediocre swivels and escapes.
Mister Mediocre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mediocre avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Furioto moves forwards but Mediocre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Furioto dives in and grabs Mediocre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mediocre pushes down on Furioto's head and hops out.
Mediocre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mediocre misses with a head kick.
Mediocre throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Mediocre as Furioto shoots in.
Mediocre lands a slapping body shot.
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Mediocre, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Mediocre against the cage but Mediocre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mediocre throwing a counter right hand but Furioto manages to avoid it.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Furioto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mediocre misses with an uppercut. Furioto saw that one coming.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt
and Mediocre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Furioto thinking.
Mediocre scores with a nice head shot.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mediocre to counter with a crisp jab.
Mediocre throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Furioto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mediocre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Furioto.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Mediocre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mediocre lands an overhand right.
Furioto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mediocre.#T4#
Furioto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Mediocre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Furioto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mediocre's waist but Mediocre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furioto off to one side. #CL2#
Furioto drives through and clinches with Mediocre against the cage. #TD2#
Furioto gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mediocre actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Mediocre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mediocre actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mediocre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Mediocre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mediocre had his way with Maximus Furioto in that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Mediocre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Furioto shoots in for a double leg but Mediocre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Mediocre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mediocre connects with the punch.
Furioto cracks Mediocre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Furioto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furioto is defended easily by Mediocre.
Mister Mediocre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mediocre throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Furioto blocks a head kick by Mediocre.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mister Mediocre is winning the standup battle so far.
Furioto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Furioto shoots for a takedown but Mediocre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Furioto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Furioto lands strikes from half guard.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Mediocre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mediocre actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Mediocre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
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.#SUB#
Mediocre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mediocre gets full guard.#SUB#
Mediocre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Furioto defends well.#SUB#
Mediocre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furioto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mediocre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Mediocre working for a triangle but Furioto defends it easily. #T3##SUB#
Mediocre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furioto defends it easily.
Furioto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Furioto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Mediocre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Mediocre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furioto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Furioto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Furioto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mediocre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furioto has managed to get both his arms back between Mediocre's legs - danger averted.
Furioto postures up in Mediocre's guard and throws a big left but Mediocre blocks it. #T4#
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mediocre works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Furioto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mediocre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Furioto lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Furioto has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mediocre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Furioto is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mediocre pulls down on the head and he's put Furioto to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mister Mediocre!
Mister Mediocre retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Mister Mediocre 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 155
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Furioto avoids the body shot from Soldic.
Soldic misses with a wild combination.
Furioto attempts a counter takedown but Soldic avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soldic defending well though.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Soldic dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soldic sees it coming and defends easily.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Furioto throwing shots but Soldic is blocking nicely.
Soldic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soldic wants to get back to full guard.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Soldic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soldic defends it well. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soldic's head.
Soldic wants to get back to full guard.
Furioto throwing shots but Soldic is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Soldic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage. #SUB#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Soldic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soldic is looking for a sweep. Furioto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Furioto throws a strike but Soldic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Soldic seems keen to control Furioto's posture.#SUB#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Soldic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVB#
Soldic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a triangle here but Soldic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Furioto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Furioto 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.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soldic defends it well. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for submissions but instead, Soldic has regained full guard. #SUB#
Furioto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Soldic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Soldic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soldic is looking to stand up but Furioto won't let him. #T4#
Furioto wants to sweep but no luck.
Soldic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Furioto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Furioto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soldic's guard. #REVR#
Furioto throws a strike but Soldic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Furioto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soldic controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Furioto is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Soldic is retaining full guard.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Furioto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soldic misses with a straight left.
Soldic dips to his left and cracks Furioto with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Furioto is out of range. #TD#
Furioto scores with a takedown into Soldic's guard.
Furioto is in close to Soldic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soldic wants to sweep here but Furioto controlling him for the moment.
Soldic has Furioto pulled in close to control his posture.
Soldic is trying to keep Furioto in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto passes Soldic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soldic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Furioto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soldic defending well though. #SUB#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura here.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Soldic is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Soldic is trying is best to control the position here.
Roberto Soldic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furioto throwing shots but Soldic is blocking nicely.
Soldic is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soldic moves into full guard.
Soldic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Soldic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Soldic looking to control.
Soldic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Furioto throws an elbow that misses. Soldic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Furioto's guard. Nice move by Soldic!#REVB#
Soldic looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soldic passes into half guard. #SUB#
Furioto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Furioto is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Soldic 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. #SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto tries to roll over but Soldic keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Maximus Furioto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Soldic cracks Furioto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Soldic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Furioto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Furioto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Soldic sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soldic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soldic lands a leg kick that knocks Furioto off balance momentarily.
Furioto with a poor takedown
enabling Soldic to counter with a crisp jab.
Soldic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Furioto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Furioto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soldic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Soldic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown but Soldic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Furioto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furioto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Furioto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Furioto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soldic.
Furioto moves away from the strike by Soldic.
Soldic throws a body punch but Furioto moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Soldic, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Furioto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soldic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Furioto somewhat.
A left lands for Soldic.
Soldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furioto moves away.
Furioto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Soldic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Furioto.
Soldic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Furioto. That did some damage!
Soldic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Furioto feints and as Soldic raises his hands in defense, Furioto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soldic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Soldic keeping full guard, as Furioto tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soldic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
Furioto won't allow Soldic to sweep him here.
Soldic trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Furioto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto pushing down on Soldic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Soldic is looking to escape.#SUB#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Soldic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soldic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto. #T3##SUB#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Soldic defends the submission attempt.
Soldic trying to control from the bottom.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Soldic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Furioto is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions.
Soldic works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Soldic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furioto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Furioto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Soldic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Furioto 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 145
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Atkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Furioto.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atkins sprawls well. Atkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkins lands a head kick. Furioto smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto shoots in for a double leg but Atkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Furioto scores with a takedown into Atkins's guard.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Furioto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Atkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atkins is looking to control Furioto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atkins avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atkins is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.
Atkins controlling the position for now.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atkins is looking for a sweep. Furioto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Furioto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
Atkins pulls Furioto in close to prevent any damage.
Atkins trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atkins wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Furioto landing with the ground and pound.
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but Atkins has wrist control.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkins 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.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Furioto pushes down on Atkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Furioto is nestled in close to Atkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Atkins wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Furioto throws a strike but Atkins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Furioto distracts Atkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Furioto landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Atkins keeping full guard, as Furioto tries to pass.
Furioto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atkins keeping full guard, as Furioto tries to pass.
Atkins controlling Furioto's posture.
Atkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Atkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Atkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furioto is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkins is keeping the position for now.
Atkins is pulling down on Furioto's head. It's preventing any offense from Furioto, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto'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#
Furioto shoots in for a double leg but Atkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Furioto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atkins defends it nicely.
Atkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Furioto.
Atkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Furioto fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Furioto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Furioto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Furioto is in Atkins's guard.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Furioto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Atkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Furioto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Atkins wants to pass the guard but Furioto is keeping the position.#SUB#
Atkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Furioto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkins has managed to get both his arms back between Furioto's legs - danger averted.
Atkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furioto 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#
Atkins wants to get back to full guard.
Atkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Atkins looking to control. #T2#
Furioto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
Furioto is fighting to break Atkins's control of his arms but Atkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Atkins working a defensive guard here.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Furioto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atkins trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Furioto passes Atkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Atkins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Atkins trying to control from the bottom.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atkins defending well though. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Atkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atkins is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Atkins is defending well.
Atkins desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Atkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkins.
Atkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furioto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Atkins is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Atkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkins manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Atkins's guard.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furioto advances to half guard.
Atkins is positioning himself well to prevent Furioto advancing to mount. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto'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#
Atkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Atkins scores with a head kick. Furioto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Furioto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins misses with an uppercut.
Furioto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Furioto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Atkins sprawls well.
Furioto shoots in but Atkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atkins defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Atkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Furioto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Atkins manages to break the clinch.
Atkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Furioto moves out of range of the strikes.
Atkins connects with a right hand. Furioto shakes it off.
Adrian Atkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Furioto gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atkins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkins is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Atkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Atkins is pulling down on Furioto's head. It's preventing any offense from Furioto, at least for the moment.
Atkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atkins trying to control the position.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Furioto 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.
Atkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Atkins working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto stopping the sweep attempt from Atkins.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkins is keeping the position for now.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Furioto 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.
Furioto is fighting to break Atkins's control of his arms but Atkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Furioto passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Furioto 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.
Atkins sneaks back into half guard.
Atkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atkins is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.
Adrian Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furioto thows a huge punch but Atkins dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Atkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maximus Furioto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Atkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Furioto 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Furioto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maximus Furioto waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Adrian Atkins had this to say: 'I stuck it in him! You see? I stuck it in him hard! I sorry...English no good. I stuck it TO him. I stuck it TO him hard. No one wanted this fight. I man. I step up. No fear!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 137
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Brunswick Jr misses with a looping left.
Furioto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brunswick Jr swivels and escapes.
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brunswick Jr pinned against the cage. Brunswick Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Brunswick Jr, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Brunswick Jr against the cage but Brunswick Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brunswick Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furioto. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Furioto.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Furioto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Furioto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brunswick Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Furioto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brunswick Jr's legs. #T1##SUB#
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
Brunswick Jr 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.#SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunswick Jr wants to control but Furioto postures up.
Furioto misses with the ground and pound.
Furioto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brunswick Jr dodges the ground and pound from Furioto.#T2##SUB#
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Furioto throws a strike aimed at the side of Brunswick Jr's head but Brunswick Jr avoids it well.#SUB#
Furioto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brunswick Jr, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Furioto are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brunswick Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Furioto tries for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Brunswick Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brunswick Jr defends it well. #SUB#
Brunswick Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brunswick Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Brunswick Jr dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Brunswick Jr defends the submission attempt.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brunswick Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Brunswick Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick which misses Furioto's front leg but catches the back leg as Furioto tries to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr tests Furioto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunswick Jr throws out a loose jab but Furioto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furioto shoots for a takedown but Brunswick Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Brunswick Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brunswick Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Furioto is just out of range.
Brunswick Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Brunswick Jr lands.
Good leg kick by Brunswick Jr.
Furioto fails with the takedown
letting Brunswick Jr counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunswick Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brunswick Jr stuffs the takedown.
Brunswick Jr throws a hook but Furioto avoids it easily.
Brunswick Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brunswick Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Brunswick Jr throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunswick Jr cracks Furioto with a good jab.
Brunswick Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Furioto fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brunswick Jr! But no joy.#T1##TD#
Furioto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brunswick Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Furioto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brunswick Jr is pulling down on Furioto's head. It's preventing any offense from Furioto, at least for the moment.
Furioto pushing down on Brunswick Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Brunswick Jr defends the submission attempt.
Furioto with the ground and pound but Brunswick Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brunswick Jr seems keen to control Furioto's posture.
Furioto passes Brunswick Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Furioto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brunswick Jr wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Furioto throwing shots but Brunswick Jr is blocking nicely.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brunswick Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto. #SUB#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brunswick Jr's head. #T3##SUB#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brunswick Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brunswick Jr defending well though. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brunswick Jr's head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brunswick Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto.
Brunswick Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brunswick Jr's head. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
Brunswick Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bradley Brunswick Jr 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brunswick Jr as he jumps to the side.
Furioto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Furioto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brunswick Jr swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Brunswick Jr sprawls well.#TD#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunswick Jr has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto passes Brunswick Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brunswick Jr defending well though.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furioto throws a strike but Brunswick Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Furioto slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brunswick Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Furioto from advancing position.
Brunswick Jr trying to control here.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions.
Brunswick Jr wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well. #SUB#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brunswick Jr is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brunswick Jr trying to hold on to Furioto's head to control him but Furioto postures up.
Furioto looks to land a strike but Brunswick Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brunswick Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Furioto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Furioto postures up in Brunswick Jr's guard and throws a big left but Brunswick Jr blocks it.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Furioto throwing strikes from guard but Brunswick Jr blocks nicely.
Brunswick Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Furioto shoots in and gets a takedown into Brunswick Jr's guard.
Brunswick Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Brunswick Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Brunswick Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brunswick Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Furioto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brunswick Jr wants to stand up but Furioto is controlling him.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunswick Jr is keeping the position for now.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furioto throwing strikes from guard but Brunswick Jr blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Furioto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Furioto 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 128
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cabrera enables Furioto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cabrera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cabrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furioto looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Furioto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Furioto passes Cabrera's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
Furioto looks to land a strike but Cabrera avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Furioto controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Cabrera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cabrera manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Furioto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cabrera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cabrera defends it well.
Cabrera is pressing down on Furioto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Furioto cracks Cabrera with a solid left hand.#T2##SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Furioto connects with a couple of short punches.
Furioto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabrera's head.
Furioto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furioto is one step ahead there.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Cabrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Furioto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cabrera is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Cabrera wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cabrera gets back to full guard.
Furioto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Furioto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cabrera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cabrera has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cabrera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Furioto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Furioto looking for a sweep. Not yet Furioto, not yet. #SUB#
Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Furioto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Furioto's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabrera is aware though and is defending well.
Furioto keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
Furioto can't keep his opponent in guard - Cabrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Furioto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Furioto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Furioto trying to get back to full guard but Cabrera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera manages to capitalize on a mistake by Furioto to take his back!
Furioto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Furioto shoots in and drives through. Cabrera sprawls well.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera leaves Furioto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.
Furioto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto takes one on the button.#TD#
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera manages to get to full guard.
Cabrera has control of Furioto's left arm, preventing Furioto from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Furioto pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Furioto throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Furioto defends it easily.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet. #SUB#
Furioto 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.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
Furioto distracts Cabrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Furioto defends well.#T2#
Furioto is looking to advance position but Cabrera has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Cabrera landing strikes from the mount.
Furioto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Furioto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Furioto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cabrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Furioto is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furioto wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Furioto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cabrera manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Furioto throws an elbow that misses. Cabrera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Furioto's guard. Nice move by Cabrera!#REVB#
Cabrera is working Furioto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Furioto 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.
Cabrera won't allow Furioto to sweep him here. #SUB#
Furioto has an active guard here but Cabrera has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Cabrera is working for a submission of some sort. #T4##SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cabrera moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Furioto.
Cabrera landing a few strikes.
Furioto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Furioto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cabrera passes into side control.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Furioto is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herve Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto'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#
Furioto takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Cabrera counters with a low kick, right behind Furioto 's knee.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Furioto scores with a takedown into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera is trying to keep Furioto in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furioto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cabrera looking to control.
Cabrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cabrera works over Furioto with some ground and pound from guard.
Cabrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cabrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cabrera manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Furioto defends easily. #SUB2#
Cabrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furioto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furioto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Furioto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furioto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furioto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Furioto passes Cabrera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cabrera wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Cabrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Furioto.
Cabrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Furioto.
Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furioto is one step ahead there.
Furioto throws a strike but Cabrera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cabrera defends it easily.#T4#
Cabrera passes Furioto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Furioto tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.
Cabrera working over Furioto with some ground and pound. Furioto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Furioto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a triangle but Cabrera pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Furioto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cabrera has picked Furioto up and slammed him! Furioto can't keep hold of the triangle and Cabrera manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Cabrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Furioto is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera lands a decent elbow from side control.
Furioto tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herve Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cabrera 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 121
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Furioto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Cobain counter with a right hand. #TD#
Furioto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cobain's guard.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Cobain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Furioto's guard. #REVB#
Cobain tries to free his leg and advance position but Furioto is retaining full guard.
Cobain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Furioto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cobain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cobain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Furioto keeping moving, preventing Cobain from controlling successfully.
Cobain might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Furioto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Furioto being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Furioto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cobain defends well.#SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Furioto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cobain controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Furioto looking for a triangle here. Cobain is fighting it but it looks tight! Furioto pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cobain is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 113
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Furioto backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Furioto manages to avoid it all.
Furioto darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Furioto into the cage.
Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Furioto goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes thinks about the counter body kick.
Furioto fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Furioto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Furioto has been working on his balance at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Barnes.
Furioto shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Furioto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Furioto if he has to take too many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Furioto walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto fails with the takedown.#T1#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Furioto fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Furioto with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Furioto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barnes was covering up waiting for the punch and Furioto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Furioto working some strikes from top position.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Furioto 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.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Furioto postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Furioto pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Furioto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnes can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Furioto prevents Barnes from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Furioto. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Furioto is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Furioto 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.
Barnes wants to stand but Furioto is controlling the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Furioto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked Furioto up and slammed him! Furioto can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control!
Barnes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Furioto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Furioto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Furioto is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Furioto.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Furioto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Furioto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Furioto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Furioto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Furioto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Furioto or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a combination. Furioto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.
Furioto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Furioto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Furioto goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.#T2##TD#
Furioto has hold of one of Barnes's legs. Barnes is fighting the takedown attempt but Furioto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Furioto postures up.
Furioto postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furioto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Furioto connects with a couple of short punches.
Furioto cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Furioto preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Furioto is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVB#
Furioto 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.#SUB#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB#
Barnes is posturing up here but Furioto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barnes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barnes has to tap! Slick submission there by Furioto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 103
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Verreira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Verreira defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Verreira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Verreira throws out a counter right but Furioto avoids it with no problem.
Verreira lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verreira.
Furioto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Verreira gets underhooks to prevent Furioto's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verreira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verreira lands a body shot.
Verreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
Verreira misses with some punches.
Verreira presses Furioto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Verreira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
Verreira is pressed up against the cage. Furioto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Verreira down to the mat. Verreira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Verreira connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Verreira misses its intended target.
Verreira connects with a body shot.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Verreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furioto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Verreira's waist but Verreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furioto off to one side.
Furioto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1##TD#
Furioto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Verreira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Verreira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Verreira defending well though.
Furioto prevents Verreira from improving his position.
Furioto scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Verreira is defending well. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Verreira is defending well.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Verreira wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Verreira defends the submission attempt.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Verreira gets back to full guard.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Verreira 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.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verreira is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Verreira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furioto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Verreira trying to control the position.
Verreira 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.#T3#
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Verreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Verreira trying to control the position.
Verreira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Furioto won't allow Verreira to get back to his feet.
Verreira 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##SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verreira pulls his head out easily.
Furioto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verreira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Furioto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Furioto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Verreira is pressing down on Furioto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Furioto is holding on for now.
Verreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furioto keeps working. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto is trying to get back to full guard.
Furioto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Verreira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Verreira uses his free foot to push down on Furioto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Furioto.
Furioto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furioto 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Verreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Furioto tries to clinch but Verreira is having none of it. #TD2#
Verreira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto tries to roll over but Verreira keeps him under control.#SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verreira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Vinicius Verreira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Furioto gets back to full guard.
Verreira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verreira defends it easily.
Verreira trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom. #T1#
Verreira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Verreira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Furioto is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verreira pulls Furioto in close to prevent any damage.
Verreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Verreira controls Furioto momentarily but Furioto frees himself.
Furioto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Verreira's guard.
Furioto throws a strike but Verreira avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
Verreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
Verreira looking to control.
Furioto looking to pass the guard.
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but Verreira has wrist control.#SUB2#
Verreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furioto defends it easily.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Verreira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Verreira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Furioto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Verreira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Furioto 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.
Furioto is fighting to break Verreira's control of his arms but Verreira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Furioto passes Verreira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Verreira wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Verreira manages to get to full guard.
Furioto postures up. #T4#
Furioto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Verreira is trying to control the position but Furioto postures up.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto throws a strike but Verreira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Furioto working for a triangle but Verreira defends it easily.
Verreira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Furioto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Furioto trying to get back to full guard but Verreira takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Furioto is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vinicius Verreira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Furioto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verreira as he avoids it easily.
Furioto moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verreira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Verreira thuds his right hand into Furioto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verreira is looking to clinch.
Furioto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Furioto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Furioto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Verreira to the mat! Verreira manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Verreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but Verreira has wrist control.#SUB#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Verreira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verreira passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
Verreira is keen to just control but Furioto is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Furioto looking for subs from the bottom but Verreira mounts him!
Verreira landing strikes from the mount.
Furioto tries to reverse the position but Verreira maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verreira controlling the position easily from mount.
Furioto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Verreira moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Verreira wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy.
Verreira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Furioto prevents Verreira from improving position.
Furioto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Furioto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Verreira has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The referee warns Furioto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vinicius Verreira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furioto tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Verreira controlling the pace for now.
Furioto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Verreira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Furioto is trying to escape the mount.
Verreira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furioto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verreira controlling the pace for now.
Furioto working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Verreira controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Verreira 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.
Furioto is working to get back to half guard.
Furioto is working hard here to advance position.
Verreira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Furioto flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

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

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

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 96
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1#
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Furioto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Furioto's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Furioto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Furioto is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Furioto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Furioto looking to pass the guard.
Barnes wants to stand up but Furioto is controlling him. #T1#
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furioto pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Furioto.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Furioto prevents Barnes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Barnes trying to hold on to Furioto's head to control him but Furioto postures up. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Furioto seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barnes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 92
Date: Oct 27, 2021

Walter Wiener really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 163.5, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Maximus Furioto was cancelled.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 84
Date: Sep 15, 2021

#R1#
Furioto moves out of range as Ozbourne strikes.
Ozbourne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Furioto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Furioto checks the leg kick.
Ozbourne scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ozbourne.
Furioto takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Furioto gets a double leg takedown into Ozbourne's guard.
Ozbourne keeping full guard, as Furioto tries to pass.
Furioto pushing down on Ozbourne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Ozbourne is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Ozbourne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Ozbourne defends the submission attempt.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ozbourne's coaches at Elite MMA Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ozbourne is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ozbourne has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozbourne moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Furioto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ozbourne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ozbourne has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozbourne defends well.#SUB2#
Furioto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ozbourne is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Furioto.#T3#
Furioto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furioto is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Ozbourne decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ozbourne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ozbourne with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Ozbourne misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Furioto takes the fight into the clinch.
Furioto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ozbourne fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4##TD2#
Furioto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ozbourne sprawls well initially but Furioto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ozbourne's head.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ozbourne to regain full guard.
Furioto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Furioto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ozbourne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ozbourne has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ozbourne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Furioto is working an open guard so Ozbourne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Furioto's hands.#TD2#
Furioto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Furioto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Ozbourne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Furioto gets a double leg takedown into Ozbourne's guard.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Furioto has gone for a leg lock! Ozbourne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Furioto's guard.#REVR##SU#
Ozbourne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Furioto, up you get!
Ozbourne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ozbourne is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ozbourne lands a glancing blow to the side of Furioto's head.
Ozbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto.
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Ozbourne, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Ozbourne against the cage but Ozbourne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Furioto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ozbourne's guard.
Ozbourne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozbourne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Furioto forces his way into half guard.
Ozbourne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Furioto. #T1#
Ozbourne gets full guard.
Ozbourne wants to stand up but Furioto is controlling him.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozbourne is keeping the position for now.
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Furioto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ozbourne dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a triangle here but Ozbourne uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Furioto is looking for a sweep.#T2##SU#
Ozbourne has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Furioto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozbourne. That's going to slow Furioto down.
Ozbourne is looking to wear down Furioto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ozbourne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ozbourne connects with a leg kick.
Furioto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ozbourne tries to avoid it but Furioto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ozbourne to the ground. Ozbourne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ziggy Ozbourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Ozbourne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Ozbourne. No joy for Furioto on that attempt.
Ziggy Ozbourne is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Furioto.
Ozbourne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozbourne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Ozbourne digs a good hook to Furioto's body.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Ozbourne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Furioto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a body kick.
Ozbourne stuffs the takedown attempt from Furioto. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.
Ozbourne fakes the leg kick and cracks Furioto in the body.
Ozbourne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ozbourne throws a wild body kick that Furioto sees coming a mile off.
Ozbourne lunges at Furioto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Furioto's hand.
Furioto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Ozbourne tests Furioto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozbourne throws a series of strikes that have Furioto backpedaling.
A nice leg kick from Ozbourne, right into the meat of the thigh.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Furioto has Ozbourne up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozbourne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ozbourne works on Furioto's body with a couple of short punches.
Furioto is breathing heavily.
Ozbourne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
Furioto is looking for a takedown.
Furioto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ozbourne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ozbourne is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ozbourne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Furioto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ozbourne lands a left hand.
Ozbourne lands a right hand.
Furioto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Ozbourne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Ozbourne as he connects with a hook.
Ozbourne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Furioto on the side of the head.
Ozbourne throws a body kick that misses.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ozbourne but Ozbourne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ozbourne connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Furioto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ozbourne sprawls well initially but Furioto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Furioto prevents Ozbourne from standing back up.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ozbourne holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #ES#
Ozbourne kicks Furioto off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozbourne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ozbourne looks to throw the jab but Furioto is out of range.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ozbourne but Ozbourne pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Furioto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ozbourne. That snapped Furioto's head back.
Furioto fails with the takedown.
Ziggy Ozbourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Furioto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozbourne.#TD2#
Furioto feints and as Ozbourne raises his hands in defense, Furioto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ozbourne wants to stand but Furioto is controlling the position.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozbourne is retaining full guard.
Ozbourne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furioto is one step ahead there.
Furioto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ozbourne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2##SU#
Ozbourne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ozbourne lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Ozbourne throws a big counter combination but Furioto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ozbourne swings for the body but Furioto moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Furioto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne works the jab nicely.
Furioto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ozbourne finds it's way round the side to connect with Furioto's head.
Furioto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ozbourne swivels and escapes.
Ozbourne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Furioto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ozbourne avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Furioto tries to clinch but Ozbourne is having none of it.
Furioto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ozbourne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziggy Ozbourne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Ozbourne lands a front kick.
Ziggy Ozbourne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ozbourne misses with a kick to the body.
Ozbourne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Furioto on the side of the head.
Ozbourne thumps Furioto with a low kick.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozbourne throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Furioto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozbourne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maximus Furioto has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ozbourne is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Ozbourne defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Ozbourne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ozbourne wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Ozbourne!
Our winner, Ziggy Ozbourne, 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 79
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Furioto fails with the takedown.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Itzpapalotltotec tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing a counter right hand but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Furioto with a good jab.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.#T1#
Furioto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's target.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec circles away easily
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Furioto moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec's jab looks to have found its range, popping Furioto under the eye.
Itzpapalotltotec stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Itzpapalotltotec wants it to stay on the feet.#T2##CL2#
Furioto has closed the distance and engaged Itzpapalotltotec in a clinch. #TD2#
Furioto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB2#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Furioto is thwarting Itzpapalotltotec's attempts to control the position.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itzpapalotltotec keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itzpapalotltotec is concentrating on defense, preventing Furioto from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Furioto looks for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well.
Itzpapalotltotec stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec shows good takedown defense.
Itzpapalotltotec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Furioto tries to move into range but Itzpapalotltotec moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a looping right hand.
Furioto wants to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well. Itzpapalotltotec wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Itzpapalotltotec goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furioto is defended easily by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Furioto pushes Itzpapalotltotec up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land. #BC#
Itzpapalotltotec breaks the clinch.
Furioto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a right hand to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into range and connects with a jab.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto. #TD2#
Furioto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Itzpapalotltotec manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec pulls Furioto in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furioto passes Itzpapalotltotec's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Itzpapalotltotec defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Itzpapalotltotec defending well though. #SUB2#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itzpapalotltotec works his way to full guard. Good work.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Furioto passes Itzpapalotltotec's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Furioto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the position for now.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Itzpapalotltotec has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec defends the submission attempt.
Itzpapalotltotec is controlling Furioto's trapped leg to prevent Furioto from advancing to side control.#T1#
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Itzpapalotltotec defending well though. #SUB2#
Furioto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Itzpapalotltotec could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Furioto has cracked it and Itzpapalotltotec is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Furioto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
A very excited looking Maximus Furioto 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 73
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Furioto tries for a takedown but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Furioto feints and as Man Iii raises his hands in defense, Furioto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Furioto throwing strikes from guard but Man Iii blocks nicely.
Man Iii keeping full guard, as Furioto tries to pass.
Man Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Furioto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Man Iii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Furioto has Man Iii in his guard.#REVR#
Man Iii would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for a guillotine here but Man Iii defends easily. #T1##SU#
Man Iii gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.#TD2#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura here.
Man Iii is trying to stand back up but Furioto is controlling him #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man Iii is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Furioto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Furioto is working for a kimura but Man Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Man Iii is controlling Furioto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Man Iii is defending well.
Man Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto. #T3##SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man Iii is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man Iii defends it well. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Man Iii as Furioto shoots in.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.
Furioto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man Iii as he jumps to the side.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.#TD2#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Furioto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Man Iii throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Furioto fails with the takedown.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Man Iii sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furioto is defended easily by Man Iii.#T1#
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Furioto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Man Iii is trying to defend but Furioto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man Iii is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man Iii defending well though. #T2##SUB2#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Man Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
My spies in Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Furioto misses with a head shot. Man Iii uses the momentum to regain guard.
Maximus Furioto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Man Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man Iii is looking to stand up but Furioto isn't so interested in that idea.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Furioto throwing strikes from guard but Man Iii blocks nicely.
Furioto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Furioto is looking to pass into half guard but Man Iii pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Man Iii is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Man Iii passes into side control.
Furioto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Man Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Furioto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
Man Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Man Iii is defending well.
Man Iii trying to control here.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furioto shoots in but Man Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man Iii tests Furioto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt
and Man Iii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD2#
Furioto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Man Iii to the ground. Furioto is now in Man Iii's guard.#SUB2#
Furioto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Man Iii is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Man Iii has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Furioto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Furioto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man Iii tries to stand but Furioto is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man Iii defends well.
Man Iii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Man Iii passes into half guard.
Furioto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Man Iii trying to stand up but can't free himself from Furioto's guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Furioto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man Iii is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man Iii defends well.#SUB2#
Man Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Furioto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Man Iii stacks Furioto 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 Man Iii!#SU#
Man Iii decides to stand up, so the ref orders Furioto to his feet. #T3#
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Maximus Furioto's cut even more.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown but Man Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Furioto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Man Iii circles away easily
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furioto shoots and misses
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Furioto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man Iii's waist but Man Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furioto off to one side.
Man Iii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Man Iii circles away easily
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Furioto is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Maximus Furioto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt
and Man Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Furioto is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Man Iii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Furioto! Man Iii lets Furioto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii works Furioto's body with a nice hook.
Furioto shoots and misses
and Man Iii scores with a counter punch that sends Furioto to the canvas! Man Iii smells blood - he's punishing Furioto with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Furioto has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
A very excited looking Yip Man Iii 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 66
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1##TD#
Furioto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Furioto 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. #SUB#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yoshikage has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at five angels. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions.
Yoshikage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yoshikage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshikage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yoshikage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Furioto works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yoshikage defends it easily.#SUB#
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoshikage is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Furioto keeping moving, preventing Yoshikage from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yoshikage trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Yoshikage is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Furioto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Furioto working for a triangle but Yoshikage defends it easily. #SUB#
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshikage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yoshikage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furioto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoshikage defends well.#SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yoshikage lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yoshikage passes Furioto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Yoshikage.
Furioto tries to get to full guard but Yoshikage has control of the leg.
Yoshikage works his way into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Furioto is trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshikage scoring with punches from side control.
Furioto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yoshikage off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB#
Furioto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Yoshikage tries to escape the position.
Yoshikage grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto lands strikes to the head.
Furioto missing with strikes. #SUB#
Furioto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yoshikage has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yoshikage covering up well under a series of strikes from Furioto. #SUB#
Furioto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Furioto misses with an elbow to the head. #T4#
Furioto is trying to stick to Yoshikage's back but Yoshikage is turning into Furioto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Furioto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yoshikage.
Yoshikage with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yoshikage lands a couple of elbows.
Yoshikage lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furioto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Furioto 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.
Yoshikage wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving. #SUB#
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshikage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yoshikage trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Yoshikage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yoshikage trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Yoshikage stopping the sweep attempt from Furioto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Furioto shoots in and gets a takedown into Yoshikage's guard.
Yoshikage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yoshikage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yoshikage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshikage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yoshikage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yoshikage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Furioto won't allow Yoshikage to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto postures up and lands a big shot to Yoshikage's brow.
Furioto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshikage is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Furioto is working for a kimura but Yoshikage is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furioto throwing shots but Yoshikage is blocking nicely.
Furioto looks to land a strike but Yoshikage avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yoshikage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Furioto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshikage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshikage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshikage! #REVB#
Yoshikage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furioto keeps working. #T2#
Furioto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furioto is working hard here to advance position.
Furioto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshikage controlling the action here.
Yoshikage slips a nice elbow through Furioto's hands, connecting with Furioto's forehead.
Furioto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yoshikage works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Furioto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yoshikage trying to control from half guard but Furioto is working away. #T3#
Yoshikage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshikage is nestled in close to Furioto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Furioto tries to roll over but Yoshikage keeps him under control.
Furioto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yoshikage wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving.
Yoshikage looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Yoshikage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Furioto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshikage has managed to get both his arms back between Furioto's legs - danger averted.
Yoshikage tries to free his leg and advance position but Furioto is retaining full guard.
Yoshikage distracts Furioto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Yoshikage avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Furioto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yoshikage passes into half guard.
Yoshikage trying to pass the guard but Furioto defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto has hold of Yoshikage's hands but Yoshikage slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yoshikage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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 Maximus Furioto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Yoshikage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Furioto gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yoshikage defends it easily.
Yoshikage is pushing down on Furioto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Furioto is fighting to maintain full guard but Yoshikage has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshikage pulls his head out easily.
Yoshikage is trying to control. Furioto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yoshikage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Furioto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yoshikage trying to control from half guard but Furioto is working away.
Furioto is pressing down on Yoshikage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Yoshikage trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Furioto working for a triangle but Yoshikage defends it easily.
Furioto keeping moving, preventing Yoshikage from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yoshikage passes into side control.
Yoshikage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furioto keeps working.
Yoshikage cracks Furioto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Furioto manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshikage pulls his head out easily.
Yoshikage lands with a punch from half guard.
Kira Yoshikage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yoshikage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Furioto is looking for a sweep. Yoshikage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshikage pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshikage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Yoshikage is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yoshikage wants to control the pace but Furioto is squirming around nicely.
Furioto working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Furioto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yoshikage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yoshikage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Furioto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yoshikage passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Furioto!
Furioto is trying desperately to improve position.
Yoshikage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Furioto is looking to escape.
Yoshikage landing shots from mount. #T4#
Furioto is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshikage has a good base and remains in mount.
Yoshikage with the ground and pound from mount.
Yoshikage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshikage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yoshikage lands with some strikes.
Furioto is trying to escape the mount.
Yoshikage lands a heavy elbow.
Furioto is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kira Yoshikage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Furioto 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 59
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Furioto goes for a double leg but Aldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aldo continues to drive forward.
Aldo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#BC2#
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Furioto takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.#TD#
Furioto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Furioto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aldo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto.
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aldo's head. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Aldo defends the submission attempt.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Aldo dodges it nicely. #T1##SUB#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aldo sees it coming and defends easily.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aldo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Aldo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aldo is trying to get back to full guard.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB#
Aldo makes his way to full guard, as Furioto worked for a kimura.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aldo holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo looking to control.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Aldo is retaining full guard.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Furioto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aldo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Aldo, not yet. #T3#
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furioto prevents Aldo from getting back to his feet.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aldo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Furioto has Aldo in his guard.#REVB#
Aldo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Furioto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Aldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Furioto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furioto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Furioto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aldo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Furioto has tightened it up now! Aldo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maximus Furioto!
A very excited looking Maximus Furioto 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.
Conor Aldo was interviewed post fight and said 'I stormed in and put it all on the line. I took a shot and missed. I will never apologize for taking a shot. Shit happens.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 53
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Jubbly scores with a takedown into Furioto's guard.#SUB#
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jubbly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Furioto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jubbly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jubbly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jubbly defends it easily.
Jubbly trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jubbly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jubbly wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving.
Jubbly content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Jubbly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jubbly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Furioto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jubbly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furioto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jubbly trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jubbly avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Furioto is looking for a triangle but Jubbly pushes his legs off easily.
Jubbly trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jubbly passes Furioto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jubbly is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB2#
Jubbly wants to work for an arm triangle but Furioto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Furioto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jubbly passes into half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jubbly pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jubbly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Furioto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jubbly. #SUB2#
Jubbly seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Jubbly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Furioto tries to roll over but Jubbly keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jubbly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Furioto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Furioto is pressing down on Jubbly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto wants to sweep here but Jubbly controlling him for the moment.
Jubbly trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Furioto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jubbly trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jubbly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4##SUB2#
Jubbly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Furioto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Jubbly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Furioto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furioto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jubbly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jubbly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Furioto is just riding it out for now. Jubbly eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobolo Jubbly 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##TD#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Furioto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jubbly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Furioto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jubbly 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#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Jubbly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Jubbly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB2#
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.
Jubbly works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Jubbly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jubbly manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Jubbly's guard. #SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Jubbly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Furioto passes Jubbly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jubbly wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well. #SUB#
Furioto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jubbly could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Furioto has cracked it and Jubbly is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Furioto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
After winning the bout, Maximus Furioto 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 46
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Striker is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto throws a strike but Striker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Furioto has his feet on Striker's thighs here. He's pushed Striker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Striker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
After winning the bout, Maximus Furioto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SPPS 38 - Welterweight Clash
Date: Jan 27, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Furioto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Rabbit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rabbit manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Rabbit's guard.
Rabbit is trying to keep Furioto in close.
Furioto throws a strike but Rabbit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a triangle but Rabbit pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rabbit is aware though and is defending well.
Rabbit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rabbit controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Furioto has his foot on Rabbit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rabbit works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Furioto looking for a sweep. Not yet Furioto, not yet.
Furioto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rabbit is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zenarals' House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rabbit trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rabbit has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Furioto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rabbit is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Furioto pulls down on the head and he's put Rabbit to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPPS 32 - Christmas Hangover
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Furioto tries for a takedown but Logan circles away easily
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Furioto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Logan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Furioto if he has to take too many more of those. #TD2#
Furioto looking to score a takedown here. Logan is defending well but Furioto drives through and ends up in Logan's guard.#SUB2#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Logan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB2#
Furioto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Logan has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Furioto looking for subs from the bottom but Logan mounts him!
Furioto is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Logan get's back to his feet.
Logan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Logan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Furioto shoots in for a double leg but Logan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Logan.
Logan throws a head kick but Furioto moves out of range.
Logan scores with a jab. Furioto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan throws a series of punches but Furioto moves out of range.
Logan scores with a one two! Furioto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Logan lands a glancing blow to the side of Furioto's head.
Logan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Logan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Furioto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Logan - the referee stops the clock and Furioto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Logan. Furioto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Furioto dives in and grabs Logan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Logan pushes down on Furioto's head and hops out.
Frankie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
A jab lands there for Logan.
Furioto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Logan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Furioto somewhat.
Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Logan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Furioto walks into a jab.
Logan connects with the punch.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Logan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Logan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Logan connects with a single shot there.
Furioto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Logan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Logan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Furioto's sensitive parts.
Logan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Logan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Logan sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Logan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Logan.
Logan lands a right hook to the body.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Furioto moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Logan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Logan throws a front kick that sends Furioto stumbling back into the cage.
Furioto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Logan.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Logan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Furioto has time to react.
Logan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Logan gets caught napping as Furioto dives in and scores a takedown. Logan manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Furioto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Logan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Furioto has Logan in his guard.#REVR#
Logan sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Logan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Furioto under the eye.
Logan throws a head kick but Furioto moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Furioto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Logan works Furioto's body with a nice hook.
Logan connects with a right hand. Furioto shakes it off.#TD2#
Furioto gets a double leg takedown into Logan's guard.

Logan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Furioto presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Furioto wants a takedown.
Frankie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Logan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto tries to score a body lock takedown but Logan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Logan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Furioto is trying to drag Logan to the mat but Logan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Furioto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Logan is defending well.#T1#
Furioto goes for a takedown attempt but Logan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Furioto fails to land the takedown.
Furioto is breathing heavily.
Logan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Furioto on the side of the head.
Logan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Furioto's head.
Logan tests Furioto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logan lands a jab to Furioto's midsection.
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Furioto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Furioto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Logan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Furioto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Logan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB2#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Logan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Logan trying to control the pace.
Furioto tries to roll over but Logan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Furioto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Logan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Logan!#T3#
Furioto tries to bench press Logan off him but Logan keeps the position.
Logan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Furioto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Logan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Furioto really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SU#
Logan is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Logan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Logan as Furioto shoots in.#TD2#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Logan napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Logan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furioto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Logan circles away.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown. Logan tries to sprawl out of it but Furioto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Logan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Logan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Logan but Logan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Logan scores with a jab to the head.
Frankie Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
Furioto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Furioto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
Furioto ducks right into an uppercut from Logan.
Logan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Furioto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Logan. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Logan.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Logan digs a good hook to Furioto's body.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Logan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Furioto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Logan is fending him off so far but Furioto persists. Nope, Logan circles away and we're back to standing.
Frankie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Logan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Logan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Furioto in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furioto goes for a double leg but Logan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Logan continues to drive forward.
Logan scores with a hook.
Logan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Furioto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Logan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice takedown defense from Logan. No joy for Furioto on that attempt.
Logan lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Logan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Furioto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Logan scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Furioto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Logan was covering up waiting for the punch and Furioto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Logan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Logan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVR#
Logan 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.
Logan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##SU#
Logan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Furioto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Logan counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furioto tries to move into range but Logan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Logan works the jab nicely.
Furioto fails with the takedown
and Logan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Logan scores with a punch to the head.
Logan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Furioto. Furioto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Logan delivers a nice body kick.
Furioto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Logan catches Furioto right on the button with a cross.
Furioto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Logan lands with an overhand left.
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Logan, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Logan against the cage but Logan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Logan jabs Furioto to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Furioto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Logan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Logan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Logan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Logan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Furioto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Furioto walks into a straight right hand from Logan.
Logan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Furioto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Logan as he avoids it easily.
Furioto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Logan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Logan catches Furioto right on the button with a cross.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Logan circles away easily
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Logan, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Logan against the cage but Logan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Logan lunges at Furioto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Furioto's hand.
Logan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Furioto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Logan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Furioto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Logan.
Logan throws a leg kick which misses Furioto's front leg but catches the back leg as Furioto tries to avoid it.
Logan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Furioto.
Logan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Furioto. Furioto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Logan circles away easily
letting Logan counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Furioto doesn't seem bothered though.
Furioto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Logan finds it's target.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Logan counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Furioto tries to move into range but Logan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Furioto or perhaps it was just good defense by Logan, which made it look bad.
Logan lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Logan.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Logan sprawls well. Logan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.
Logan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto shoots in and drives through. Logan sprawls well.
Frankie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Logan lands with a shot to the body.
Logan lands a nice looking body shot.
Logan scores with a body shot. #T1#
Logan scores with a spinning back kick!
Logan thuds his shin into the meat of Furioto's side.
Logan jabs at Furioto's body.
Furioto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Logan stuns Furioto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Furioto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Furioto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Furioto in the domination position with Logan hanging on.#SUB2#
Furioto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Logan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Furioto's guard! Nice work there by Logan!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Logan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Logan defends it easily.
Logan tries to free his leg and advance position but Furioto is retaining full guard. #T2#
Logan stays in close to Furioto's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for a guillotine here but Logan defends easily.
Logan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Logan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Logan lands a front kick.
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Furioto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Furioto darts in looking for a takedown but Logan gets double underhooks and turns Furioto into the cage.
Logan scores with the left hand. Furioto knows he should have avoided that one.
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Logan pinned against the cage. Logan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Logan lands a jab.#T3#
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Logan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Logan pinned against the cage. Logan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Logan, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Furioto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Logan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Logan tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Logan is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan had his way with Maximus Furioto in that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##TD2#
Furioto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Logan sprawls well initially but Furioto persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Logan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Logan is defending well. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Logan is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Logan is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Logan sees it coming and defends easily.#ES#
Logan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Furioto is on him like a limpet, forcing Logan back against the cage.
Furioto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Logan after a bit of a struggle.
Logan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Furioto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC#
Logan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Logan as he jumps to the side.
Logan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Furioto fails with the takedown
letting Logan counter with a right hand.
Frankie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.#T2#
Furioto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Logan to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Logan lands with a straight right. Furioto didn't see that one coming.
Logan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Logan slaps away a takedown attempt from Furioto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Logan connects with a leg kick.
Furioto tries to move into range but Logan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Logan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Furioto if he has to take too many more of those.
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Logan.
Furioto shoots in but Logan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Logan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Logan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Logan connects with a body shot that sends Furioto's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Logan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Furioto doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Logan there.
Furioto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Logan defends it nicely.
Logan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown but Logan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Furioto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Furioto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Logan. #T4#
Furioto misses with a right hand
letting Logan counter with a right hand.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Furioto shoots and misses
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Furioto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Furioto shoots for a takedown but Logan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Furioto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Logan slips a straight right by Furioto.
Furioto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Logan can pounce on him.
Furioto drops his hands momentarily and Logan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Furioto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Logan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Logan thuds a left hand into Furioto's body.
Nice straight punches there by Logan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Logan.
Logan scores with a sloppy right hand. Furioto should have avoided that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Logan.
Furioto looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:44
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Logan!
Frankie Logan retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Frankie Logan, 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 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Furioto takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.#TD#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hotman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furioto is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Hotman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotman manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Hotman's guard.
Hotman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Furioto 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hotman is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hotman wants to stand but Furioto is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hotman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SU2#
Hotman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hotman slaps away a takedown attempt from Furioto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hotman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hotman throws a front kick that sends Furioto stumbling back into the cage.
Hotman throws a wild body kick that Furioto sees coming a mile off.
Hotman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cole Hotman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Furioto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hotman lands with a kick to the temple. Furioto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Furioto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hotman's half guard.
Hotman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hotman 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.#SUB#
Furioto 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Hotman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotman manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Hotman's guard. #T2##SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Hotman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotman manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Hotman's guard.
Hotman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Furioto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Furioto preventing the sweep.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hotman is retaining full guard.
Hotman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Furioto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Hotman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotman manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Hotman's guard.
Furioto prevents Hotman from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Furioto 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. #SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hotman wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Furioto 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.
Hotman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Furioto's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hotman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hotman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Furioto working for a triangle but Hotman defends it easily. #SUB#
Furioto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hotman doesn't defend quickly enough and Furioto has managed to lock this one up! Can Hotman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Furioto on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maximus Furioto!

Event: SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Furioto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jubbly defends it well.
Jubbly 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.#SUB2#
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jubbly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Jubbly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Jubbly is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Furioto is tapping! Great win for Jubbly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobolo Jubbly!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobolo Jubbly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 12
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Furioto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Furioto lands in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! River is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and River manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into River's guard.
River 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.#SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! River is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and River manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into River's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! River is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! River has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
River is sitting in close to Furioto's body. Furioto has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! River is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, River is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Furioto.

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

Event: AWC Play-Off Finals
Date: Jun 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funster fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Furioto clinches up with Funster and pushes him back against the cage.
Funster lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Funster.
Funster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Furioto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Furioto misses.
Furioto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Furioto throws a leg kick but Funster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Funster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furioto moves away.
Furioto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funster lands with a straight right. Furioto didn't see that one coming.
Funster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furioto moves away.
Furioto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Furioto throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Funster closes the distance and pushes Furioto back into the cage.
Funster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funster scores with a shot to the side of Furioto's head.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Funster manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funster.
Furioto can't find room to land a body shot as Funster controls the action.
Funster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Furioto wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Funster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funster blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Furioto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Funster trying to control from the bottom.
Furioto controlling the action here.
Funster is looking for a sweep. Furioto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Furioto passes to side control.
Funster is trying to work for a sweep but Furioto has mounted him!
Funster tries to control Furioto's body but Furioto pushes him off. Funster squirms to his side and now Furioto has his back!
Furioto not allowing Funster to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Funster's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T2#
Furioto is hanging on to Funster's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Funster.
Funster tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Funster defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Furioto's arms. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for the choke but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Furioto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Furioto tries to keep control of the position but Funster is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Funster's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Funster's chin but Funster turns very nicely into Furioto's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Funster.
Funster stopping the sweep attempt from Furioto.
Furioto keeping full guard, as Funster tries to pass.
Funster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Furioto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Chakuriki LA Gym inform us that Furioto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Funster preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Funster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Furioto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Funster has managed to get both his arms back between Furioto's legs - danger averted.
Funster wants to pass the guard but Furioto is keeping the position.#T4#
Furioto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Funster trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Furioto trying to control the position.
Funster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Furioto's head.#SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Funster defends it easily.
Funster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Furioto is keeping the position for now.
Furioto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximus Furioto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Furioto misses with a looping right.
Furioto ducks under a wild hook from Funster.#CL#
Funster has Furioto up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Funster pulls guard.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funster is keeping the position for now.
Furioto stands and throws Funster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Funster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Furioto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Funster sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto trying to control the position from guard on top but Funster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furioto sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Funster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Furioto controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Funster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furioto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Furioto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Furioto wants to control from the top but Funster keeps moving.
Furioto looking to pass the guard.
Furioto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Furioto showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Funster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furioto is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Funster is retaining full guard.
Furioto is stalling in the full guard.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funster is keeping the position for now.
Furioto trying to control the position from guard on top but Funster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Funster.
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Funster pinned against the cage. Funster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Funster tries to score with a low kick but Furioto moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Funster clinches. #T3#
Funster gets through Furioto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Funster pushes Furioto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Furioto prevents a body shot from Funster.
Funster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Funster stops a takedown attempt from Furioto.
Funster digs a right hand underneath Furioto's ribcage. Furioto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Furioto is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Furioto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Funster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Funster cracks a nice hook into Furioto's ribs.
Furioto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Funster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Funster lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Funster. No joy for Furioto on that attempt.
Chubby Funster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto throws a body punch but Funster moves out of range.
Funster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Furioto momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Funster clinches with his opponent.
Furioto misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Furioto fails to land.
Funster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Funster.
Funster scores with a hook to the body.
Funster digs a right hand into Furioto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Furioto's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Funster.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Funster scores with a shot to the side of Furioto's head.
Chubby Funster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funster.
Funster struggles to land a body shot inside as Furioto controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Furioto tries a body shot but Funster blocks it.
Funster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Funster pushes Furioto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Furioto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chubby Funster dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Funster lunges at Furioto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Furioto's hand.
Funster connects with a single shot there.
Funster lands a really nice looking cross but Furioto seems unphased.
Furioto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Furioto throws a front kick aimed at Funster's knee but Funster avoids it well.
Furioto misses the jab.
Furioto slips under a jab.
Funster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Funster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Funster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Furioto takes a swing at Funster's ribcage but misses.
Funster throwing a counter right hand but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Furioto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Funster to counter with a crisp jab.
Furioto looks to land a body kick but Funster moved away.
Furioto motions for Funster to come forward. Furioto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Funster as he checks the leg kick.
Funster lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Funster pushes Furioto up against the cage in a clinch.
Funster is working Furioto over against the cage.
Furioto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Funster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funster prevents Furioto from breaking the clinch.
Furioto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Furioto breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Funster moves into the clinch successfully.
Funster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funster misses with a punch to the body.
Funster gets underhooks to prevent Furioto's takedown attempt.
Chubby Funster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Funster struggles to land a body shot inside as Furioto controls his hands.
Furioto throws a head punch that misses.
Funster misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Furioto.
Furioto tries a body shot but Funster blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Funster.
A short right from Funster on the inside.
Funster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funster taking a breather.#T2#
A short right from Funster on the inside.
Funster lands a hook that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Furioto has Funster pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Furioto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Funster tumbling to the mat - Furioto dives into Funster's guard.#SUB#
Furioto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maximus Furioto has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Funster has his foot on Furioto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furioto works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Funster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furioto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Funster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furioto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Funster looking to control. #T3##SUB#
Funster looking for a guillotine here but Furioto defends easily.
Furioto wants to control from the top but Funster keeps moving. #SUB#
Funster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Furioto wants to pass the guard but Funster is keeping the position.
Furioto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Funster keeping moving, preventing Furioto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Funster pushes a forearm under Furioto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Furioto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chubby Funster!
A victorious Chubby Funster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AWC Play-Off Semi-Final
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Box will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Furioto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Furioto moves away from the strike by Box.
Furioto throws a head kick but Box moves out of range.
Box throwing a counter right hand but Furioto manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Furioto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Box, pushing him back against the cage.
Furioto struggles to land a body shot inside as Box controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Box creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Furioto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Box regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Box is looking for a triangle but Furioto pushes his legs off easily.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Box is retaining full guard.
Furioto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Box is trying to keep Furioto in close. #T1##SUB#
Furioto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Box has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furioto has managed to get both his arms back between Box's legs - danger averted.
Furioto stays in close to Box's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Box looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Furioto has picked Box up and slammed him! Box can't keep hold of the triangle and Furioto manages to pass to side control!
Furioto wants to control but Box is keeping him busy.
Furioto works to advance to full mount. Box defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Furioto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Box is looking to improve his position but Furioto isn't that keen on the idea.
Furioto content just to control the position here.
Box bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Furioto controls Box momentarily but Box frees himself. #SUB2#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Box forces his way into half guard.
Furioto is looking to control Box's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Furioto avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Furioto is pressing down on Box's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Box trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Furioto has his foot on Box's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Box works his way back into a safe position though.
Box stands and throws Furioto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Furioto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Box's best efforts.#T3#
Box is trying to control. Furioto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Furioto controlling the position for now.
Box passes to side control.
Box tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Furioto struggling a bit here.
Furioto manages to get back to half guard.
Box wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furioto keeps working.
Furioto is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Furioto gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Furioto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Box doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Box manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Box trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furioto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Furioto pushes a forearm under Box's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Box is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AWC S01 RD7 B
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Furioto takes one to the side of the head.
Furioto slips under a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Furioto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Furioto moves out of range of the strikes.
Funster throws a hook to the side of Furioto's head but Furioto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Furioto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Funster lands with a cross.
Furioto needs to keep his hands up - Funster had a free shot at his head there.
Funster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funster missing with a left hand there. Furioto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Furioto tries to counter with a takedown but Funster is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Furioto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Funster, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Funster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Funster moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Funster.
Furioto blocks a jab.
Funster stuffs the takedown attempt from Furioto. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.
Funster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Furioto on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto misses with a low kick.
Funster 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.
Furioto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1##TD#
Furioto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Funster to the mat! Funster manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funster is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Funster is looking for a triangle but Furioto pushes his legs off easily.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funster is keeping the position for now.
Furioto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Furioto wants to control from the top but Funster keeps moving. #T2#
Furioto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Furioto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Furioto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funster's guard. #SUB2#
Funster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Funster tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg. #SUB#
Furioto is working for a kimura but Funster is defending it quite comfortably.
Funster wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Funster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Furioto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Funster is refusing to be controlled, as Furioto sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Funster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Furioto is trying to control the action in half guard but Funster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Funster trying to hold on to Furioto's head to control him but Furioto postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Furioto trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Funster counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Furioto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Furioto misses with a low kick.
Funster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Funster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furioto.
Funster misses with a body shot.
Furioto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Funster! But no joy.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Funster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funster misses with a looping right.
Furioto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funster.
Furioto throws a hook but Funster blocks it.
Furioto blocks a jab.
Funster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Furioto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Funster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Furioto just content to control the position.
Funster tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Furioto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Funster tries to hold on but Furioto postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maximus Furioto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Funster moves out of range as Furioto throws a body kick.
Chubby Funster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Furioto moves out of range as Funster strikes.
Funster throws a body punch but Furioto moves out of range.
Furioto moves out of range as Funster strikes.
Furioto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Furioto misses its intended target.
Furioto checks a leg kick.
Furioto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Funster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furioto.
Funster throws a body punch but Furioto moves out of range.
Funster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Funster.
Funster connects with a jab.#TD#
Furioto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funster won't allow Furioto to pass to mount.
Furioto works his way into side control.
Funster stops Furioto from passing to mount.
Funster is looking for a sweep.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Funster struggling a bit here.
Furioto controlling from side mount.
Funster tries to buck Furioto off but Furioto is having none of it.
Funster is trying to escape the position but Furioto is controlling the position.
Furioto trying to control the action but Funster is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Furioto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Funster knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Funster is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Funster wants to control but Furioto postures up.
Funster is trying to improve his position.
Furioto controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Funster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Funster is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Furioto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Furioto working away.
Furioto trying to control the action but Funster is working from the bottom.
Funster seems a little lost for a moment, as Furioto dominates the positioning.
Funster is trying to control Furioto's posture but Furioto avoids it. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Furioto working away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Funster's face as Furioto controls the position. #SUB#
Furioto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Funster rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Furioto's guard! Nice work there by Funster!
Furioto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funster. #SUB#
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funster is aware though and is defending well.
Funster being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Furioto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Funster stacks Furioto 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 Funster!
Furioto is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto being controlled for a moment.
Furioto tries to bench press Funster off him but Funster keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Furioto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Furioto has managed to clinch.
Funster tries to pull guard but Furioto holds him up against the cage and eventually Funster drops back down to his feet.
Funster wants to get back to striking at distance but Furioto won't allow it.
Furioto can't find room to land a body shot as Funster controls the action.
Furioto is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Furioto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Furioto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Funster can't do much from the bottom here.
Funster is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Furioto is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto trying to control the position but Funster is working away.
Funster struggling a bit here.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Furioto stalls from top position.
Funster stops Furioto from passing to mount.
Funster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Funster is staying active underneath Furioto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Funster has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Furioto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Funster manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Furioto trying to control the action but Funster is working from the bottom.
Furioto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Furioto wants to control but Funster is keeping him busy.
Furioto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Funster actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto trying to pass the guard but Funster defending well.
Furioto is trying to control the action in half guard but Funster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Furioto stalling. #SUB2#
Funster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Furioto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funster can do to turn this around?
Funster trying to control but Furioto postures up.
Funster is looking to improve his position.
Furioto is thwarting Funster's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Funster lands a slapping body shot.
Chubby Funster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab from Funster misses.
Funster lands with a hook. Furioto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Furioto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Furioto forces Funster back against the cage and clinches.
Funster prevents a body shot from Furioto.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Funster manages to get underhooks.
Furioto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Funster's efforts to push away.
Funster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Furioto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Funster misses with a straight left.
Furioto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Funster.
Funster throws a body shot but no joy.
Chubby Funster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Funster misses the shot to the body.
Funster throws a hook but Furioto avoids it easily.
Maximus Furioto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Funster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furioto moves away.

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 Maximus Furioto.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Furioto, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AWC S01 RD5 B
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Furioto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Sobchak counter with a right hand.
Sobchak digs a good hook to Furioto's body.
Furioto tries to clinch but Sobchak moves away
and Sobchak counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furioto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sobchak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobchak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Furioto misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobchak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Furioto takes a swing at Sobchak's ribcage but misses.
Sobchak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Furioto thows a leg kick but Sobchak checks it
and Sobchak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furioto tries to land a body kick
and Sobchak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furioto throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sobchak counter with a right hand.
Sobchak lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sobchak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sobchak lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Sobchak scores with a hook.
Sobchak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Furioto fails with the takedown
and Sobchak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Furioto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Furioto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Furioto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sobchak to the ground. Furioto is now in Sobchak's guard.
Furioto pushing down on Sobchak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Furioto works his foot free and advances to mount.
Furioto fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Furioto controlling from mount.
Sobchak wants to hold on but Furioto pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobchak wants to get back to his feet.
Sobchak is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Furioto has taken his back!#SUB2#
Furioto is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Sobchak taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Furioto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Walter Sobchak had this to say: 'Shit'.

Event: AWC S01 RD4 A
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Furioto misses the body punch
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Furioto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Statham throws out a counter right but Furioto avoids it with no problem.
Furioto takes one to the chin there.
We've been hearing reports that Furioto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Furioto moves to clinch but Statham breaks away
and Statham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Statham with a jab.
Statham lands with an uppercut that bounces Furioto off the cage and back into range.
Statham throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Furioto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Statham won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Statham is trying to improve his position.
Statham trying to remain calm as Furioto controls from the top position.
Statham is trying to improve his position.
Statham prevents Furioto from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Statham tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Furioto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Statham regains half guard.
Statham is looking for a sweep. Furioto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Furioto uses his free foot to push down on Statham 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Statham .
Furioto looking to control but Statham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Furioto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Furioto looking to control but Statham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Statham manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Statham is defending well.
Statham tries to roll over but Furioto keeps him under control.
Statham keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Furioto works his way into full mount!
Statham is squirming around, avoiding Furioto's attempts to control the action.
Furioto moves to his opponent's back but Statham bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Furioto.
Statham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Furioto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Statham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Furioto's head.#SUB#
Statham has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Furioto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Statham is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Furioto pulls down on the head and he's put Statham to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maximus Furioto!
A victorious Maximus Furioto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AWC S01 RD3 A
Date: Mar 01, 2020

#R1#
Wader tries to clinch but Furioto is having none of it. #CL#
Wader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Furioto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wader misses with a knee to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Furioto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Furioto tries to pull guard but Wader won't allow it.
Furioto takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Wader lands a knee to the head.
Furioto lands with a light punch inside.
Furioto tries to circle away but Wader has him pinned against the cage.
Wader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Furioto blocks it with crossed arms.
Wader connects with a nasty looking knee right to Furioto's face.
Wader comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Furioto tries to break free but Wader pushes him back against the cage.
Wader scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wader looking to throw knees to the head but Furioto is blocking nicely.
Wader blocking some punches.
Wader lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wader comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wader tries a knee to the head but Furioto blocks it.
Furioto wants to get back to striking at distance but Wader won't allow it. #T1#
Furioto can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Furioto.
Wader working Furioto over with knees to the body.
Furioto has had enough of the clinch but Wader keeps him there for the moment.
Wader lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Furioto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Furioto manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wader enables Furioto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wader manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Furioto controlling from the top position.
Wader is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Furioto advances to half guard.
Wader wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Furioto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wader could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Furioto has cracked it and Wader is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Furioto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximus Furioto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AWC S01 RD2 A
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Box changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Box lands with a good body shot.
Furioto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Box gets caught napping as Furioto dives in and scores a takedown. Box manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Box is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Furioto defends well.
Box keeping full guard, as Furioto tries to pass.
Furioto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Furioto pushing down on Box's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Box is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto controlling the action here.#T1#
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Box's head.
Box wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Furioto controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Box with the active half guard here but Furioto passes nicely into side control.
Furioto working away.
Box is trying to improve his position.
Box wants to control but Furioto postures up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Box is looking to regain half guard here but Furioto keeps moving and retains side control.
Furioto is staying tight to Box's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Furioto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Box is looking for a sweep.
Furioto just content to control the position.
Box tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Furioto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Furioto controls the position from side control.
Furioto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Box's legs.
Furioto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Furioto.
Box is looking to reverse the position.
Furioto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Furioto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Furioto gets to mount! Box was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto controlling the pace for now.
Box tries to lock up and control but Furioto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A left and a right from Box both land. Nice combination.
Furioto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Box finds it's way round the side to connect with Furioto's head.
Box lands a body shot.
Box stuns Furioto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Box.
Jab by Box.
Box thuds a left hand into Furioto's body.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Box defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Box into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Furioto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Box.
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!
Box lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Furioto moves into the clinch.
Box misses with the head strike.
Box blocking some punches.
Furioto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Furioto swings wildly with an uppercut but Box uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Furioto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Box tries to break the clinch but Furioto is controlling the position.
Box scores with a shot to the side of Furioto's head.
Box has a couple of punches blocked by Furioto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Furioto.
Box prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Furioto manages to break the clinch.
Box scores with a three punch combo!
Box has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Box uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Furioto.
Good standup being displayed there by Box as he connects with a hook.
Box scores with the left hand. Furioto knows he should have avoided that one.
Box slips under a jab.
Box throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Box there.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto moves forwards but Box connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Box lands with a good body shot.
Furioto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Digi Box is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Box misses with a jab, cross combination.
Furioto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Box sprawls and moves away.
Box uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Furioto has time to react.
Box fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Furioto on the side of the head.
Furioto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Box.
Box has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Furioto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Box.
Box 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.
Furioto walks into a stiff left hand from Box.
Nice jab there from Box.
Nice shot lands for Box.
Furioto throws a push kick but Box slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Box lands a nice shot to the body.
Box paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Box lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Furioto drops his hands momentarily and Box takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Furioto throws a push kick but Box slaps the foot to one side.
Furioto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Furioto needs to keep his hands up - Box had a free shot at his head there.
Box lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Furioto at a distance.
Box avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Furioto goes for a double leg but Box avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Box continues to drive forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Furioto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Furioto working aggressively here.
Box blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Furioto has a couple of punches blocked by Box. #T4#
Box doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Furioto gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Box is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Box is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Box defends the submission attempt.
Furioto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Digi Box showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Furioto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Box lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Box finds it's target.
Box has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Box lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Furioto at a distance.
Box throws a shot to the body.
Box throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Digi Box seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Box connects with a right hand. Furioto shakes it off.
Box connects with a jab.
Furioto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Digi Box seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Box. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Box scores with a jab to the jaw.
Furioto throws the kick towards the body but Box avoids it.
Box cracks Furioto with an open hand slap.#T1#
Furioto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Box paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Box lands with an overhand left.
Furioto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Furioto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Box throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Furioto on the side of the head.
Box scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Furioto doesn't seem bothered though.
Box lands with a nice body punch.
Box moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Box lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto misses the jab.
Box catches Furioto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Box cracks Furioto with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Box lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Furioto throws a body punch but Box moves out of range.
Box moves into range and connects with a jab.
Box scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Furioto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Box.
Box lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Box scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Box wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Box throws a one two combo. #TD#
Furioto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Box to the ground. Furioto is now in Box's guard.
Furioto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Furioto controlling the pace.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Box trying to control here.
Well, if Furioto 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. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Box doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
Furioto is pressing down on Box's thigh, looking to free his foot. Box is holding on for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Box slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Furioto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furioto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Furioto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Box's guard.
Box is in trouble now - Furioto has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Furioto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Box is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Digi Box comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Box 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Digi Box!
After the fight, Digi Box 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: AWC S01 RD1 B
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Furioto throws a leg kick
and Bitch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Bitch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bitch looking to control.
Bitch being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Furioto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Furioto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bitch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Furioto defends well.
Furioto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Bitch trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Furioto controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto stands and throws Bitch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Furioto controls the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Furioto has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bitch is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Furioto yanks on the arm and Bitch is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Furioto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2020

#R1#
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Furioto.
Furioto needs to keep his hands up - Bob had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Bob staying out of range there.
Furioto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Bob.
Scooter Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Furioto.#KD2#
Bob cracks Furioto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bob has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Furioto to stand back up!#ROC2#
Furioto is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Furioto's defenses. It connects perfectly with Furioto's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scooter Bob!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2019

#R1##TD#
Furioto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grestch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Furioto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grestch, who protects the arm well.
Furioto working away.
Furioto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Grestch is trying to improve his position.
Furioto wants to control but Grestch is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Furioto tries to move to mount but Grestch blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Furioto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Furioto trying to control the position but Grestch is working away. #SUB#
Furioto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grestch tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Furioto tries for a kimura but Grestch is defending well.
Grestch is looking for a sweep.
Grestch struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grestch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grestch can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grestch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Furioto 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.
Furioto tries to move to mount but Grestch blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grestch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Furioto tries for a kimura but Grestch is defending well.
Grestch tries to improve position but can't.
Grestch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Furioto trying to control from the bottom.
Furioto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Furioto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grestch.
Furioto works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Furioto misses with a hook.
Grestch wants to counter with a clinch but Furioto pushes him away.
Furioto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grestch can do to turn this around?#TD#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grestch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grestch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grestch is trying to control Furioto's posture but Furioto avoids it. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Grestch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grestch is not content to let Furioto control the position. #T1#
Grestch is looking for a sweep.
Furioto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Furioto working away.#SUB#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grestch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Furioto trying to control the action but Grestch is working from the bottom.
Grestch is looking to regain half guard here but Furioto keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Furioto trying to control the action but Grestch is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Furioto politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Furioto prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Furioto trying to control the position but Grestch is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Grestch is looking to regain half guard here but Furioto keeps moving and retains side control.
Grestch struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Furioto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grestch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grestch is not content to let Furioto control the position.
Furioto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Furioto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Furioto advances to mount.
Furioto wants to take his opponent's back but Grestch doesn't allow it.
Furioto avoids the attempt from Grestch to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grestch is looking to get to half guard.
Furioto wants to control the pace but Grestch is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Furioto. Grestch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Furioto looks to score with a jab to the body but Grestch is just out of range.#TD#
Furioto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grestch tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg.
Furioto slows the pace down in half guard.
Grestch is trying to control but can't.
Grestch keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Still in half guard, Furioto seems content to control.
Grestch won't allow Furioto to pass to mount.
Furioto is trying to control the action in half guard but Grestch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Furioto is thwarting Grestch's attempts to control the position.
Furioto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grestch keeps working. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grestch wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grestch is staying active underneath Furioto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grestch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Furioto wants to pass the guard but Grestch is keeping the position.
Furioto pushing down on Grestch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Furioto content to control rather than advance.
Grestch tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg.
Furioto slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Grestch trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grestch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Furioto just misses with a punch to the body.
Furioto looks to throw the jab but Grestch is out of range.
Grestch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grestch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Furioto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grestch! But no joy.
Furioto misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Furioto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Furioto sets himself, and Grestch steps forward looking for the clinch! Furioto avoids it this time.
Furioto throws a hook but Grestch blocks it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Furioto misses with a body shot.
Grestch swats away the attempt to clinch by Furioto.#TD#
Furioto gets a double leg takedown into Grestch's guard.
Grestch wants to sweep but no luck.
Grestch is trying to keep Furioto in close. #SUB2#
Grestch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furioto is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grestch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furioto is one step ahead there.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grestch is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Furioto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Furioto 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Furioto!

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