Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2024

#R1#
Magomedsharipov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Queen can pounce on him.
Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a takedown but Queen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedsharipov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Queen cracks Magomedsharipov with a good jab.
Queen lands the left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Queen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Queen.
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD#
Queen throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Magomedsharipov stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Queen follows into mount! #ROC#Magomedsharipov is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedsharipov can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Magomedsharipov! Queen sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Magomedsharipov and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
An out of breath Cyrus Deangelo Queen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2024

#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Queen. Magomedsharipov shrugs it off though.
Magomedsharipov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!#KD#
Queen cracks Magomedsharipov with an uppercut from hell and Magomedsharipov crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Queen's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Magomedsharipov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedsharipov is still in real trouble! Can Queen finish him?
Queen stands up over Magomedsharipov, holding on to his feet. Queen throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Magomedsharipov is out cold! Queen lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
A very excited looking Cyrus Deangelo Queen 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: DMMA 364 Sakala v Tyler
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Leader.
Leader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leader throws a head kick that misses.
Queen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Leader.
Leader needs to keep his hands up - Queen had a free shot at his head there.
Leader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Queen throws a head kick that misses.
Leader misses with a head kick.
Leader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Leader tries to bum rush Queen with a series of wild strikes but Queen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Queen blocks a jab.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Queen closes the distance and clinches.
Queen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leader throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen works on Leader's body with a couple of short punches.
Queen digs a right hand underneath Leader's ribcage. Leader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leader looks winded!
A short right from Leader on the inside. #T1#
Queen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leader works on Queen's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Queen.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen working aggressively here.
Queen lands with a left to the head.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leader's elbow.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Leader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Leader.
Queen working aggressively here.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leader's elbow.
Leader blocks an uppercut.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Leader misses with the head strike. #T2#
Leader misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen tries to work over Leader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leader lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leader.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen blocking some punches.
Leader digs a right hand into Queen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Queen's gas tank.
Queen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Queen working aggressively here.
Leader works on Queen's body with a couple of short punches.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leader throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Leader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Leader avoids the head kick by Queen.
A head kick misses from Queen.
Leader thumps Queen with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Queen blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Leader. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leader.
Leader tries a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Good exchange - Leader coming out on top.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leader throws out the jab.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leader lands a two punch combo.
Master Leader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Leader.
Leader throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Queen throws a nice head kick! #T4##CL#
Queen clinches.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leader scores with a shoulder strike.
Leader is working Queen over against the cage.
Leader scores with a shoulder strike.
Leader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leader digs a right hand into Queen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Queen's gas tank. #BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch.
Leader lands a two punch combo.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leader throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range. #CL#
Queen rushes Leader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen.
Leader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Leader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Leader. #CL#
Queen pushes Leader up against the cage in a clinch.
Queen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Leader on the inside.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Leader controls the action.
Leader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Master Leader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Queen scores with a hook to the body.
Leader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards. #T1#
Leader misses with the head strike.
Leader scores with a hook to the body.
Queen lands a right hand.
Leader misses with some punches.
A short left from Leader.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Leader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queen moves out of range of the body kick.
Leader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leader throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Queen counters with a single leg into guard. Leader didn't expect that.
Queen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leader has Queen pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen trying to control but Leader is working from the bottom.
Leader looking to control. #T2#
Queen won't allow Leader to sweep him here.
Leader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leader controlling Queen's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Leader working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Queen has passed into half guard!
Leader wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Leader is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Leader tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Queen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Leader really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Queen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Leader regains half guard.
Leader wants to improve his position but Queen is controlling well.
Leader is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Queen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Queen's back!
Queen avoids the strikes from Leader.
Queen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Leader.
Leader punches the canvas rather than the man.
Queen covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Queen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Leader.
Leader throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Queen's hands.
Leader swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leader leaves Queen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leader! But no joy.
Queen avoids a kick to the body.
Leader scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leader tries a head kick but it misses.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Master Leader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leader!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Leader tries to buck Queen off but Queen is having none of it.
Queen working the head with strikes.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Queen working the head and body with strikes.
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leader keeps working.
Queen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leader is not content to let Queen control the position.
Queen working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Queen cracks Leader with a big right hand but Leader just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Queen is chipping away with strikes.
Leader is trying to buck Queen off.
Leader is not content to let Queen control the position.
Leader takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leader wants to control but Queen postures up.
Leader is looking to regain half guard here but Queen keeps moving and retains side control.
Leader takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leader is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Leader is still trying to improve position.
Leader is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leader tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Queen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Leader keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leader felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Leader wants to hold on but Queen pushes him away.#T4#
Leader keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Queen dominating with strikes here.
Queen 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.
Queen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leader is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leader tries to hold on but Queen pushes him away.
Leader is working to get back to half guard.
Leader tries to hold on but Queen postures up.
Queen with good strikes from the mount here!
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen cracks Leader with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 362 Perdersoli v Olcinius
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
A head kick from Queen lands but Debonaire takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Queen.
Debonaire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and Debonaire moves out of range easily.
Debonaire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Queen 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.
Debonaire lands with a nice body punch.
Debonaire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Debonaire misses with a wild body shot.
Queen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Debonaire scores with a push kick.
Queen ducks right into an uppercut from Debonaire.
Legend Debonaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Queen.
Jab, jab by Debonaire - just one landing.
Queen throws a lazy head kick
and Debonaire counters with a straight right hand.
Debonaire scores with a jab. Queen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Debonaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Debonaire.
Queen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Debonaire counters with a right hand to the body.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and Debonaire moves out of range easily. #T1#
Queen punishes Debonaire's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Debonaire - just one landing.
Queen throws a solid leg kick but Debonaire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Queen.
A nice leg kick from Debonaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Debonaire connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Queen has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
Debonaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Debonaire can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Queen lands a hook that snaps the head of Debonaire backwards.
Debonaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Debonaire avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Debonaire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Queen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Debonaire's efforts to push away.
Debonaire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2##BC#
Debonaire breaks the clinch.
Debonaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Legend Debonaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Debonaire misses.
Debonaire lands a glancing blow to the side of Queen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen tries to clinch but Debonaire moves out of range.
Debonaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Queen doesn't seem bothered though.
Debonaire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Debonaire wants to slow Queen down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Debonaire misses.
Debonaire throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
Debonaire throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Queen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Queen.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Debonaire's elbow.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Debonaire backwards.
Debonaire blocking some punches.
Queen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Debonaire is trying to break the clinch but Queen has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Debonaire has had enough of the clinch but Queen keeps him there for the moment.
Queen struggles to land a body shot inside as Debonaire controls his hands.
Queen has Debonaire pressed against the cage, preventing Debonaire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Debonaire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Queen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Queen.
Debonaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen gets through Debonaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Debonaire has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
A shot in the inside from Queen.
A right handed body shot lands from Queen.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Debonaire is trying to break the clinch but Queen has him pressed against the cage.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Queen - that landed with a thud.
Queen wants a takedown. #BC2#
Queen manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Queen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Debonaire, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Debonaire tries to circle away but Queen has him pinned against the cage.
Debonaire has had enough of the clinch but Queen keeps him there for the moment.
Debonaire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debonaire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Queen tries a body shot but Debonaire blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Queen.
Debonaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Queen.
A left hand lands to the body for Queen.
Queen tries to work over Debonaire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen blocking some punches.
Debonaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Queen as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Debonaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Debonaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Debonaire is trying to break the clinch but Queen is controlling him.
Queen pushes Debonaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Queen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyrus Deangelo Queen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Queen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Debonaire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Queen postures up.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Debonaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Debonaire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Queen.
Queen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queen working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Debonaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Queen doesn't manage to clinch there - Debonaire circles away.
A quick step to the side and Debonaire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Debonaire enables Queen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Debonaire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Debonaire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Debonaire trying to keep a closed guard but Queen is proving a slippery customer.
Debonaire pulls Queen in close to prevent any damage.
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Debonaire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Debonaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Queen wants to control from the top but Debonaire keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Debonaire works the jab nicely.
Debonaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Debonaire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Queen.
Debonaire throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen stalling. #T3#
Queen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Debonaire's head.
Queen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Queen thows a huge punch but Debonaire dodges it nicely.
Queen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Debonaire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Debonaire throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Debonaire throws out the jab. #T4#
A head kick from Queen lands but Debonaire takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Debonaire is predictable there #TD2#
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Debonaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen controlling from the top position.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen wants to control from the top but Debonaire keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Deangelo Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Queen.
Debonaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Queen tries to counter with a clinch but Debonaire shakes him off and moves away.
Debonaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Debonaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Debonaire lands a two punch combo. #TD2#
Queen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debonaire is trying to improve his position.
Debonaire is not content to let Queen control the position.
Debonaire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Queen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Queen throwing shots but Debonaire is blocking nicely.
Queen trying to mount his opponent but Debonaire defends it.
Queen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Debonaire wants to control but Queen is keeping busy.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Debonaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Queen working Debonaire over with strikes.
Debonaire has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Queen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Debonaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Debonaire's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Debonaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Debonaire misses the shot to the body.
Queen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Debonaire scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Queen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Debonaire is trying to defend but Queen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Queen passes to side control. #T3#
Queen controls the position.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Queen trying to control the position but Debonaire is working away.
Queen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Legend Debonaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Queen tries to score with some ground and pound. Debonaire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Queen cracks Debonaire with a big elbow.
An elbow from Queen crashes against the mat.
Queen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Debonaire taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Queen scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Queen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Debonaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Queen fails to land a wild elbow strike. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Deangelo Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Queen 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 352 Thuta v Steve
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Queen. That's going to slow Holton Jr down.
Queen misses with a lunging right hand
and Holton Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen closes the distance and clinches up with Holton Jr, looking for a takedown. Queen pushes Holton Jr against the cage but Holton Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holton Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Queen thuds a left hand into Holton Jr's body.
Queen lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like DeShaun Holton Jr has been cut.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holton Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Queen misses with a head kick.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Holton Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holton Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Holton Jr misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen is looking to slow Holton Jr down with leg kicks. #T1##CL2#
Queen clinches with his opponent.
Holton Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holton Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Still in the clinch, Queen scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Queen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Queen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Queen darts in and clinches Holton Jr up against the cage.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Holton Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holton Jr's elbow.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holton Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Queen.#BC#
Holton Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queen tries to close the distance and clinch but Holton Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holton Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Queen throws a body punch but Holton Jr moves out of range.
Holton Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Queen was just out of range.#T2#
Holton Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holton Jr looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and Holton Jr moves out of range easily.
Queen misses with a head kick.
Holton Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holton Jr lands a front kick.
Queen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holton Jr's waist but Holton Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Queen off to one side.
Holton Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Queen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holton Jr.
Queen throws a lazy head kick
enabling Holton Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Holton Jr misses with a hook.
Holton Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Queen. Queen gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Holton Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeShaun Holton Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.#T3#
Queen throws a head kick that misses.
Holton Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holton Jr throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Holton Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holton Jr blocks a head kick by Queen.
Holton Jr misses with a looping left.
Holton Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Queen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holton Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Queen closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Holton Jr.
Still in the clinch, Holton Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Holton Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Holton Jr throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen throws a lazy body kick
and Holton Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holton Jr throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
Holton Jr misses with a straight left.
Holton Jr misses with a hook.#CL2#
Queen clinches up with Holton Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Holton Jr manages to break the clinch.
Queen throws a body punch but Holton Jr moves out of range.
Queen misses with a left hand
and Holton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Holton Jr clinches.
Holton Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Queen lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that DeShaun Holton Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeShaun Holton Jr's cut.
That's time! Holton Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Queen throws a wild body kick that Holton Jr sees coming a mile off.
Queen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holton Jr.
Queen misses with a takedown attempt
and Holton Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holton Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Queen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Queen.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Queen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Holton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Queen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holton Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Queen.
Queen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Queen feints and as Holton Jr raises his hands in defense, Queen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Holton Jr blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holton Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holton Jr tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Queen trying to control but Holton Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Queen chips away with some ground and pound.
Queen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
Queen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Holton Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeShaun Holton Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Queen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holton Jr defends well and Queen ends up having to push Holton Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Queen fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Holton Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holton Jr tries to clinch but Queen is having none of it.
Holton Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromQueen.
Holton Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Queen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeShaun Holton Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
Holton Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holton Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Holton Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Queen staying out of range there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Queen throws a head kick that misses.
Holton Jr avoids the head kick by Queen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Deangelo Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeShaun Holton Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Queen tries for a takedown but Holton Jr circles away easily
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holton Jr.
Queen throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Queen clinches with his opponent.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Holton Jr is working Queen over against the cage.
Holton Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Holton Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Queen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Holton Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen can't get the takedown.
Queen blocking some punches.
Holton Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holton Jr lands a right hand. #T1#
Holton Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holton Jr's elbow.
Holton Jr lands with a right to the head.
Holton Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holton Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Holton Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holton Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Holton Jr manages to break the clinch.
Holton Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holton Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Holton Jr misses with a hook #CL2#
and Queen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holton Jr prevents a body shot from Queen.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holton Jr's elbow.
Queen tries to work over Holton Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holton Jr digs a right hand into Queen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Queen's gas tank.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Holton Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holton Jr.#T2#
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holton Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Queens head.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Holton Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holton Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Queen is rocked!
Holton Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards. #BC#
Holton Jr manages to break the clinch.
DeShaun Holton Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Holton Jr.#KD#
Holton Jr lands a big right hand that sends Queen crashing to the mat! Holton Jr stays standing though and waves Queen back to his feet!
Queen is still on wobbly legs! Can Holton Jr finish him?
Queen slips a straight right by Holton Jr.
Queen dives in for a single leg takedown but Holton Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DeShaun Holton Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick
and Holton Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Queen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holton Jr is looking to counter punch.
Queen seems to have recovered his senses.
Queen swings for the body but Holton Jr moves out of range. #T3#
A head kick misses from Queen.
Holton Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holton Jr throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
Queen connects with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Holton Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Queen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holton Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Queen misses.
It looked like Holton Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holton Jr throws a series of strikes that have Queen backpedaling. #TD2#
Queen feints and as Holton Jr raises his hands in defense, Queen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holton Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Queen throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Holton Jr keeping full guard, as Queen tries to pass.
Queen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Queen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holton Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Holton Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holton Jr 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 343: Damage Control
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Queen lands a jab to King's midsection.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King throws a front kick aimed at Queen's knee but Queen avoids it well.
King punishes Queen's body with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Queen blocks the leg kick.
Queen wants to clinch.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King flicks out a counter leg kick but Queen steps away.
King connects with the punch.
King misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a straight left. #TD#
King gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queen wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Queen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
King wants to stand but Queen is controlling the position.
Queen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen 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.
Queen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick lands for Queen.
King misses with a head kick.
Queen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Queen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Queen moves into the clinch.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Queen.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3##TD#
Queen tightens his grip and picks King up, before dumping him to the ground. King manages to land in guard.
Queen throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
King is fighting to break Queen's control of his arms but Queen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
King wants to stand and escape but instead Queen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
King is looking to stand up but Queen isn't so interested in that idea.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Queen is controlling him. #T4#
Queen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Queen lands a couple of digs.
Queen 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.
Queen stops King from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malcolm King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
King lands a head kick. Queen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
King throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Queen feinted with a counter takedown.
Queen moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Queen in his tracks.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Queen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Queen checks a low kick from King.
King throws a combination. Queen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Queen's head back.
Queen closes the distance looking to clinch
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from King.#T1#
King swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target. #TD#
Queen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Queen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
Queen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Queen trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Queen is standing up over King. King looks to escape but Queen dives into side control.
Queen tries to score with some ground and pound. King controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Queen wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Queen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Queen controlling the position from side mount.
Queen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Queen lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Queen misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Queen crashes against the mat.
Queen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Queen throws an elbow but King slips to the side and avoids it well.
Queen just content to control the position.
Queen throws a strike aimed at the side of King's head but King avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen lands an elbow.
Queen 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.

A close second round but Malcolm King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Queen has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen lands a nice uppercut.
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Queen scores with a nice short uppercut.
King tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Queen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A right-left combo lands from King.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Queen is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Queen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Queen blocks the leg kick.
Queen tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by King. #CL#
Queen rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with the head strike.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King lands a shot to the body.
Queen lands with a left to the head.
A short right from King.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King prevents a body shot from Queen. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Queen breaks the clinch.
A combination from King does no damage.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control.
Queen is putting a hurting on King here, landing some big shots from side control.
Queen controls the position.
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Queen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Queen trying to control the position but King is working away.
Queen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Queen in side control, throwing shots but King defends.
Queen landing a few strikes.
Queen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Queen.
Queen cracks King with a big elbow.
King seems a little lost for a moment, as Queen dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen working the body and head with strikes.
King takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Queen tries to score with some ground and pound. King controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
King is not content to let Queen control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
King parries the strikes from Queen easily there. Queen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable King to escape.
Queen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Queen slows the pace down. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Queen.

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 Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
I think King has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 340
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
King misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Queen. Those never looked like landing.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
Queen walks into a jab.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen. #TD#
Queen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Queen is now in King's guard.
Queen 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.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Queen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down King for as long as he can get away with.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Queen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Queen wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from King.
Queen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from King.#TD#
Queen shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
Queen landing with the ground and pound.
Queen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
King wants to stand and escape but Queen is having none of it. #T2#
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queen won't allow King to get back to his feet.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Queen is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Queen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily. #TD#
Queen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Queen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Queen wants to stand but King is controlling his arm.
Queen trying to control the position but King is working away. #T3#
King is trying to get back to his feet.
Queen wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Queen advances to full mount. #SUB#
Queen goes for an armbar but King turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from King. #SUB#
Queen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Queen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Queen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Queen is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cyrus Deangelo Queen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
King tries to work over Queen's front leg with a kick but Queen checks it.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from King does no damage.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
It looked like Queen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Queen defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Queen moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Queen 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.
Queen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King. #TD#
King gets caught flat footed, as Queen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
King keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
King is looking to stand up but Queen isn't so interested in that idea.
Queen trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Queen scoring with some ground and pound.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Queen on that attempt.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Queen scores with a takedown into King's guard.

King pushes Queen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
King scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Queen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Queen wants to stand but King is controlling his arm.#T3#
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Queen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Queen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Queen tries to stand but King is controlling his head.
King wants to get back to his feet but Queen drags him back down.#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.
Queen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
King jabs at Queen's body.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King stuns Queen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King misses with a low kick.
Queen doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Queen tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Queen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from King.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Queen closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Queen pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Queen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from King enables Queen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King wants to stand and escape but Queen is having none of it.
Queen postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
King is looking to stand up but Queen isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Queen lands a jab to King's midsection.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King lands a body shot. #T2#
King throws a nice looking combination but Queen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Queen moves out of range of the body kick from King. #TD#
Queen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Queen lands in his opponent's guard.
Queen works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Queen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Queen wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King wants to stand and escape but Queen is having none of it. #ES2#
King pushes Queen off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Queen dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.

King scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Queen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Queen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. King manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King is looking to stand back up but Queen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by King.
Queen prevents King from standing back up.
Queen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 333 Sitsongrit vs Drake
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Ledoux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Queen tries to avoid it but Ledoux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Queen to the ground. Queen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Queen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Ledoux moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ledoux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ledoux trying to keep a closed guard but Queen is proving a slippery customer.
Queen 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.#SUB2#
Queen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ledoux is trying to control the position but Queen postures up.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux has momentary wrist control but Queen slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ledoux keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Ledoux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Queen wants to control from the top but Ledoux keeps moving. #T1#
Ledoux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ledoux.
Ledoux landing some decent shots from guard.
Queen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Queen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ledoux is controlling him.
Ledoux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Ledoux trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ledoux throwing strikes but missing.
Ledoux prevents Queen from getting back to his feet.
Queen is trying to keep Ledoux in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ledoux tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard.
Queen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ledoux has managed to clinch. #TD#
Queen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ledoux moves into full guard.
Ledoux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Queen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Ledoux.
Ledoux pulls Queen in to control the position.
Ledoux looking for a sweep. Not yet Ledoux, not yet.
Ledoux keeps trying to improve his position.
Ledoux has momentary wrist control but Queen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ledoux controls Queen momentarily but Queen frees himself.
Ledoux wants to hit a sweep here but Queen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ledoux there!
Queen trying to control but Ledoux is having none of it. #T4#
Queen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Queen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ledoux is looking to escape.
Queen controlling his opponent.
Ledoux tries to hold on but Queen pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Queen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ledoux is desperately trying to improve his position but Queen has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cyrus Deangelo Queen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Queen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Queen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ledoux wants to control but Queen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Queen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Queen trying to control from half guard but Ledoux is working away.
Ledoux tries to get to full guard but Queen has control of the leg.
Ledoux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ledoux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ledoux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Ledoux throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Ledoux fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Queen to the ground. Ledoux is now in Queen's guard.
Ledoux preventing the sweep.
Ledoux throws a big elbow that misses.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Queen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ledoux works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Ledoux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ledoux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Queen controlling the position for now.
Ground and pound from Ledoux.
Queen is trying to get back to full guard.
Queen is looking to control Ledoux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Queen avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ledoux in particular looking to stall.
Ledoux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Queen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Ledoux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head.
Nice strikes from Ledoux there.
Queen trying to control from the bottom.
Ledoux is trying to control. Queen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ledoux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Queen wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Queen tries to get to full guard but Ledoux has control of the leg.
Ledoux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ledoux is looking to advance position but Queen won't allow it.
Queen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Queen gets back to full guard.
Queen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Ledoux forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Ledoux.
Ledoux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head.
Queen is staying active underneath Ledoux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ledoux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ledoux.#CL#
Queen forces Ledoux back against the cage and clinches.
Queen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ledoux avoids it.#BC#
Queen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Ledoux feints and as Queen raises his hands in defense, Ledoux changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ledoux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Queen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ledoux wants to pass the guard but Queen is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Queen's head.
Ledoux lands a couple of digs.
Ledoux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ledoux passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Queen is looking for a sweep.
Ledoux scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Queen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Ledoux seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Queen is looking for a sweep.
Ledoux lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Queen down.
Ledoux landing a few strikes.
My spies in Gym inform me that Ledoux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Queen struggling a bit here.#T2#
Ledoux trying to control the position but Queen is working away.
Check out the look on Ledoux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ledoux lands a few punches from side control.
Queen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ledoux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ledoux is thwarting Queen's attempts to control the position.
Queen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ledoux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ledoux wants to free his trapped foot but Queen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Ledoux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Ledoux there.
Ledoux works his way into full mount!
Pierre Ledoux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ledoux looking to control but Queen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ledoux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Queen hang on?
Queen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ledoux lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ledoux is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ledoux cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ledoux wants to control the pace but Queen is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Ledoux has hold of Queen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Queen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ledoux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ledoux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Queen is in a horrible position here. Ledoux smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Queen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ledoux landing punches.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ledoux!
After the fight, Pierre Ledoux 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: DMMA 324 Pinkman vs Egyptian
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James dives in and grabs Queen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Queen pushes down on James's head and hops out.#CL2#
Queen moves into the clinch.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Queen to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Queen gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Queen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Queen's guard. #SUB#
James is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Queen as he works his way to full guard.
Queen managing to control the position.
Queen can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Queen keeps working.
Queen wants to control but James is keeping busy.
James perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##SUB#
Queen makes his way to full guard, as James worked for a kimura.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard.
Queen controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Queen is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Queen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Queen's legs - danger averted.
Queen controls James momentarily but James frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Queen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Queen instigates a clinch.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James jumps guard but Queen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Queen uses from the top position.
Queen postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Queen preventing the sweep.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Queen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Queen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Queen advances position into side control!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Queen wants to stand but James has his arm trapped.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Queen in side control, throwing shots but James defends.
Queen wants to stand but James has his arm trapped.
James sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Queen wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Deangelo Queen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Queen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Queen was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Queen wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen trying to move into half guard but instead James has managed to sweep!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Queen defends it well.
Queen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.#T1#
James is looking to advance position but Queen won't allow it.
Queen wants to control but James is keeping busy.
Queen moves into full guard.
Queen 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.
James wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Queen trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer. #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.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard.
Queen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Queen is keeping the position for now.
Queen wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Queen sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Queen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James. #T3#
James looks for a takedown but Queen sprawls well.
James sets himself, and Queen steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.#TD#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Queen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but James manages to mount him!
Queen is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Queen regains half guard.
Queen is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
James is looking for a kimura here.
James has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
James working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Queen is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike James 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#
Queen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Queen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Queen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Queen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Queen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from James.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Queen scores with a takedown into James's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James working a defensive guard here.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Queen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Queen wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Queen tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Queen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James has a hand on Queen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Queen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Queen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James's face.
James regains half guard.
Queen is looking to stall here but James recovers full guard.
Queen preventing the sweep.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from James.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
James keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Queen stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! James throws up his legs and catches Queen in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Queen tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by James! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ike James!
During a confident post fight interview, Ike James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 276 The Superfight!
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Queen shoots in but Dragneel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Queen wants to slow Dragneel down by chopping away at his legs.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
We've been informed that Queen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dragneel throws a leg kick which misses Queen's front leg but catches the back leg as Queen tries to avoid it.
Queen lands with an uppercut that bounces Dragneel off the cage and back into range.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Queen at a distance.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Queen finds it's way through Dragneel's defenses.
Queen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragneel circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen lunges at Dragneel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dragneel's hand. #T1#
Dragneel tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen throws a low kick but Dragneel avoids it.
Queen with a nice calf kick.
Queen throws out a leg kick but Dragneel moves out of range and Queen only half commits.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Queen 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.
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Queen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragneel. That did some damage!
Dragneel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Queen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dragneel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Dragneel.
Queen connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Queen tries to move into range but Dragneel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Queen. #T2#
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Dragneel scores with a four punch combination!
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Queen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Queen.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Queen.
Dragneel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Queen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dragneel.
Queen shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragneel sprawls well. He's pushed Queen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragneel moves in looking to clinch but Queen pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Queen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen misses with a few strikes there.
Dragneel tried to counter with a leg kick but Queen avoided it.#T3#
That kick from Queen tenderised Dragneel's leg. Dragneel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Queen.
Dragneel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Dragneel throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragneel cracks Queen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Queen scores with a takedown into Dragneel's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dragneel wants to stand but Queen is controlling the position. #T4#
Dragneel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Queen won't allow Dragneel to get back to his feet.
Dragneel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dragneel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dragneel wants to stand and escape but Queen is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Queen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Queen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dragneel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Queen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dragneel throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel lands with a straight right. Queen didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyrus Deangelo Queen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Queen wants to slow Dragneel down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Dragneel finds it's target.
Dragneel takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
Queen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Queen dodges the punch combination from Dragneel.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel lands a slapping body shot.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Queen slips a straight right by Dragneel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Dragneel.
Dragneel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Queen throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Dragneel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dragneel lunges at Queen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Queen's hand.
Dragneel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Queen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragneel on the side of the head.
Dragneel scores with a body shot.
Queen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Queen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dragneel lands a body shot.
Dragneel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Queen - that will leave a mark!
Dragneel lands with a slapping head kick.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Queen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel scores with a punch to the head.
Dragneel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Queen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
Queen cracks Dragneel with an open hand slap.
A cross from Dragneel lands.
Dragneel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Queen is out of range and Dragneel settles back down.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Queen slips a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Dragneel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Queen off balance momentarily.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Queen scores with a spinning back kick!
Queen throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel tries to work over Queen's front leg with a kick but Queen checks it.
Queen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Queen connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragneel.
Queen lands with an overhand left.
Queen avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Queen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dragneel checks it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Dragneel misses its target.
Dragneel misses with a hook.#T4#
Queen connects with a leg kick.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dragneel. #TD2#
Queen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dragneel can't do much from the bottom here.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Dragneel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Queen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Queen scores with a kick to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Queen.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragneel connects with an inside leg kick.
Dragneel tries to land a leg kick but Queen saw it coming and moves away.
Queen throws a counter combo.
Queen scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
A low kick from Queen is predictable there
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen throws the kick towards the body but Dragneel avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Queen. Dragneel shrugs it off though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Queen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dragneel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragneel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragneel is looking for a counter combo.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragneel. That did some damage!
Queen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dragneel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Dragneel defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen tries a quick counter leg kick but Dragneel is wise to it.
Queen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dragneel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragneel connects with a solid leg kick.
Dragneel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dragneel. No joy for Queen on that attempt.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel works over Queen's head and body with a nice combination.
Queen throws a leg kick that misses.
Queen avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Dragneel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Queen digs a good body shot into Dragneel's ribs.
No joy there for Dragneel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Dragneel catches Queen right on the button with a cross.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragneel misses the target.
Queen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Queen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Queen.
Queen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Queen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragneel. #T3#
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Queen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Queen.
Dragneel lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragneel connects with a crisp jab.
Dragneel thuds his right hand into Queen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Queen shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel shows good takedown defense.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragneel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dragneel thuds a left hand into Queen's body.
Queen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragneel.
A nice leg kick from Dragneel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel 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.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Queen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Dragneel wants to land a leg kick but Queen is out of range.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Queen's sensitive parts.
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a jab.
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Queen is rocked!
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Dragneel.
Queen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Dragneel drops Queen with a big left hand! Queen is injured, injured bad! Dragneel jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 270 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
David slips under a jab.
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
David throws a series of punches but Queen avoids them all with ease.
Queen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
David checks the leg kick.
Queen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
David throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Queen throws a series of punches but David avoids them all with ease.
Queen throws a left and a right that both miss
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Queen.
Queen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as David backs up against the cage.
David throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Queen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen slips a jab and a cross from David.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
David throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Queen 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.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Diamond Dogs Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Queen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Queen gets tackled into the cage by David. David maintains the clinch.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by David. #BC#
Queen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
David throws a lazy head kick
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
David checks the leg kick nicely there.
David throws a leg kick but Queen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Queen lands with a nice body kick.
David misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mathieu David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David throws a nice looking combination but Queen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt David.
Queen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Queen.
Queen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Queen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - David looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
David fails in his attempt to clinch.
David checks a low kick from Queen.#T2#
Queen misses with a body kick.
David looks to land a combination but Queen avoids it well.
Queen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Queen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
David looks to land a combination but Queen avoids it well.
David scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Queen connects with a nice looking jab.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David throws a lazy head kick
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but David shrugs it off.
David looks winded!
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mathieu David is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Nice combo by Queen! Oh, that's hurt him - David falls to the canvas and Queen follows him into side control. #CUT#It looks like Mathieu David has been cut.
A lull in the action here as Queen stalls from top position.
Queen lands an elbow. #T3#
David is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Queen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
David tries to get to full guard but Queen has control of the leg.
Queen working David over with strikes.
David avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Queen.
David trying to hold on to Queen's head to control him but Queen postures up.
Queen 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.#SUB2#
David looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Queen. #SUB2#
David looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Queen prevents David from improving his position.
David trying to hold on to Queen's head to control him but Queen postures up. #SUB2#
David looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Queen winds up and cracks David with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
David wants to control but Queen is keeping busy.
David felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Queen winds up and cracks David with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
David is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Queen scores with a couple of nice shots.
David trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Deangelo Queen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mathieu David's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
David misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Queen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
David falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathieu David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Queen with the inside leg kick.
Queen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
David moves to clinch but Queen breaks away
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says David as he avoids it easily.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on David. That did some damage!
David looks to land a combination but Queen avoids it well.
David throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from David
and Queen counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
David throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Queen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Queen throws a nice looking combination but David bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
David throws a head kick that misses.
David throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David tries to clinch but Queen is having none of it.
David throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Queen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
David is breathing heavily.
Queen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from David.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Queen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen is looking to chop away at David's legs.
As Queen backs off David throws a huge counter combo but Queen manages to avoid it all.
Queen lands a really nice looking cross but David seems unphased.
David takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#David is rocked!
Queen lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
During a confident post fight interview, Cyrus Deangelo Queen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 266 Fisher vs Grant
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Queen thuds a left hand into Fochi's body.
Queen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Fochi.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Queen.
Queen tries to score with a low kick but Fochi moves his leg out of the way.
We've been informed that Fochi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Queen takes a swing at Fochi's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Queen. That's going to slow Fochi down. #TD#
Queen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Queen throwing shots but Fochi is blocking nicely.
Queen slows the pace down in half guard.
Fochi wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Queen is controlling the pace.
Queen wants to pass to mount but Fochi is defending the position.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fochi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Queen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fochi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Queen trying to control from half guard but Fochi is working away.
Fochi wants to improve his position but Queen is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Queen stuffs the takedown.
Fochi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Queen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fochi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fochi missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Queen tried to counter with a leg kick but Fochi avoided it.#TD2#
Fochi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fochi working away.
Queen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Queen is not content to let Fochi control the position. #T4#
Queen is looking for a sweep.
Queen stops Fochi from passing to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen is not content to let Fochi control the position.
Queen prevents Fochi from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Fochi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Queen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Deangelo Queen 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#
Queen throws a hook but Fochi blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Queen.
Nice uppercut there from Queen.#CUT#It looks like Michael Fochi has been cut.
Fochi connects with a jab.
Queen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Fochi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Queen connects with a right hand. Fochi shakes it off.
Fochi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fochi avoids the body shot from Queen.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Fochi.#TD2#
Fochi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Queen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fochi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Queen!
Queen has given up his back. #SUB2#
Queen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fochi's arms. #SUB2#
Fochi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Queen breaks Fochi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Fochi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Queen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Queen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Queen trying to control but Fochi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fochi has his foot on Queen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Queen works his way back into a safe position though.
Fochi wants to hit a sweep here but Queen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fochi there!
Fochi working to try and regain half guard.
Michael Fochi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Queen breaks from Fochi's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Queen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fochi tries to reverse the position but Queen maintains control.
Queen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Queen prevents Fochi from getting the reversal.
Fochi regains half guard.
Fochi is refusing to be controlled, as Queen sits in half guard.
Fochi is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Fochi has a hand on Queen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Queen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Queen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fochi looks a forlorn figure.
Queen landing shots from mount. #ROC#Fochi is rocked!
A big strike lands for Queen! That's really hurt Fochi and he's turned his back - Queen keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Queen jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
A relieved looking Cyrus Deangelo Queen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 262
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Queen misses.
Graves swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Queen throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Graves slips under a jab from Queen.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Queen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Queen darts in looking for a takedown but Graves gets double underhooks and turns Queen into the cage.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Queen misses with a leg kick
and Graves counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Queen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Graves.
Queen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Graves counter with a right hand. #T1#
Graves lands a jab to Queen's midsection.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Queen's corner calls for a 1-2. Queen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Queen connects with an inside leg kick.
Graves keeps Queen at a distance using the push kick.
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Queen flicks out a counter leg kick but Graves steps away.
Queen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Graves counters with a shoot takedown. Queen fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen working a defensive guard here.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Queen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Queen looking for a sweep. Not yet Queen, not yet.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Queen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Queen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graves working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Graves distracts Queen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Queen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Graves has passed into half guard!
Queen tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
Queen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Queen tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Queen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Graves manages to pass to mount!
Queen tries to hold on but Graves postures up.#T4#
Queen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Graves breaks from Queen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Queen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Queen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Graves is landing with some decent strikes but Queen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Queen throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Graves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Graves blocks a head kick by Queen.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Queen throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with an outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Graves!
Queen misses with a takedown attempt
and Graves counters with a thumping low kick.
Queen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Graves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Queen wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Queen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Queen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Queen wants to get back to full guard.
Graves is keen to just control but Queen is a slippery customer.
Terrance Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves controlling the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Queen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Graves pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Queen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Queen tries to lock up and control but Graves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Graves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Queen is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Queen gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Graves in particular looking to stall.
Graves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Graves trying to control the action but Queen is working from the bottom.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graves wants to advance to full mount but Queen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Queen is looking to sweep but instead, Graves has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Queen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Queen is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Graves is taking a breather. Queen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Graves throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves lands a nice looking body kick.
Graves connects with a single shot there.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Queen.
Queen connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Queen throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Queen avoids it well and moves away.
Graves lands a head kick!
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Graves jabs at Queen's body.
Terrance Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Queen is quick to defend against it.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
Graves blocks a head kick by Queen.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Queen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Queen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves cracks Queen with a good jab.
Queen takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Graves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Queen's guard.
Queen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graves controls the pace.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there. #T3#
Graves lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Queen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Graves escapes and throws Queen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Graves connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Queen some visible discomfort.
Graves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Queen tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
Graves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Graves working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Queen is trying to improve his position.
Queen is letting Graves control him for a moment.
Graves wants to control but Queen is keeping him busy.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Queen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Queen throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Queen throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 248 Menezes vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Queen misses with a shot to the body
and Harakka counters with a stiff right hand.
Harakka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustav Harakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen misses with the body kick
and Harakka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Queen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harakka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Queen if he has to take too many more of those.
Harakka throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harakka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harakka tries to clinch but Queen is having none of it.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Harakka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen is looking to land body kicks.
Harakka moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Queen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harakka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Harakka.#CL#
Harakka moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Queen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harakka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Harakka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harakka lands a jab.
A jab from Harakka misses.
Queen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Harakka closes the distance but Queen moves to the side
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen misses with a looping right.#T2#
Harakka scores with a sloppy right hand. Queen should have avoided that one.
Harakka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Queen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Harakka misses.
Harakka keeps Queen at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen tries to land a body kick
and Harakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harakka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harakka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Queen's hands.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harakka misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Queen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Queen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Queen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Queen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Harakka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen slips a straight right by Harakka.
Harakka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harakka scores with a jab. Queen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Queen digs a good hook to Harakka's body.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Harakka tried to score with a low kick but Queen checks it.
Harakka with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Harakka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harakka's elbow.
Queen lands with a short shot to the head.
Harakka misses with the head strike.
Harakka scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harakka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harakka working aggressively here.
Queen tries to work over Harakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harakka misses with a punch to the body.
Harakka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harakka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harakka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen blocking some punches.
Harakka working aggressively here.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Queen lands a right hand.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harakka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Harakka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Queen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harakka connects with a single shot there.
Harakka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Queen.
Gustav Harakka is winning the standup battle so far.
Queen defending well as Harakka loads up on a big left hand.
Queen scores with a kick to the body.
Harakka misses with a looping right.
Queen scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harakka throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.#T1#
Queen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harakka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Queen tries to move into range but Harakka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harakka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harakka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Queen.
Harakka with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Harakka forces Queen back against the cage and clinches.
Queen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Queen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Queen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Harakka misses with the head strike.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Harakka. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Harakka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harakka is working Queen over against the cage.
Harakka has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Harakka.
Queen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harakka is leaning against Queen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Queen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Queen blocking some punches.
Queen lands a nice shot to the body.
Queen blocking some punches.
Harakka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Harakka controls the action.
Queen is working Harakka over against the cage.
Queen can't break the clinch.
Queen blocking some punches.
Harakka working aggressively here.
Harakka throws a head punch that misses.
Harakka can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Harakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harakka swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustav Harakka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harakka lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Harakka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Queen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harakka misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Queen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Queen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harakka counters with a straight right hand.
Queen scores with a punch to the head.
Queen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Harakka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Queen is rocked!
Queen lands a nice hook to Harakka's body. Harakka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harakka lands a body shot. #T4#
Queen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harakka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harakka is looking to counter with head kicks.
Queen scores with a body shot.
Harakka throws a right hand that misses
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harakka.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harakka. That did some damage!
Queen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Queen scores with a leg kick.
Queen staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gustav Harakka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Queen misses.
Queen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harakka connects with a leg kick.
Queen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harakka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harakka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harakka throws a body kick that misses.
Harakka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen moves out of range as Harakka throws a body kick.
Queen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Queen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Jab from Harakka.
Harakka connects with a jab.
Queen blocks the body kick.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Queen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harakka counters with a right hand to the body.
Queen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harakka doesn't seem bothered though.
Harakka lands with a good body shot.
Harakka's corner calls for a 1-2. Harakka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Harakka counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Queen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Queen misses with a body kick.
Harakka throwing a counter right hand but Queen manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harakka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harakka feints and then cracks Queen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Queen down.
Queen thows a leg kick but Harakka checks it
enabling Harakka to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harakka to score with a decent uppercut.
Harakka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harakka tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen is still on wobbly legs! Can Harakka finish him?
Harakka stuns Queen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Queen seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Harakka throws a head kick that misses
and Queen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Queen swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Harakka to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
Harakka misses with a hook.
Queen avoids the body shot from Harakka.
Queen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Queen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harakka doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
A shot to the body from Harakka misses
and Queen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Harakka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Queen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Queen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Queen misses with a body kick.
Harakka avoids a kick to the body.
Queen thuds his shin into the meat of Harakka's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen misses the body punch
and Harakka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 238 Cole vs Barboza
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Valentine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Queen. That one must have hurt.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Queen connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Queen. Beautiful body shot.
Queen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Queen but Queen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Queen.
Valentine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Valentine responds with a good body kick, but Queen manages to step out the way in time.
Valentine misses with a straight left.
Valentine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Queen defends it nicely.
It appears Queen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Valentine throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Valentine throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen with a hook.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Valentine. That snapped Queen's head back.
Valentine swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Queen moves out of range as Valentine strikes.#T3#
Queen lands a head kick. Valentine smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Lou Valentine has been cut.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Queen.#CL2#
Valentine has Queen up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Queen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valentine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Valentine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Queen on his heels. He'll look to pass Queen's guard now, I'm sure.
Queen 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.#T4#
Queen wants to hit a sweep here but Valentine passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Queen there! #SUB2#
Valentine is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Queen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Queen shrugs it off.
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!
Queen is working to get back to half guard.
Valentine trying to control but Queen is having none of it.
Queen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valentine landing shots from mount.
Valentine unloads with some shots from mount but Queen bucks and avoids them well. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for a guillotine from mount but Queen is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Valentine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
Queen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Queen.
Queen throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Queen moved away.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Queen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valentine in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws a series of strikes that have Queen backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Cyrus Deangelo Queen has been cut.
Valentine shoots and misses
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Queen.#T1#
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Valentine goes for a double leg but Queen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Queen continues to drive forward.
Valentine is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Queen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valentine at a distance.
Valentine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Queen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Valentine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Queen. That one must have hurt.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Queen. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Queen - the referee stops the clock and Valentine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Queen. Valentine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Queen scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Valentine drives through and clinches with Queen against the cage.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine tries to score a body lock takedown but Queen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
Queen blocks a body shot from Valentine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Queen breaks from the clinch.
Queen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Queen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Queen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It appears Queen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Queen looks to land a body kick but Valentine moved away.#T3#
Queen is looking to land body kicks.
Valentine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Queen cracks Valentine with a good jab.
Queen is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Queen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Queen.
Queen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Queen misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Queen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Deangelo Queen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##KD#
Queen drops Valentine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Valentine looks back up at him and smiles so Queen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Queen.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Valentine gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Queen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Valentine is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
After winning the bout, Cyrus Deangelo Queen 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 278
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Lankinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Queen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen lands with an uppercut that bounces Lankinen off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lankinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Queen lands a big head kick that sends Lankinen tumbling to the mat! Queen takes a step backwards and waves Lankinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Lankinen is rocked!
Queen staying out of range there.
Oh Lankinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Queen misses with a body kick.
Lankinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Queen misses with a body punch
and Lankinen counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Queen. That snapped Lankinen's head back.
Lankinen finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Queen's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Lankinen falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
An out of breath Cyrus Deangelo Queen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 273
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Calamari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Queen.
Queen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Queen misses with an uppercut.
Calamari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Calamari lands with a straight right. Queen didn't see that one coming.
Queen lands with a shot to the body.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Calamari moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Calamari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calamari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calamari lands with an overhand left.
Queen misses with an uppercut
and Calamari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calamari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen slips under a jab from Calamari.
Calamari tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
Queen misses with a left hand
and Calamari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Queen pushes Calamari away with a front kick.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Calamari moves away and avoids it.
Calamari throws a right hand that misses
and Queen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Calamari's knee momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Calamari has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Queen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Queen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calamari lands with a hook. Queen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Calamari misses the jab.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calamari.
Calamari throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Queen feints and as Calamari raises his hands in defense, Queen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Calamari has Queen pulled in close to control his posture.
Queen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Calamari has his hands on Queen's head, controlling the position.
Queen wants to pass the guard but Calamari is keeping the position.
Calamari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Queen.
Queen postures up in Calamari's guard and throws a big left but Calamari blocks it.
Queen is working Calamari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calamari wants to sweep here but Queen controlling him for the moment.
Calamari controlling the position.
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Calamari has wrist control.
Queen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calamari's head.
Calamari managing to control the position.
Calamari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Calamari.
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calamari controlling the position.
Calamari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Calamari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Calamari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Calamari distracts Queen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamari trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Calamari lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Queen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Calamari uses it to pass to side control.
Calamari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Queen keeps working.
Queen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Calamari lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calamari cracks Queen with a big right hand but Queen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Queen is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Calamari stalls from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Calamari throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Calamari jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valdo Calamari is winning the standup battle so far.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calamari.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calamari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calamari slips a jab from Queen.
Calamari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calamari misses with a looping right.
Queen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Calamari looks to land a combination. Queen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calamari connects with a right hand. Queen shakes it off.#T1#
Queen slips a straight right by Calamari.
Calamari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Calamari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
Calamari misses with a looping right.
Queen throws a body kick that misses
letting Calamari counter with a right hand.
Calamari scores with a nice head shot.
Calamari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Calamari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calamari takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Calamari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Calamari.
Queen pushes Calamari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calamari blocks a body shot from Queen. #T2#
Queen controlling the action here for a moment.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Calamari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calamari scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Queen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calamari.
Queen lands with a right to the head.
Queen lands a shoulder strike.
Queen taking a breather.
Queen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calamari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calamari throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Calamari blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Queen.
Calamari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calamari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Calamari.
Calamari misses with the head strike.
Calamari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Queens head.
Calamari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen lands with a right to the head.
Queen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calamari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calamari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Calamari controls the action.
Calamari blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Nice body punch from Calamari.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calamari.
Queen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Queen struggles to land a body shot inside as Calamari controls his hands.
Queen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calamari backwards.
Queen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Calamari has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Queen.#BC2#
Queen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Queen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Queen moves out of range of the strikes.
Queen misses with a head kick.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Calamari misses the body punch
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen misses with a straight right.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Calamari throws a good cross that connects.
Calamari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Queen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calamari.
Queen throws an off balance right hand
and Calamari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calamari throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Calamari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Queen momentarily.
Calamari is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Queen misses with an uppercut
and Calamari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Calamari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
Queen lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Queen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Calamari regains half guard.
Calamari manages to get to full guard.
Calamari looking for a sweep. Not yet Calamari, not yet.
Calamari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calamari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Queen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Calamari.
Queen is fighting to break Calamari's control of his arms but Calamari is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Calamari's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Calamari is trying to control the position but Queen postures up.
Queen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calamari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Calamari.
Calamari seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Calamari looking for a sweep. Not yet Calamari, not yet.
Queen throws a strike but Calamari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Calamari with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Queen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calamari wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Calamari cracks Queen with a solid left hand.#T3#
Queen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Calamari's guard. #REVB#
Calamari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Queen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Calamari trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Queen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Queen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calamari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calamari postures up and lands a big shot to Queen's brow.
Queen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calamari manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Queen preventing the sweep.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Calamari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calamari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Queen's guard. #REVR#
Calamari preventing the sweep.
Queen striking off his back but it's not causing Calamari any problems.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calamari sitting in guard here, content to control.
Calamari with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Calamari controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Queen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calamari defends well.
Queen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Calamari has passed into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen tries to strike but it doesn't land.

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 Valdo Calamari.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calamari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdo Calamari!
Valdo Calamari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 269
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Jako throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jako throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Queen lands a head kick!
Jako feints a jab promting Queen to slip. Jako then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Queen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jako lands a jab to Queen's midsection.
Khru Jako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jako is looking to slow Queen down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Jako, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Queen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jako drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jako throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Khru Jako is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jako throws a head kick that misses.
Jako ducks right into an uppercut from Queen.
Jako takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jako misses with an attempted mid kick.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jako tries to land a leg kick but Queen saw it coming and moves away.
Jako throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen connects with a single shot there.
Queen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jako counters with a straight right hand.
Jako with the inside leg kick.
Jako thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen avoids the body shot from Jako.
Jako on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Queen tries to clinch up but Jako circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Queen digs a good body shot into Jako's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Queen. That's going to slow Jako down.
Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jako misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jako throws a head kick that misses.
Queen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jako jabs at Queen's body.
Jako connects with a high kick.
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Queen digs a good hook to Jako's body.
Jako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jako.
Queen moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Jako takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jako digs a good hook to Queen's body.
Jako looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen avoids the head kick by Jako.
Queen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Queen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jako throws a sloppy head kick
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jako. That's going to slow Queen down.
Jako is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
Queen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Queen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Queen clinches.
A right hand to the body from Queen.
Queen tries a body shot but Jako blocks it.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jako taking a breather.
Queen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jako avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Queen misses with the head strike.
Queen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Queen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Queen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jako looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Jako's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jako chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Queen can pounce on him.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jako.
Jako thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Queen throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Queen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jako's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jako trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cyrus Deangelo Queen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jako throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
Jako is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jako stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Queen.
Queen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jako misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Queen counters with an inside leg kick.
Jako misses with a head kick.
Queen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Queen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jako throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen lands a high kick!
Jako throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
Queen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jako looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jako scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jako. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Queen.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Queen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Queen.
A head kick misses from Jako.
Queen scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick by Jako misses
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jako is breathing heavily.
Queen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jako misses with a shot to the body
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Queen.
A big right from Jako misses.
As Jako backs away, Queen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jako throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Queen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jako tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Queen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jako throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jako is looking to clinch but Queen is avoiding it. #T2#
Queen lands a head shot.
Queen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jako has time to react.
Queen moves out of range as Jako strikes.
Jako throws a predictable looking body shot
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Queen tries to work over Jako's front leg with a kick but Jako checks it.
Queen connects with a high kick.
Jako throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Queen tenderised Jako's leg. Jako is trying to keep his angry face on.
Queen lands with a hook. Jako tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Jako moved out of range.
Jako is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Queen rather than just go for the knockout.
Queen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jako counters with a two punch combo.
Queen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Queen does it's job there.#T3#
Jako throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Queen.
Jako has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Queen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Queen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jako throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jako throws a sloppy head kick
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Queen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Queen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Queen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jako throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Jako backs away, Queen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jako tries to clinch there but Queen circles away.
Queen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jako's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Queen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen stalks Jako and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jako's face. Jako staggers backwards, shaken.
Jako changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jako throws a leg kick
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Queen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jako in his tracks.
Jako misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Jako is predictable there
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jako misses with a body shot
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jako throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Queen works Jako's body with a nice hook.
Queen pushes Jako away with a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Deangelo Queen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Queen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jako is out of range.
Queen lunges at Jako with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jako's hand.
Queen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jako stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jako throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Jako takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Queen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Queen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jako under the eye.
Jako works Queen's body with a nice hook.
Jako pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jako tries a head kick but it misses.
Queen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Queen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jako can do to turn this around?
Jako takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jako fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Jako throws a big shot that misses.
Queen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jako. Jako circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jako tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jako throws a leg kick that is checked
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jako takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Queen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jako on his heels. He'll look to pass Jako's guard now, I'm sure.
Queen is standing up over Jako. Jako looks to escape but Queen dives into side control. #REVB#
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Jako is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Queen working the ground and pound.
Khru Jako has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Queen avoids the strikes from the bottom by Jako.
Queen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jako trying to control but Queen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jako tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jako is trapped and Queen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jako is trapped and Queen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Queen is landing with strikes. Jako can't take much more of this.
The referee is taking a good look at Jako as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Queen!
Cyrus Deangelo Queen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Queen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T3#
Jako covers up after that shot from Queen.
Jako grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #ROC#Jako is rocked!
Queen lands shots to the head and Jako turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
After winning the bout, Cyrus Deangelo Queen 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 267
Date: Jul 12, 2023

#R1#
Queen pushes Andonian away with a front kick.
Andonian throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Andonian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andonian.
Andonian cracks Queen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andonian misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Queen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andonian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andonian.
Andonian lands a nice shot that snaps Queen's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andonian misses with a body shot.
Queen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andonian misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andonian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Andonian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andonian connects with the punch.#T1#
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andonian.
Andonian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andonian throws a body shot but no joy.
Andonian digs a good body shot into Queen's ribs.
Andonian throws a right hand that misses
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Andonian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Andonian is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Garik Andonian has been cut.
Andonian tries to get into range but Queen steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Andonian! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Queen scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
An out of breath Cyrus Deangelo Queen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
O Reilly is looking to clinch.
Patty O Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Reilly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Reilly tries to clinch up but Queen circles away and keeps his distance.
O Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Queen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Queen 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.
O Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Reilly throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Reilly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by O Reilly.
O Reilly feints the counter takedown.
O Reilly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Reilly 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.
Queen keeps the fight on the outside.
O Reilly misses with a left hand
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
Queen lands with a hook. O Reilly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Reilly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Queen counters with a crisp one two that drops O Reilly! Queen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves O Reilly to his feet! O Reilly is in big trouble!#ROC#O Reilly is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
O Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Queen finish him?
Queen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Reilly's hands.
A big right from Queen misses.
O Reilly tries to clinch up.
O Reilly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
O Reilly moves into range and clinches up with Queen.
O Reilly seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Good body shot from Queen.
O Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Queen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
O Reilly thuds his right hand into Queen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Reilly.
O Reilly fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for O Reilly.
Queen takes one on the button.
O Reilly is looking to score with low kicks.
O Reilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Queen. Queen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on O Reilly's shoulder, as O Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
O Reilly tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
O Reilly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Queen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Reilly lands a leg kick that knocks Queen off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Reilly's corner calls for a 1-2. O Reilly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Queen tries to clinch there but O Reilly circles away.
O Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Reilly.
Queen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big left from O Reilly misses.
O Reilly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Queen's waist but Queen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Reilly off to one side.
Queen takes one to the side of the head.
Queen checks a leg kick nicely.
Queen is looking to clinch.
O Reilly clobbers Queen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from O Reilly.
O Reilly scores with the left hand. Queen knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
O Reilly rushes Queen and presses him up against the cage.
O Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Reilly working aggressively here.
O Reilly jumps guard but Queen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patty O Reilly.#T3#
O Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
O Reilly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Queen's efforts to push away.#BC#
Queen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. O Reilly moves away and avoids it.
Queen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on O Reilly's shoulder, as O Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Queen avoids the body shot from O Reilly.
O Reilly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Queen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Queen misses with a looping right.
O Reilly tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
O Reilly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Reilly throws a right hand that Queen ducks under and follows up with a left that Queen also avoids with ease.
O Reilly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Queen under the eye.
O Reilly misses with a body shot.
Queen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Reilly catches Queen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Queen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Queen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Reilly tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Queen misses the target.
Queen misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
O Reilly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Queen scores with a hook.
Queen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but O Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Reilly fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Queen takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Reilly throws a leg kick
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Queen misses with a hook.
Queen throws a front kick aimed at O Reilly's knee but O Reilly avoids it well.
Nice jab there from O Reilly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patty O Reilly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Reilly.
Queen throws the left hand but O Reilly avoids the punch easily.
O Reilly throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Queen throws a right hand that O Reilly ducks under and follows up with a left that O Reilly also avoids with ease.
O Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
O Reilly lands with a nice body punch.
Queen tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Queen misses.
O Reilly is looking to clinch but Queen is avoiding it.
Queen needs to keep his hands up - O Reilly had a free shot at his head there.
O Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Queen pushes him off.
Queen takes a jab right on the kisser.
O Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
O Reilly punishes Queen's body with a nice straight punch.
O Reilly lunges at Queen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Queen's hand.
O Reilly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Reilly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Queen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Queen throws out a loose jab but O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##CL#
Queen darts in and clinches O Reilly up against the cage.
Queen trying to land knees to the body.
Queen trying to control the position but instead, O Reilly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Queen into the cage.
O Reilly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Queen just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
O Reilly pulls guard.
Queen wants to stand but O Reilly is controlling his posture from full guard.
O Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2#
O Reilly working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Queen has passed into half guard!
O Reilly tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
O Reilly wants to control but Queen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Queen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
O Reilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Queen is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Queen tries to stand but can't do so whilst O Reilly controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Queen lands with an uppercut that bounces O Reilly off the cage and back into range.
O Reilly tries to clinch but Queen is having none of it.
O Reilly thuds his right hand into Queen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Queen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Queen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Queen.
Patty O Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
O Reilly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Reilly happy to just control the position for now.
O Reilly is continuing to stall.#T4#
Queen is trying to buck O Reilly off.
O Reilly wants to control but Queen is keeping him busy.
Queen wants to get back to his feet.
The referee asks O Reilly politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. O Reilly prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
O Reilly darts in trying to clinch
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Cyrus Deangelo Queen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Queen tries to clinch but O Reilly is having none of it.
Queen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Reilly moves out of range as Queen strikes.
O Reilly lands with an uppercut that bounces Queen off the cage and back into range.
O Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Reilly is looking to clinch but Queen is avoiding it.
O Reilly slips under a jab.
Queen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Queen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Queen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Queen scores with a jab. O Reilly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Reilly. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen moves away from the strike by O Reilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
O Reilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
O Reilly has Queen up against the cage in a clinch.
O Reilly wants a takedown. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Queen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
O Reilly tries to pull guard but Queen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
O Reilly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Queen prevents it.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patty O Reilly.
O Reilly pushes Queen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Reilly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Queen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Queen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Queen breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
O Reilly closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Queen's guard.
Queen keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly stops Queen from standing up. #T2#
O Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
O Reilly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Queen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Reilly tries to clinch up but Queen circles away and keeps his distance.
Queen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen throws out a loose jab but O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Reilly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
O Reilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen slips under a jab from O Reilly.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on O Reilly's shoulder, as O Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
O Reilly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Reilly tries to clinch
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen tries to clinch there but O Reilly circles away.
O Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Queen throws a hook to the side of O Reilly's head but O Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from O Reilly misses.
O Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Queen with a hook.
Queen lands a nice shot that snaps O Reilly's head back. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and O Reilly moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Queen there.
O Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
O Reilly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Reilly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Reilly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Queen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
O Reilly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Reilly.
O Reilly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Queen circles away.
O Reilly wants to clinch.
O Reilly missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Queen.
O Reilly tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.

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 Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
I think Queen 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
After winning the bout, Cyrus Deangelo Queen 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 261
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jako throws out the jab.
A jab from Jako misses.
Jako pushes Queen away with a front kick.
Jako slips a straight right by Queen.
Jako throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Queen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Jako's shoulder, as Jako tries to avoid the shot.
Queen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jako doesn't manage to clinch there - Queen circles away.
Queen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Queen walks into a jab.
Jako on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jako looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen misses with a straight left.
Jako throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Queen thuds his right hand into Jako's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jako.
Queen 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.#T1#
Jako throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Queen slips under a jab from Jako.
Jako looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Queen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jako tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jako takes one to the side of the head.
Jako walks into a left hand.
Jako throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Queen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jako takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Queen 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.
Jako drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Queen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jako is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Queen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jako throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jako misses with a right hand
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khru Jako is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jako misses with a kick to the body
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Queen misses with a combination
and Jako counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Donk. Queen catches Jako right on the button with a cross.
Jako rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Queen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jako throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Jako misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Jako looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Jako throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
Queen avoids the body shot from Jako.
Khru Jako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jako.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and Jako moves out of range easily.
Jako misses with a hook.
Queen misses with a takedown attempt
and Jako counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jako uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
Jako moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jako ducks right into an uppercut from Queen. #T3#
Queen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jako is looking to land body kicks.
Queen throws out a counter right but Jako avoids it with no problem.
Jako looks to land a body kick but Queen moved away.
Queen avoids the body shot from Jako.
Jako slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jako misses the target.
Jako scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jako throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jako's hands.
Jako bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Queen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jako.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jako.
Queen tries to clinch there but Jako circles away.
Queen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Queen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#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!
Queen slips under a jab from Jako.
Queen scores with the left hand. Jako knows he should have avoided that one.
Queen connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Jako - just one landing.
Jako throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been told by Jako's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jako gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jako takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Queen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jako - the referee stops the clock and Queen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jako. Queen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jako throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jako lands a nice looking kick to the body. Queen takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jako walks into a jab.
Jako tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Deangelo Queen 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#
Jako walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Queen has a takedown stuffed.
Queen throws a head kick that Jako semi-blocks.
Jako misses the body punch
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen takes one to the side of the head.
Queen defending well as Jako loads up on a big left hand.
Queen slips under a jab.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jako takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jako uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Queen has time to react.
Queen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Queen slips under a jab.
Queen walks into a straight right hand from Jako.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jako takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Jako wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jako looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Jako.
Nice sprawl there from Jako as Queen shoots in.
Queen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jako throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen avoids a kick to the body.
Queen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Jako finds it's way through Queen's defenses.
Queen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khru Jako has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
Jako waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Queen.
Queen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jako throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
Jako lands with a nice body kick.
Queen slips a jab from Jako.
Queen defending well as Jako loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jako throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Jako misses.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Queen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jako was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jako.
Queen misses with a straight left.
Jako buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Queen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jako.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jako.
Jako moves away from the strike by Queen.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Jako throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen moves out of range as Jako strikes.
Jako moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Queen throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Jako. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jako.
Jako throws a push kick but Queen slaps the foot to one side.
Jako swings widly with a right hand
and Queen counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Jako.
Jako misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Queen.
A slow jab from Jako misses its intended target.
It seemed like Queen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jako looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jako showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Queen.
Jako's jab looks to have found its range, popping Queen under the eye.
Jako throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jako has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jako comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jakos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jako throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jako throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Queen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jako gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jako connects with a body shot that sends Queen's belly button to the back.
Jako swings widly with a right hand
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jako misses with a straight right.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jako.
A nice leg kick from Jako, right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Queen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Queen lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
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 Khru Jako will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Queen tries to clinch up but Jako circles away and keeps his distance.
Jako was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jako keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jako misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Jako.
Good shot there by Jako.
Jako lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Queen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jako doesn't manage to clinch there - Queen circles away.
It seemed like Queen 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.
Jako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jako on the side of the head.
Queen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Queen unleashes a big counter combination but Jako bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Jako.
Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Jako punishes Queen's body with a nice straight punch.
Queen slips under a jab from Jako.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Queen! But no joy.
Queen works the jab nicely.
Jako takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jako throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
Jako looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Jako throws an off balance right hand
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jako misses with a wild body shot.
Queen connects with the punch.
Queen shoots in looking for a takedown. Jako tries to sprawl out of it but Queen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jako manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Jako blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jako misses the target.
Queen takes one to the chin there.
Jako takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jako throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Jako sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Jako wants to clinch up but Queen keeps it at a distance.
Queen throws a hook but Jako avoids it easily.
Jako checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jako throws a leg kick which misses Queen's front leg but catches the back leg as Queen tries to avoid it. #CL#
Jako rushes Queen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jako tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Jako softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jako works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3##TD2#
Queen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Queen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jako might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Jako stands up and waves to Queen to follow him.
Queen tries to move into range but Jako moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jako swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Jako sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jako throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jako fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Queen is looking to clinch but Jako is avoiding it.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Jako is out of range.
Queen throws a head kick that misses. #T4##TD2#
Queen feints and as Jako raises his hands in defense, Queen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Queen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Queen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jako dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Queen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jako uses it to pass to side control.
Queen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khru Jako!
Khru Jako opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 254
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gerber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Gerber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Queen doesn't seem phased though.
Gerber has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Queen finds it's way through Gerber's defenses.
We've been informed that Queen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Queen misses with a double jab.
Jab from Gerber.
Gerber shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Queen eats them both and turns towards Gerber to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber wants to slow Queen down by chopping away at his legs.
Queen shoots and misses
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gerber under the eye.
Gerber checks a leg kick.
Gerber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Queen misses with a looping left.
Queen throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber. #CL#
Gerber gets a clinch.
Gerber blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Gerber throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
Gerber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gerber tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Queen throws a shot to the body.
Queen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gerbers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Queen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Queen is looking to score with low kicks.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Queen lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber checks a leg kick.
Gerber looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gerber throws a good cross that connects.
Gerber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Queen throws a leg kick but Gerber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Queen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Queen throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
Gerber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Queen.
Queen throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerber checks a low kick from Queen.
Queen avoids a kick to the body.
Gerber scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Queen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gerber defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gerber misses with a straight right. #T3#
Queen throws a solid leg kick but Gerber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Queen.
Queen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses.
Queen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber lands with a kick to the temple. Queen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Queen misses with a hook. Gerber ducked under it nicely.
Gerber thuds his shin into the meat of Queen's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Queen.
Queen scores with a nice right hand.
Queen tries for a takedown but Gerber circles away easily
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gerber.
Gerber moves away from the strike by Queen.
Danga de danga de dang - Gerber scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Gerber counters with a series of strikes. Queen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Gerber went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Queen misses with a lunging right hand
and Gerber counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
Gerber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Queen momentarily.
Queen lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Gerber moves into the clinch.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Queen misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber presses Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Queen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gerbers head.
Gerber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Gerber keeps Queen at a distance using the push kick.
Queen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gerber catches Queen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Gerber slips the punch.
Gerber throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Queen works Gerber's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Gerber - just one landing.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Queen moves out of range of the body kick from Gerber.
Queen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerber swings for the body but Queen moves out of range. #T1#
Nice shot by Gerber.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Queen throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Gerber is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gerber throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Gerber gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Gerber stands up.
Queen is looking to slow Gerber down with leg kicks.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
Queen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Queen off balance momentarily.#T2#
Gerber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Queen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen keeps the fight on the outside.
Queen blocks a head kick by Gerber.
A shot to the liver by Queen. Beautiful body shot.
Gerber slips under a jab from Queen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Queen.
Gerber lands a jab to the nose.
Gerber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Gerber misses with a low kick.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Queen.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Gerber throws a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Queen throws a low kick but Gerber moves out of range easily. #TD#
Gerber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gerber showed some decent athleticism there.
Queen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerber wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Gerber 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.
Gerber stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Queen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerber manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queen chips away with some ground and pound.
Gerber is trying to control the position but Queen postures up.
Queen wants to control from the top but Gerber keeps moving.
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Gerber's brow.
Queen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.#ES#
Gerber is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Queen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Queen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gerber scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Queen misses.
Gerber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Queen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Gerber quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gerber tries to clinch there but Queen circles away.
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Gerber off balance momentarily.
Queen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Queen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Queen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gerber checks it well.
Gerber slips under a jab from Queen.
Gerber half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gerber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Queen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Queen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerber.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen drops his hands momentarily and Gerber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Queen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gerber's head.
Queen connects with a leg kick.
Gerber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Queen on the side of the head.
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
Queen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Gerber misses.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gerber throws a head kick that misses.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Queen off balance momentarily.
Gerber scores with a jab.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Queen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.
Gerber 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.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.
Queen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Queen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Gerber connects with a leg kick.
Queen slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Gerber.
Gerber lands with an overhand left.
Queen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gerber slips under a jab from Queen.#T3#
Gerber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Gerber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Queen. Queen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Queen shoots and misses
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Queen tries to keep at a distance but Gerber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Queen pushes Gerber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Queen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen working aggressively here. #BC#
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Queen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gerber is out of range and Queen settles back down.
Gerber tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gerber is out of range and Queen settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gerber checks a leg kick.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Gerber does it's job there.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Gerber clinches up against the cage.
Queen prevents Gerber from breaking the clinch.
Gerber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Queen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

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 Romulus Gerber.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gerber, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
A very excited looking Romulus Gerber 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 245
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
Queen ducks right into an uppercut from Asakura.
Queen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Queen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asakura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Queen somewhat.
It looked like Asakura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Queen misses with the combination. #CL#
Asakura forces Queen back against the cage and clinches.
Asakura landing knees to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Asakura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen misses with some punches.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen misses with some punches.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Queen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Asakura working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Asakura.
Asakura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Queen has him pressed against the cage.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asakura tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura. #BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Queen dips to his left and cracks Asakura with an uppercut!
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen throws a push kick but Asakura slaps the foot to one side.
Queen misses with a right hand
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura scores with a jab.
A left lands for Queen.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Asakura lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Asakura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Queen is trying to get back to full guard.
Asakura controlling the action here.
Asakura lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Queen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asakura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asakura prevents Queen from improving his position.#SUB2#
Queen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Queen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Asakura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head.
Queen is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Queen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asakura is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Queen is looking for a triangle but Asakura pushes his legs off easily.
Asakura tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard.
Asakura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asakura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Queen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Queen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asakura defends it easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asakura is one step ahead there.
Asakura wants to stand but Queen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asakura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Queen scores with a jab. Asakura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Queen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Queen misses with a left hand
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
Queen misses the jab.
Queen misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Queen off the cage and back into range.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Asakura, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Queen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Queen works his way into side control.
Asakura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Queen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Asakura!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Queen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Asakura has worked his arm free - good work by Asakura!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen taking a breather here. #T1#
Queen tries to advance to mount but Asakura instead regains half guard.
Asakura won't allow Queen to pass to mount.
Queen prevents Asakura from improving his position.#ES#
Asakura kicks Queen off and gets back to his feet.
Asakura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Queen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Queen tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Asakura duly obliges.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Queen. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Queen lands.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
It seemed like Queen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
Queen misses with a looping left.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Queen - just one landing.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asakura throws a one two combo.
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Queen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Queen throws a right hand that Asakura ducks under and follows up with a left that Asakura also avoids with ease.
Asakura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Queen.#CUT2#Tyson Asakura's cut is getting worse.
Queen throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Asakura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Asakura lands with a cross.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Queen's hands.
Asakura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Asakura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Queen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Asakura is trying to defend but Queen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen controlling the action here.
Asakura won't allow Queen to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Queen is trying to work for a kimura but Asakura is defending well. #T4#
Asakura wants to get back to full guard.
Tyson Asakura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Queen passes to full mount!
Queen wants to control the pace but Asakura is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Queen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Asakura is now in Queen's guard. A big mistake from Queen there, giving up the dominant position!
Asakura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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 Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Asakura digs a good body shot into Queen's ribs.
Asakura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Asakura. Those never looked like landing.
Asakura misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Queen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Queen lands a nice shot to the body.
Queen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen moves out of range of the strikes.
Queen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen blocking some punches.
Asakura scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asakura fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Queen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Queen wants to pass to mount but Asakura is defending the position.
Well, if Queen 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.
Queen wants to free his trapped foot but Asakura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Queen uses his free foot to push down on Asakura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Asakura. #SUB2#
Queen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Asakura has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Asakura! #T2#
Queen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asakura's guard. #REVB#
Asakura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Queen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asakura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Queen is still trying to improve position.
Queen keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen looking to sit in guard and control but Asakura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Asakura landing some decent shots from guard.
Queen trying to keep a closed guard but Asakura is proving a slippery customer.
Asakura is pushing down on Queen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Queen is fighting to maintain full guard but Asakura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Asakura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Queen keeps working. #SUB2#
Queen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Ground and pound from Asakura.
Asakura working over Queen with some ground and pound. Queen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Asakura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Queen!
Queen gets back to half guard.
Asakura stalling.
Queen tries to get to full guard but Asakura has control of the leg.
Queen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asakura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!
Tyson Asakura 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 240
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Line scoring well with a low kick there.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mareth Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line misses with a head kick.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen wants to slow Line down by chopping away at his legs.
Queen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Line slips under a jab from Queen.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Line connects with a body shot.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a head kick that half lands.
Line misses with a jab to the body
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Line - that will leave a mark!
Line lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
A jab from Line misses.
Line backing away here, and Queen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Queen tries to work over Line's front leg with a kick but Line checks it.
A head kick by Line misses
and Queen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Queen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Queen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Line lands a jab to the head.
Line throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
Queen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line moves out of range of the strikes.
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Line finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Queen! But no joy.#T2#
Queen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Queen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen slips a straight right by Line.
Queen connects with a crisp jab.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
It looked like Line was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Line. That's going to slow Queen down.
Line lands with a shot to the body.
Line misses with a straight right.
Queen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Queen blocks a head kick by Line.
Queen throws a body punch but Line moves out of range. #T3#
Line swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a right hand to the body.
Queen misses with the combination.
Queen cracks Line with a good jab.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
Line fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Queen.
Line throws a shot to the body.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Line walks into a stiff left hand from Queen.#T4#
Queen is looking to chop away at Line's legs.
Mareth Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen takes one on the button.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Line counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line swings widly with a right hand
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Line had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Queen blocks a head kick by Line.
Queen misses with a jab to the body
and Line counters with a good low kick that Queen was not able to check.
Line throws a right hand that misses
and Queen counters with a low kick, right behind Line 's knee.
Nice uppercut lands for Queen. That snapped Line's head back.
Queen misses with a looping right.
Line cracks Queen with an open hand slap.
Line doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mareth Line will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Line.
Line scores with a leg kick.
Queen avoids the body shot from Line.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Line swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mareth Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Queen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Queen 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.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Queen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Queen throws a leg kick
and Line counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Queen.
Queen throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Queen.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Queen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Queen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Line.
Line misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
A jab lands there for Line.
Line misses with a body punch
and Queen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Queen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Line looks to land a combination but Queen avoids it well.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Queen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Line's sensitive parts.
Queen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Queen throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Queen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Line tries to work over Queen's front leg with a kick but Queen checks it.
Line throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Queen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Line on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Line throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
A nice leg kick from Queen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Line throws a predictable looking body shot
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Line scores with a hook.
Line moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Line takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Line tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Line lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Line throws a leg kick but Queen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Queen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Line with a body shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Queen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Line.
Queen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
Queen throws a counter combo.
Line walks into a left hand.
Queen misses with a body shot
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line misses with a head kick.
Line checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Queen avoids the body shot from Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mareth Line dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Line lands a really nice looking cross but Queen seems unphased.
Line throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
Line turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Line connects with a high kick.
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Line lands a nice shot that snaps Queen's head back.
Queen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Queen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Line scores with a decent looking hook.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Line finds it's target.
Queen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Queen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Line has got the better of the exchanges.
Line throws a nice head kick!
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Queen lands with a good body shot.
Queen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Line.
Queen misses with a hook
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Queen misses with a left hand
and Line counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line misses with an uppercut.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Queen lands a nice shot to the body.
Line takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Line gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Queen.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Queen throws a solid leg kick but Line takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Queen.
Queen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Queen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Line misses.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Line misses with a lunging right hand
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Queen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Line stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Queen misses.
Queen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Queen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Queen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Line is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Queen seems to be working for a kimura but Line defends the submission attempt.
Line on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Queen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Queen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mareth Line is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Line is trying to stand back up but Queen is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
I think Line 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mareth Line!
After winning the bout, Mareth Line 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 233
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Andonian darts in and clinches Queen up against the cage.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Andonian.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
A short right from Queen.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Queen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Queen.
Andonian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Queen's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Queen.
I was talking to Andonian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andonian throws an elbow but misses.
Queen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andonian lands a right hand.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Andonian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Andonian.
Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andonian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Queen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Queens head.
Andonian lands an elbow just above Queen 's eye.
Queen scores with a shoulder strike.
Andonian lands a right hand.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen takes an elbow to the temple.
Queen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Queen working aggressively here.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Andonian lands a nice elbow.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
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!
Andonian wants to get back to striking at distance but Queen won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Andonian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Queen looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andonian.
Queen blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andonian. #T2#
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Queen lands with a short shot to the head.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Queen.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Andonian pushes Queen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Queen avoiding damage as Andonian throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Queen managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Andonian lands a nice elbow.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Andonian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land. #T3#
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian missing with knees to the body.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian trying to land knees to the body.
Queen lands with a light punch inside.
Queen blocks an elbow strike.
Queen dodges an elbow strike from Andonian.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Queen.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Queen.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Andonian lands an elbow that stopped Queen in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A short left from Andonian.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Andonian avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian gets through Queen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Queen. #TD2#
Queen tightens his grip and picks Andonian up, before dumping him to the ground. Andonian manages to land in guard.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Andonian.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonian managing to control the position.
Andonian wants to hit a sweep here but Queen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Andonian there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Queen keeps the fight on the outside.
Queen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Andonian.
A quick step to the side and Andonian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen misses with a hook.
Andonian looks to land a combination but Queen avoids it well.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Andonian cracks Queen with a good jab.
Andonian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andonian throws a series of punches but Queen avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian moves away from the strike by Queen.
Andonian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Andonian.
Andonian blocks a head kick by Queen.
It looked like Andonian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Andonian moves into range and clinches up with Queen.
Andonian blocking some punches.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Queen wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Queen working aggressively here.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen pushes Andonian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Andonian tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen blocking some punches.
Garik Andonian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Queen.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian misses with an elbow over the top.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Andonian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Queen is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Andonian presses Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Queen.
Andonian tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Queen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andonian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garik Andonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Andonian there.#T3#
Andonian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andonian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Queen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Andonian clinches with his opponent.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Queen lands a body punch.
Queen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andonian.
Queen blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andonian.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Andonian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands. #T4#
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Andonian.
Queen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andonian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Queen avoids a wild elbow strike from Andonian.
Queen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Andonian tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andonian.
Andonian tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonian pushes off an throws an elbow but Queen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andonian.
Andonian blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that second round.
That's time! Andonian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Andonian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Queen's sensitive parts.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Andonian slips the punch.
Queen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andonian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andonian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andonian tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen drops his hands momentarily and Andonian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andonian cracks Queen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andonian tries to clinch but Queen is having none of it.
Queen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Andonian tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Andonian looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Andonian moves in looking to clinch but Queen pushes him off.
Andonian falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andonian won't be happy with that.
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.
Andonian can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Queen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Queen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andonian down.
Queen working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Queen throwing strikes but Andonian manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Andonian tries to get to his feet but Queen is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Andonian in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
Andonian wants to stand and escape but instead Queen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Andonian is controlling Queen's posture.
Andonian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Queen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Queen lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Queen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andonian is not content to let Queen control the position.
Andonian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andonian is trying to get back to full guard.
Andonian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andonian tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andonian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andonian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Queen trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Andonian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen preventing the sweep.
Queen landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
I think Andonian 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 227
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Queen throws a series of punches but Benny moves out of range.
Benny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benny misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Queen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Benny throws a right hand that misses
and Queen counters with a good low kick that Benny was not able to check.
Queen wants to slow Benny down by chopping away at his legs.
Benny throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Queen there.
Benny lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Queen dodges the punch combination from Benny.
Queen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Queen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Queen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benny to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen misses with a few strikes there.
Benny throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.#T1#
Queen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benny under the eye.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Benny is out of range.
Benny lands a head shot.
Benny 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.
Queen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Benny.
Queen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benny.
D.C. Benny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Queen scores with a punch to the head.
Queen tries to land a front kick but Benny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Benny releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benny 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.
Benny throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Benny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Queen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benny. That did some damage!
Benny throws a body shot but no joy.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Benny manages to avoid it.
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!
Benny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Queen doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Benny misses with an uppercut.
Queen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benny.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Queen!
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benny.
Queen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Benny misses with an uppercut
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Queen takes one to the side of the head.
Benny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Queen tries to land a front kick but Benny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Queen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Benny as he connects with a hook.
D.C. Benny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Benny misses.
Benny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benny misses with a body shot.
Queen ducks right into an uppercut from Benny. #T3#
Benny moves out of range of the leg kick from Queen.
Queen thuds a left hand into Benny's body.
Queen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benny 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.
Benny 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.
Queen is looking to land body kicks.
Benny throws a sloppy body shot
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen lands a nice shot that snaps Benny's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Benny checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Benny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Queen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benny on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benny connects with a single shot there.
Queen throws a leg kick but Benny sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Benny. Those never looked like landing.
Queen is looking to counter punch.#T4##KD#
Queen drops Benny with a beautiful combination! Benny stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Queen is looking for the KO!#ROC#Benny is rocked!
Queen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Queen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen throws a low kick but Benny avoids it.
Benny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Queen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benny connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Queen scrambles back to his feet.
Queen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benny.
A punch lands to the side of Benny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benny.
Benny digs a good body shot into Queen's ribs.
Queen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benny doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cyrus Deangelo Queen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Queen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Queen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benny to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
Benny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Queen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Queen slips a straight right by Benny.
Benny misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Benny getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benny lands a nice hook to Queen's body. Queen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benny misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benny thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Queen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Benny misses with a right hand
and Queen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Queen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benny tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benny misses with a looping left.
Queen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Queen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Queen slips under a jab from Benny.
Queen scores with a spinning back kick!
Benny jabs Queen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benny defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Benny throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Queen cracks Benny with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benny throws a big shot that misses.
Benny catches Queen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
A nice combination there by Benny.
Queen missing with a left hand there. Benny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Queen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benny finds it's way round the side to connect with Queen's head.
Queen slips a jab from Benny.
Benny just misses with a punch to the body.
Benny blocks a low kick nicely.
Benny ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benny throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Queen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benny digs a good hook to Queen's body.
Benny throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Benny manages to avoid it.
Benny works Queen's body with a nice hook.
Benny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Benny misses the jab.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
Benny misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, jab by Queen - just one landing.
A leg kick checked by Benny.
Queen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benny looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Queen.
Benny misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Queen. That's going to slow Benny down.
The crowd cheers as Benny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Queen doesn't seem phased though.
Benny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Queen misses the target.
Queen tries to land a front kick but Benny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benny throws out the jab.
Queen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #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!
Benny fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Benny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benny misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters with an inside leg kick.
Benny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queen counters with a good low kick that Benny was not able to check.
Benny misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Benny moved out of range nicely.
Benny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queen throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benny misses the jab.
Benny looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Queen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benny takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Queen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.C. Benny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Queen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Queen throws a looping overhand right but Benny ducks down to avoid it.
Benny lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benny misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Queen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Queen moves out of range of the strikes.
Queen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benny moves out of range of the body kick from Queen.
Benny lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen connects with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Benny blocks the leg kick.
Benny throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen tries to work over Benny's front leg with a kick but Benny checks it.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Queen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benny cracks Queen with a good jab.
A big left from Benny misses.
Benny looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Queen misses with a straight left.
Benny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Benny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benny.
Queen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Queen defending well as Benny loads up on a big left hand.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Benny.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Benny. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benny misses with a right hand
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benny thuds his right hand into Queen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Queen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Queen throws a body kick that misses
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
Benny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
Benny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Benny.
Queen 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.
Queen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benny's sensitive parts.
Queen slips under a jab.
D.C. Benny seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Benny misses with an uppercut.
Benny misses with a right hand
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Benny throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Benny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
It looked like Queen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benny throws a series of strikes that have Queen backpedaling.
Benny throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Queen throws a jab when Benny was well out of range.
Queen moves away from the strike by Benny.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benny.
Benny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Queen circles away quickly and effectively.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Benny manages to avoid it.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Benny.
A big left from Benny misses.
It looked like Queen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Benny misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Queen misses the target.#T4#
Queen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Queen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Benny.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Queen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benny tries to move into range but Queen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benny misses with a straight left.
Queen scores with a jab to the head.
Benny checks the leg kick.
Benny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Benny counters with a right hand to the body.
Benny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Queen.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to D.C. Benny.
Well Benny has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 220
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
Queen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Queen 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.
Queen is looking to chop away at Curtis's legs.
Queen misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
Curtis tried to counter with a leg kick but Queen avoided it.
Curtis checks a low kick from Queen.#CL#
Curtis has managed to clinch.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Queen blocks a body shot from Curtis. #BC2#
Queen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Queen throws a head kick that misses
and Curtis counters with a leg kick.
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Queen finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Queen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##CL#
Queen gets tackled into the cage by Curtis. Curtis maintains the clinch.
Queen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Queen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis lands a head shot.
Curtis tries to move into range but Queen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Queen misses with a wild combination.
Queen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Queen checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
Curtis scores with a nice right hand.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Queen with the counter takedown but Curtis avoids it easily.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darry Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Curtis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curtis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen connects with a leg kick.
Queen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Queen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch but Queen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Queen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Curtis with a nice calf kick.
Nice uppercut there from Curtis.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Queen.
Queen thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Curtis!
Queen staying calm.
Queen in side control, throwing shots but Curtis defends. #T3#
Queen taking a breather here.
The ground and pound from Queen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Queen working the strikes but Curtis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Queen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #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.
Queen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Curtis wants to get back to his feet.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Queen on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Queen takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Curtis.
Queen stuns Curtis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Queen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Queen slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyrus Deangelo Queen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Queen throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curtis.
Curtis connects with a looping right hand.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Queen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Queen misses with a hook.
Queen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Curtis is fending him off so far but Queen persists. Nope, Curtis circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Queen blocks the leg kick.
Queen feints the counter takedown.
Curtis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Curtis tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curtis closes the distance but Queen moves to the side #TD2#
and Queen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Queen. #T1##ES#
Curtis kicks Queen off and gets to his feet.
Queen slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Curtis!
Queen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Curtis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Queen throws an elbow but Curtis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Queen wants to control but Curtis is keeping him busy.
Queen is working Curtis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Queen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Curtis wants to get back to his feet but Queen drags him back down.
Queen in side control, throwing shots but Curtis defends. #T2#
Curtis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Queen.
Curtis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Queen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis pushes Queen off looking to stand but Queen dives back in and keeps control.
Queen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curtis defending well though.
Curtis won't allow Queen to pass to mount.
Queen thows a huge punch but Curtis dodges it nicely.
Queen throwing shots but Curtis is blocking nicely. #T3#
Queen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Queen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curtis is refusing to be controlled, as Queen sits in half guard.
Queen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Queen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Curtis taking some punishment here, with Queen in his half guard.
Queen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Well, if Queen 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.
Queen is looking to advance position but Curtis won't allow it.
Queen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Queen connects with a nice short shot to Curtis's temple.
Curtis is not content to let Queen control the position.
Queen throwing shots but Curtis is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Deangelo Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Queen connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Queen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Curtis has one foot on Queen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis tries to bum rush Queen with a series of wild strikes but Queen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Queen lands.
Curtis catches Queen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen lands a nice looking body shot.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis is looking to clinch.
And Queen tries to counter it with a takedown but Curtis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Queen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Queen circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Curtis scores with a decent looking hook.
Curtis lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Queen checks a leg kick.
Queen jabs Curtis right on the nose. Curtis blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Queen checks a leg kick.
Curtis throws a leg kick which misses Queen's front leg but catches the back leg as Queen tries to avoid it.
Queen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice straight punches there by Queen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Queen.
Queen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.#T2#
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
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!
Curtis tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Queen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Queen throwing shots but Curtis is blocking nicely.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Curtis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Queen is trying to control. Curtis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Queen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Queen throws a shot to the body.
Curtis is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Queen.
Curtis is pushing Queen's head away, looking to escape. Queen manages to hold on to the position though.
Queen wants to control but Curtis is keeping him busy. #T4#
Curtis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Queen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Queen working the body and head with strikes.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Queen is working Curtis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Queen throws an elbow but Curtis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Curtis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Queen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Queen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Deangelo Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Queen 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

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

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

#R1#
Aleksy scores with a leg kick.
Queen throws a wild body kick that Aleksy sees coming a mile off.
Aleksy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
A combination from Aleksy does no damage.
Queen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Queen tries a head kick but it misses.
Aleksy moves out of range as Queen throws a body kick.
Aleksy tries a head kick but it misses.
Queen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Queen blocks a head kick by Aleksy.
Queen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aleksy has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Tytus Aleksy has been cut.
Queen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Queen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Queen. #T1#
Queen lands a brutal head kick. Aleksy looks out on his feet and Queen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
Cyrus Deangelo Queen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 201
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Queen throws a body kick that misses.
Hamada scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamada. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Hamada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamada lands in his opponent's guard.
Hamada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen wants to sweep here but Hamada controlling him for the moment.
Hamada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Queen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Queen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamada manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Queen scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen stops Hamada from standing up.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
I've been told that Queen has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Queen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Queen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hamada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Queen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Queen stops Hamada from standing up.
Hamada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Hamada's brow.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Queen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamada has wrist control.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses.
Queen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamada has wrist control.
Hamada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Queen is controlling him.
Hamada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Queen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Hamada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Hamada blocks nicely.
Queen passes Hamada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hamada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Queen.
Hamada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Queen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Queen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Queen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamada defending well though.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Queen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Ryo Hamada's cut is getting worse.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen uses his free foot to push down on Hamada's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hamada.
A nice elbow there by Queen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hamada hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Deangelo Queen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hamada defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Hamada tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamada.
Hamada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hamada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Hamada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Queen doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Hamada.
Queen misses with a leg kick.
Hamada scores with a leg kick.
Hamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Hamada moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Hamada.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada misses the shot to the body.
Queen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen with a nice cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Hamada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Queen doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Hamada.
Hamada moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Hamada will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Hamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamada lands with an uppercut that bounces Queen off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Hamada throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Hamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamada scores with a nice right hand.
Hamada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Queen can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Queen.
It looked like Hamada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Queen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Hamada lands.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
Queen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hamada.
Queen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hamada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Queen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Queen checks it well.
Queen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Queen throws a head kick but Hamada moves out of range.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamada throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Hamada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Queen's sensitive parts.
Hamada blocks a head kick by Queen.
Queen throws a push kick but Hamada slaps the foot to one side.
Queen tests Hamada's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#Ryo Hamada's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Hamada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Queen in his tracks.
Hamada throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Hamada looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Hamada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice straight punches there by Queen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Queen.
Hamada swinging wildly here.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen thuds his shin into the meat of Hamada's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamada shoots in looking for a takedown. Queen tries to sprawl out of it but Hamada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Queen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamada scores with a leg kick.
Queen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hamada went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hamada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Queen defending well as Hamada loads up on a big left hand.
Hamada moves out of range of the body kick from Queen.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamada manages to avoid it.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.#KD2#
Queen lands a big head kick that sends Hamada tumbling to the mat! Queen takes a step backwards and waves Hamada back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Hamada is rocked!
Cyrus Deangelo Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hamada takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Queen sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hamada bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
A victorious Cyrus Deangelo Queen 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 160
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Capac scores with a decent looking hook.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Capac moved out of range nicely.
Queen slaps away a takedown attempt from Capac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Queen tried to score with a low kick but Capac checks it.
Capac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Capac was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.
Queen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Capac counters with a nice body shot.
Capac misses the jab.
Queen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Capac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Capac misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Capac.
A lazy left from Capac finds it's target.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
letting Capac counter with a right hand. #T1#
Capac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Capac throws a right hand that Queen ducks under and follows up with a left that Queen also avoids with ease.
Capac connects with a jab.
Capac misses with a body shot
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Capac checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Queen wants to land a leg kick but Capac is out of range.
Capac throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen. #TD#
Capac looking to score a takedown here. Queen is defending well but Capac drives through and ends up in Queen's guard.
Capac wants to pass the guard but Queen is keeping the position.
Capac is working hard here to advance position.
Queen pulls Capac in close to his closed guard and prevents Capac from doing any damage or advancing position.
Capac trying to move into half guard but instead Queen has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Capac is trying to control the position but Queen postures up. #SUB#
Capac working for a triangle but Queen defends it easily.
Queen stands up over Capac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Capac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Queen.
Queen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Queen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Queen pushing down on Capac's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Capac moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Capac controls Queen momentarily but Queen frees himself.
Queen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB#
Capac has his foot on Queen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Queen works his way back into a safe position though.
Capac looking for a sweep. Not yet Capac, not yet. #SUB#
Capac pushes a forearm under Queen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Queen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manco Capac!
Our winner, Manco Capac, 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 153
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Queen looks to land a right hand but Figg moved out of range.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Figg throws a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Figg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Figg throws out a leg kick but Queen moves out of range and Figg only half commits.
Figg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figg scores with a head kick. Queen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Figg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been informed that Figg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Figg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Figg misses.
Figg throws a leg kick but Queen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figg throws a front kick aimed at Queen's knee but Queen avoids it well.
Queen tests Figg's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Nice jab there from Figg.
Queen jabs Figg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Figg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen slips a straight right by Figg.
Queen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Figg moves forwards but Queen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Figg avoids the body shot from Queen.
Figg misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Figg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Figg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Figg blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Figg.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Figg is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Figg moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Figg misses.
Figg throws a head kick that misses
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
An inside leg kick lands from Figg.
Figg moves out of range of the strikes.
Figg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Figg.
Queen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Figg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Queen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Queen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Figg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Figg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Queen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Figg takes a step back to recover.
Figg throws a head kick that misses.
Queen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Queen avoids the head kick by Figg.
Figg misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Figg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Figg throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Figg at a distance.
Figg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Figg staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
Queen misses with an uppercut.
Figg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Queen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Queen tests Figg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Figg checks a leg kick.
Figg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Figg slips under a jab from Queen.
Figg throws a nice head kick!
Figg throws a wild body kick that Queen sees coming a mile off.
Figg takes one to the side of the head.
Figg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Figg misses with a wild body shot.
Queen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Figg blocks a jab.
Figg slips a straight right by Queen.
Figg feints a counter leg kick.
Queen catches Figg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen dominated that round.
That's time! Queen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Queen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Queen connects with a body shot.
Figg tries a head kick but it misses.
Queen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Queen lands a glancing blow to the side of Figg's head.
Queen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Figg.
Figg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Figg scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Figg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg throws a low kick but Queen moves out of range easily.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Figg is just out of range.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figg moves away.#T1#
Queen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Queen misses with a looping right.
Figg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Queen avoids the body shot from Figg.
Figg slips a jab from Queen.
Figg looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Figg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Queen has got the better of the exchanges.
Queen blocks the body kick.
Queen jabs at Figg's body.
Figg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Queen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Queen misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Queen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Figg misses with an uppercut.
Queen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Figg can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Figg. #T2#
Queen throws a leg kick
and Figg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Figg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figg tries to land a leg kick but Queen saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Figg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Figg misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Queen scores with a hook to the body. Figg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Figg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figg was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Figg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Queen.
Queen tried to score with a low kick but Figg checks it.
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Figg.
Figg scores with a head kick. Queen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Queen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Queen throws a leg kick but Figg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Figg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Queen.
It looked like Queen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Figg.
Queen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Queen staying out of range there.
Figg throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Figg looks to clinch
and Queen counters with a nice leg kick.
Figg throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Figg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Figg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Queen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen looks for the body kick but Figg saw that one coming.
As Queen backs off Figg throws a huge counter combo but Queen manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Queen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Figg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Queen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Figg.
Figg throws a leg kick
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Queen.
Figg misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Queen.
Figg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Figg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good work by Queen as he checks the leg kick.
Figg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Figg misses with a head kick.
Figg throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Figg throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Queen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Queen is looking to slow Figg down with leg kicks.
Queen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Figg on the side of the head.
Figg moves out of range of the strikes.
Figg lands a head kick. Queen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Figg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Figg ducks right into an uppercut from Queen.
Queen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Figg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Figg moved out of range.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Figg tries to work over Queen's front leg with a kick but Queen checks it.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid body kick from Figg.
Figg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Queen wants to slow Figg down by chopping away at his legs.
Queen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Figg.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Figg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benny Figg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Figg lands with a shot to the body.
Figg misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Figg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Figg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Figg backs away, Queen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Queen scores with a hook to the body. Figg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Figg throws a lazy body kick
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ceedee Queen is winning the standup battle so far.
Queen scores with a leg kick.
Queen scores with a hook to the body. Figg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Figg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Queen is out of range.
Queen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Figg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Figg misses with a wild body shot.
Queen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Figg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Queen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Figg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
Figg tries a head kick but it misses.
Figg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Queen scores with a jab to the body.
Figg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Queen blocks a leg kick.
Queen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Figg on the side of the head.
Queen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Figg throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen throws a hook but Figg avoids it easily.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Figg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Figg throws a chopping leg kick but Queen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Figg closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Figg misses the body punch
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen avoids the head kick by Figg.
Figg moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Queen lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Figg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ceedee Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Queen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 148
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Queen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine blocks a leg kick.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentine shoots and misses
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Queen circles away.
Queen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Queen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valentine slips under a jab from Queen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine wants to counter with a clinch but Queen pushes him away.
Queen blocks a head kick by Valentine.
Valentine slips under a jab.#T1#
Queen looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Valentine misses
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Ceedee Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Queen checks it.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Ceedee Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Valentine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Queen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valentine is in Queen's guard.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valentine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Queen's head.
My spies in Hare of the Dog Gym inform me that Valentine has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen seems keen to control Valentine's posture.
Valentine scoring with some ground and pound.
Queen wants to stand but Valentine is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Queen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valentine's guard. #REVR#
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Valentine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Queen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Valentine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Queen defends it easily.
Queen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Valentine has his feet on Queen's thighs here. He's pushed Queen 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! Queen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Valentine!
A very excited looking Lou Valentine rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 141
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Queen lands an overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Rossiter blocks the leg kick.
Queen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen throws a looping overhand right but Rossiter ducks down to avoid it.
Rossiter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Queen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Queen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rossiter is able to avoid easily.
Queen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ceedee Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossiter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
It looked like Rossiter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Queen slips a jab from Rossiter.
Queen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Rossiter is out of range.
Rossiter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen misses with a straight left. #T1#
Rossiter moves away from the strike by Queen.
Rossiter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rossiter throws a good cross that connects.
Queen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossiter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Rossiter slips the punch.
Rossiter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Queen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rossiter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Queen on the side of the head.
Queen throws a jab when Rossiter was well out of range.
Rossiter misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Queen 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.
Rossiter catches Queen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen walks into a straight right hand from Rossiter.
Queen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rossiter has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossiter misses the target.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from Queen.
Rossiter misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen throws the left hand but Rossiter avoids the punch easily.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossiter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossiter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Rossiter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, jab by Queen - just one landing.
Queen throws a body punch but Rossiter moves out of range. #T3#
Queen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Queen jabs Rossiter right on the nose. Rossiter blinks but takes it well.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Queen tries to work over Rossiter's front leg with a kick but Rossiter checks it.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Queen.
Rossiter looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Queen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossiter thows a leg kick but Queen checks it
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Queen takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Rossiter.
Rossiter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Queen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossiter throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossiter swings widly with a right hand
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossiter throws a lazy head kick
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
Rossiter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a lazy uppercut
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Queen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Queen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossiter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Queen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rossiter throws a right hand that Queen ducks under and follows up with a left that Queen also avoids with ease.
Rossiter scores with a nice head shot.
Queen connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Queen.
Rossiter walks into a stiff left hand from Queen.
Rossiter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Queen throws a leg kick but Rossiter checks it.
Rossiter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossiter ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Rossiter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ceedee Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Queen finds it's way through Rossiter's defenses. #T1#
Queen with the inside leg kick.
Rossiter throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
Queen jabs Rossiter right on the nose. Rossiter blinks but takes it well.
Queen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Queen throws a good cross that connects.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossiter is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Rossiter.
Rossiter sizes up Queen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Queen misses.
Rossiter throwing a counter right hand but Queen manages to avoid it.
Rossiter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Queen is looking to chop away at Rossiter's legs.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossiter.
Rossiter looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Rossiter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Queen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rossiter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossiter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossiter takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
Rossiter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rossiter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from Queen.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Rossiter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossiter throwing a counter right hand but Queen manages to avoid it.#T3#
Rossiter misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters with a low kick, right behind Rossiter 's knee.
Rossiter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Rossiter.
Queen avoids the body shot from Rossiter.
It seemed like Queen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossiter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossiter.
Queen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen throws a looping overhand right but Rossiter ducks down to avoid it.
Rossiter misses with a two punch combination.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from Queen. #T4#
Rossiter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Queen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Queen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossiter on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen misses the body punch
and Rossiter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossiter counters with a straight right hand.
Queen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rossiter is able to avoid easily.
Rossiter slips under a jab.
Rossiter walks into a left hand.
Queen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rossiter is out of range.
Rossiter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rossiter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Queen throws a front kick aimed at Rossiter's knee but Rossiter avoids it well.
Rossiter lands a really nice looking cross but Queen seems unphased.
Queen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossiter on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Rossiter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rossiter throws a leg kick
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Queen.
Queen scores with a jab to the head.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossiter misses the target.
Queen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Queen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossiter manages to avoid it.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossiter throws a big counter combination but Queen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rossiter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Queen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rossiter throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
Rossiter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Queen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossiter. That did some damage!
Queen motions for Rossiter to come forward. Queen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Queen throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Rossiter's shoulder, as Rossiter tries to avoid the shot.
Queen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossiter doesn't seem bothered though.
Queen misses with a looping left.
Queen scores with a jab to the head.
Queen cracks Rossiter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossiter walks into a jab.
Rossiter looks to land a combination but Queen avoids it well.
Rossiter throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossiter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Queen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Queen misses with a hook
and Rossiter counters with a three punch combo that has Queen backing up. Queen nods at Rossiter to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Queen.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossiter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Queen.
Queen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossiter under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossiter was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
A little feinted left hand from Rossiter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rossiter misses with a jab to the body
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossiter throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossiter.
A swing and a miss from Queen.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Queen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Queen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Queen misses.
Queen swings widly with a right hand
and Rossiter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Queen misses with a straight right.
Queen looks to land a body kick but Rossiter moved away.
Rossiter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossiter's sensitive parts.
Rossiter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Queen throws a good cross that connects.
Kai Rossiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossiter.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceedee Queen!
Ceedee Queen 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 134
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Segura misses the target. #TD#
Segura gets the takedown into side control.
Queen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Segura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Queen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Queen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Segura is pulling down on Queen's head to control his posture.
Segura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Segura keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Segura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Queen being controlled here momentarily.
Segura looking for a sweep. Not yet Segura, not yet.
Segura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
I've been told that Queen has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Segura trying to control the position.
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Segura's brow.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Segura holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Segura 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Segura checks the leg kick.
Segura ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Segura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Segura.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Segura moves away and avoids it.
Queen misses with a leg kick.
Segura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Queen counters with a leg kick.
Queen throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Segura counters with a shoot takedown. Queen fights it but they end up in guard.
Queen pulls Segura in close to prevent any damage.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segura is one step ahead there.
Segura working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Segura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Queen is trying to control the position but Segura postures up.
Segura preventing the sweep.
Segura postures up and lands a big shot to Queen's brow.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Queen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Queen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Queen won't allow Segura to sweep him here.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Segura wants to improve his position but instead Queen has moved into half guard.
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Segura keeps working.
Segura moves into full guard.
Queen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Segura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Queen wants to control from the top but Segura keeps moving.
Segura is trying to keep Queen in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Segura with a jab.
Segura misses with a body shot.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Segura misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with an outside leg kick.
Queen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Queen misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Queen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Segura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Segura prevents Queen from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen is trying to control the position but Segura postures up.
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Segura manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Queen lands a couple of digs.
Segura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Segura has wrist control.
Segura working a defensive guard here.
Segura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Segura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Queen's guard. #REVR#
Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen wants to stand and escape but Segura is having none of it. #T2#
Segura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Segura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Segura won't allow Queen to get back to his feet.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Segura.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Queen has wrist control.
Queen 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#
Segura manages to get to full guard.
Queen postures up in Segura's guard and throws a big left but Segura blocks it.
Segura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Segura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Queen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Segura is pulling down on Queen's head. It's preventing any offense from Queen, at least for the moment.
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queen won't allow Segura to sweep him here.
Queen tries to free his leg and advance position but Segura is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Segura has a closed guard, preventing Queen from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Queen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Segura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Segura throws out the jab. #T4#
Segura with a poor takedown
and Queen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Segura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Queen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Segura scrambles back to his feet.
Segura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seguras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Queen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura shoots in for a double leg but Queen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Queen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Segura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Queen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Segura scores with a jab to the body.
Queen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Segura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Queen sprawls and moves away.
Queen cracks Segura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Segura off balance momentarily.
Segura looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Segura tries for a takedown but Queen circles away easily
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Segura.
Segura misses with a takedown attempt - Queen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ceedee Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen stuffs the takedown attempt from Segura. Segura gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen. #T1#
Segura misses with a takedown attempt - Queen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Segura shoots in looking for a takedown but Queen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Segura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Queen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Queen lands with a hook. Segura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Queen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Queen scores with a jab to the body.
Segura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ceedee Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen throws a leg kick but Segura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Segura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Queen walks into a left hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Segura or perhaps it was just good defense by Queen, which made it look bad.
Segura misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Segura darts in looking for a takedown but Queen gets double underhooks and turns Segura into the cage.
Segura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Segura.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Queen cracks Segura with a nice body shot.
Queen lands a nice shot to the body.
Queen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Queen digs a right hand into Segura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Segura's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Queen - that landed with a thud.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen is working Segura over against the cage.
Segura blocks a body shot from Queen. #BC#
Segura manages to break the clinch.
Segura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Queen throws a hook but Segura avoids it easily.
Segura feinted with a counter takedown.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Segura moves away and avoids it.
Queen missing with a left hand there. Segura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Segura has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Queen lands a body shot.
Segura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Segura loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Queen misses.
Queen cracks Segura with a good jab.
Segura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Segura tries to counter with a takedown but Queen is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Segura scores with a takedown into Queen's guard.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Rick Segura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Queen wants to get back to his feet but Segura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Segura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Segura won't allow Queen to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Segura wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Segura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Queen.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ceedee Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Queen 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 127
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Queen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Queen checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Lankinen drives through and clinches with Queen against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankinen.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Queen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lankinen blocking some punches.
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lankinen working aggressively here.
Lankinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Queen tries to work over Lankinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lankinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lankinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands. #BC2#
Lankinen breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Lankinen.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Queen.
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!
Queen misses with a straight left. #T1#
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Lankinen throws a head kick that Queen semi-blocks.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Lankinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lankinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lankinen throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Queen misses with a low kick as Lankinen jumps back.
Lankinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Lankinen looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Lankinen connects with the punch.
Lankinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lankinen moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Queen.
Queen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lankinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Queen lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A big left from Lankinen misses.
Lankinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Lankinen defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Queen checks a leg kick.
Lankinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lankinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a head kick.
Queen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lankinen throws a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Lankinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Queen tries to work over Lankinen's front leg with a kick but Lankinen checks it.
Lankinen staying out of range there.
Lankinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lankinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lankinen moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Lankinen scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Queen staying out of range there.
Queen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lankinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lankinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lankinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
Lankinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Queen. Queen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lankinen misses with a body punch
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lankinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lankinen clobbers Queen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nova Lankinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
Queen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Lankinen misses
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Lankinen throws a nice looking combination but Queen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Queen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Lankinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lankinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Queen's knee momentarily.
Lankinen is looking to clinch.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
Lankinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Queen's head.
Lankinen cracks Queen with a good jab.#CL2#
Lankinen clinches up against the cage.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Queen tries to work over Lankinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Lankinen avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Lankinen blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lankinen.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lankinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Lankinen misses with some punches.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nova Lankinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen'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#
Queen looks to land a left hand but Lankinen moved out of range nicely.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
A low kick from Lankinen is predictable there
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lankinen scores with the left hand. Queen knows he should have avoided that one.
Lankinen connects with a looping right hand.
Lankinen scores with a jab to the head.
Lankinen misses the shot to the body.
Lankinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Queen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lankinen throws a right hand that misses
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Lankinen scores with a punch to the head.
Queen cracks Lankinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Lankinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankinen jabs Queen right on the nose. Queen blinks but takes it well.
Lankinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lankinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lankinen lands a head kick. Queen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Lankinen throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Lankinen's shoulder, as Lankinen tries to avoid the shot.
Nova Lankinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lankinen connects with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Queen.
Lankinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lankinen is just out of range.
Nice cross by Queen.
Lankinen throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
Lankinen misses with a hook to the body
and Queen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Queen tries to work over Lankinen's front leg with a kick but Lankinen checks it.
Lankinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Lankinen throws a series of punches but Queen avoids them all with ease.
Lankinen misses with a straight right. #T2#
Queen scores with a body shot.
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
Lankinen tries to clinch up
and Queen counters with a good low kick that Lankinen was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lankinen misses with a straight right.
Lankinen cracks Queen with a good jab.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lankinen misses with the combination.
Lankinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Lankinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Queen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Lankinen moves into range and clinches up with Queen.#T3#
Lankinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lankinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Lankinen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen works on Lankinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Lankinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Queen.
Nova Lankinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lankinen working aggressively here.
Queen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lankinen has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Lankinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Lankinen.
Lankinen has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Lankinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Lankinen.
Lankinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lankinen misses with some punches. #T4#
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Lankinen.
Lankinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lankinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Lankinen controls the action.
Lankinen blocking some punches.
Lankinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lankinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Queen pushes Lankinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lankinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Nice body punch from Queen - that landed with a thud.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Lankinen - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Lankinen.
Queen blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Lankinen breaks from the clinch.
Queen misses with a hook.
Lankinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Lankinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lankinen.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Lankinen.
Queen slips a jab from Lankinen.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lankinen.
Queen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lankinen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lankinen scores with a punch to the head.
Lankinen misses the jab.
Lankinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Lankinen throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Lankinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Queen is out of range.
Lankinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Queen misses.
Lankinen throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Queen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lankinen.
Queen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Queen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lankinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Queen misses.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Lankinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Queen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lankinen can pounce on him.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Lankinen's shoulder, as Lankinen tries to avoid the shot.
Lankinen throws a leg kick but Queen checks it.
Nice body punch from Lankinen.
Lankinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lankinen.
Queen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ceedee Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Lankinen slips the punch.
Lankinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lankinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Queen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lankinen's head.
Lankinen loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
Lankinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lankinen misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
Lankinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Lankinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Queen.#CL2#
Lankinen has Queen up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Queen cracks Lankinen with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Lankinen breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Lankinen misses with a wild body shot.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Lankinen.
Lankinen staying out of range there.
Lankinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lankinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Queen at a distance.
Queen defending well as Lankinen loads up on a big left hand.
Queen misses with a hook
and Lankinen counters with a big head kick but Queen shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Lankinen misses its intended target.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Queen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lankinen throws a low kick but Queen moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Queen avoids the body shot from Lankinen.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Lankinen is out of range. #T4#
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lankinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Queen momentarily.
Lankinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Queen's hands.
Lankinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lankinen throws a lazy head kick
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Queen lands a really nice looking cross but Lankinen seems unphased.
Lankinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Queen misses its target.
Queen throws a hook but Lankinen blocks it.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lankinen.
Lankinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen throws a body punch but Lankinen moves out of range.
Lankinen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
Lankinen misses the shot to the body.
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Queen finish him?
Lankinen throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nova Lankinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lankinen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Lankinen!
A very excited looking Nova Lankinen 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 120
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Queen feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Queen misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee slips under a jab.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee connects with a jab.
Queen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Queen tries to land a body kick
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee digs a good hook to Queen's body.
Lee misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Queen misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Queen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Queen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Jab by Lee.
Queen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Queen. Beautiful body shot.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.#T2#
A big left from Queen misses.
Ceedee Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Lee avoids the body shot from Queen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Queen misses with a straight left.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Queen misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Queen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Lee throws a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Queen misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Queen throws a lazy body kick
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen lands a jab to Lee's midsection.#T4#
Queen with the inside leg kick.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Queen scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen checks a low kick from Lee.
Queen connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Queen lands an overhand right.
Lee lands a body shot.
Queen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Queen off balance momentarily.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen 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#
Lee missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Queen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Queen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Queen 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.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Queen.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen cracks Lee with a good jab.
Queen avoids the body shot from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen connects with a single shot there.
Queen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Queen scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Queen misses with a looping right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Queen has got the better of the exchanges.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee slips under a jab from Queen.
And Lee responds with a good body kick, but Queen manages to step out the way in time.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Queen throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Queen's leg but Queen calmly moves out of range.
Queen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Queen moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
Queen connects with a solid leg kick.
Queen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee. #T3#
Queen connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Queen with the inside leg kick.
Queen defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Queen misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Queen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Queen misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Queen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Queen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Queen does it's job there.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee cracks Queen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Lee avoids the body shot from Queen.
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 Ceedee Queen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Queen scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Queen misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee blocks a jab.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Queen misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Queen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Queen slips a jab from Lee.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Queen swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee wants to slow Queen down by chopping away at his legs.
Queen with a nice cross.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Ceedee Queen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Lee jabs Queen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Lee works over Queen's head and body with a nice combination.
Lee throws a leg kick but Queen sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Queen's knee but Queen avoids it well.
Queen lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Queen missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Queen slips under a jab from Lee.
Queen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Queen, as that shot connected.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Queen.
Lee 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.
Queen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Lee misses.
Queen lands with an overhand left.
Queen connects with a body shot.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee avoids the body shot from Queen.
Queen is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Queen misses with a straight right.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Queen is wise to it.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Queen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Queen takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Mister Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ceedee Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Queen 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceedee Queen!
Ceedee Queen got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 111
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossiter tries to move into range but Queen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossiter digs a good hook to Queen's body.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Rossiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossiter.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
Rossiter backing away here, and Queen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Rossiter misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossiter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Rossiter is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Queen digs a good hook to Rossiter's body.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Queen scores with a punch to the head.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter takes one to the side of the head.
Rossiter moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Queen misses with a left hand
enabling Rossiter to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossiter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Rossiter misses.
Rossiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Rossiter scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen needs to keep his hands up - Rossiter had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Rossiter throws a sloppy head kick
and Queen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Queen blocks a leg kick.
Queen misses with a straight right.
Queen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Queen lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossiter off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Queen.
Rossiter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rossiter throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Queen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossiter.
Queen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossiter.#T3#
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rossiter stalks Queen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Queen's face. Queen staggers backwards, shaken.
Queen slips under a jab.
Rossiter moves out of range of the leg kick from Queen.
Queen misses with a hook.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossiter moves away.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Rossiter.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Queen connects with a single shot there.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rossiter counter with a right hand.
Queen throws a front kick aimed at Rossiter's knee but Rossiter avoids it well.
Queen throws a leg kick but Rossiter moved away.#T4#
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossiter misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Rossiter misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rossiter tries a head kick but it misses.
Queen blocks a jab.
Rossiter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossiter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rossiter.
A jab from Queen misses.
Rossiter misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a low kick, right behind Rossiter 's knee.
Rossiter throws a head kick that half lands.
Rossiter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ceedee Queen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rossiter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Queen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Queen as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Queen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Queen scores with a shot to the body.
Rossiter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossiter slips a straight right by Queen.
Rossiter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rossiter.
Rossiter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossiter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ceedee Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Rossiter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Queen scores with a shot to the body.
Rossiter checks a leg kick.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Queen.
Queen misses with a leg kick
enabling Rossiter to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rossiter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Queen scores with a nice right hand.
Queen with a jab.
Queen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Queen throws a hook to the side of Rossiter's head but Rossiter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossiter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Rossiter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Queen can pounce on him.
Queen with a nice calf kick.
Rossiter staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Rossiter misses.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Rossiter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Queen works the jab nicely.
Queen throws a leg kick which misses Rossiter's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossiter tries to avoid it.
Rossiter throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Queen! But no joy.
Queen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Rossiter is out of range.
A slow jab from Rossiter misses its intended target. #T3#
Queen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rossiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen lands a nice shot that snaps Rossiter's head back.
Queen throws a good cross that connects.
Queen tries to land a leg kick but Rossiter saw it coming and moves away.
Rossiter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rossiter throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Queen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossiter moves out of range as Queen throws a body kick.
Queen connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Rossiter misses.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Rossiter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Rossiter counters with a three punch combo that has Queen backing up. Queen nods at Rossiter to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen misses with an uppercut.
Rossiter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rossiter throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Rossiter moved out of range.
Rossiter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Queen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rossiter scrambles back to his feet.
Queen jabs Rossiter right on the nose. Rossiter blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen 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#
Decent striking displayed by Queen there.
Rossiter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Queen moves forwards but Rossiter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rossiter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossiter.
Queen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Rossiter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen lands with a hook. Rossiter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Queen throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossiter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Queen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rossiter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rossiter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rossiter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Queen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rossiter scrambles back to his feet.
Rossiter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rossiter's hands.
Queen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Queen lands a lovely overhand right.
Rossiter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Queen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen connects with the punch.#T2#
Rossiter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rossiter throws a sloppy head kick
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
Rossiter throws a chopping leg kick but Queen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Queen! But no joy.
Queen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossiter at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Queen. That snapped Rossiter's head back.
Rossiter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Queen misses with a left hand
and Rossiter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossiter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rossiter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossiter tries to move into range but Queen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Rossiter is out of range.
Rossiter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Rossiter.#T3#
Queen tries to score with a low kick but Rossiter moves his leg out of the way.
Rossiter misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossiter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rossiter lands a jab.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossiter manages to avoid it.
Queen takes a swing at Rossiter's ribcage but misses.
Queen misses with a jab to the body
and Rossiter counters with a one-two to the body.
Queen tried to score with a low kick but Rossiter checks it.
A quick step to the side and Rossiter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen throws a looping overhand right but Rossiter ducks down to avoid it.
Queen defending well as Rossiter loads up on a big left hand.
Rossiter tries to clinch up
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Queen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen misses with a left hand
and Rossiter counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossiter throws a sloppy body shot
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Rossiter lands but Queen takes it in his stride.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Rossiter counters with a thumping low kick.
Queen swings for the body but Rossiter moves out of range.
Kai Rossiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossiter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ceedee Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Queen 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceedee Queen!
Ceedee Queen opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 101
Date: Dec 10, 2021

#R1#
Steel Ii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steel Ii dips to his left and cracks Queen with an uppercut!
Steel Ii throws a push kick but Queen slaps the foot to one side.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Steel Ii.#CL#
Queen gets tackled into the cage by Steel Ii. Steel Ii maintains the clinch.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen lands a shoulder strike.
Queen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Steel Ii.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Ii looking to slow down the pace here.
Steel Ii blocking some punches.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Queen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Queen. #T1#
Steel Ii prevents a body shot from Queen.
Steel Ii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Steel Ii manages to break the clinch.
Steel Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Queen throws out a counter right but Steel Ii avoids it with no problem.
Steel Ii staying out of range there.
Ceedee Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Steel Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel Ii thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Steel Ii - just one landing.
Steel Ii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steel Ii throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
Steel Ii misses with a straight left.
Queen connects with a jab.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Steel Ii moved out of range.
Steel Ii throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Steel Ii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen throws a body punch but Steel Ii moves out of range.
Queen 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Queen checks a leg kick.
Alex Steel Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen lands with a hook. Steel Ii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Steel Ii.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel Ii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Ii moves away.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steel Ii or perhaps it was just good defense by Queen, which made it look bad.
Queen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel Ii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Queens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Steel Ii instigates a clinch.
Queen misses with the head strike. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Steel Ii avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage. #BC#
Steel Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Queen with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Steel Ii misses.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel Ii misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Queen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Queen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel Ii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel Ii throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel Ii.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Queen cracks a nice hook into Steel Ii's ribs.#T4#
Steel Ii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Queen back to the cage. Steel Ii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen scores with a nice strike.
Steel Ii misses with a straight right.
Steel Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Queen counters with a leg kick.
Steel Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
Queen misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Steel Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Queen connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Steel Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Queen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Ii's head backwards.
Queen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel Ii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel Ii scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steel Ii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Queen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel Ii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ceedee Queen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Steel Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel Ii with a poor takedown
and Queen counters with a nice body shot.
Steel Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
Queen keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Queen blocks the body kick.
Queen feints and then cracks Steel Ii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel Ii down.
Steel Ii scores with a punch to the head.
Queen misses with a body punch
and Steel Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel Ii moves out of range as Queen strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Ii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alex Steel Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Queen cracks Steel Ii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel Ii misses with a left hand
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen avoids the head kick by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Queen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Steel Ii.
Queen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Queen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Queen does it's job there.
Queen moves away from the strike by Steel Ii.
Queen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel Ii tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Steel Ii scores with a nice right hand.
Steel Ii throws a right hand that Queen ducks under and follows up with a left that Queen also avoids with ease.
Steel Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Steel Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen tried to score with a low kick but Steel Ii checks it.
Steel Ii delivers a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Queen.
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!
Queen throws a solid leg kick but Steel Ii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Queen.#T2#
Steel Ii throws a sloppy head kick
and Queen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel Ii tries to clinch up but Queen circles away and keeps his distance.
Queen connects with a right hand. Steel Ii shakes it off.
A cross from Queen lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Queen.
Steel Ii jabs Queen right on the nose. Queen blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Steel Ii misses. #CL#
Steel Ii clinches.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Queen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Steel Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Steel Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
A jab from Queen misses.
A little feinted left hand from Steel Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel Ii misses with a hook to the body
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
Queen moves out of range of the strikes.
Queen misses with an uppercut. Steel Ii saw that one coming.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Queen throws a front kick aimed at Steel Ii's knee but Steel Ii avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Ii misses the target.
Queen misses with an uppercut
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Queen.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel Ii.
Steel Ii misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Steel Ii misses with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Queen checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Steel Ii misses.
Steel Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Queen.
Steel Ii misses with a body shot.
Queen throws out a counter right but Steel Ii avoids it with no problem.
Steel Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Queen misses with a straight left.
Steel Ii throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen swings for the body but Steel Ii moves out of range.
Ceedee Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Queen cracks Steel Ii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Steel Ii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen controlling Steel Ii's posture.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Steel Ii from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Queen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steel Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Queen 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.
Steel Ii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Queen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steel Ii throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
Steel Ii misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Ii misses with a takedown
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Steel Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Ii throws a body kick that misses
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel Ii.
Steel Ii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Queen throws an off balance right hand
and Steel Ii counters with a nice body shot.
Steel Ii throws a combination that misses
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Queen cracks Steel Ii with a good jab.#T1#
Queen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel Ii throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Queen thuds a left hand into Steel Ii's body.
Steel Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Queen. Queen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Queen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Queen throws a good cross that connects.
Queen with a jab.
Nice jab there from Queen.
Steel Ii shoots in looking for a takedown but Queen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel Ii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steel Ii looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Queen dips to his left and cracks Steel Ii with an uppercut!
A jab from Steel Ii misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Ii just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Steel Ii throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
Queen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel Ii moves out of range as Queen throws a body kick.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Ii.
Queen throws out a powerful jab.
Steel Ii looks to land a body kick but Queen moved away.
Queen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Queen looks to land a body kick but Steel Ii moved away.
Steel Ii misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Queen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Steel Ii there.
Queen swings for the body but Steel Ii moves out of range.
Steel Ii throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Steel Ii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel Ii duly obliges.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Steel Ii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Steel Ii looks to land a combination. Queen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steel Ii throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Queen slams his shin into Steel Ii's torso.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen scores with a nice strike.
Steel Ii 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.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Queen.
Steel Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Queen.
Steel Ii drops his hands momentarily and Queen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Steel Ii is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Ii slips a jab from Queen.
Steel Ii throws a quick counter kick to the body but Queen avoids it.
Oh Steel Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel Ii.
Steel Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Queen misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Steel Ii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Queen finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel Ii's head.
Queen cracks Steel Ii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good work by Steel Ii as he checks the leg kick.
Steel Ii swinging wildly here.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Ii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Queen pinned against the cage. Queen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Queen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Steel Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Ii throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alex Steel Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Queen throws out a counter right but Steel Ii avoids it with no problem.
Steel Ii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steel Ii tries to land a front kick but Queen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Queen misses with an uppercut. Steel Ii saw that one coming.
Steel Ii throws a counter high kick but Queen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Queen throws a body kick that misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceedee Queen!
Ceedee Queen opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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

#R1#
Queen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Queen coming out on top.
Lankinen misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Lankinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Lankinen rushes Queen and presses him up against the cage.
Lankinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lankinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Lankinen tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lankinen misses with the head strike.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankinen.
Queen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Queen breaks the clinch.
Lankinen is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
Lankinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Queen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lankinen is out of range. #T1#
Lankinen looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Lankinen misses with a looping left.
Lankinen misses with a looping left.
A big left from Queen misses.
Queen takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Lankinen forces Queen back against the cage and clinches.
Lankinen misses with some punches.
Lankinen misses with some punches.
Queen blocks a body shot from Lankinen.
Lankinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lankinen has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lankinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Lankinen avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Lankinen is working Queen over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Lankinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen tries a body shot but Lankinen blocks it.
Lankinen throws a head punch that misses.
Lankinen blocks an uppercut.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Lankinen avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Lankinen controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Queen.
Lankinen lands a right hand.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Queen lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Lankinen - that landed with a thud.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lankinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lankinen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lankinen. #T3#
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lankinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lankinen throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Queen breaks from the clinch.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lankinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lankinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Queen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Lankinen.
Lankinen cracks Queen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Queen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nova Lankinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Queen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lankinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lankinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Lankinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Queen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lankinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Lankinen clinches. #T4#
Lankinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lankinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lankinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Lankinen blocking some punches.
Lankinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
A hook to the body from Lankinen.
Queen blocking some punches.
Queen working aggressively here.
Lankinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lankinen misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Lankinen fails to land.
Lankinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lankinen misses with the head strike.
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lankinen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen prevents a body shot from Lankinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Lankinen has Queen pressed against the cage, preventing Queen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lankinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lankinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Lankinen 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#
Queen with a nice cross.
Queen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Lankinen does no damage.
It looked like Queen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lankinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Queen on the side of the head.
Queen throws a leg kick but Lankinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Lankinen misses.
Lankinen thumps Queen with a low kick.
Lankinen looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Lankinen scores with a jab.
Lankinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lankinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Queen counters with a nice leg kick.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Lankinen moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Lankinen blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Queen. Beautiful body shot.
Lankinen misses with a wild body shot.
Queen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Queen misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Lankinen.
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Queen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lankinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Queen clobbers Lankinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Lankinen.
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Lankinen off balance momentarily.
Lankinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
Queen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lankinen.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lankinen throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lankinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
Queen blocks a jab.
Lankinen misses with a wild combination.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lankinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Queen moves out of range as Lankinen strikes.
Nova Lankinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lankinen cracks Queen with an open hand slap.
Lankinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Queen on the side of the head.
Queen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lankinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Lankinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range.
Lankinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen. #T3#
Queen slips a jab from Lankinen.
That kick from Queen tenderised Lankinen's leg. Lankinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lankinen slips under a jab from Queen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Lankinen throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Lankinen lands with a shot to the body.
Lankinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Queen counters with an inside leg kick.
Lankinen misses with a hook to the body
and Queen counters with a nice leg kick.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Lankinen slips the punch.
Lankinen swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lankinen throws out the jab.
Lankinen throws an off balance right hand
and Queen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lankinen staying out of range there.
Lankinen throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Queen scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a hook.
Queen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lankinen tries to bum rush Queen with a series of wild strikes but Queen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Queen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a low kick, right behind Lankinen 's knee.
Lankinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Queen throws a front kick aimed at Lankinen's knee but Lankinen avoids it well.
Lankinen throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Lankinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Queen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lankinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Queen moves away from the strike by Lankinen.
An attempted straight right counter from Queen misses the target.
Queen misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Queen.
Lankinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Queen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lankinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lankinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nova Lankinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lankinen tries to clinch but Queen is having none of it.
Lankinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Queen defending well as Lankinen loads up on a big left hand.
Queen keeps Lankinen at a distance using the push kick.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Lankinen misses with a hook.
Lankinen throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Queen. That's going to slow Lankinen down.
Lankinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Lankinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen lands with a hook. Queen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lankinen lands with an overhand left.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen lands a head shot.
Queen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Queen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Queen blocks a jab.
Queen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lankinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Queen scrambles back to his feet.
Lankinen lands with a right hand.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Queen misses the jab.
Lankinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Queen with a nice calf kick.
Lankinen swings widly with a right hand
and Queen counters with an outside leg kick.
Lankinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Queen's head backwards.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Lankinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Queen has time to react.
Queen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Ceedee Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Queen works Lankinen's body with a nice hook.
Lankinen looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
Queen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lankinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Queen in his tracks. #CL2#
Lankinen has managed to clinch.
Queen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Queen.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lankinen.
Queen lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lankinen.
Lankinen blocks a body shot from Queen.
Lankinen misses with the head strike.
Queen lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Queen.
Lankinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Queen.
A right handed body shot lands from Queen. #T3#
Lankinen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lankinen fails to land.
Nova Lankinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lankinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen tries a body shot but Lankinen blocks it.
Lankinen blocks a body shot from Queen.
Lankinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lankinen pushes Queen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Lankinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Queen manages to break the clinch.
Queen throws a low kick but Lankinen moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Lankinen rushes Queen and presses him up against the cage.
Lankinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Lankinen has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
A short left from Lankinen.
Lankinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Lankinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Lankinen controls the action.
Queen gets through Lankinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Lankinen avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lankinen takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen wants to break free but Lankinen has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a body punch. #BC#
Queen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
Queen throws a jab when Lankinen was well out of range.
Lankinen scores with a three punch combo!
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Queen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nova Lankinen.
Well Lankinen 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 85
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Queen lands a nice looking body shot.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Queen misses with a body shot
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Ceedee Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen lands a jab.
Matsuzaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Queen at a distance.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Matsuzaka has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen tries to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling the position.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka stops a takedown attempt from Queen.
Matsuzaka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
I was talking to Queen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Queen.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Queen or not.
Matsuzaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Queen is trying to force a seperation but Matsuzaka has the dominant position.#T2#
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen blocks an elbow strike.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka presses Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Queen dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Queen blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Queen takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Ceedee Queen has been cut.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Queen.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Queen looking for a takedown.
Queen digs a right hand into Matsuzaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsuzaka's gas tank.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Queen can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Matsuzaka.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Queen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Queen misses with a body punch. #T4#
Queen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Queen.
Queen dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
Queen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceedee Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Queen breaks the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsuzaka.
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!
Queen tries for a takedown but Matsuzaka circles away easily
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Queen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Queen moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Queen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Queen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ceedee Queen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Queen keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Queen doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsuzaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Queen lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Matsuzaka defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Queen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsuzaka circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka lands with a straight right. Queen didn't see that one coming.
Queen with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Matsuzaka moves into range and clinches up with Queen.
Queen blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is pressed up against the cage. Queen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matsuzaka down to the mat. Matsuzaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##TD#
Queen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsuzaka kicks Queen off and gets to his feet.
Queen misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Matsuzaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside that Queen shrugs off.
Queen prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Queen in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Queen breaks from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Queen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Queen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsuzaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Queen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Queen.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsuzaka avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Queen scores with a body shot.
Queen is looking to wear down Matsuzaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle momentarily. Queen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Queen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen connects with a looping right hand.
Matsuzaka stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceedee Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka connects with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
Queen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsuzaka connects with a leg kick.
Queen missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Queen shoots for a takedown but Matsuzaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Queen throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Matsuzaka as Queen shoots in.
Queen sets himself, and Matsuzaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Queen avoids it this time.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ceedee Queen'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. 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#
Queen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Queen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matsuzaka if he has to take too many more of those.
Matsuzaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Queen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen attempts a counter takedown but Matsuzaka avoids it well and moves away.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Queen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Queen's front leg with a kick but Queen checks it.
Queen feinted with a counter takedown.
Matsuzaka falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matsuzaka!
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.
Matsuzaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Queen fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Matsuzaka wants to control but Queen postures up.
Queen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Queen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Queen tries to move to mount but Matsuzaka blocks the move with his legs.
Matsuzaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsuzaka wants to get back to his feet but Queen drags him back down.
Queen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matsuzaka is avoiding damage well.
Queen fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matsuzaka tries to buck Queen off but Queen is having none of it.
Queen working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuzaka struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Queen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ceedee Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen misses with the ground and pound.
Queen 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.
Queen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Queen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Matsuzaka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Queen.
Queen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Queen trying to control the position but Matsuzaka is working away.
What's Matsuzaka going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Matsuzaka regains half guard, as Queen was trying to land strikes.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsuzaka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Queen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Queen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsuzaka is trying to control the position but Queen postures up.
Matsuzaka has control of Queen's left arm, preventing Queen from doing any damage.
Queen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Queen throws a big right hand that misses.
Queen lands a couple of elbows.
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen throws an elbow that misses. Matsuzaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Queen's guard. Nice move by Matsuzaka!#REVB#
Matsuzaka preventing the sweep.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
A less than humble Keisuke Matsuzaka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 80
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen backing away here, and Valentine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Ceedee Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Queen throws a chopping leg kick but Valentine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Queen shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Queen misses the body punch
and Valentine finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Queen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Queen - just one landing.
Queen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentine is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Queen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Queen fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Good body shot from Valentine.
Queen tries to break the clinch but Valentine is controlling the position.
Valentine scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen prevents a body shot from Valentine. #T2#
Valentine presses Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Queen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Queen's efforts to push away.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Queen successfully pulls guard.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Queen is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Valentine stands and steps away. Queen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a low kick, right behind Queen 's knee.
Queen 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.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Queen misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Queen stuns Valentine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Queen shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Queen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceedee Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
Valentine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Queen tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Queen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valentine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Valentine wants to sweep here but Queen controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Queen is aware though and is defending well.
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Valentine's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine trying to control the position.
Queen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Valentine tries to sprawl but Queen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Valentine has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
Valentine tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Queen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valentine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valentine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Queen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Queen's back!#SUB2#
Valentine is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Queen is defending well though. Valentine let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Valentine patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Valentine has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Valentine working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1#
Queen rolls, trying to escape but Valentine keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Valentine working for the choke.
Queen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Valentine's guard. Nice work there by Queen.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Valentine blocks nicely.
Queen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Queen stands up over Valentine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Queen postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valentine is trying to keep Queen in close. #T2#
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Valentine trying to control the position.
Queen stands up over Valentine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valentine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valentine controlling the position.
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Valentine's brow.
Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valentine is trying to keep Queen in close. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Valentine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Queen 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 Valentine.
Queen working the ground and pound from side control.
Queen throwing strikes but Valentine manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Queen is right now.
Valentine works to advance to full mount. Queen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Valentine lands a big shot there that rocks Queen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Queen wants to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
Valentine looking to control but Queen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Valentine goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Queen is on top in guard.
Valentine has control of Queen's left arm, preventing Queen from doing any damage.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Queen postures up. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for a guillotine here but Queen defends easily.
Queen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ceedee Queen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Queen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
Valentine throws a big counter head kick but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Queen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Queen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine leaves Queen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Queen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Queen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Queen motions for Valentine to come forward. Queen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Queen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine checks a low kick from Queen.
Ceedee Queen is winning the standup battle so far.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valentine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Queens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valentine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Queen swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Queen tries to land a leg kick but Valentine saw it coming and moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentine misses.
Valentine blocks the body kick.
Queen is looking to wear down Valentine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valentine scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Queen swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Valentine blocks the low kick.
Queen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Queen connects with a body shot.
Queen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valentine follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Valentine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Queen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Queen is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
Queen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Valentine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Queen's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Queen scoring well with a low kick there.
Queen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Queen gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceedee Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine feints and then cracks Queen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Queen down.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Valentine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valentine.
Queen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 73
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
A low kick lands for Queen.
Ceedee Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Queen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbosa 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.
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Queen. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Queen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barbosa swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Queen.
Queen throws a low kick, looking for Barbosa's leg but Barbosa calmly moves out of range.
Queen connects with a crisp jab.
Queen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Queen throws a leg kick
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Queen swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Queen with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to clinch.#T1#
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
Queen feints the counter takedown.
Queen throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Queen misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Queen stalling in the clinch but Barbosa improves position.
Queen is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Queen into the cage.
Queen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Barbosa has denied him.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Queen tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barbosa smiles and moves away. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Queen.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceedee Queen.
Queen thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Queen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Queen.
Queen lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barbosa circles away.#T3#
Queen lands a slapping body shot.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Queen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Queen lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Queen shoots in but no luck this time.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Queen throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Queen only half commits.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Queen throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Queen lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Queen punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
As Queen backs away, Barbosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Queen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Queen throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Queen misses with a hook.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen 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#
Queen cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Queen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.#CL#
Barbosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Queen or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Queen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Queen blocking some punches.
Queen trying to stall but Barbosa improves his position.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Queen.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Queen. #T1#
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Baldomir Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Queen. #T2#
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Queen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Queen is trying to break free.
Queen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa pushes Queen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Queen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbosa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceedee Queen.
Barbosa is working Queen over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Queen.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes Queen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards. #ROC#Queen is rocked!#T4#
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Queen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa has Queen pushed against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Queen.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Queen tries to pull guard but Barbosa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Queen backwards. #KD#
Barbosa drops Queen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Queen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Barbosa dips a shoulder and cracks Queen with a mighty uppercut! Queen falls back against the cage and Barbosa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Queen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Barbosa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa took some time post fight to say the following; 'Feel my girth.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 66
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Bass tries to clinch up but Queen circles away and keeps his distance.
Bass scores with a leg kick.
Queen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Queen.
Bass tries to land a leg kick but Queen saw it coming and moves away.
Bass throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bass misses with a leg kick
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Bass walks into a straight right hand from Queen.
A big left from Bass misses.
Queen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bass with a body shot.
Queen misses with a hook. Bass ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Bass scores with a nice right hand.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
Bass with a jab.
Queen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bass misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Queen counters with a single leg into guard. Bass didn't expect that.
Bass keeping full guard, as Queen tries to pass.
Queen trying to control but Bass is working from the bottom.
Queen preventing the sweep.
Bass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Queen looking to pass the guard.
Bass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Queen throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bass wants to get back to his feet but Queen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Queen lands a body shot.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bass.
Queen moves out of range as Bass strikes.
Some wild striking there from Bass. #T3#
Bass misses with a hook to the body
and Queen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Queen tries for a takedown but Bass circles away easily
and Bass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Bass has Queen up against the cage in a clinch.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bass lands with a left to the head.
Bass is trying to stall.
Bass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bass tries to stall but Queen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Bass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bass swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bass.
Queen moves away from the strike by Bass.
Bass misses with a low kick.
Bass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Queen lands with a cross.
Queen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Queen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bass is looking to wear down Queen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bass lands a nice hook to Queen's body. Queen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Bass dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bass connects with a crisp jab.
Bass lands a right hook to the body.
Bass lands with a hook. Queen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bass.
Bass wants to clinch up but Queen keeps it at a distance.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bass takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
Bass tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
A nice side step and Queen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Bass on the inside.
Bass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bass has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Queen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Bass's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bass tries a body shot but Queen blocks it. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bass.#BC#
Bass breaks the clinch.
Ronnie Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Queen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bass scrambles back to his feet.
Bass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bass thuds a left hand into Queen's body.
Bass misses with a wild body shot.
Bass is looking to slow Queen down with leg kicks.
Queen with a hook.
Bass misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Bass.
Queen goes for a double leg but Bass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bass continues to drive forward.
Queen moves out of range as Bass strikes.
Ronnie Bass is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##TD2#
Queen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bass was covering up waiting for the punch and Queen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen throws a big right hand that misses.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Bass.
Queen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Queen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Queen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Queen connects with a couple of short punches.
Queen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Queen postures up in Bass's guard and throws a big left but Bass blocks it. #T3#
Queen throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bass.
Queen punishes Bass's body with a nice straight punch.
Queen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Queen takes one to the side of the head.
Bass connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Queen feints and as Bass raises his hands in defense, Queen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bass trying to control the position.
Bass keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully. #T4#
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Bass's brow.
Queen is working Bass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Queen postures up in Bass's guard and throws a big left but Bass blocks it.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen won't allow Bass to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Queen wants to control from the top but Bass keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bass gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Bass dominated that second round.
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#
Queen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen checks the leg kick.
Bass misses with a wild body shot.
Queen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bass will feel that in the morning.
Queen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Bass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bass was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Bass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Queen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Queen with the ground and pound but Bass regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bass regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Queen.
Bass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bass has wrist control.
Queen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Queen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ceedee Queen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bass has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Queen distracts Bass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ronnie Bass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Queen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Queen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Queen 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.
Queen is keen to just control but Bass is a slippery customer.
Ceedee Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Queen.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bass's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Queen throws a chopping leg kick but Bass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Queen dives in and grabs Bass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bass pushes down on Queen's head and hops out.#T3#
Bass throws a low kick, looking for Queen's leg but Queen calmly moves out of range.
Bass throws a body shot but no joy.
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Queen misses with a hook. Bass ducked under it nicely.
Bass tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen shoots in but no luck this time.
Ronnie Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceedee Queen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bass.
Bass thumps Queen with a low kick.
Queen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Queen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
A little feinted left hand from Bass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bass scores with a sloppy right hand. Queen should have avoided that one. #T4#
Bass looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Bass scores with a jab to the head.
Bass connects with a single shot there.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Bass, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Queen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Bass has closed the distance and engaged Queen in a clinch.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Bass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bass, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

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

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

#R1#
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Queen.
Matsuzaka throws out a leg kick but Queen moves out of range and Matsuzaka only half commits.
Queen lands with a good body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Queen 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.
Queen slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Queen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Queen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuzaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Queen moved away.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Queen moves out of range. #T1#
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Queen blocks the low kick.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Queen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Queen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matsuzaka's guard.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Matsuzaka blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuzaka is pulling down on Queen's head to control his posture.
Queen looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Queen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queen throws an elbow that misses. Matsuzaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Queen's guard. Nice move by Matsuzaka!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen is pulling down on Matsuzaka's head. It's preventing any offense from Matsuzaka, at least for the moment.
Queen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matsuzaka has passed into side control.
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Queen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Queen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Queen sneaks back into half guard.
Queen wants to improve his position but Matsuzaka is controlling well.
Queen is doing well to control the position and prevent Matsuzaka from advancing to side control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Queen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Queen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuzaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ceedee Queen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Queen takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Queen counters with a shoot takedown. Matsuzaka fights it but they end up in guard.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsuzaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Queen works over Matsuzaka with some ground and pound from guard.
Matsuzaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen distracts Matsuzaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuzaka has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Queen wants to control from the top but Matsuzaka keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Queen thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Queen misses with a straight right.
Queen scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka tries to score with a low kick but Queen moves his leg out of the way.
Queen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka moves forwards but Queen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Queen lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Queen thumps Matsuzaka with a low kick.
Ceedee Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Queen lands with a straight right. Matsuzaka didn't see that one coming.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
Queen takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick
and Queen counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen misses with a leg kick.
Ceedee Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Queen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Matsuzaka controlling the position well.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Queen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matsuzaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matsuzaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Queen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matsuzaka wants to get back to full guard but Queen has passed into side control.
The ground and pound from Queen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Queen landing strikes.
Queen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Matsuzaka dodges the ground and pound from Queen.
Queen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Matsuzaka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Queen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matsuzaka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Matsuzaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsuzaka dodges the ground and pound from Queen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuzaka taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Queen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Queen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matsuzaka on his heels. He'll look to pass Matsuzaka's guard now, I'm sure.
Queen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Queen landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsuzaka controls Queen momentarily but Queen frees himself.
Queen throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen postures up. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Queen checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Queen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsuzaka rather than just go for the knockout.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Queen tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsuzaka is wise to it.
A lazy body kick from Queen
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Queen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a series of strikes. Queen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Queen lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Queen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsuzaka sprawls well initially but Queen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matsuzaka tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Ceedee Queen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuzaka keeps working.
Queen content to control rather than advance.
Matsuzaka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Queen.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Queen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queen lands a couple of digs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Queen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Queen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuzaka has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsuzaka throws a solid leg kick but Queen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuzaka is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ceedee Queen.
Well Queen 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceedee Queen!
After the fight, Ceedee Queen 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 51
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Curtis tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen takes one to the side of the head.
Queen scores with a nice right hand.
Queen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Curtis.
Curtis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Queen is defended easily by Curtis.
Curtis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Queen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Curtis avoids it really well and circles away.
Queen motions for Curtis to come forward. Queen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Queen lands a nice shot that snaps Curtis's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Curtis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Curtis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Curtis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Queen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Queen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Queen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Queen misses
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Curtis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Queen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Queen scrambles back to his feet.
Queen punishes Curtis's body with a nice straight punch.
Queen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Queen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Queen misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
Curtis tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curtis.
Queen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Queen.
Curtis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Queen missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Queen throws a leg kick but Curtis checks it.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Queen.
Queen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceedee Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
Queen 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.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Queen's sensitive parts.
Jab by Queen.#T3#
Queen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curtis. Curtis obviously looking to wear him down.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Queen misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with a thumping low kick.
Queen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Curtis looks for the body kick but Queen saw that one coming.
Queen tries a low kick but Curtis avoids it.
Queen shoots in but no luck this time.
Curtis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Queen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen walks into a straight right hand from Curtis.
Queen keeps the fight on the outside.
Queen feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Darry Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Curtis blocks the leg kick.
Queen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Curtis lands a nice looking body kick.
Curtis scores with a leg kick.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Curtis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Queen's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Curtis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Curtis cracks Queen with an open hand slap.
Curtis blocks a jab.
Curtis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Queen shoots in looking for a takedown but Curtis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Queen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Curtis responds with a good body kick, but Queen manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis 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#
Queen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Curtis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Queen if he has to take too many more of those.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Queen.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Curtis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a front kick aimed at Curtis's knee but Curtis avoids it well.
Queen shoots in but Curtis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Curtis throws a leg kick which misses Queen's front leg but catches the back leg as Queen tries to avoid it. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Queen is defended easily by Curtis.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Queen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtis. That's going to slow Queen down.
Queen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Curtis has closed the distance and engaged Queen in a clinch.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Queen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Curtis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceedee Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head.
Queen blocking some punches.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Queen.
Queen is trying to drag Curtis to the mat but Curtis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Queen breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Queen.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Queen with an uppercut!
Queen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from Queen.
Curtis slips under a jab.
Queen moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Curtis throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range. #T3#
Curtis walks into a jab.
Curtis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Queen. That did some damage!
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Curtis.
Queen misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a low kick, right behind Queen 's knee. #CL2#
Curtis takes the fight into the clinch.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Curtis manages to break the clinch.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Curtis.
Queen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Queen. That did some damage!
Curtis tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curtis to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Curtis is looking to clinch.
Queen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curtis tries to avoid it but Queen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curtis to the ground. Curtis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Curtis throws a body kick that misses.
Curtis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Curtis thumps Queen with a low kick.
Queen takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Queen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Queen thows a huge punch but Curtis dodges it nicely.
Queen is keen to just control but Curtis is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Curtis as he connects with a hook.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.#TD#
Queen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Queen thows a huge punch but Curtis dodges it nicely.
Curtis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Queen manages to mount him!
Queen trying to control but Curtis is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen with shots to the head and body - Curtis looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.#T1#
Queen landing strikes from the mount.
Curtis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Curtis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Queen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Queen looking to finish with strikes here!
Queen 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.
Queen lands with some strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Queen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Queen 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.
Curtis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Queen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Queen trying to control but Curtis is having none of it. #T2#
Queen raining down shots from the mount!
Curtis is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Poor strikes thrown by Queen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Queen raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT#That has opened up Darry Curtis's cut even more.
Queen working Curtis over with strikes here. #ROC#Curtis is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Darry Curtis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Curtis out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Queen goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ceedee Queen!
After the fight, Ceedee Queen 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: SPPS 41 - Love and War
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Crow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Queen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Queen or perhaps it was just good defense by Crow, which made it look bad.
Crow misses the body punch
and Queen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Crow misses #TD2#
and Queen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crow's guard.
Crow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Crow preventing the sweep.
Crow trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Crow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Crow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Queen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crow landing some decent shots from guard.
Crow throws a strike but Queen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Queen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queen lands a couple of digs.
Crow 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.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses.
Queen throwing strikes but missing.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Crow looking to control.
Queen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Queen trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crow tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Red Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Crow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Queen is able to avoid easily.
Queen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow scoring well with a low kick there.
Crow thumps Queen with a low kick.
Crow is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Crow misses #TD2#
and Queen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crow's guard.
Queen postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
Queen postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
Queen wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving.
Queen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Crow trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Crow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Queen's head.
Queen pulls Crow in close to his closed guard and prevents Crow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crow 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.
Crow landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crow throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Red Crow will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Queen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crow looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Crow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crow wants it to stay on the feet.
Red Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Queen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crow. Crow obviously looking to wear him down.
Crow misses with a low kick as Queen jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen shoots in looking for a takedown. Crow tries to sprawl out of it but Queen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Queen is out of range and Crow settles back down.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Queen avoids the body shot from Crow.
Crow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crow looks for the body kick but Queen saw that one coming.
A big left from Queen misses.
Crow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crow thumps Queen with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Crow misses.
Crow throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crow is concentrating on defense, preventing Queen from advancing position.
Queen tries to pass to full mount but Crow defends it.
Crow wants to control but Queen is keeping busy. #T2#
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crow's head.
Crow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crow's head.
Well, if Queen 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crow is concentrating on defense, preventing Queen from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crow lands a glancing blow to the side of Queen's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crow. That's going to slow Queen down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow walks into a jab.#T3#
Queen checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crow.
Crow connects with a leg kick.
Crow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crow is looking to wear down Queen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Queen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crow. Crow obviously looking to wear him down.
Queen ducks right into an uppercut from Crow.
Queen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crow throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Queen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow has momentary wrist control but Queen slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen throwing strikes but missing.
Queen stays in close to Crow's body and controls the position.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crow seems keen to control Queen's posture.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Crow has wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick from Crow misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A clash of legs there as Queen blocks the low kick.
Crow throws a front kick aimed at Queen's knee but Queen avoids it well.
Queen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Queen throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Crow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crow just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crow with a body shot.
Crow is looking to score with low kicks.
Queen throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
Crow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Queen at a distance.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Queen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Queen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen slips a straight right by Crow.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crow sprawls well. Crow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Queen gets slowly back to his feet.
Crow leaves Queen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Queen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crow counters with a left to the body.
Queen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Queen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crow scores with a shot to the body.
Queen throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
Crow throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control.
Queen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Queen throws an elbow but Crow slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Crow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crow is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Queen throwing strikes but Crow manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow throws a strike aimed at the side of Queen's head but Queen avoids it well.
Crow controlling the position from side mount.
Crow trying to control the position but Queen is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Queen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Crow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Queen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Queen tries to buck Crow off but Crow is having none of it.#T3#
Crow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Queen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Crow looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Queen is avoiding damage well.
Ceedee Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ceedee Queen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crow in side control, throwing shots but Queen defends.
Crow working the ground and pound.
Queen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crow trying to hold on to Queen's head to control him but Queen postures up.
Crow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crow has control of Queen's left arm, preventing Queen from doing any damage.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Red Crow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Crow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Queen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Queen cracks Crow with a solid left hand.
Queen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Queen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crow keeping full guard, as Queen tries to pass.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Crow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crow, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!
After winning the bout, Red Crow 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 35
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Queen misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Queen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Queen sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Queen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanchez is trying to keep an underhook but Queen manages to get the takedown into half 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.
Queen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Queen trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Sanchez tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
Sanchez has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Queen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Queen is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Queen throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Queen.
Queen is controlling the pace. #T2#
Sanchez is controlling Queen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ground and pound from Queen.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Queen wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Queen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Queen's head to control him but Queen postures up.
Queen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Queen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Queen.
Queen lands strikes from half guard.
Queen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Queen.
Queen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Queen wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Queen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head. #T4#
Queen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Queen has passed into side control.
Queen lands some shots froms side control.
Queen is chipping away with strikes.
The ground and pound from Queen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen is looking to improve his position.
Queen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Queen, which made it look bad. #TD#
Queen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanchez was covering up waiting for the punch and Queen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Queen chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Sanchez looking to control.
Queen scoring with some ground and pound.
Queen lands a couple of elbows.
Queen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Queen postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Queen is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Queen has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Queen is working away from the top position though.
Queen 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.
Queen trying to control the pace.
Queen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Queen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Queen is looking to stall here but Sanchez recovers full guard.
Queen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Queen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Queen controlling him for the moment.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Queen 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.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Queen stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Sanchez looking to control.
Ceedee Queen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Queen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queen is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Queen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Queen trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Queen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Queen fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Queen. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez cracks Queen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Queen swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Queen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Queen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Queen trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Queen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Queen.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Queen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Queen is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Queen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Queen working the head and body with strikes.
Queen controlling the action here.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Queen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ceedee Queen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Queen is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Queen seems content to control.#T3#
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Queen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Queen darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Queen into the cage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Queen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceedee Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Queen after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Queen breaks from the clinch.
Queen scores with a nice strike.
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!
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ceedee Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Queen, 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 28
Date: Dec 09, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Queen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Queen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Queen looks up at the clock and then as Weaver takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Queen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Queen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Weaver can't do much from the bottom here.
Queen tries to move to mount but Weaver blocks the move with his legs.
Weaver takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver parries the strikes from Queen easily there. Queen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Weaver to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen tries to score with some ground and pound. Weaver controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Weaver's coaches at McGrady FT 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.
Check out the look on Queen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Weaver tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Queen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Queen landing shots from mount. #T1#
Queen controlling the pace for now.
Weaver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Queen on the ground.
Queen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Queen landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Weaver is rocked!
Queen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Weaver?
Oh Weaver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Queen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Queen postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Weaver badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Queen around the waist but Queen pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Queen is the winner by TKO! Queen jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ceedee Queen!
Ceedee Queen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 22
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Queen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Hodkiewicz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz has his feet on Queen's thighs here. He's pushed Queen 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! Queen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Weston Hodkiewicz!
Weston Hodkiewicz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. See you guys soon!'.

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

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikonov misses with a wild combination.
Queen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nikonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nikonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nikonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikonov scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nikonov misses. #TD2#
Nikonov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Queen is trying to defend but Nikonov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Queen wants to improve his position but Nikonov is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Nikonov is trying to work for a kimura but Queen is defending well.
Nikonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Queen keeps working.
Queen is looking for a sweep. Nikonov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nikonov seems to be looking for submissions.
Queen gets 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.
Queen controlling the position.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Nikonov from controlling successfully.
Nikonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nikonov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikonov trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nikonov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nikonov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nikonov!
We've been hearing that Queen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Queen is putting a hurting on Nikonov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Queen landing a few strikes.
Queen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nikonov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Queen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Queen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Queen trying to control the action but Nikonov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Queen working the ground and pound from side control.
Queen working the body and head with strikes.
Queen scores with punches from side control. #ROC#Nikonov is rocked!
The referee asks Queen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Queen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nikonov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nikonov is still in real trouble! Can Queen finish him?
A big shot lands for Queen! That's hurt Nikonov! Will he recover? Queen fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ceedee Queen!
In his post fight interview, Ceedee Queen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasashi shoots in and drives through. Queen sprawls well.
Hasashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hasashi tries for a takedown but Queen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ceedee Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hasashi.#TD#
Queen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Queen lands in his opponent's guard.
Queen lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Hasashi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hanzo Hasashi has been cut.
Queen loads up on a big left hand. Hasashi felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Queen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hasashi can't hide his disappointment, as Queen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ceedee Queen!
After the fight, Ceedee Queen 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.

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